Consumer Rights Act 2015: Core commercial legislation governing consumer rights and business obligations in the UK, particularly relevant if the contract has B2C elements
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms in contracts for the supply of goods and services, including quality standards and fitness for purpose
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contracts by restricting how far civil liability for breach of contract can be avoided using contract terms
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing how personal data must be handled, processed, and protected
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection law, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for electronic communications and data privacy, relevant for electronic document handling
WEEE Regulations 2013: Governs the disposal and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment, including printing equipment
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for environmental protection including waste management and disposal requirements
Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007: Requirements for handling and disposing of packaging waste from printing equipment and supplies
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights when services transfer between providers, potentially relevant if staff transfer is involved
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in printed materials and software used in print services
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the protection of trademarks which may be relevant for branded materials and software
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety, applicable to installation and operation of printing equipment
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998: Specific requirements for ensuring work equipment (including printers) is safe and suitable for use
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legal framework for electronic communications and electronic signatures in contracts
Electronic Signatures Regulations 2002: Specific regulations governing the use and validity of electronic signatures in contracts
Competition Act 1998: Prevents anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominant market position in service contracts
Enterprise Act 2002: Additional competition law framework relevant for business contracts and market regulation
