Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs whether third parties can enforce terms of the contract and defines the extent of third-party rights in contractual agreements
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms for service contracts and defines standards for service provision, including the requirement for reasonable care and skill
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applicable for B2C contracts, establishing statutory rights and remedies for consumers in service agreements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates exclusion and limitation clauses and determines what contractual terms may be considered unfair or unenforceable
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs personal data processing requirements and data protection obligations in service relationships
Employment Law Framework: Ensures the agreement doesn't create unintended employment relationships and addresses IR35 implications for contractor arrangements
Intellectual Property Rights Legislation: Includes Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and Trade Marks Act 1994 for protecting and managing intellectual property in service agreements
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for services relating to regulated financial activities and compliance requirements
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Establishes compliance requirements for service chains to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking
Bribery Act 2010: Sets out anti-corruption provisions and compliance requirements for business relationships and service agreements
Common Law Principles: Fundamental contract law principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to contract
