Online and Compliant: Legal Must-Haves for Your E-Commerce Store

Online and Compliant: Legal Must-Haves for Your E-Commerce Store

Running an online store comes with legal obligations that are easy to overlook.

In this session, Lawpath Business and Commercial Lawyer Yien Lo will walk you through the key legal requirements for e-commerce businesses, including website terms, refunds, consumer guarantees and privacy obligations. Whether you sell through Shopify, Etsy, Squarespace or another platform, you will learn how to protect your business and stay compliant under Australian law.

5th February 2026, 12:00 PM (AEDT)

In this session, Yien will cover: 

  • Website Terms and Conditions Explained: What your terms should include, why they matter and how they protect your business
  • Refunds, Returns and Consumer Guarantees: How Australian Consumer Law applies to online sales and what you cannot contract out of
  • Privacy Policies and Data Handling: What the Privacy Act requires when collecting customer data, emails and payments
  • Platform-Specific Legal Considerations: Key risks and gaps for sellers using Shopify, Etsy, Squarespace and online marketplaces
  • Common E-Commerce Compliance Mistakes: The issues lawyers see most often and how to avoid them before they become costly problems

Why Attend?

Get clarity and confidence with expert legal guidance for online businesses.

Get clarity and confidence with expert legal guidance for online businesses.

Step-by-Step Guidance 

Follow a practical roadmap for setting up and reviewing your e-commerce legal documents

Smarter Risk Management 

Understand how to reduce disputes, complaints and regulatory risk as your store grows

Expert Insights 

Learn from a Business and Commercial Lawyer who works with online businesses every day

Live Q&A 

Ask your questions and get clear, practical answers from Yien

Limited seats available. Register today.

Limited seats available, register today!

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