Protect Your Online Course with a Lawyer for Digital Course Creators

How We Help Digital Course Creators

Creating and selling digital courses is an incredibly rewarding experience but the legal part?

It’s exhausting. It’s confusing. It’s overwhelming.

At MJ Morley Law, we love to help you protect your online courses with our tailored legal solutions, ensuring your intellectual property and your business are safe.

Why You Should Avoid DIY and Form Contracts

The Risks of DIY Legal Solutions

Many course creators are tempted to handle their legal needs themselves, but DIY legal work can lead to significant risks:

  • Inadequate Protection. Without a thorough understanding of intellectual property law, you might leave your content vulnerable to theft and misuse.

  • Compliance Issues. Navigating the intricacies of advertising laws, data privacy regulations, and platform-specific rules requires legal knowledge. A misstep could result in hefty fines or legal disputes.

  • Time and Stress. Legal work is complex and time-consuming. By handling it yourself, you divert time and energy away from growing your business and creating valuable content.

The Limitations of Form Contracts

While form contracts may seem like a quick fix, they often fall short in providing comprehensive protection:

  • One-Size-Fits-All. Form contracts are not tailored to your specific needs. They lack the customization required to address unique aspects of your business and content.

  • Hidden Gaps. These templates may omit crucial legal clauses, leaving you exposed to potential liabilities and disputes.

  • Outdated Information. Legal requirements change frequently. Form contracts may not reflect the latest laws and regulations, putting your business at risk.

  • Secure your copyrights, trademarks, and other IP assets to prevent unauthorized use and infringement.

  • We know the industry, so we love to draft digital course creator focused contracts, including terms and conditions, privacy policies, membership agreements and licensing agreements.

  • Guidance on complying with relevant regulations and minimizing legal risks.

  • Stay compliant with advertising laws and FTC guidelines, avoiding penalties and ensuring transparent, ethical advertising practices.

  • Navigate the complex legal landscape of social media, including influencer marketing, data privacy, and platform-specific regulations to protect your online presence and content.

  • Drafting and negotiation of influencer contracts, ensuring all parties' interests are protected and minimizing the risk of disputes.

  • Protect your digital products like templates, eBooks, and other downloadable content with robust legal agreements, ensuring proper usage and licensing.

  • Legal solutions for managing online membership programs, including terms of service, payment terms, and member agreements to foster a secure and compliant community.

  • Efficient and effective resolution of legal disputes, including intellectual property conflicts and contractual disagreements, to maintain your business's reputation and integrity.

  • Ensure compliance with data privacy laws, such as GDPR and CCPA, to protect your customers' information and build trust in your brand.

Our Flat Rate, Fair Package Pricing

At MJ Morley Law, we understand the financial challenges faced by digital course creators. That’s why we offer transparent, flat-rate pricing for our comprehensive legal services:

  • Affordable Packages. Our packages are designed to provide all the legal support you need at a price that won’t break the bank.

  • No Hidden Fees. With our flat-rate pricing, you know exactly what you’re paying for upfront. There are no surprise costs or hourly rates.

  • Payment Plans. All of our flat-rate projects can be part of a payment plan.

  • Tailored Solutions. Each package is customized to meet your specific needs, ensuring you get the best possible protection for your online courses.

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Secure Your Digital Course with OUR TEAM.

As a digital course creator, you've poured countless hours into developing valuable content that educates and empowers your audience. However, with the growing popularity of online learning, the risk of unauthorized use, intellectual property theft, and legal disputes is higher than ever. You need a reliable partner who understands these challenges and can safeguard your hard work.

MJ Morley Law focuses on providing legal solutions tailored for digital course creators.

With a deep understanding of the online business landscape, our team is here to help you navigate the complicated law of internet legalities and ensure your course content, email list, and digital business is legally protected.

Step 1: Schedule a Consultation

Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your specific needs and concerns.

Step 2: get a FLAT RATE LEGAL proposal for Customized Legal Solutions

We offer a range of services, including intellectual property protection, customized contracts for your digital course, and compliance guidance, all tailored to the unique requirements of digital course creators.

Step 3: Peace of Mind

With MJ Morley Law by your side, you can focus on creating and growing your business, knowing that your legal bases are covered.

 legal FAQs of digital course creators

 

  • As a digital course creator, you’ll need several key contracts to legally protect your business. These include:

    • Terms of Service (ToS): Governs how your clients use your course and what you are responsible for.

    • Privacy Policy: Explains how you handle, store, and protect client data, and is required by law if you collect personal information.

    • Client Agreement: Outlines the relationship between you and your course participants, including payment terms, content access, and refund policies.

    • Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA): Protects sensitive business information when working with contractors or collaborators.

    • Independent Contractor Agreement: If you hire freelancers (e.g., designers, marketers), this agreement outlines their responsibilities and payment terms.

    • Affiliate Agreement: Sets terms for anyone promoting your course on a commission basis.

    With our subscription service, we handle drafting and maintaining all these essential contracts, ensuring they’re always up-to-date as your business evolves.

  • To protect your course materials, you need both legal protection and strong contracts:

    • Copyrights: Automatically granted to protect your course materials as soon as you create them, but you can register them for additional legal protection.

    • Trademarks: For your course name, logo, or any branding elements, giving you exclusive rights to use them.

    • DMCA Policies: Including clear takedown procedures in your website terms to handle copyright infringement.

    • Non-Compete and Confidentiality Clauses: For employees and contractors, to prevent them from replicating or sharing your content.

    With our subscription plans, we continuously monitor your intellectual property rights and handle enforcement if someone copies or infringes upon your content.

  • While not mandatory, trademarking your course name is highly recommended to protect your brand. It prevents others from using a similar name, especially as your course gains popularity. A trademark gives you exclusive rights to use that name in your industry.

    Our subscription plans cover the trademark process, from initial filing to ongoing protection.

  • Yes, if you’re collecting any personal data, you need to comply with data privacy laws like GDPR (EU) or CCPA (California). You’ll need:

    • A comprehensive Privacy Policy that explains how you collect, store, and protect personal data.

    • Cookie Policies: If you use tracking tools on your website.

    • Data Processing Agreements: If you work with third-party providers who manage your clients’ data.

    Our subscription services include regular updates to keep your business compliant with evolving privacy laws.

  • Using testimonials and reviews legally requires:

    • Written consent from your clients before using their testimonials publicly.

    • Disclosure of any incentives given for testimonials, such as discounts or free products, in line with FTC guidelines.

    • Clear terms around the use of images, videos, or quotes from your clients.

    Our subscription services provide guidance on creating compliant testimonials, ensuring your marketing stays within legal bounds.

  • If your course content is copied without permission, here’s what you can do:

    • DMCA Takedown Notice: This is the first step to have infringing content removed from the internet.

    • Cease and Desist Letters: A formal warning to stop using your content before taking legal action.

    • Litigation: If the infringement continues, you can pursue legal action for damages.

    With our subscription services, we handle intellectual property monitoring and enforcement to ensure your content stays protected.

  • When advertising your course, you must:

    • Ensure all claims are truthful and not misleading.

    • Disclose incentives or affiliations if you’re offering them in exchange for reviews or testimonials.

    • Comply with FTC guidelines when using social media, endorsements, or testimonials in your marketing.

    Through our subscription service, we provide regular reviews of your advertising materials to ensure compliance and avoid any legal risks.

  • Nope! We pride ourselves on offering fair and affordable services. We know legal stuff can feel overwhelming, but we make it simple and accessible with three tiers of subscription services designed to fit your needs. Whether you need flat-rate help or ongoing support, we’ve got a plan that works for you.

    Oh, and did we mention we offer complimentary consultations?

    We’d love to chat and show you how we can protect your digital course creation business without breaking the bank!