Guides

The rules, explained without the legalese

Every guide covers one rule: who it applies to, what it actually requires, what it costs to ignore, and how to get compliant — then hands you a free 60-second checker. No signup, nothing stored. Clause reads the fine print so you don't get fined.

EU rules

From Aug 2026

LabelProof

EU AI Act content labeling

Make AI images, video, or text? From Aug 2026 the EU AI Act requires it labelled.

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Since Dec 2024

GPSR Ready

EU product safety (GPSR)

Ship physical goods to the EU? Check for an EU Responsible Person, labelling, and listing disclosures.

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Since Jun 2025

AccessProof

EU Accessibility Act (WCAG)

Sell online to EU customers? Since June 2025 your site must be accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA).

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In force

PrivacyProof

GDPR privacy & cookie consent

Collect data from EU/UK visitors? Check your privacy policy, cookie consent, and data-rights handling.

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EPR in force · PPWR from 2026

PackProof

EU packaging & EPR

Ship to the EU? You likely must register for packaging EPR, pay eco-fees, label for sorting, and meet the new PPWR.

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In force

ContractProof

EU consumer rights (distance selling)

Sell online to EU consumers? You owe a 14-day right of withdrawal, pre-contract info, the model withdrawal form, and order confirmation on a durable medium.

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US rules

In force

RenewProof

US auto-renewal & cancellation laws

Run subscriptions? Check your signup & cancel flow against federal ROSCA + 30+ state auto-renewal laws.

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Since Oct 2024

ReviewProof

FTC fake-reviews & endorsements

Use reviews, testimonials, influencers or affiliates? Penalties run to ~$51k per violation.

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In force

CCPA Ready

US state privacy (CCPA/CPRA)

Sell to US consumers? California + new state laws require a privacy notice, opt-out, and a 'Do Not Sell' link.

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In force

MailProof

CAN-SPAM email marketing

Send marketing emails? Check for a clear unsubscribe, your postal address, and honest headers.

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In force

TextProof

TCPA SMS / text marketing

Text your customers? Check for written consent, STOP opt-out, and sender ID before you send.

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In force

ADA Ready

ADA web accessibility (US)

US website? Check the basics that drive ADA accessibility lawsuits — and avoid overlay-only fixes.

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In force

KidProof

COPPA children's privacy (US)

Collect data from anyone under 13? COPPA wants verifiable parental consent — and the FTC's 2025 rules just got stricter.

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Platform & payments

Since Jun 2025

Etsy Compliance

Etsy 2025 Creativity Standards

Selling AI or digital products on Etsy? Check listings against the 'made by the seller' crackdown.

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In force

PayProof

PCI DSS payment security

Accept card payments? Check that card data never touches your server and your checkout is locked down.

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