Contract Law (Chapter 53): Primary legislation governing the formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore. Essential for basic contract validity, terms, and enforcement mechanisms.
Electronic Transactions Act (ETA): Provides legal framework for electronic transactions and digital signatures, crucial for software agreements executed electronically.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Important for handling customer information in referral relationships.
Computer Misuse Act: Addresses cybersecurity concerns and unauthorized access to computer systems, relevant for software security obligations.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Ensures referral arrangements don't constitute anti-competitive practices or unfair market behavior.
Copyright Act: Protects intellectual property rights in software and related materials, essential for software licensing arrangements.
Trade Marks Act: Governs the use and protection of trademarks, relevant for branding and software marketing aspects.
Patents Act: Protects technical innovations in software, relevant if the referred software contains patented technology.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Ensures fair trading practices and consumer protection, particularly if end users are consumers.
Goods and Services Tax Act: Governs taxation of services including software sales and referral fees in Singapore.
Income Tax Act: Regulates the taxation of income including referral fees and commissions.
Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR): Relevant for international data transfers and cross-border aspects of the referral arrangement.
CISG: United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, applicable for international software referral arrangements.
