What pages does my store absolutely need before I go live - policies, About, contact?
Non-negotiable set: Privacy Policy, Refund/Return Policy, Terms of Service, a Contact page with a real phone/email/WhatsApp, an About page that explains who's actually shipping the product, and an FAQ. In India, put your GSTIN, legal business name and registered address somewhere visible (footer or About) - payment gateways and ad platforms check for this during onboarding, and its absence is a classic red flag. Use Shopify's free policy generator for a first draft in minutes, then edit it so it actually matches how you handle RTO and COD refunds, not a generic template.
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The single most complete pre-launch checklist from Shopify itself - domain, SSL, policies, test orders, tracking - so you catch the boring stuff before customers do.
Generates a legally-reviewed starting draft for the three policies every store needs in minutes - use it as a first draft, then edit it to match your actual RTO, COD and refund process rather than shipping the generic version untouched.
GST registration is mandatory for Indian ecommerce sellers regardless of revenue, and your GSTIN needs to show up on your store's invoices and often its footer - this is the clearest walkthrough of what's required and why.
