<h1>Legal checklist for lifetime-fee online student platform: terms, refunds, data privacy, IP, liability, advertising and training compliance</h1> A consultancy launched an exclusive online platform for engineering and technology students offering lifetime membership for a one-time fee and access to experts, projects, internships and industry content. Legal considerations include enforceable terms of service and clear refund/cancellation and fee disclosure to comply with consumer protection laws; data protection and privacy obligations for student and expert information; intellectual property ownership and licensing of user-generated work and course materials; professional liability and disclaimers for expert advice; regulatory compliance with education and workforce training rules; and truthful advertising and contractual clarity on scope of services.