Download Monitor Terms & Conditions GPL v4.1.2 Extension

Download Monitor Terms & Conditions GPL Extension Overview

The Terms & Conditions extension for Download Monitor allows you to require users to accept your terms and conditions before they can access and download your files. This extension is a useful tool for businesses or individuals who need to ensure that users agree to specific terms before accessing downloadable content, helping to protect your intellectual property and manage user expectations.

Key Features and Benefits

Installation

• Simple Installation: To install the extension, unzip the plugin’s folder and upload it to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory on your WordPress site. Once uploaded, activate it through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
• Easy Setup: The installation process is straightforward, and the plugin is ready to use after activation.

Usage

1. Lock the Download:
   • After installing the extension, go to the download you want to lock behind the Terms & Conditions.
   • A new option, “Terms & Conditions Required”, will appear in the download settings. Check this option and save your download.
   • Once this option is enabled, visitors will not be able to access the download without first accepting your terms and conditions.
2. Insert the Terms & Conditions Shortcode:
   • The extension provides a new shortcode that displays the Terms & Conditions acceptance checkbox. After the user accepts the terms, the download button will be shown.
   • Example shortcode: [dlm_tc_form id=5]
   • Replace 5 with the download ID of your content.
3. Unlock via the No Access Page:
   • Instead of showing the Terms & Conditions form directly on the page, you can use the default [download] shortcode. If the user hasn’t accepted the terms, they will be redirected to a No Access page.
   • The No Access page will display the Terms & Conditions form, allowing the user to accept the terms and start the download.
   • Example shortcode: [download id=5]
   • This method allows you to use all the attributes of the [download] shortcode, such as output templates.

Customer Usage

• Once the plugin is set up and the Terms & Conditions option is enabled, visitors will need to accept the terms before being granted access to the download. This ensures that all users have agreed to your terms before accessing your digital content.

Why Use the Terms & Conditions Extension?

• Legal Protection: By requiring users to accept your terms and conditions, you can protect your content and ensure that users understand the rules and guidelines for downloading.
• Customizable Experience: You can choose where and how the terms acceptance form is displayed (on the download page or via the No Access page).
• Seamless Integration: The extension integrates smoothly with the Download Monitor plugin, making it easy to add terms and conditions to any download.
• User-Friendly: The setup process is straightforward, and the shortcode system allows you to customize how and where the form is displayed without coding.

The Terms & Conditions Extension for Download Monitor provides a simple and effective way to ensure that users agree to your terms before accessing your downloadable files. Whether you want to display the form directly or use the No Access page, this extension offers flexibility while ensuring compliance with your policies.