What does the HEADINGS section in a contract mean?
It’s been a few years since we dove into “what’s in my contract.” (That’s where I decipher common contract terms.) In this post, I take a look at HEADINGS and what the HEADINGS section means in your contract. By the end of this post, you will understand what the headings section is and what the … Continue reading →
My Top 4 Legal Tips for Online Businesses
My top four legal tips for online businesses. In this post you’re going to get an idea of my top tips when it comes to disclosures, copyright, and ideas. Disclosure Requirements Apply to All Media. First, remember that disclosures apply to all media. That means it’s not just for sponsored posts on instagram but also … Continue reading →
How to Change a Contract After It Was Signed
Have you ever wondered how to change a contract after it was signed? I’m going to tell you two ways to do that in this post. Contractual Do-Over So the first way to change a contract after it’s been signed is to update that original agreement with whatever term you want to change, and then … Continue reading →
3 Lies Everyone Believes About Avoiding Copyright Infringement
Today I’m talking about the three big lies that you might have heard about avoiding copyright infringement. You might think you’re not committing copyright infringement, but… you could be wrong. (Did you get that reference?) In this video, you’re going to learn what every online brand needs to know about avoiding copyright infringement on the … Continue reading →
7 Things An Online Business Can Trademark Right Now
Let’s talk about the things an online business can trademark. “Trademark” isn’t really a verb, but we’re going to go with it because people use it a lot. A lot of times people think that trademark just applies to a brand name or a logo. But there’s more to trademark than just those things, and … Continue reading →
THE Telltale Sign You Have a DIY Contract (and why it’s bad)
The telltale sign that you have a DIY contract. In this video, I’m going to tell you about the telltale sign that I see that tells me you have a DIY contract, and why it’s really not so good. Stick around to the end and I will tell you about my brand-spanking-new resource for content … Continue reading →
Using Music in TikToks and Reels for Business
Can you use music in TikToks and Reels if you use TikTok/Instagram for your business? The fact that I’m playing my son’s xylophone in the video above (instead of using music) might give you the answer! But in truth, it’s a little bit more complicated than yes or no. (At least for tik tok.) By … Continue reading →
What to do About Podcast Copying
What to do about podcast copying, including the one question that you really, really need to ask yourself before you even figure out what you’re going to do about it. So here’s the thing. If somebody’s copying you, there are a few things that you can do. But there’s one question that you really need … Continue reading →
How to Tell the Difference Between Copyright and Trademark
Want to know how to tell the difference between copyright and trademark? It’s so super easy and not complicated, I promise you won’t forget after you read this post. I’ll even give you a little trick to remember so that you’ll never forget again. And if you stick around to the bottom, you’ll learn more … Continue reading →
Are All Contracts Legally Binding?
Are all contracts legally binding? That’s a great question. The answer is yes, so long as you tick off all the little boxes in the elements that make up a contract. In other words, there are certain factors that make up a valid contract. If you stick around to the end, you will learn something … Continue reading →
What Year to Put On Your Website Copyright Notice
It’s a new year, and here’s a question I get asked a lot. And that question is, “What year should I put on my website copyright notice?” You know, that little copyright notice at the bottom of your website that says “copyright, blah, blah, blah?” Well, I’m going to give you the answer in this … Continue reading →
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Running a Giveaway (Legally)
If you’re running a giveaway on Instagram or elsewhere online, you must do it legally! Let’s talk about the three biggest mistakes that I see when people are running giveaways on social media. Mistake #1: Creating an Accidental Lottery Okay, so the first big mistake is accidentally creating a lottery. What the heck do I … Continue reading →