Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary consumer protection legislation governing contracts between traders and consumers, including unfair terms, quality of service, and consumer remedies
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations covering information requirements, cancellation rights, and additional charges in consumer contracts, particularly relevant for subscription services
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legal framework for data protection and privacy, essential for handling member personal information and communication preferences
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic transactions and online service provision, including information requirements and commercial communications
Payment Services Regulations 2017: Rules governing payment services, including recurring payments and subscription billing requirements
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts, particularly those limiting liability or creating imbalance between parties
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing the quality and fitness for purpose of goods and services provided under contract
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices in membership terms and market behavior
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination in membership terms and service provision across protected characteristics
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Rules governing electronic communications, marketing, and use of cookies in the context of membership services
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations prohibiting unfair commercial practices, misleading actions or omissions in marketing and selling memberships
