Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation for consumer contracts covering quality of service provisions, unfair terms, and transparency requirements. Particularly relevant if the workshop is offered to consumers rather than businesses.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Governs cancellation rights, information requirements, and distance selling regulations for contracts, especially relevant if workshop bookings are made online.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates the handling of personal data, photography rights and consent, and the storage and processing of participant information.
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination in service provision, requires reasonable adjustments for disabled participants, and addresses accessibility considerations.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Covers safety requirements during workshops, risk assessments, and public liability considerations.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Addresses intellectual property rights, usage rights for photographs taken during workshops, and copyright protection for teaching materials.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out quality of service provisions and professional standards requirements for service contracts.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Governs the use of limitation of liability clauses and ensures reasonableness of contract terms.
