Essential Website Legal Pages Every Business Needs (+ Where to Get Them!)
If you’re setting up a website for your business, chances are you’ve put a lot of thought into your branding, content, and user experience. But have you considered the legal side of things?
Website legals aren’t the most exciting part of launching a site, but they’re non-negotiable if you want to protect your business, build trust with your audience, and stay compliant with Australian consumer laws.
This guide walks you through the key legal pages every business website should have, why they matter, and where you can grab easy-to-use, lawyer-drafted templates (with my exclusive discounts!).
1. Privacy Policy
A Privacy Policy is a legal requirement if you collect any personal data from your website visitors (e.g., emails for a newsletter, names and addresses for bookings, or cookies for analytics).
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Australia), businesses in regulated industries (such as healthcare, finance, and legal services) must have a publicly available Privacy Policy if they collect any personal information, including just an email address. This applies to naturopaths, nutritionists, psychologists, financial advisors, and other service providers handling personal data.
Your Privacy Policy should explain:
What personal information you collect
How you store and use that data
Whether you share it with third parties (like email marketing platforms)
How users can access or request their data to be deleted
Without a Privacy Policy, you may breach privacy laws, which could lead to legal trouble—especially if you serve clients in Australia, the EU, or the US, where strict data protection laws apply.
2. Website Terms & Conditions
Think of Terms & Conditions as the rules of engagement for using your website. They protect your business by outlining:
What users can and can’t do with your content
Liability disclaimers (so you’re not held responsible for how people use the info on your site)
Copyright ownership of your website content
Guidelines for purchases, memberships, or online courses (if applicable)
While this isn’t always legally required, it’s strongly recommended to protect your intellectual property and set clear expectations for visitors and customers.
3. Refund & Cancellation Policy
If you sell products, services, courses, or memberships, you need a Refund & Cancellation Policy to make it clear:
If refunds are allowed (and under what conditions)
The timeframe for cancellations and refunds
Whether deposits are refundable or non-refundable
What happens if a customer cancels or doesn’t show up for a booked service
Not having a clear policy can lead to disputes, chargebacks, and unnecessary stress. It also helps manage customer expectations upfront.
4. Disclaimer (If You Offer Advice or Educational Content)
If your website provides health, financial, legal, or business advice, a Disclaimer is essential.
It states that:
The information on your website is for educational purposes only
You’re not liable for how people use the information
Your content does not replace professional, personalised advice
This is especially important for naturopaths, nutritionists, coaches, and consultants—or anyone in the wellness, financial, or legal space.
What Happens If You Don’t Have These?
Skipping website legal pages can leave you and your business vulnerable.
Here’s what could go wrong:
❌ You could face legal action for not complying with privacy laws.
❌ Clients could demand refunds or dispute charges if your terms aren’t clearly stated.
❌ Someone could copy your content without consequences.
❌ You could be held liable for how people use the advice on your website.
It’s always better to protect your business upfront rather than deal with issues later.
How to Get Your Website Legals Sorted (Fast & Affordably)
The easiest way to get your website legally covered is by using affordable legal templates written by professionals.
I recommend:
Foundd Legal – use code ELLEHARRISON
Legally Healthy – use code ELLE10 for 10% off
They both offer simple, easy-to-edit templates that give you professional-level protection without the hefty lawyer fees.
Final Thoughts
Your website should be working for you, not against you. Taking a little time now to set up Privacy Policies, Terms & Conditions, Refund Policies, and Disclaimers can save you a lot of stress later.
If you’re launching a new website or updating an existing one, now is the perfect time to get these in place.
Check your site and make sure you have the legal essentials covered.
Use the discount codes above to grab the templates you need.
Add them to your website footer for easy access.
If you have any questions or need guidance on setting these up, feel free to reach out—I’m here to help!
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