Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing copyright in the UK, covering rights of copyright owners, duration of copyright, licensing provisions, and moral rights protection
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, including fair terms, consumer protection provisions, and transparency requirements in B2C contracts
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract law including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data, relevant if the footage contains identifiable individuals
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online contracts, applicable if the licence is granted through digital means
Industry Standards: Best practices and standard terms commonly used in the stock footage licensing industry
Broadcasting Regulations: Territory-specific regulations governing the broadcast and use of footage in different jurisdictions
