When you’re running an online business, you’re not just wearing the hat of a CEO – you’re also your own marketing team, customer service rep, accountant, and sometimes even your own legal department. But unlike scheduling posts or sending invoices, handling the legal side of your business can feel overwhelming.
Which contracts do you actually need? What should they say? And how do you make sure you’re covered without spending thousands on custom legal services?
That’s exactly where the Chief Legal Officer Suite comes in. It’s an all-in-one online business contract bundle designed specifically for creative entrepreneurs and service providers who want to feel legally confident without the guesswork.
In this blog post, you’ll learn what contracts you really need as an online business owner, what’s inside TBL’s all-in-one contract bundle, who exactly it’s designed for,
What Contracts do Online Business Owners Need?
One of the questions that I answer the most as a trademark and contract lawyer for online business owners is what type of contracts you actually need for your business.
And I’ll just be honest… this answer isn’t a one-size-fits-all.
Depending on the type of online business you run and types of products or services you sell, your business needs specific things. So while I can’t provide a list of every single contract that every single online business needs, I can say that all online businesses need a few essentials to operate legally and professionally.
5 Essential Contracts That Every Online Business Needs
- Client Services Agreement – this outlines your scope of work, payment terms, client responsibilities, and what happens if the project doesn’t go as planned.
- Terms of Purchase – this protects your digital products, courses, memberships, or templates by explaining what’s included, what’s not, and your refund policy
- Website Terms of Use – this outlines how visitors can use your site, including age requirements, rules against using your graphics and photos, how they can use your blog, how they can backlink to your site, etc.
- Privacy Policy – this agreement is the thing that tells your customers how you plan to use the information you gather when they use your site, such as browser cookies or email subscriptions
- General Disclaimer – these statements are intended to protect you as the business owner and seller from legal claims and to ensure that users are aware of your website’s limitations and potential risks
This list is a very brief explanation of each of these essential contracts and there’s way more that goes into each of them!
If you’re interested in learning more about each, you can click here.
But overall, without these essential contracts for online business owners, you’re leaving your business vulnerable to scope creep, payment disputes, chargebacks, or even unintentional legal violations.
And if you’re reading this thinking, “GEEZ! I have to purchase all of these?!”, the good news is that I created the ultimate online business owner contract bundle for this very reason.
The Chief Legal Officer Suite includes all of the essentials and more!
What’s Included in the Chief Legal Officer Suite?
So, let’s get into what exactly the Chief Legal Officer Suite covers. This contract bundle covers different areas that are specifically designed for online business owners (more on the why behind that in a minute!).
The categories include:
Client & Service Agreements
- 1:1 Coaching Agreement
- Group Program Agreement
- Creative Services Agreement
- Independent Contractor Agreement
- Contract Amendment Template
- Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Sales & Purchase Protection
- Terms of Purchase for digital products, services, courses, and physical goods
- Refund and cancellation terms to minimize chargebacks
- Payment plan clauses and late payment protection
Website & Online Business Protection
- Website Terms and Conditions
- Privacy Policy
- Cookie Policy
- Disclaimers for coaching, health and wellness, affiliate earnings, and more
Marketing & Affiliate Materials
- Influencer Agreement
- Affiliate Agreement
- Testimonial and UGC Release Forms
- Affiliate Marketing Compliance Checklist
Media & Community
- Podcast Guest Release
- Speaker Agreement
- Membership Terms & Conditions
- Community Conduct Guidelines
- Cease and Desist Letter
Altogether, you get over 40 contract templates that have been professionally written and are easy to personalize so that your entire business is protected from end to end!
Ultimately, The Chief Legal Officer Suite eliminates the “I’ll get that later” approach and ensures you’re covered NOW, from website compliance to client work, team hiring, marketing efforts, and even intellectual property.
It’s a true all-in-one online business owner contract bundle that’s designed to grow WITH you as your business evolves.
The best part is that any time the law shifts or a new contract template is added to the TBL Contract Template Shop, you’ll get automatic access. No upsell and no “new version” to buy – because the entire point here is to help you make sure your business is TRULY protected from every angle!
It’s basically like an entire legal department for your business that should cost thousands… but you can get it for less than $600. 🤯
And if you need help putting that into perspective, that’s less than what most attorneys charge for a single custom contract!
So, instead of waiting until something goes wrong and hiring a lawyer to fix it (at $300+ an hour), CLICK HERE to grab the Chief Legal Officer Suite to help you prevent problems before they start.
Because remember: you can have the most beautiful website, the best offer, and the sharpest brand, but if a client disputes a charge, or someone copies your content, or your website violates privacy laws, it can shake everything you’ve built.
The CLO Suite is your legal foundation and safety net that puts you in control so you can focus on what matters most in your business!
Who the Chief Legal Officer Suite Was Created For (and Why)
But wait, let’s talk for a minute about why exactly this bundle was created for online business owners specifically…
The thing that many people don’t understand is that creative and online business owners don’t operate like traditional brick-and-mortar businesses, which means their contracts shouldn’t either.
Unlike corporate setups with HR departments, legal teams, and standardized processes, creative entrepreneurs wear every hat in their business. You’re the visionary, the marketer, the service provider, and the one making sure everything stays compliant.
But most “standard” contracts you’ll find online are written for agencies, corporations, or in-person service providers – aka not for the way you work.
Ultimately, online businesses have unique legal needs that traditional contract templates just don’t address, including:
- Digital deliverables and intellectual property – designers, copywriters, and educators often sell creative work or digital products and you need clear clauses about ownership, licensing, and usage rights.
- Online payments and refunds – whether it’s a group program, course, or digital download, refund policies and terms of purchase have to reflect how online transactions actually work.
- Client communication and boundaries – most service-based creatives work remotely with clients they’ve never met in person, so contracts must set clear expectations about communication, deadlines, revisions, and cancellations.
- Ever-changing online marketing rules – creatives often promote through affiliates, testimonials, or collaborations, all of which come with their own legal requirements (especially under the FTC).
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Scalability and team growth – as you expand and bring on independent contractors or team members, you need agreements that protect your intellectual property and client relationships.
Overall, the Chief Legal Officer Suite was created with all of that in mind! Every contract in the bundle is designed to fit how online business owners actually operate, while still giving you the legal protection of a traditional business.
At the end of the day, it’s legal protection that speaks your language (not legalese).
Should I Buy an Online Business Contract Bundle or Buy Contracts A-la-carte?
Now that you know what the CLO Suite is and who exactly it’s for, you might be wondering do I really need to buy a contract bundle or can I just buy all of the contracts I need separately?
Short answer: it’s up to you! You absolutely could buy all of the contracts you need for your online business one at a time as you need them. But when you’re growing quickly, that piecemeal approach adds up and often leaves gaps in your legal protection.
By bundling your contracts, you’re not just saving money, you’re making sure every corner of your business has legal coverage from the start! But speaking of saving money – if you need three or more contracts, the CLO Suite IS the best deal!
The Chief Legal Officer Suite includes everything from client agreements to website policies to marketing and media releases. That means you’re not left scrambling the next time you add a new offer, hire a contractor, or land a podcast interview. You’ll already have the tools in place to say yes with confidence.
And the best part is that each template is written in plain English, is easy to customize, and comes with built-in instructions, so you aren’t guessing at how to implement them.
We’ve truly done the hard work for you (including going to law school 😉), all you’ve gotta do is grab the best contract bundle you’ll find for online business owners and follow our step-by-step guide to start using them with ease!