Terms and Conditions for Online Courses
— So You’re Protected From Refunds & Copycats
This lawyer-crafted Terms and Conditions for Online Courses Template helps you clearly state student policies, protect your course content, and avoid refund fights — in plain English, without the legal jargon.
Selling an online course? You’re at risk of refund demands, content theft, and students blaming you when they don’t get results.
This Terms and Conditions for Online Courses Template helps you set clear expectations, safeguard your course materials, and limit your liability — so you’re protected before your next student signs up.
No confusing legalese. Just the protection you need, in a format that makes sense.
For just $149
🔥 Why You’ll Love This Terms and Conditions for Online Courses Template 🔥
Selling your course should feel exciting — not legally risky.
This template protects your content, time, and energy from refund demands, entitled students, and course content theft. And the best part? It’s clear, customizable, and ready to use in under 30 minutes.
💸 Stops Refund Demands — Without the Drama
Whether you offer no refunds or conditional ones, this template includes multiple options — so there’s no confusion about what students are entitled to.
🔐 Protects Your Course Content from Copycats
Prevents students from reselling, copying, or uploading your videos, slides, or PDFs to AI tools or shady platforms.
🧠 Includes Disclaimers Tailored to Your Niche
Choose from pre-written disclaimers for coaching, business, wellness, fitness, culinary arts, and more — so you’re not using vague, generic legalese.
⚠️ Limits Your Liability if Students Don’t Get Results
You’re not responsible if someone skips lessons or doesn’t get the outcome they hoped for — and this template makes that clear.
Set Clear Boundaries Before Students Enroll.
Protect your course, your content, and your peace of mind.
📄 Want to See What It Looks Like Inside?
Want to make sure it’s what you need before you commit? Take a quick peek inside.
This short sample shows exactly what the Terms and Conditions for Online Courses Template looks like in action — so you know what you're getting, no surprises.
(No opt-in. No fluff. Just a transparent preview so you can buy with confidence.)
✅ Ready to Lock It In?
Everything you need to protect your online course is already waiting inside.
How to Use Your Terms and Conditions for Online Courses
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Download Instantly
Right after purchase, you’ll receive a permanent download link with access to the latest version of the template and instructions — no expiration, no stress.
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Follow the Step-by-Step Guide
You’ll get clear instructions to help you choose the right clauses & niche-specific disclaimers for your course.
✅ No guesswork, no confusing blanks — everything is explained in plain English. -
Copy + Paste
Just add the customized Terms and Conditions for Online Courses to your sales page, checkout, or student portal. That’s it — your course is now protected.
What Others Are Saying About This Terms and Conditions for Online Courses Template
Here’s what online educators are saying about this Terms and Conditions for Online Courses Template:
“I love that it includes disclaimers for different niches. I teach in the personal finance space. This gave me all the right boundaries.”
— Anonymous
“I just wanted to say I love how easy it was to set up my T&C. It didn’t feel hard or stressful at all!”
— Anonymous
“My course has weekly live calls and a student Facebook group, and I wasn’t sure what I needed. This template covered everything I didn’t even think to ask.”
— Priya
✅ What Makes This Template So Effective
This isn’t just a refund policy. It’s a boundary-setting tool that prevents legal headaches and protects your content, community, and credibility.
👩🏫 Sets Rules for Student Behavior & Misuse
Protect your community and your reputation by setting clear boundaries and expectations for how students should (and shouldn’t) act.
📥 Covers Downloadables, Membership Models & Access Terms
Whether your course includes worksheets, bonus content, live sessions, or limited-time access — it’s all covered.
🚫 Blocks Copycats
Blocks students from sharing, copying, reselling, or uploading your course materials to other platforms or AI tools — your videos, slides, and PDFs stay yours.
📢 Protects You with Niche-Specific Disclaimers
A la carte disclaimers for business, finance, wellness, mental health, fitness, culinary arts, DIY, and more. No generic legalese, but nice-specific disclaimers that protect your course.
💻 Works on Every Course Platform
Teachable, Kajabi, Podia, Stan Store, Thinkific, LearnWorlds — this template fits them all.
📝 Customize in 30 Minutes or Less
Comes with an editable .docx file and step-by-step instructions in plain English — no guesswork, no legal background required.
Who These Terms and Conditions for Online Courses Are(n’t) For
✅ This template is designed for all kinds of online courses — whether yours includes downloadable materials, student communities (like Facebook Groups), or weekly live (recorded) Q&A sessions.
✅ It can be used for all kinds of course platforms, like your website (Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, etc.), Teachable, Kajabi, Stan Store, Podia, Thinkific, LearnWorlds, etc.
🚫 It’s not for you if:
You only sell one-off downloads like ebooks, templates, or digital files (👉 Use this template instead)
You offer group coaching (👉 Use this template instead)
🔍 Not sure which one fits your business? Get in touch and I’ll help you choose the right template.
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As a contract lawyer registered with The Netherlands Bar and with extensive experience in cross-border transactions, I have crafted these templates to accommodate legal systems worldwide.
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