Legal Information

It can be very easy to run afoul of the law when putting together a web site.  Sometimes it happens deliberately.  Sometimes it happens because the webmaster simply doesn't know any better.  Here are some excellent resources to help you run your awards program and web site legally.

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

U.S. Federal Trade Commission describes how to figure out if your site is affected by COPPA and how to comply.

Copyright Resources

Association for the Protection of Internet Copyright (APIC) is dedicated to education and enforcement of copyright laws on the Internet. Many useful links concerning copyright laws around the world.

Privacy Policies

Direct Marketing Association has a Privacy Policy Generator that be a useful guide to forming your site's privacy policy.

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