Legal Compliance Blog
Refund Policy · 07 Aug, 2026
2,898,351 Shopify Stores Are Live in 2026
There are 2,898,351 live Shopify stores worldwide as of Q3 2026, according to StoreLeads' store-tracking data, while BuiltWith's broader technology-detection scan counts closer to 6.9 million Shopify installations. Here is why the two numbers differ.
Website Terms of Use · 07 Aug, 2026
Website Terms of Use vs Terms and Conditions: What Blogs and Content Sites Need
How to tell whether a blog, portfolio, or informational site can get by with a simple Website Terms of Use, or needs a full Terms and Conditions agreement.
Terms & Conditions · 06 Aug, 2026
15-17 Minutes to Read Terms and Conditions: 2026 Data
It takes 15 to 17 minutes to read the average terms of service document at normal adult reading speed, but people spend just 51 seconds on it, per a peer-reviewed 2020 study (n=543). See 2026 data on reading time by industry, company, and reading speed.
NDA · 06 Aug, 2026
When You Need an NDA vs a Confidentiality Clause in a Contract
A standalone NDA and a confidentiality clause buried in a service agreement protect the same secrets but work very differently. Here is how to pick the right one for founders, contractors, and vendors.
EULA · 06 Aug, 2026
Supreme Court Lets Texas's App Store Age Verification Law Stand: What It Means for Your EULA
On July 6, 2026, the Supreme Court denied emergency applications to block Texas's SB 2420, letting the App Store Accountability Act's age verification and parental consent mandate stay in force, per SCOTUSblog's coverage of the order.
Terms & Conditions · 06 Aug, 2026
83% of Small Businesses Have a Website: A Size Breakdown
83% of US small businesses have a website as of 2025, per Clutch's August 2025 survey of 406 owners, but ownership drops to 70% among firms with 0 to 4 employees. See the 2026 breakdown by business size, country, and reason for building one.