What the launch readiness check covers
Our Launch Readiness Check is a final pre-launch review for website terms, notices, links and policy placement. We go through the pages and documents that customers, users and regulators are most likely to see, then flag anything missing, inconsistent or hard to find. The aim is simple: your site should be ready for live use, with the legal basics in place and easy to access.
This service is suited to online stores, booking sites, service businesses, membership sites and corporate websites. We focus on the practical details that matter in South Africa, including POPIA-facing notices, cookie wording where needed, consent wording, refund references, contact details, and the way your policies are linked from the footer, checkout or sign-up flow.
- Terms and conditions placement across key pages
- Privacy policy and cookie notice visibility
- Refund, cancellation and delivery wording for ecommerce sites
- Sign-up and enquiry forms with proper consent language
- Footer links, menu links and checkout links checked for accuracy
How we assess your site before launch
We review the site against a launch checklist that covers legal content, user flow and page access. That means we do not just read the policy text, we also check how visitors will find it. If your terms are correct but buried three clicks deep, that is still a problem. If your privacy policy refers to features you do not use, that needs fixing too.
We also look at the practical things that often get missed during a busy handover. For example, whether your booking page captures the right consent, whether your chat widget links to the privacy policy, and whether your payment page shows the right business name. For businesses operating from Cape Town, Johannesburg or anywhere else in South Africa, these small details can matter just as much as the main policy wording.
- Website pages checked for live-link accuracy
- Key legal notices checked for correct wording and placement
- Form fields reviewed for consent and disclosure language
- Checkout or booking flow checked from a user perspective
- Mismatch flags raised where the site content and policies do not line up
What is included in the final review
Each check is done as a working review, not a generic tick-box exercise. We look at the actual pages on your site and note what needs attention before launch. If you are using online policy packs from us, we confirm that the right documents are selected and that the placements match the structure of your website.
Where needed, we provide clear recommendations for changes. Some clients only need a few placement fixes and link corrections. Others need wording adjustments across their checkout, booking or subscription pages. Either way, the feedback is written so that your team or developer can action it quickly, without going back and forth for days.
- Review of terms, privacy policy, cookie notice and related notices
- Check of footer, header, menu and form link placement
- Review of payment, booking and account areas where policy links should appear
- Basic launch risk notes with priority items marked first
- Written action list for your team or developer
Process from submission to sign-off
The process is straightforward. You send us your site link, the pages that matter most and any draft documents you already have. We then review the live or staging version and prepare a practical findings note. If there are gaps, we show you what to change and where to place it. Once the edits are made, we can do a final re-check if that is part of your selected support level.
For many clients this works best in the last few days before launch, when the product pages are final and the footer is already set. That timing helps avoid rework. It also means the legal pages reflect the actual customer journey, not an older version of the site. A rushed launch often leaves broken links or half-finished policy placement, which is avoidable with a final pass.
- Send your site details and key pages through the enquiry form
- We review the pages, links and policy placement
- You receive a written findings note with priorities
- You update the site or send it to your developer
- If included, we do a final re-check before go-live
Turnaround, pricing and when to book
Turnaround depends on the size of the site and how many policy touchpoints need review. A simple brochure site can often be reviewed quickly, while ecommerce, booking or subscription setups take longer because there are more moving parts. If your launch date is fixed, send the request early so we can work backwards from that date.
Our pricing approach is based on scope, not guesswork. We look at the number of pages, the number of policy references, and whether a second pass is needed after edits. That keeps the quote aligned to the actual work. For larger sites or multi-brand groups, we can also separate the review into sections so the rollout happens in stages, which is easier for internal teams.
- Small site review: usually 1 to 2 working days
- Medium ecommerce or booking site: usually 2 to 4 working days
- Multi-page or multi-brand review: quoted by scope
- Rush reviews may be possible if the launch date is close
- Final re-checks are priced separately when needed
Ongoing maintenance after launch
A launch check is the starting point, not the end of the job. Policies and notices should be reviewed again when your site changes, when you add a new payment method, or when your customer journey changes. If you start collecting more personal information, begin shipping nationally, or add subscriptions, the legal pages may need an update sooner than expected.
For most businesses, we suggest a scheduled maintenance interval of every 6 to 12 months, with an extra review after major product or platform changes. Coastal businesses in places like Sea Point or the Cape Town CBD may also want a fresh check after major site refreshes, since staffing, fulfilment and contact details can shift quickly. A quick review now is usually cheaper than fixing a messy site later.
- Review after any major site redesign or checkout change
- Update after pricing, service or delivery changes
- Recheck after new forms, apps or payment tools are added
- Suggested maintenance interval: every 6 to 12 months
- Extra review recommended before new campaigns or seasonal launches
Key facts
| Service name | Launch Readiness Check |
|---|---|
| Base | Gardens, Cape Town |
| Coverage | South Africa-wide online compliance support |
| Typical turnaround | 1 to 4 working days depending on site size |
| Maintenance interval | Every 6 to 12 months, or after major site changes |
| Starting price | Quoted according to scope and number of pages |
