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How to Add a Terms & Conditions Checkbox to Your Checkout

If you need customers to agree to your Terms & Conditions before completing a purchase, you can easily add a required checkbox in your VaocherApp checkout.

This guide shows you exactly how to add a Terms & Conditions checkbox, along with where to display your T&Cs for customers to read before agreeing.

✅ When should you add a Terms & Conditions checkbox?

You may want to require agreement if you:

  • Sell gift vouchers or season passes
  • Have expiry, refund, or cancellation policies
  • Need to collect customer consent before purchase
  • Want to clearly outline usage conditions

How to add a Terms & Conditions checkbox

Step 1: Go to Checkout Settings

Log in to your VaocherApp dashboard and go to:

Checkout Settings > Custom Fields

Checkout settings custom fields VaocherApp

Navigate to Custom Fields in Checkout Settings

Step 2: Add a new checkbox field

Click Add New Field, then configure:

  • Field Name: I’ve read and understood the terms and conditions
  • Input Style:
    Select Checkbox
  • Required: Select Yes

Click Save once done.

Add terms and conditions checkbox custom field

Create a required checkbox for Terms & Conditions agreement

Step 3: Add your Terms & Conditions content

Next, you’ll need to display your Terms & Conditions so customers can read them.

Go to: Custom Messages

Find “Enter details - Before”, then:

  • Paste your Terms & Conditions
  • Click Save

Custom messages settings VaocherApp checkout

Navigate to Custom Messages in Checkout Settings
Enter details before message terms and conditions
Add your Terms & Conditions before the customer enters their details

Step 4: Review how it appears on checkout

Once set up:

  • Your Terms & Conditions will appear before the form
  • Customers will see a checkbox to confirm agreement
  • They must tick the box before completing checkout

Example checkout

You can view an example here:

Checkout terms and conditions checkbox example

Customers must agree to Terms & Conditions before proceeding

✏️ Tips for writing effective Terms & Conditions

To make your T&Cs clear and easy to understand:

  • Break content into sections like:
    • Validity
    • Redemption
    • Refund policy
  • Keep sentences short and simple
  • Avoid overly complex legal language
  • Highlight important rules (e.g. expiry dates)

⚠️ Important notes

  • The checkbox should always be set to Required to ensure compliance
  • Customers cannot complete checkout without ticking the box
  • The T&Cs message appears before entering details, making it easy to review

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Need help?

If you need a hand adding your Terms & Conditions or setting up the checkbox, feel free to reach out:

  • Live chat in your VaocherApp dashboard
  • Email: support@vaocher.com.au