policy change explanation copy for Etsy digital downloads

A practical copy pattern for policy change explanation copy. Adapt it to the current Shopify product page, delivery instructions, and policy pages visible to customers.

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Use case

Customers remember an older marketplace download path and ask where their files, receipts, or instructions are now.

Writing rule

Avoid old-link recovery promises. Mention Etsy only as migration context. Do not claim official support, marketplace affiliation, account access, or recovery of old marketplace links.

Compliance note

This is a self-serve copy resource, not a checkout, waitlist, migration service, account repair offer, or third-party support desk.

Draft reply

Subject: About the current download path Hi [name], Thanks for checking. The customer-facing path for this digital product has changed, so an older download link, receipt page, course area, or account route may not match the current Shopify instructions. The current place to start is: [current product page or support page]. If you need help locating an order, please send only your order number or purchase email. Please do not send passwords, one-time codes, card details, private account links, mailbox access, API keys, or remote access. This reply explains the current support route and does not promise old-link restoration, third-party account changes, redirect coverage, or a custom migration service. Thanks, [store name]

Customize safely

Replace [current product page or support page] with the public page that customers can use now.

Support boundary

Keep the answer focused on the current Shopify delivery path and published policy, not private platform access.

Useful CTA

Link to product preview, product status, Delivery & Support, Terms, or a current resource page.

Checklist

Does the reply explain the current route first?
Does it avoid promising old link recovery?
Does it avoid asking for sensitive access credentials?
Does it avoid official support or partnership claims?
Does it route to public policies and support pages?