When our founder, Paige, started getting calligraphy requests from friends, she didn’t plan to launch a business. But before she knew it, her creative outlet had turned into something real.

Thankfully, Paige had something most creatives don’t ...

a law degree.

While she knew exactly which legal protections her business needed, she also knew that many other creative business owners didn’t even know where to start. And it wasn’t their fault… many of the most important questions weren’t even on their radar yet.

That’s why she created The Creative Law Shop®: to make sure creative entrepreneurs like you don’t have to figure it out alone.

So today, we're taking it back to the basics. Back to the very first legal documents, most business owners need.

(Because I know so many of our customers have the right documents ... and never finished the process of editing and adding them to their website...)

Let’s start with two of the most overlooked (but absolutely essential) pages on your website:

✅ A Privacy Policy​
✅ Terms & Conditions

What they are (and why you need them)

​Privacy Policy​
​This one isn’t optional. If your site collects any personal data, like email addresses through opt-in forms, payment details, or even cookie tracking via Google Analytics, you’re legally required to have a privacy policy. It explains to visitors what info you're collecting and how you use it. Not only does it build trust, but it also keeps you compliant with laws like the CCPA and GDPR.

​Website Terms & Conditions​
​These outline the rules for using your website. They’re not federally mandated, but they’re absolutely a best practice — especially if you’re offering any kind of service, digital product, or content. A well-drafted Terms & Conditions agreement helps set boundaries, reduce risk, and protect your intellectual property from copycats.

Downloading isn’t enough. You have to publish them.

We know it’s tempting to check “Buy the template” off your to-do list and call it done. But having these documents saved to your desktop isn’t going to protect your business.

They only do their job if they’re customized and published on your website.

The good news? It’s a simple process:

1. Customize the templates to fit your business (we make this easy in the Creative Law Foundry!)
2. Create a standalone page on your website for each document (or put them both on one page. We title ours Privacy + Terms)
3. Link them in the footer of every page (and under any form, opt-in, or checkout experience).

That’s it. Just a few steps to stronger legal protection. I bet you could get this done before Monday morning 😏

At CLS, we believe legal shouldn't be the intimidating part of owning a business. Our mission is to make your legal foundation feel just as buttoned-up and beautiful as the rest of your brand.

We’re building The Creative Law Foundry™ to be your go-to toolbox and manual. A place where you can find attorney-drafted templates, guided walkthroughs, and step-by-step support for every stage of your business.

And we have some HUGE new features underway.

Whether you’re just starting out or scaling to new heights, we’re here to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and protection you can trust.

Happy Friday,

Teresa