Free post-purchase instruction resource
Shopify Digital Download README File Copy
Use this page to draft README copy for digital downloads that reduce avoidable support questions. The copy is informational and self-serve, with no checkout, waitlist, custom service offer, or delivery-time promise.
Customer moment
A customer opens a download folder and needs a clear README that explains file contents, usage boundaries, support links, and privacy-safe help.
Safe boundary
Do not add new license rights or extra promises in the README. Point back to published terms and support pages.
Search intent covered
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- Say what the customer should do first.
- Explain where the file, link, account route, or support page lives.
- Describe what information support can use safely.
- Link to Delivery & Support, Terms, Privacy Policy, or product status.
- Avoid promising timing, outcomes, third-party compatibility, or manual handling.
Privacy boundary: do not ask for passwords, one-time codes, full card numbers, IDs, private account links, mailbox access, API keys, private files, or remote access.
Short template
Thanks for your order. Here is the simplest way to start:
1. Check the delivery instructions linked with this product.
2. Save the file or link somewhere you can find again.
3. Review the README, license, and support notes before editing, printing, importing, or sharing.
4. If you need help, contact support with only your order number or purchase email.
Please do not send passwords, one-time codes, full card numbers, account access, private files, or remote access.
Do say
- Start here.
- Check this public support page.
- Keep your order number handy.
- Review the license before sharing or commercial use.
Avoid saying
- Your file is guaranteed to arrive instantly.
- We will manually set this up for you.
- Send your login so we can check.
- This works perfectly in every app or device.