Contracts Rights of Third Parties Act 1999: Primary legislation governing third-party rights under the agreement, determining who can enforce terms of the contract
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Establishes implied terms regarding the quality and fitness for purpose of services provided under the contract
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Crucial for intellectual property rights protection and licensing provisions in service agreements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for B2C contracts covering consumer protection and unfair terms, ensuring fairness and transparency
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates data processing requirements and privacy obligations in service delivery
Competition Act 1998: Ensures contract terms do not violate anti-competitive provisions or constitute market abuse
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates limitation of liability clauses and ensures reasonableness of contract terms
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Governs contracts for services provided through electronic means
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Covers distance selling provisions and cancellation rights for consumer contracts
Common Law Principles: Foundational legal principles including consideration, contract formation, breach remedies, and interpretation rules
