About Simply-Docs
Simply-Docs is run by Simply-4-Business Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales and based in Mortlake, London. It publishes more than 3,900 legal and business document templates, which it says are drafted and maintained by solicitors and other professionals.
Its terms and conditions range covers both offline and online trading. For websites there are basic website terms, small business brochure site terms, website terms of use, ecommerce terms for goods, services and digital content, and terms for blogs, forums, directories, review sites and advertising sites. Companion privacy and cookie policies range from a basic policy for a site with no cookies up to versions covering first and third party cookies and analytics. The templates refer to UK legislation such as the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and UK GDPR.
How to get terms and conditions from Simply-Docs
- Register for an account on simply-docs.co.uk.
- Buy access to the Business category, or the Premium Plus Pack if you need documents from several categories.
- Preview and download the website terms, terms and conditions and privacy policy that match your site.
- Open the templates in desktop Microsoft Word, which Simply-Docs recommends, and complete the optional clauses shown in square brackets.
- Publish the documents and keep them under review.
Things to know
- Pricing: Category access is £38.50 + VAT and the Premium Plus Pack £125 + VAT, each for 12 months with no auto-renewal.
- Free samples: Registered users can access free sample documents without payment. The website terms and privacy policies were not among the listed free samples.
- Format: Templates are supplied in Microsoft Word. Simply-Docs notes that some editing features are not available in Word online or the mobile apps.
- Updates: Its terms say it is not responsible for telling you about changes in the law, so you need to keep your documents current.
- Refunds: Its terms say refunds are at its discretion.
- Choose carefully: The privacy policies differ by how much data and which cookies a site uses. Pick the version that matches what your site actually does.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Simply-Docs cost for website terms?
Website terms sit in the Business category, which costs £38.50 + VAT for 12 months of unlimited downloads from that category. The Premium Plus Pack, covering all documents, is £125 + VAT for 12 months.
Does a Simply-Docs subscription renew automatically?
The template pages state no auto-renewal. Documents downloaded during the 12 months can still be used after access ends.
Will Simply-Docs tell me when the law changes?
No. Its terms say documents may need updating for changes in law or practice and that it is not responsible for making or advising you of such updates.