Protecting Your Products from Customer Resale
You have PLR rights, but your customers don't. Here's how to protect your products and set clear terms.
Understanding the Rights Chain
Entrepedia → You (PLR Rights) → Your Customers (Personal Use Only)
- You can edit, rebrand, and sell
- Your customers can only USE the content — they cannot resell or redistribute
Why Protection Matters
Without clear terms:
- Customers might share your products freely
- They could resell content you worked to rebrand
- Your business value decreases
- You could face disputes
How to Protect Your Products
1. Include License Terms on Your Website
Add to your website's Terms & Conditions:
Sample language:
"All digital products purchased from [Your Business] are for personal use only. Purchasers may not resell, redistribute, share, or give away any products. Products may not be uploaded to file-sharing sites or included in other products for sale."
2. Add a License Page to Each Product
Include a simple page at the beginning or end of ebooks:
Sample license page:
LICENSE AGREEMENT
This product is licensed for personal use only.
You MAY:
✓ Use this content for your own learning
✓ Print copies for personal reference
✓ Apply strategies to your own business
You MAY NOT:
✗ Resell or redistribute this product
✗ Share copies with others
✗ Upload to file-sharing websites
✗ Include in products you sell
✗ Claim authorship of this content
© [Year] [Your Business Name]. All rights reserved.
3. Include a "Read Me" File
Add a text file to your download folder:
README.txt content:
Thank you for your purchase!
IMPORTANT: This product is for personal use only.
You may not resell, share, or redistribute this content.
For support: [your email]
Website: [your website]
4. Use Watermarks (Optional)
For added protection:
- Add subtle watermarks to PDFs
- Include your branding throughout
- Add footer text on each page
5. Protect Video Content
For courses and videos:
- Host on platforms with login requirements
- Use unlisted links (not public)
- Consider drip content delivery
- Add visual branding/watermarks
Creating Your Terms Document
What to Include
-
Permitted Uses
- Personal learning
- Applying to own business
- Printing for personal use
-
Prohibited Uses
- Reselling
- Redistributing
- Sharing access
- File sharing uploads
- Commercial redistribution
-
Consequences
- Access revocation
- Legal action (if severe)
-
Contact Information
- Support email
- Website
Where to Display Terms
- Product sales page
- Checkout page
- Order confirmation email
- Inside the product itself
- Website footer (Terms & Conditions)
Handling Violations
If You Discover Sharing
- Document the violation (screenshots)
- Contact the person directly first
- Request removal of shared content
- Revoke access if on a membership platform
- Legal action only as last resort
Prevention is Better
- Make products fairly priced
- Deliver great customer experience
- Build relationships with customers
- Offer referral incentives instead of sharing
Template: Terms for Digital Products
Feel free to adapt this:
DIGITAL PRODUCT LICENSE AGREEMENT
By purchasing products from [Business Name], you agree to the following terms:
1. License Grant You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the purchased digital products for personal use only.
2. Restrictions You may NOT:
- Resell, redistribute, or share the products
- Give away the products as bonuses or gifts
- Upload products to any website or file-sharing service
- Include products in any package you sell
- Claim authorship of the content
3. Intellectual Property All content remains the intellectual property of [Business Name]. Your purchase grants usage rights only, not ownership of the content.
4. Refund Policy [Include your refund policy]
5. Violations Violations may result in access revocation without refund and potential legal action.
Resources
For professional legal terms, consider:
- Selene the Lawyer - Terms for Digital Products
- Consulting with a lawyer for your specific situation