Guides
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.
Make AI images, video, or text? From Aug 2026 the EU AI Act requires it labelled.
Ship physical goods to the EU? Check for an EU Responsible Person, labelling, and listing disclosures.
Sell online to EU customers? Since June 2025 your site must be accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA).
Collect data from EU/UK visitors? Check your privacy policy, cookie consent, and data-rights handling.
Ship to the EU? You likely must register for packaging EPR, pay eco-fees, label for sorting, and meet the new PPWR.
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.
Run subscriptions? Check your signup & cancel flow against federal ROSCA + 30+ state auto-renewal laws.
Use reviews, testimonials, influencers or affiliates? Penalties run to ~$51k per violation.
Sell to US consumers? California + new state laws require a privacy notice, opt-out, and a 'Do Not Sell' link.
Send marketing emails? Check for a clear unsubscribe, your postal address, and honest headers.
Text your customers? Check for written consent, STOP opt-out, and sender ID before you send.
US website? Check the basics that drive ADA accessibility lawsuits — and avoid overlay-only fixes.
Collect data from anyone under 13? COPPA wants verifiable parental consent — and the FTC's 2025 rules just got stricter.
Selling AI or digital products on Etsy? Check listings against the 'made by the seller' crackdown.
Accept card payments? Check that card data never touches your server and your checkout is locked down.