Are there any best practices for structuring a referral system in PHP to avoid legal issues?

To avoid legal issues when structuring a referral system in PHP, it is important to clearly outline the terms and conditions of the referral program, ensure compliance with data protection laws, and obtain explicit consent from users before sharing their information with third parties. 

// Example of adding terms and conditions to a referral system in PHP

// Display terms and conditions to users before they participate in the referral program
function displayTermsAndConditions() {
    echo "By participating in our referral program, you agree to our terms and conditions.";
    // Add more details about the terms and conditions here
}

// Check if the user has given consent before sharing their information
function checkUserConsent($userId) {
    // Check user's consent status in the database
    $consent = getUserConsentStatus($userId);
    
    if ($consent) {
        // User has given consent
        return true;
    } else {
        // User has not given consent
        return false;
    }
}

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