Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Primary legislation governing contracts for hire of goods, implying terms about quality, fitness for purpose, and standards for service provision
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies to B2C transactions, providing additional consumer protections and imposing stricter requirements on terms and conditions
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates exclusion and limitation clauses, determining what terms may be considered unfair, particularly relevant for liability provisions
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes safety requirements for machinery, obligations regarding equipment maintenance, and training requirements
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998: Sets specific requirements for work equipment, including maintenance, inspection requirements, and safety standards (PUWER)
Consumer Protection Act 1987: Covers product liability issues, safety requirements, and provisions regarding defective equipment
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs rights of third parties under the contract and enforcement provisions
Limitation Act 1980: Establishes time limits for bringing claims, relevant for warranty and liability provisions
Common Law Principles: Covers fundamental contract law principles including formation, consideration, misrepresentation, and breach of contract remedies
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates processing of personal data, including privacy requirements and data security obligations
