Your website’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy aren’t optional—they’re your business’s legal foundation. Learn why these documents matter, how they protect you, and what steps to take today to stay compliant and build trust online.

Hiring independent contractors is a smart way to grow your business — but it comes with legal risks that many entrepreneurs overlook. Under U.S. copyright law, independent contractors automatically own the work they create unless intellectual property rights are assigned to your business in writing. That includes your logo, website, marketing materials, and more. Without a solid Independent Contractor Agreement, you could lose control of the very assets your business depends on.

In this post, we explain what you need to know — and how to protect your business the right way from the start.