In 2025, we remind you of your need for a Legal Notice on your website since day 1 but let's go step by step
A "Legal Notice" refers to the set of information that a website must include to comply with the Law on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (“LSSI”). This information must be permanently visible to users. It is typically found in the footer of the website, but you can place it elsewhere as long as it is reasonably easy for users to find.
A Legal Notice is mandatory for any website that generates economic benefits or collects personal data from users. For example, a corporate website with a contact form, a blog displaying advertisements, or an online store.
This means that, as website owners, we must include a dedicated section displaying the information required by the LSSI. The basic information that must be included is the identification details of the website owner (such as business registration data or information related to regulated professions), as well as the terms of use of the site. This includes aspects like intellectual and industrial property rights, the owner’s liability in case of errors or website downtime, and prohibited user behaviors.
It is particularly important that this information complies with legal requirements, is error-free, and is easy for users to identify. Having a well-structured Legal Notice enhances your website’s credibility, provides added value compared to competitors, and protects you from potential administrative penalties.
As mentioned earlier, the Legal Notice must always be available to users of your website. From the moment a user can access your site, they must have access to the information required by the LSSI.
Therefore, if your website is required to have a Legal Notice, you must ensure that it is available from the moment your website goes live and becomes accessible to the public.
