Policies
1. Refund & Exchange Policy
Key rule: Digital products are non‑refundable because they are instantly delivered and cannot be returned.
Include:
- No refunds after purchase
- No exchanges or swaps
- Exceptions only for duplicate purchases or technical issues
- Clear instructions for contacting support
2. Licensing & Usage Rights Policy
This protects your designs from being stolen, resold, or misused.
Include:
- What customers can do (e.g., use for personal use, small business use, commercial use)
- What customers cannot do (e.g., resell files, share files, claim as their own)
- Whether credit is required
- Whether POD (Print‑on‑Demand) is allowed
- Whether mass production is allowed
3. Digital Delivery Policy
Explain how customers receive their files.
Include:
- Instant download after purchase
- Email confirmation
- What to do if files don’t show up
- File formats included (PNG, JPG, PDF, ZIP, etc.)
- No physical items shipped
4. Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy
This protects your brand and your original work.
Include:
- All designs are owned by your business
- Unauthorized distribution is prohibited
- Customers cannot claim designs as their own
- Legal action may be taken for copyright violations
5. Privacy Policy
Required if you collect any customer information.
Include:
- What data you collect (email, name, payment info)
- How you use it (orders, marketing, support)
- How you protect it
- Third‑party services (Shopify, Etsy, PayPal, Stripe, etc.)
6. Terms of Use / Terms & Conditions
This is the “big umbrella” policy.
Include:
- Purchase agreement
- User responsibilities
- Prohibited actions
- Limitation of liability
- Age requirements
- Governing law
7. Support & Contact Policy
Tell customers how to reach you and what to expect.
Include:
- Response time (24–48 hours)
- Support email
- What issues you can help with (downloads, access, file issues)
- What you cannot help with (editing tutorials, custom designs unless offered)
8. Storefront & Social Media Conduct Policy
Useful if you run a Facebook group or community.
Include:
- No harassment or disrespect
- No sharing purchased files
- No promoting other businesses
- Purchase requirements (like your “1 purchase per month” rule)