Launching an indie iOS app in AU: How early do you start worrying about FTO and E&O insurance?
Hi everyone,
I’m a founder from Japan, preparing to launch a premium iOS utility app tailored for the Australian knowledge worker market this September.
As a bootstrapped indie developer, I’m trying to map out the local baseline for legal risk management and compliance before going live.
In the Japanese startup ecosystem, it’s quite common for early-stage, bootstrapped projects to defer formal risk management due to tight budgets—essentially adopting a "fix it if it breaks" or "deal with it when sued" approach initially.
I’m curious about the reality and expectations here in Australia:1. Do local micro-startups or indie founders perform even a basic FTO (Freedom to Operate) analysis regarding IP/trademarks before launching?2. Is it standard practice to secure E&O (Errors and Omissions) or Intellectual Property insurance from day one, or is that considered overkill for a solo project with zero server-side liabilities?*P.S. If this question doesn't strictly align with the sub's rules, or if there’s a more appropriate local forum for startup legal/ops discussions, please let me know. Happy to move the thread.*
Appreciate any practical insights or reality checks from the local founder community. Cheers!