Legal Question in Technology Law in New York

Correct Legal Documents for the Internet

I am going to start an internet business soon and in doing some preliminary research, I came upon some information concerning new laws by the FTC, specifically concerning websites. What I need to know is where can I find out the exact correct legal verbage for disclaimers, terms of service, privacy notices, etc. that are now required on the website? I am particularly happy about the new spamming laws that are taking into effect, and now I read that there are other legal issues concerning these notices. Can you please direct me?


Asked on 5/23/03, 5:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Kenneth J. Ashman Ashman Law Offices, LLC

Re: Correct Legal Documents for the Internet

There is no one "correct" disclaimer language, etc. It is a matter of drafting all appropriate language consonent with existing laws and your own policy.

In my experience, it is typically a good use of money to retain a lawyer to handle these types of issues upfront (before any problems arise), since it will be a permanent item on your site. In other words, you pay for it once but are able to utilize the fruits of that labor repeatedly.

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Answered on 5/25/03, 1:08 pm


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