Membership Terms of Use/ TOU Template
Membership Terms of Use/ TOU Template
Host a paid membership online and want to protect your content? Even wonder what exactly that little "terms" checkbox should say at your customer's checkout?
This attorney-drafted, industry-tested Membership TOU/Terms of Use Template is perfect for protecting your digital membership and for creating clear expectations with your community on what they can expect from your digital program.
This template is perfect for:
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Digital coaching memberships
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Online programs
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Business membership programs
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content/curriculum membership programs
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Other digital programs/group coaching/mastermind or other digital-based “programs” that include access materials behind a paywall and maybe some community elements like a Facebook group, Q&A calls, coaching, office hours, etc.
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And it works for literally EVERY type of business in any industry that is selling something online and is providing resources to their participants.
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PROTECTING YOUR STUFF!! And making it that much more difficult for copycats and scrapers to take your content without recourse.
**** PRO Tip: You may also want to consider Registering the Copyright for your program or membership through the Electronic Copyright Website (https://www.copyright.gov/registration/)
This agreement contains clauses covering:
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Membership features
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What “lifetime access” really means (and doesn’t mean)
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FB group integration
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Marco Polo Channels group integration
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Alumni FB groups
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Private/small group coaching rules
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Accountability partners rules
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Disclaimers against professional advice
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Payment
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Payment method/recurring billing/ACH
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Refund policy
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Confidentiality
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Guest content
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Indemnification
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Intellectual property protection for both parties
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Force majeure clause
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arbitration/choice of venue
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Plus ALL the legalese to protect YOU
Not a good fit if:
You sell a stand-alone digital product (like a guide, e-book, template, swipe file, .SVG file, etc., please see the Digital Product Terms
You want an individual contract with members or participants (more appropriate for smaller groups, high-ticket offers, or longer commitments) - please see the Mastermind Agreement or Coaching Service Agreement
Product FAQ
What does a contract purchase include?
Contract template in an editable Word .doc format with customizable fields/options
Video screenflow of attorney Brittany Ratelle walking you through the contract template
.PDF instructions, and our favorite hacks for customizing contract templates
Single-user license to edit, use, and reuse the template for your business purposes
Where can I use this contract?
Jurisdiction: This template adheres to the U.S. principles of contract law and is designed for those doing business or governed by United States law. While similar principles may apply in your jurisdiction, please consult with a local attorney for any specific questions.
What are the term of use for this contract?
Authorized Use: This template includes a single-user license. You may reuse this form as many times as you need for your business transactions, or in multiple brands or businesses as long as it is owned and controlled by the same user/purchaser. Brittany Ratelle, LLC grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the template in your business or personal affairs. You can send it to whoever you are doing business with for their signature (including their support staff), and you can send it to an attorney to review or edit. If you love our templates and want to share them with a friend, group, or audience, please become an affiliate and help us get others legally legit!
Prohibited Use: You may not license, sublicense, sell, resell, transfer, assign, distribute, or make this document available to a third party, other than the people listed above. You may not upload this document to a website, email it to someone, or otherwise share it publicly. Thank you for respecting creators and copyright law.
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