📖 Guides

Know what you need
before you generate.

Quick guides explaining what each document covers, when to use it, and what information to have ready.

For Your Website

A Privacy Policy is legally required under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 if your website or app collects any personal data — even just an email address for a newsletter.

Have this ready before you start:

  • Your business name and website URL
  • What data you collect — names, emails, payment info, IP addresses, cookies, device info
  • Why you collect it — processing orders, sending newsletters, running analytics, serving ads
  • Third-party services you use — Stripe, Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, etc.
  • A contact email for privacy requests and data deletion
  • Your primary jurisdiction — your Australian state or territory

Do you actually need one? Yes, if you collect any of the following: contact form submissions, newsletter signups, user accounts, payment details, or analytics data via Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or similar tools.

Tip: Even if you're using a website builder like Squarespace or Shopify, you still need your own Privacy Policy — their built-in templates only cover their platform's data practices, not yours.
Read full guide →Generate your Privacy Policy →

Terms & Conditions (also called Terms of Service or Terms of Use) set the legal rules between you and your users. Unlike a Privacy Policy, they're not always legally mandated — but they protect you if things go wrong.

You should have T&Cs if you:

  • Sell products or services online
  • Run a subscription or SaaS product
  • Allow users to create accounts or post content
  • Want to limit your liability for outages or errors

Decide these things before you generate:

  • Payment and refund policy — are sales final? Do you offer trials or refunds?
  • Who owns user-generated content — posts, reviews, uploads
  • What you're not liable for — service downtime, third-party links, user errors
  • Account termination rules — when can you suspend or ban a user?
  • Governing law — which Australian state's law applies to disputes
Tip: If you're in Australia, specify a state (e.g. NSW or VIC) as your governing law — this makes disputes significantly easier to resolve.
Read full guide →Generate your Terms & Conditions →
For Your Business

An NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) is a contract where one or both parties agree to keep certain information confidential. Use one before you share anything sensitive.

Common situations that need an NDA:

  • Pitching a business idea to a potential investor or partner
  • Hiring a contractor who will access your systems, code, or client data
  • Discussing a pre-launch product or service
  • Sharing customer lists, internal pricing, or proprietary processes
  • Entering a merger, acquisition, or joint venture conversation

Which type do you need?

  • Mutual NDA — both parties share confidential information with each other. Use for partnerships, co-founders, or joint ventures.
  • One-way NDA — only one party shares confidential information. Use when hiring contractors, vendors, or employees who will access your data.
Tip: An NDA is only enforceable if it specifies what is confidential, for how long, and what happens if it's breached. Generic NDAs that are too vague may not hold up in court.
Read full guide →Generate your NDA →

This is one of the most important distinctions in employment law. Getting it wrong can expose you to significant penalties — especially in Australia, where the ATO actively audits contractor arrangements.

Use a Contractor Agreement when the person:

  • Sets their own hours and works for multiple clients
  • Uses their own equipment and tools
  • Is paid per project, milestone, or invoice — not a regular salary
  • Has their own ABN (AU), is self-employed, or operates as a company
  • Can subcontract the work to someone else

Use an Employee Offer Letter when the person:

  • Works set hours defined by you
  • Works exclusively (or primarily) for your business
  • Uses your tools, systems, and workspace
  • Cannot subcontract or delegate their work
  • Receives a regular salary, superannuation, and leave entitlements
Warning: Sham contracting — treating an employee as a contractor to avoid obligations — is illegal in Australia and carries fines up to $93,900 per breach. When in doubt, consult an Australian lawyer.
Contractor Agreement →   Offer Letter →

In Australia, a tax invoice is required for any GST-inclusive sale over $82.50. If you're GST-registered, your invoices must include specific information or your clients can't claim GST credits.

A valid Australian tax invoice must include:

  • The words "Tax Invoice" prominently displayed
  • Your business name and ABN
  • The date the invoice was issued
  • A description of the goods or services supplied
  • The GST amount — either shown separately or with a statement that the price includes GST
  • The total amount payable

Also include for professionalism:

  • Unique invoice number (for your records and theirs)
  • Client's name and address
  • Payment terms (e.g. "Due within 14 days of invoice date")
  • Your bank details or preferred payment method
Tip: Invoices under $1,000 don't need to show the buyer's details. Over $1,000, you must include the buyer's identity or ABN.
Read full guide →Create your Invoice →

A Cease & Desist letter is a formal written demand that someone stop (cease) a specific action and not repeat it (desist). It's not a court order, but it creates a paper trail and often prompts compliance without legal action.

Common reasons to send one:

  • Copyright infringement — someone is using your images, text, music, or code without permission
  • Trademark infringement — someone is using your brand name, logo, or slogan
  • Defamation — false statements are being made about you or your business publicly
  • Harassment — repeated unwanted contact that affects you or your business
  • Breach of contract — a contractor, supplier, or client has violated a signed agreement

What to prepare:

  • Your full name/business name and contact details
  • The recipient's name and contact details
  • Specific description of the violation (dates, URLs, screenshots)
  • A deadline to comply (typically 7–14 days)
Note: A C&D letter from a lawyer carries more weight. If the behaviour doesn't stop after sending one, your next step is legal action — consult a solicitor.
Read full guide →Generate your Cease & Desist →
For Property & Personal

A residential lease agreement is a legally binding contract between landlord and tenant. Requirements vary by state in Australia and by country — our generator adapts the clauses to your jurisdiction.

Essential information to have ready:

  • Full legal names of all landlords and tenants
  • Property address — including any included parking, storage, or outbuildings
  • Lease type — fixed term (e.g. 12 months) or periodic (month-to-month)
  • Start date and end date (for fixed term)
  • Rent amount, frequency (weekly/fortnightly/monthly), and due date
  • Bond/deposit amount — typically 4 weeks rent in most AU states
  • Payment method — bank transfer, direct debit, etc.

Optional clauses to consider:

  • Pets allowed / not allowed
  • No smoking indoors
  • Routine inspection schedule (typically every 3 months in AU)
  • Maintenance responsibilities (who pays for what)
  • Early termination conditions and break lease fees
Note: In Australia, residential tenancy laws are state-based. Landlords must also lodge the bond with the relevant state authority (e.g. NSW Fair Trading, RTBA in VIC) — this is a legal requirement.
Read full guide →Generate your Rental Agreement →

Our Will & Estate Planner is a guided record to document your wishes — not a legally valid will. A valid will must be signed and witnessed in accordance with your state or country's laws. This planner helps you organise your thoughts before meeting with a solicitor, or to serve as a record of your wishes for family.

Things to document:

  • Executor — the person responsible for carrying out your wishes (and an alternate)
  • Beneficiaries — who receives what, and in what proportions
  • Specific bequests — particular assets or items left to specific people
  • Residual estate — who gets everything that isn't specifically listed
  • Minor children — who would be their guardian
  • Funeral preferences — burial vs. cremation, any wishes for the service
  • Digital assets — email accounts, social media, cryptocurrency, online banking
Important: In Australia, a valid will must be signed in the presence of two adult witnesses who are not beneficiaries. DIY wills that don't meet these requirements can be contested or invalidated. Always have a final will prepared or reviewed by a solicitor.
Open the Estate Planner →

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