Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Primary law governing sales of goods (Article 2) and secured transactions (Article 9) in the United States. Forms the backbone of commercial transactions and sales contracts.
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing warranties on consumer products. Requires clear disclosure of warranty terms and sets standards for warranties on consumer goods.
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal legislation that prohibits unfair or deceptive trade practices in commerce. Impacts how terms and conditions must be presented and what they can contain.
Consumer Product Safety Act: Federal law establishing safety standards for consumer products and requiring certain safety warranties and disclaimers in sales contracts.
Truth in Lending Act: Federal law requiring disclosure of credit terms and costs in consumer credit transactions, relevant if financing is part of the sales contract.
Fair Credit Reporting Act: Federal law regulating the collection and use of consumer credit information, applicable if credit checks are part of the sales process.
State-Specific Laws: Various state-level laws including UCC modifications, consumer protection regulations, warranty laws, and specific contract requirements that vary by jurisdiction.
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring the legal validity of electronic signatures and electronic records in commercial transactions.
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA): State-level law (adopted by most states) governing electronic transactions and establishing the legal equivalence of electronic records and signatures.
CISG: United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, applicable to international sales contracts unless explicitly excluded.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized regulations such as FDA rules, environmental regulations, and industry safety standards that may affect specific types of sales contracts.
