Core Contract Law: Includes Common Law principles of contract formation, Contract Law Act 1999, and Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 (UCTA). These form the fundamental basis for contract validity and enforceability.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation protecting consumer rights in England and Wales, covering unfair terms, goods, services, and digital content when dealing with consumer members.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing information requirements, cancellation rights, and additional charges in consumer contracts, particularly relevant for membership agreements.
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legal framework for data protection and privacy, essential for handling member personal information, consent, and data processing rights.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Specific rules for electronic communications, relevant for membership communications and marketing activities.
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices in membership structures and pricing.
Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination in provision of services and membership based on protected characteristics such as age, gender, disability, etc.
Payment Services Regulations 2017: Regulates payment processing and financial transactions related to membership fees and recurring payments.
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Governs electronic signatures and communications, particularly relevant for online membership agreements.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Varying regulations depending on membership type (e.g., gym, professional association, club) and relevant industry codes of practice.
