HOW TO: Include Terms & Conditions on Order/Register Page instead of a link

[VuDo0]

Will this mod for work for the latest WHMCS?

Regards,
John.

[ChrisGooding]

Although I haven't tested it, I can't see why it wouldn't. After all its a straight forward layout adjustment (ok, sort of), and as long as matt confirms the check box isn't required for any backend stuff, you could theoretically put what you want there.

As said, I haven't tested this theory, just going on my understanding. Hopefully someone who has tested it will comment.

[redrat]

This is an excellent augmentation of the WHMCS ordering system and very much welcome besides. Thank you to the originator and all other contributors.

[apollo1]

Thanks for the contrib. As per the screen shots posted by Roger, you already have 3 input fields on the same page (pw, confirm pw & captcha) then you expect the user to scroll down and click continue... all on the same page! From a user standpoint, way too cluttered and confusing. The acceptance (if you want to do it this way) should be on a screen by itself, or at least not the same page where you are asking someone to define a password or supply too many other values.

I personally appreciate all the efforts the contrib authors put in, but IMO I think we need to keep more focus on the end-user impact. A lot of people seem quick to slap a new change in as though they are modding some hot rod car or something.

[Roger]

Yea that would be asking a lot to scroll down. May even be intimidating for someone not accustomed to web stuff.

Implementation with the position of the button at the bottom is not the best. But the theory and practicality of information presentation is good.

LOL... might hot-rod days came to an end circa late '60s early '70s.... ooops too much info...

[AndrewMKP]

Is there any way to directly grab the text from the Terms Page so you do not have to update both this and your Terms page seperately?

just a thought...

[Roger]

Possibly you could include it -

{php}
include('your TOS');
{/php}

I guess that would work. I'm not much of a coding fella anymore. Maybe one of the other guys could verify or correct that for you.

[AndrewMKP]

Yeah it would be interesting to see.

*Awaiting approval of above code before implementation* :P

[VicToMeyeZR]

I saw one place that had their TOS as in a light box. It was pretty impressive. Thanks for this code there though, thats a good idea

[AndrewMKP]

Anyone got any idea if this would work?

{php}
include('location/tos.php');
{/php}

[ChrisGooding]

Anyone got any idea if this would work?

{php}
include('location/tos.php');
{/php}

Are you meaning inside the afore mentioned box?

[AndrewMKP]

yes correct, so it drags the TOS from the located file and puts it into a scrollable box, is this possible? If so what code would I use?

[Gears]

I would love to be able to display different terms for different product/services

[ChrisGooding]

yes correct, so it drags the TOS from the located file and puts it into a scrollable box, is this possible? If so what code would I use?

We use that method on other sites within a text box, so as per php functionality, yes it will.

I can't see why the fact it's in WHMCS form should make a difference.

I would love to be able to display different terms for different product/services

That would be good, although possibly difficult if you allow clients to order more than 1 product at a time!!

[dmc_ss]

Ok this is my complete {if $accepttos} section.

Andrew, it includes the link to the TOS file for dynamic updating however I use a windows based server and had to supply the entire file path location in the include statement, but it does work once you get the file location correct.

WHMCS 3.8.1

{if $accepttos}
<p class="cartsubheading" align="center">Terms and Conditions</p>
<p align=center>You must review the Terms and Conditions below and tick the "I have read and agree to the Hosting<br>Terms and Conditions" box beneath to signify your acceptance of the terms and conditions.</center></p>
<center>
<div style="border:1px black solid; width:600px; height:200px; overflow:auto;">
{include file='CHANGE TO SUIT YOUR FILE LOCATION'}
<p align="center"><input type="checkbox" name="accepttos" id="accepttos" /> <labelfor="accepttos">{$LANG.ordertosagreement}
</label><p>
</div>
</center>
{/if}