Adding terms and conditions to your submission forms helps establish clear rules and legal protections for both you and your users. This section ensures that users agree to your terms before submitting. Follow the steps below to include terms and conditions in your submission type:
How to Add Terms and Conditions to a Project
Head to the Project you'd like to add ts and cs for and navigate to the form by selecting Form Builder.
Add a Terms and Conditions section by selecting the Add Field option and selecting Accordion. This will then display your terms and conditions in an expandable box.
Name the field "Terms and Conditions" and in the full text of your terms and conditions. This may cover:
Legal disclaimers.
Data usage and privacy policies.
Responsibilities of both parties.
Rules or restrictions specific to the submission type.
Next, in the choice elements, select the field Checkbox, which will be your confirmation box. Add a statement like "I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions." Mark this field as mandatory to ensure users cannot submit the form without agreeing to the terms. Either place this at the top or very bottom of your form
Save to apply the changes and make sure to Publish changes your form to make the updates live.
Why Terms and Conditions Are Important
Legal Protection: Defines the rights and responsibilities of both parties and can help protect against disputes.
Transparency: Provides users with clear expectations about their submissions and how their data will be used.
Accountability: Ensures users understand the rules and agree to abide by them before submitting.
Compliance: Helps your organization meet legal or regulatory requirements, such as data protection laws.
Final Tips
Keep the terms and conditions easy to read and concise, using plain language wherever possible.
Include a last updated date to indicate when the terms were last reviewed.
Seek legal advice to ensure your terms and conditions comply with local laws and regulations.