Do I need a lawyer, or is a compliance kit enough?
Quick answer
Not sure if a lawyer is worth it for one new state law? A compliance kit gives you a plain-English checklist, fill-in templates and links to the official sources for one law, for a single payment. A lawyer gives advice for your specific business. Many small businesses start with a kit and call a lawyer for unclear cases.
Facts table: laws, dates, fines and official sources
| Astor Ventures kit | Free templates | Lawyer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $29 to $59 one-time, depending on the kit | Free | Varies |
| Speed | Instant download | Instant | Depends on availability |
| Specific to one state law? | Yes, one law per kit | Sometimes | Yes |
| Official sources quoted | Yes, listed in every kit | Varies | Yes |
| Updates | Re-download for 12 months, including updated versions | Rarely | On request |
| Advice for your case | No | No | Yes |
What is in a compliance kit?
Each kit covers one law. It typically includes a printable checklist with the law quoted word for word, editable Word templates (customer notices, price or posting wording), an Excel log or tracker, and the official sources. Examples: the Connecticut click-to-cancel kit ($29) has sign-up wording, customer notices and a cancel-request log; the pay-range kit ($49) has posting blocks and cure trackers. Kits are blank templates from the public law and are not filled in for your business.
When should I call a lawyer?
- You have been sued, or contacted by an Attorney General or agency.
- Your setup is unusual (for example, mixed business and consumer sales, or a regulated industry).
- You are unsure whether the law applies to you at all.
- Large amounts of money or many customers are involved.
A kit cannot decide whether a law applies to your business; a lawyer can.
Free templates or a paid kit?
Free templates can work if they match your state's exact rule. The risk is a generic template that misses a state-specific detail, such as New York City's reminder windows or Connecticut's one-business-day voicemail rule. A kit is written for one law and links each step to the official text.
Is a kit worth it for a small business?
Compare the price with the fines. For example, Colorado's junk fee law allows up to $20,000 per violation and Illinois's 2027 law up to $50,000. See junk fee laws by state, click-to-cancel laws by state and pay transparency laws by state for the figures.
What is your refund policy?
Kits are instant digital downloads, so sales are final once delivered. We fix it if a file is corrupt or you were charged twice. See the refund policy.
Need it done fast? Our one-law compliance kits give you a checklist, fill-in templates and a tracker with the official sources quoted. One-time payment, instant download.
FAQ
Is a compliance kit legal advice?
No. Our kits are self-service templates and checklists drafted from public laws. They are not legal advice and are not tailored to your situation.
When should I call a lawyer?
If you have been sued or contacted by an Attorney General or agency, if your setup is unusual, or if you are unsure the law applies to you.
What is in a kit?
A printable checklist quoting the law, editable Word templates, an Excel log or tracker, and the official sources, with 12 months of re-download access.
Free templates vs a kit?
Free templates are fine if they match your state's exact rule. A kit is written for one specific law and links each requirement to the official text.
How much does a kit cost?
$29 to $59, paid once. Most kits are $49.
Can I get a refund?
Sales are final once files are delivered, except for corrupt files or double charges. See the refund policy.