Legalities of

Selling Online

• 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:

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

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

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

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

Website compliance•Website Compliance Checklist•Website Terms of Use• Privacy Policy• Cookie Policy• Terms of business (e-commerce terms)

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

Any questions?

Thank You!