Terms of Use and Credits Pages for Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) Sellers ExplainedHave you ever wondered whether your Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) resources are actually protected, or if you are missing something important behind the scenes?In this episode, Lindsay walks through exactly what should be included in your Terms of Use page and your Credits page for Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) resources. This is a practical, step by step, and very visual breakdown of how Lindsay sets up her own files, why these pages matter for protecting your work, and how to keep things simple while still staying legally safe. If you sell on TPT, this is one of those foundational episodes that can save you headaches later.Key Discussion Points:[00:00:41] Why every Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) resource needs a Terms of Use pageAn overview of what a Terms of Use page is, why it matters for protecting your resources, and how it applies to every product you upload to TPT.[00:01:41] What to include in your Terms of Use pageLicensing terms, copyright language, and clear “you may” and “you may not” sections that spell out how buyers can use your resource.[00:03:41] Making your Terms of Use visible before purchaseWhy buyers need access to your terms before purchasing and how to do this using previews, descriptions, and linked documents on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT).[00:04:41] What a Credits page actually isHow a Credits page differs from a Terms of Use page and when you are required to include one based on fonts and clip art usage.[00:05:41] Turning your Credits page into a Thank You pageWhy Lindsay combines credits, a short bio, contact information, and social links to improve buyer experience and reduce negative reviews.[00:06:41] Using your resource files to grow your email listHow to include a lead magnet inside your Terms of Use or front pages to turn TPT buyers into email subscribers.[00:07:41] Different ways to package your filesPros and cons of uploading a zipped folder versus merging your Terms of Use directly into your resource PDF.[00:08:41] Common issues with zip files on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT)What happens when TPT renames zip files, why buyers may get error messages, and how to handle these questions efficiently.[00:09:41] When and how to include artist logosWhat to do if clip art or font creators require logos instead of text links and how to add and hyperlink them correctly in Canva.Resources mentioned:Creative Contracts: Legal contract templates made for digital product sellers and course creators. You NEED these if you want to make a website (privacy policy and terms) (Use code LINDSAYB for 30% off!) https://lddy.no/13pcn Episode 51: Get Your Digital Product Business Legally Legit https://lindsaybowden.com/podcast/051/Subscribers to Sales Email List CourseConnect further:Download my TPT Income Report: https://www.lindsaybowden.com/incomeEarn 3-4 figures per month on TPT | https://lindsaybowden.com/startStart or grow your TPT email list | https://lindsaybowden.com/emailAnd make sure to follow me! http://instagram.com/lindsaybowdenWatch full episodes on Youtube + Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Lindsay.Bowden?sub_confirmation=1Resources mentioned may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products and resources I truly love and use myself.