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Legalities of
Selling Online
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• The new regulations coming into force 0n 13 June 2014
• What needs to go in your t’s and c’s
• Website compliance
• Product liability
• Your questions
We will be covering:
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The new regulations
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013
• Information requirements• Cooling Off Period (note customised goods)• Order now buttons• Express prior consent before taking additional • payment• Period for delivery of goods• Digital content
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Information requirements
• For distance contracts• Between a trader and a consumer• Make available pre-contract• New obligations of note• Model form of cancellation via link• Social media and text• Additional info for online sales• Telephone calls• Confirmation
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Consequences of non-compliance•Delivery charges• Indeterminate duration• Right to cancel• Costs of returning goods• Acknowledgement of obligation to pay• Prominent payment point• Breach of contract• Regulatory enforcement
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What needs to go in your t’s and c’s
• Information requirements•Model Form of Cancellation• Protect your IP• Limit your liability• International taxes• Law and jurisdiction
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Website compliance•Website Compliance Checklist•Website Terms of Use• Privacy Policy• Cookie Policy• Terms of business (e-commerce terms)
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Product Liability•General Product Safety Regulations• £20k fine, 12 months prison•Due dilgence• Specific regulations – toys and electrical• Importer into EU• Repackaging• Provide name of producer/importer• Insurance
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Any questions?
Thank You!