<h3>What is Groups?</h3>
<p>The Groups plugin for WordPress is an essential tool that helps you organize users on your website. Think of it like sorting people into different clubs or teams, where each club has its own set of rules about who can access and do what.</p>
<h3>Why use it?</h3>
<p>This plugin is very useful if you want to control who can see certain content or perform specific actions on your website. It helps you to keep some parts of your website exclusive to specific groups or to give special rights to some users.</p>
<p>Groups works great with WooCommerce, so you can make some products only available to members of certain groups.</p>
<h3>What it Does</h3>
<p>It allows you to create groups, assign users to these groups, and set permissions for what each group can do or see on your site.</p>
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<h3>Ease of Use</h3>
<p>The Groups plugin works within the familiar WordPress Dashboard, so you do not need to learn something completely new. Clean views and clear functions make it quick and easy to work with.</p>
<h3>Control Content</h3>
<p>You can make parts of your website visible to members of specific groups only, which is great for managing exclusive areas and products. You can protect whole pages, products and other types of content. You can also protect sections within pages.</p>
<h3>Control Permissions</h3>
<p>Define what actions users in particular groups can perform, based on standard WordPress capabilities and custom capabilities provided by plugins.</p>
<h3>In a Nutshell</h3>
<p>The Groups plugin makes managing your WordPress site easier, especially if you need to control who can do what or see what. It is designed to be easy to use, reducing the complexity of user management and content access.</p>
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<h3>Key Features</h3>
<h4>Membership Management</h4>
<p>You can put users into different groups, similar to assigning them to different classes or teams.</p>
<h4>Content Access Control</h4>
<p>You can decide that only specific groups can see certain content, posts, pages or products. If you are not in the right group, you will not see that protected content.</p>
<h4>Capabilities</h4>
<p>You can assign special rights to users based on which group they are a member of.</p>
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<h3>Comprehensive Features</h3>
<p>Groups is powerful and effective, yet simple and easy to use. While its flexibility covers a wide range of functions, some of the most commonly used aspects include:</p>
<h4>User groups</h4>
<ul>
<li>Supports an unlimited number of groups</li>
<li>Provides a Registered group which is automatically maintained</li>
<li>Users can be assigned to any group</li>
<li>Users are added automatically to the Registered group</li>
</ul>
<h4>Groups hierarchy</h4>
<ul>
<li>Supports group hierarchies with capability inheritance</li>
</ul>
<h4>Group capabilities</h4>
<ul>
<li>Integrates standard WordPress capabilities which can be assigned to groups and users</li>
<li>Supports custom capabilities: allows to define new capabilities for usage in plugins and web applications</li>
<li>Users inherit capabilities of the groups they belong to</li>
<li>Groups inherit capabilities of their parent groups</li>
</ul>
<h4>Access control</h4>
<p>Access to pages (posts, pages, products and other post types) can be restricted by group.</p>
<p>If access to a page is restricted to one or more groups, only users who belong to one of those groups may view it.</p>
<p>Fully supports custom post types, so that access to post types such as products or events can easily be restricted.</p>
<ul>
<li>Built-in access control that allows to restrict access to whole pages to specific groups only.</li>
<li>Blocks: The <em>Groups Member</em> block allows to restrict the visibility of its content to members of selected groups. The <em>Groups Non-Member</em> block hides its content from members of chosen groups. The blocks can be nested to provide multiple layers of access control to content.</li>
<li>Shortcodes allow to control who can access sections of content on pages, show parts to members of certain groups or to those who are not members. Shortcodes can also be used to show content for users based on their capabilities.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Easy user interface</h4>
<ul>
<li>Integrates nicely with the standard WordPress Users menu</li>
<li>Provides an intuitive Groups menu</li>
<li>Conceptually clean views showing the essentials</li>
<li>Quick filters to locate groups, capabilities, users and pages</li>
<li>Bulk-actions where needed, apply capabilities to groups, add users to groups, remove users from groups, protect pages in bulk</li>
</ul>
<h4>Sensible options</h4>
<ul>
<li>Enable access restrictions by custom post type</li>
<li>An optional tree view for groups can be shown when desired</li>
<li>Provides its own set of permissions</li>
<li>Administrator overrides for tests</li>
<li>Cleans up after testing with a “delete all plugin data” option</li>
</ul>
<h4>Framework</h4>
<ul>
<li>Groups is designed based on a solid and sound data-model with a complete API that allows developers to create group-oriented web applications and plugins</li>
</ul>
<h4>Multisite</h4>
<ul>
<li>All features are supported independently for each blog in multisite installations</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Extensions</h3>
<p>You can add more features with official extensions that further integrate Groups and WooCommerce. Among the extensions in the WooCommerce Marketplace we recommend:</p>
<h4><a href="https://woocommerce.com/products/groups-woocommerce/">Groups Integration</a></h4>
<p>Sell Memberships with Groups and WooCommerce. Grants memberships based on products. It automatically assigns a customer to one or more groups based on the products ordered.</p>
<h4><a href="https://woocommerce.com/products/group-coupons/">Group Coupons</a></h4>
<p>Automatically apply and restrict coupon validity for user groups. Offer exclusive, automatic and targeted discounts for your customers.</p>
<h4><a href="https://woocommerce.com/products/woocommerce-product-search/">WooCommerce Product Search</a></h4>
<p>The perfect Search Engine helps customers to find and buy products quickly – essential for every WooCommerce store. Supports performance features based on group memberships.</p>
<h4><a href="https://woocommerce.com/products/restrict-payment-methods/">Restrict Payment Methods</a></h4>
<p>Limit the use of Payment Methods by Group Memberships, Roles, Countries, and Order Amounts.</p>
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Groups

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<li><strong>Customize “I Agree” checkboxes</strong> to match your store’s policies and checkout needs.</li>
<li><strong>Improve transparency</strong> by presenting important terms before purchase.</li>
<li><strong>Clarify the checkout process</strong> with required or optional agreement checkboxes.</li>
<li><strong>Reduce confusion</strong> by showing relevant terms based on products, customers, or order details.</li>
<li><strong>Track customer agreements</strong> and keep acceptance records connected to WooCommerce orders.</li>
</ul>
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<p>Additional Terms helps WooCommerce stores add custom agreement checkboxes, notices, waivers, policies, and acknowledgements to the checkout experience. Create required or optional checkboxes, control how terms are displayed, and keep a record of customer acceptance with each order.</p>
<p>Whether you need product-specific policies, warranty acknowledgements, subscription terms, age confirmations, or region-based notices, Additional Terms gives you more control over when checkout agreements appear and how customers interact with them.</p>
<h2>Build Checkout Agreements That Fit Your Store</h2>
<p>Create checkout terms that match your store’s policies, products, customers, and order requirements.</p>
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<h3>Unlimited checkboxes</h3>
<p>Create multiple checkout checkboxes for policies, notices, waivers, and acknowledgements.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734003732656" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/aspect-ratio-fill.png?w=49" alt="aspect ratio icon" width="30" height="30" /></p>
<h3>Display options</h3>
<p>Show terms in a modal, new tab, or directly above the checkout checkbox.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734003732652" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/card-checklist.png?w=49" alt="card checklist icon" width="30" height="30" /></p>
<h3>Additional terms block</h3>
<p>Place custom agreement checkboxes inside the WooCommerce Checkout Block.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/outgoing-mail.png" alt="Outgoing Email Icon" width="30" height="30" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734006582172" /></p>
<h3>Email Accepted Terms</h3>
<p>Display accepted additional terms directly within WooCommerce order emails for clear customer confirmation and record keeping.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734003971561" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/card-text.png?w=49" alt="translate icon" width="30" height="30" /></p>
<h3>Auto show content</h3>
<p>Display important terms upfront so customers can review details before purchase.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734003732703" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/translate.png?w=49" alt="translate icon" width="30" height="30" /></p>
<h3>Multilingual ready</h3>
<p>Translate using .po files, and integrate with WPML and Polylang.</p>
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<h3>Optional or required</h3>
<p>Set each checkbox as optional or required based on your store’s needs.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734003732657" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/check-square.png?w=68" alt="check square icon" width="30" height="30" /></p>
<h3>Default status</h3>
<p>Choose whether optional checkboxes are checked or unchecked by default.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734003732653" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/link.png?w=69" alt="link icon" width="30" height="30" /></p>
<h3>Linking to terms page</h3>
<p>Link checkboxes to dedicated terms pages for more detailed information.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/attach-email.png" alt="Attach Email Icon" width="30" height="30" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734006582175" /></p>
<h3>Attach Terms Receipt</h3>
<p>Attach a PDF receipt of accepted additional terms pages to WooCommerce order emails for secure documentation and reference.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734003971573" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/download.png?w=48" alt="link icon" width="30" height="30" /></p>
<h3>Import & Export</h3>
<p>Export plugin settings and migrate data to another WooCommerce store.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734003732654" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/paperclip.png?w=48" alt="paperclip icon" width="30" height="30" /></p>
<h3>Approval tracking</h3>
<p>Store accepted terms with the order for easier review by administrators.</p>
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<h2>Advanced Terms Checkboxes for WooCommerce</h2>
<p>Create advanced terms and conditions checkboxes for your WooCommerce checkout with Additional Terms Pro. Its advanced settings, such as customizable link actions and conditional logic, allow you to enhance the user experience and tailor the terms checkboxes to meet your specific business needs. Here are some examples of using Additional Terms:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Product-Specific Warranties:</strong> For electronic gadgets with extended warranties, create a checkbox that customers must acknowledge to activate the warranty, ensuring they’re aware of the terms.</li>
<li><strong>Subscription Terms:</strong> Outline subscription terms, billing cycles, and cancellation policies with a checkbox that customers must agree to, ensuring transparency and preventing misunderstandings.</li>
<li><strong>Special Return Policies:</strong> Add a checkbox for high-value items requiring specific return policies, helping customers understand and agree to the terms before completing the purchase.</li>
<li><strong>Local Regulatory Compliance:</strong> Create checkboxes for products with location-specific regulatory requirements, helping customers review and acknowledge region-specific requirements based on their shipping destination.</li>
<li><strong>Age Verification:</strong> For age-restricted products, create a checkbox that asks customers to acknowledge age-related requirements before checkout.</li>
<li><strong>Special Event Participation:</strong> Hosting a promotional event? Craft a checkbox that customers must check to participate, ensuring active engagement and adherence to event-specific rules.</li>
<li><strong>Eco-Friendly Packaging:</strong> Offer eco-friendly packaging options with a checkbox for customers to opt-in, showcasing your commitment to sustainability and educating customers about their options.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Smart Checkboxes for Specific Needs</h2>
<p>Show checkout terms only when they are relevant. With conditional logic, you can display checkout agreements based on products, categories, shipping details, user roles, weekdays, product types, and more.</p>
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<h3>Products</h3>
<p>Show checkout terms when selected products are included in the customer’s cart.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734003373125" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tags.png?w=71" alt="tags icon" width="30" height="30" /></p>
<h3>Categories and Tags</h3>
<p>Show checkout terms for products in selected categories or product tags.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em">
<img src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/universal_local_58dp_E11D74_FILL1_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.png" alt="location icon" width="30" height="30" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734006641454" /></p>
<h3>Billing Location</h3>
<p>Show checkout terms based on the customer’s selected billing location.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/account_balance_wallet_58dp_E11D74_FILL1_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.png" alt="wallet icon" width="30" height="30" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734006641447" /></p>
<h3>Payment Gateways</h3>
<p>Show checkout terms when selected payment methods are chosen at checkout.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734003970987" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/users-icon.png?w=59" alt="geo icon" width="30" height="30" /></p>
<h3>User Roles</h3>
<p>Show checkout terms for selected roles, members, vendors, or subscribers.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/shipping.png" alt="shipping icon" width="30" height="30" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734003373123" /></p>
<h3>Shipping Classes</h3>
<p>Apply checkout terms to products assigned to selected shipping classes.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734003373124" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/types.png?w=71" alt="types icon" width="30" height="30" /></p>
<h3>Product Types</h3>
<p>Show checkout terms for subscriptions, bookings, or other product types.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/bus_map_pin_58dp_E11D74_FILL1_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.png" alt="bus map pin" width="30" height="30" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734006641456" /></p>
<h3>Shipping Location</h3>
<p>Show checkout terms based on the customer’s selected shipping location.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734003970970" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/calendar-week.png?w=58" alt="types icon" width="30" height="30" /></p>
<h3>Weekdays</h3>
<p>Display checkout terms only on selected weekdays or specific store days.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734003373122" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/heptagon.png?w=70" alt="heptagon icon" width="30" height="30" /></p>
<h3>WooCommerce Brands</h3>
<p>Show checkout terms for products assigned to selected WooCommerce Brands.</p>
</div>
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<h2>Generate Terms and Conditions</h2>
<p>Generate professional terms and conditions faster with Additional Terms Pro’s AI-assisted Terms Generator for modern online businesses. Instead of writing legal content from scratch, the guided questionnaire helps you create structured, customizable terms pages based on your business type, platform, products, services, customer interactions, payment setup, refund policies, user accounts, subscriptions, digital downloads, reviews, third-party links, and other important store details.</p>
<p>Built for WooCommerce stores, ecommerce brands, SaaS platforms, marketplaces, mobile apps, subscription businesses, digital product sellers, and service-based websites, the Terms Generator helps you create clearer and more complete terms and conditions in minutes. You can preview, edit, refine, regenerate, and save the generated content directly, making it helpful to keep your legal page updated as your business grows or your policies change.<br />
Clear terms and conditions can improve customer transparency, reduce confusion, and help communicate important policies before purchase. Additional Terms Pro helps store owners, startups, and growing online businesses to create professional looking legal pages, while keeping full control over the final content.</p>
<p><img src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/site-terms-generator-settings-additional-terms.png" alt="Additional Terms Pro Terms Generator settings screen showing a guided setup form, generated terms preview, page update status, and disclaimer panel." width="980" height="823" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734006582181" /></p>
<p>The Terms Generator is designed to help you create a strong starting point for your terms and conditions. Since every business is different, review and adjust the generated content before publishing, and consider getting legal guidance when needed.</p>
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<h3>How do I add additional terms checkboxes to WooCommerce checkout?</h3>
<ol>
<li>Purchase, download, install, and activate the Additional Terms extension.</li>
<li>Create your first additional terms checkbox.</li>
<li>Choose whether the checkbox is required or optional.</li>
<li>Select how the terms content should open or display during checkout.</li>
<li>Use conditional logic if the checkbox should only appear for specific products, categories, shipping locations, user roles, or other rules.</li>
<li>Place your checkbox in checkout and test the customer experience.</li>
</ol>
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<p>Additional Terms helps WooCommerce stores present important checkout agreements clearly, collect customer acknowledgements, and keep acceptance records connected to each order. Whether you need product-specific policies, warranty notices, subscription terms, age confirmations, or regional checkout notices, the extension gives you flexible control over how and when those terms appear.</p>

Additional Terms Pro

<p>Enhance compliance and boost trust and transparency with custom terms and conditions checkboxes.</p>

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