Legal Essentials for E-Commerce Businesses

In this edition we guide you through the legal aspects of setting up and running an e-commerce business, including:

• essential legal documents for e-commerce businesses;
• protecting your brand in a digital environment;
• customer information requirements for placing orders; and
• your website legal compliance obligations.

[AU] 3 Legal Documents Your E-Commerce Business Needs

To protect your e-commerce business from risk, it is essential to have the right legal documents in place. These include:

• terms and conditions;
• website terms of use; and
• a privacy policy.

These provide your customers with transparency and help minimise future disputes. Learn more in this article .

[NZ] 6 Best Trade Mark Practices for E-Commerce Businesses

Protecting your brand is essential, especially when you operate in a digital marketplace. Ways you can do so include:

• conducting comprehensive trade mark searches;
• registering your trade mark as soon as possible;
• maintaining and enforcing your trade mark rights; and
• protecting your brand internationally.

We explain more in this article .

[UK] What Information Do I Need to Provide Before My E-Commerce Customers Place Orders?

Before a customer buys a product or service from your online store, you need to ensure your business is complying with the law. This includes understanding:

• what you need to provide customers upfront; and
• customer information requirements.

This article will explain what information you need to provide to your customers before they place orders with your e-commerce store.

[UK] Legal Essentials For Your Website

As a business owner, it is essential to understand your website’s legal compliance obligations. In this webinar, we explain:

• how to ensure your terms and conditions are watertight;
• protecting your branding;
• privacy and data considerations;
• understanding your consumer law obligations; and
• leveraging direct marketing.

Do you have any other e-commerce tips or questions? Share them with us.

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