{"id":178814,"date":"2022-11-29T22:45:44","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T22:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=178814"},"modified":"2024-05-29T04:46:25","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T03:46:25","slug":"online-startup-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/startups\/online-startup-business\/","title":{"rendered":"I Own an Online Startup Business in the UK. What Legal Documents Do I Need?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Online startup business owners and entrepreneurs face many challenges when launching their websites.&nbsp;An online business is only usually successful when achieving high user volumes and good attach rates.&nbsp;Alongside the issue of getting customers to access the site and spend money, there is also the challenge of putting relevant legal documentation in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will detail some useful legal documents, so your business can ensure it operates lawfully without excessive legal risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an Online Startup Business?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An online startup business is a new company existing online. Aside from physical warehouse space, most are small businesses with no physical retail premises.&nbsp;Instead, they do most business online (or by telephone or video call).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the biggest challenges facing online <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/startups\/scale-your-startup\/\">startup businesses<\/a> include obtaining the initial investment and attracting users to the new website. This article will therefore focus on legal documentation concerning efforts to engage in <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/data-privacy-it\/consumers-promotional-offers\/\">digital marketing<\/a> and website development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us explore three useful legal documents that benefit a new business website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Social Media Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media marketing is very popular amongst UK online startup businesses. The reasons for this are numerous and include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>it tends to be relatively cheap (or, in some cases, free);&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>on certain platforms, your business can specifically target categories of people (such as individuals under 30 years old or those with children); and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>it is quick and efficient (for instance, you could decide on a marketing campaign in the morning and have them hit the app by the afternoon).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, social media marketing also comes with some pitfalls.&nbsp;Social media users on certain platforms, including Twitter, can react very negatively to even the slightest hint of controversy.&nbsp;In this way, a naive post on Twitter can spiral out of control much faster than one on an electronic billboard with limited reach.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Social Media Policy aims to mitigate the risk of adverse online marketing outcomes.&nbsp;It does this by setting rules for your company\u2019s social media use.&nbsp;Whilst social media policies differ depending on the type of business, most will address the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>which topics are allowed within social media posts;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an effective complaint process (usually inviting the user to send your company a direct message through the relevant app);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the approval procedure for a social media posting; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a process for the deletion of social media content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"my-7 lg:my-10 border-y-2 border-gray-100 py-7 lg:py-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-10\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52 mx-auto my-0! rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.legalvision.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/06164254\/uk-startup-manual-290x410-1.jpg\" alt=\"Front page of publication\"\n                 loading=\"lazy\" width=\"208\" height=\"298\">\n         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Influencer Agreement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of influencers is a slightly different form of online marketing, but one which is currently booming.&nbsp;Essentially, your business outsources the social media posts to an individual with a sizeable social media following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--star\">\n    <p>So, for example, if your business produces a new coffee machine, your business plan may plan to use a coffee connoisseur with 10 million followers on YouTube. 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Website Terms and Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the same way, you set rules of conduct for your staff, your business should impose restrictions for site users.&nbsp;You can do so through a <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/ecommerce-online-business\/documents-online-marketplace\/\">Website Terms and Conditions document<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can suspend or ban any site user who breaches these terms and conditions.&nbsp;Naturally, this will usually be  for severe acts, as the primary purpose of running an online startup business is to encourage users to be on the site rather than ban them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most terms and conditions documents will specify the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>that content on the website may constitute intellectual property or be subject to copyright, so they cannot copy it without permission;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>that any abusive comments or behaviour will likely result in a ban (an example including racist messaging within emails with staff or posting explicit content within public comment sections);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>that any attempt to hack into protected areas of the website or use the site in unauthorised ways will result in a ban and possible notification to relevant authorities;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a disclaimer making clear that visitors use the website at their own risk and the company accepts no liability for damage caused by the use of the website; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>confirmation that continued use of the website after reviewing the terms and conditions will constitute acceptance of those terms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is vital to ensure your online startup business gets off on the right foot and complies with UK law. 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He has particular expertise in Commercial and Employment litigation, as well as data protection and privacy regulations. He is a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales and has a decade of legal experience, including advocacy within civil courts and Tribunals. Tom specialises in civil and employment litigation. He has extensive experience in advising employers and companies as to the requirements of employment law and data protection rules, as well as day-to-day advice on smooth running from a commercial perspective. 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