If you’ve ever opened a legal document and immediately felt your stomach drop… this episode is absolutely for you.
This week, I’m joined by the amazing Ama Zbarcea from On Your Own Terms, a legal expert who makes contracts, policies and website legals feel simple, manageable and actually understandable.
Before you start thinking “I’m not ready for legals” or “I don’t even know where to start”, Ama puts it perfectly:
“You just want to grow your biz. You don’t want to become a legal whiz… you just want someone to make it simple for you and help you get it done.”
And that is exactly what this episode is here to help you with.
Meet Ama: The International Lawyer Who Makes Legals Simple
Ama has one of the most fascinating stories we’ve ever shared on the podcast. Born in Romania, raised in the US, and now living in the UK for over a decade, her legal career has taken her all over the world.
After accidentally landing in a corporate legal department during her university internship, a single question changed everything:
“I asked him a question about metadata… he decided I knew everything there was to know about tech.”
That moment launched her into international legal work, eventually leading to two UK law degrees and a career advising multinational companies on compliance, global contracts and online policies.
So when people ask me, “How does an American lawyer know UK law?”, well, trust me, she absolutely does.
Why Website Legals Matter for Every Online Business
One of the biggest lightbulb moments in this episode is when Ama explains that online business automatically makes you global — whether you meant for that to happen or not.
Your website is visited by people worldwide.
Your email list includes subscribers from different countries.
Your digital products can be purchased across borders.
As Ama says:
“Even as small business owners, we’re held to the same requirements as wherever our audience or customers are.”
If you’ve ever wondered whether you need website terms, privacy policies or proper client contracts… the answer is yes. And this episode explains exactly why.
From Corporate Law to Protecting Small Businesses
Like so many of us, Ama’s business pivoted dramatically in 2020. Her consultancy relied on international travel, and when that stopped, she found herself drawn to helping small businesses — especially after stepping in to help her dad recover a huge unpaid invoice that threatened his company.
That was the turning point.
“Small businesses deserve protection just as much, if not more, than big corporations.”
And that’s when On Your Own Terms was born.
Ama talked honestly about how traditional legal documents are often made unnecessarily complicated, which only leaves business owners feeling confused and dependent on a lawyer to interpret everything for them.
Her approach is the complete opposite. She believes contracts should be clear, simple and written in plain English so both you and your clients actually understand what you’re agreeing to. She also shares that research consistently shows that straightforward, easy-to-understand contracts lead to fewer legal problems in the long run. No jargon, no intimidation, no hidden surprises, just proper protection that gives you clarity and confidence.
The Template Toolbox: Your Legal Toolkit, Simplified
Ama’s Template Toolbox is a brilliant tech powered tool that builds the legal documents your business needs in just a few minutes. You answer clear, plain English questions about your business and the toolbox creates your customised contracts and website policies without any of the jargon or overwhelm.
What makes it even better are the Hold My Hand videos that come with every template. Ama walks you through why you need the document, how to personalise it properly, and what each clause means in everyday language.
Instead of guessing, overthinking or worrying whether you’ve done something wrong, you get complete clarity and confidence that your business is protected, properly and simply.
Ready to Feel Confident and Protected Online?
This episode is such an important reminder that website legals aren’t about fear. They’re about confidence, clarity and safeguarding the business you’re working so hard to build. And you don’t have to figure any of it out on your own.
The best next step? Come join us inside the This Mum Loves Tech Membership.
Ama will be joining us live to deliver an exclusive masterclass inside the membership:
Legal Essentials for Online Small Businesses.
Not only that, but we’re also running a competition where one lucky member will win their full website legals created by Ama for free. This is such an incredible opportunity for any business owner who wants proper protection without the overwhelm.
If you’d love to:
• learn directly from Ama
• enter the competition
• get weekly tech support from me
• feel more confident navigating the behind-the-scenes of your business
…then this is absolutely the time to join.
Join the Membership by Midnight, Monday 1st December
Doors are open, and the Black Friday offer is live.
Join today 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/membership/
Plus, get 50% off your first month and join for just £15 using the code BLACKFRIDAY15
Come and get the support, clarity and community you deserve.
Ama Zbarcea from On Your Own Terms
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