Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation governing consumer rights, particularly relevant if the software purchase involves a business-to-consumer (B2C) transaction
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation governing the sale of goods in England and Wales, including provisions that may apply to software sales
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering the supply of both goods and services, relevant for software contracts that include implementation services
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation concerning unauthorized access and modification of computer systems, relevant for security considerations in software contracts
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's primary data protection legislation, implementing and supplementing the UK GDPR
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Retained EU legislation governing electronic commerce, including online software sales and digital contracts
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations protecting consumers in distance selling and online contracts, applicable for B2C software sales
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, crucial for software licensing and ownership
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting trademarks, relevant for software branding and licensing considerations
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data, essential for software handling personal information
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Regulations governing electronic communications and privacy, relevant for software with communication features
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false or misleading statements in contract formation, relevant for software capabilities and specifications
Common Law Contract Principles: Established legal principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
