Hello Reader,

Building an online course can feel like a dream!

Until the problems start.

We've worked with dozens of course creators and coaches who've seen their programs derailed by legal and student issues that were completely preventable. The right protections, put in place early, make all the difference.

If you're planning to launch or relaunch a course, watch out for these three gaps that catch course creators off guard.

Problem #1: Students Who Don't Pay

A student signs up for your payment plan, gets full access to your content, and disappears before finishing their payments. Or they dispute the charges with their credit card company.

How to handle it:
​Your terms of purchase need to spell out what happens when a payment fails, when access can be revoked, and how disputes are handled. Inside The Fine Print Academy, we walk you through setting up clear payment terms and refund policies that protect your revenue without sacrificing professionalism or trust.

Problem #2: Students Who Steal Your Content

They pay once, download everything, and start selling your materials as their own. Yes, it happens. And yes, you can stop it.

How to Avoid It:
​You need course terms that clearly define ownership of your content, restrict student use, and outline penalties for violations. In The Fine Print Academy™, we show you how to create enforceable intellectual property protections (without expensive custom contracts) so your hard work stays yours.

Problem #3: Students Behaving Badly

Spammy self-promotion in your private group. Shared logins. Rude or inappropriate comments toward your team or other students.

How to Avoid It:
​Your terms should define expectations for student behavior and give you the right to remove anyone who breaks the rules without refunding them. The Fine Print Academy™ includes templates and training to help you handle these situations confidently and legally.

Get ahead of the gaps before they cost you.

If you’re creating or relaunching an online course this year, now’s the time to get your legal protections in place. The Fine Print Academy™ gives you the exact legal templates, attorney guidance, and implementation support you need to run your business confidently.

​Learn more about the Academy and enroll here.​

P.S. Want a quick, behind-the-scenes look at how real course creators handle these issues? Listen to this episode of The Legal Road Map ® Podcast, Legal for Course Creators – Student Problems, to hear what causes the most trouble for online educators, and how to fix it fast.

Then take the next step to protect your own course inside The Fine Print Academy™.

To your legally protected (and problem-free) course,