Terms not referenced at checkout
Quick answer: Terms not referenced at checkout: Detects legal-terms-checkout. In our latest aggregated sample of 2911 anonymised stores, about 61.5% fail this check. Figures update as new scans complete.
What this check measures
Detects legal-terms-checkout.
Why it matters for your store
Can hurt visibility, trust, or compliance.
Industry prevalence (aggregated)
In our latest aggregated sample of 2911 anonymised stores, about 61.5% fail this check. Figures update as new scans complete.
Sample size: 2911 · Last updated: 10/28/2026
Methodology: StoremetryBot passively scans opted-in ecommerce storefronts. Results are aggregated by check slug; we never publish per-store URLs or identifiable data.
How to check it yourself
- Open your storefront homepage in a browser (logged out, incognito).
- Use our free tool below or view page source / DNS records as described in the fix section.
- Compare the outcome to the pass criteria in your platform admin.
How to fix by platform
Apply the general fix, then use your platform’s admin paths:
Shopify
Review your storefront configuration and fix the underlying issue. Online Store → Themes → Edit code, or relevant app settings.
WooCommerce
Review your storefront configuration and fix the underlying issue. WP Admin → WooCommerce → Settings, or theme customizer.
PrestaShop
Review your storefront configuration and fix the underlying issue. Back Office → Shop Parameters / theme modules.
Shopware
Review your storefront configuration and fix the underlying issue. Administration → Settings → Storefront or theme configuration.
Magento / Adobe Commerce
Review your storefront configuration and fix the underlying issue. Admin → Stores → Configuration / theme layout.
Wix
Review your storefront configuration and fix the underlying issue. Wix Dashboard → Settings → SEO & marketing.
BigCommerce
Review your storefront configuration and fix the underlying issue. Storefront → Theme customization or channel settings.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the “Terms not referenced at checkout” store check?
- Detects legal-terms-checkout.
- Why does “Terms not referenced at checkout” matter for ecommerce SEO and trust?
- Can hurt visibility, trust, or compliance.
- What share of stores fail the “Terms not referenced at checkout” check?
- In our latest aggregated sample of 2911 anonymised stores, about 61.5% fail this check. Figures update as new scans complete.
- How can I check “Terms not referenced at checkout” on my own store?
- Open your storefront homepage in a browser (logged out, incognito). Use our free tool below or view page source / DNS records as described in the fix section. Compare the outcome to the pass criteria in your platform admin. Review your storefront configuration and fix the underlying issue.
- How do I fix “Terms not referenced at checkout” on Shopify or WooCommerce?
- Review your storefront configuration and fix the underlying issue.