Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Primary legislation governing contracts for the supply of services, setting out implied terms about service quality, reasonable care, and time of performance
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights in service contracts, defining standards for service quality and remedies for breaches when dealing with consumers
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation allowing businesses to claim interest on late payments and compensation for debt recovery costs in commercial transactions
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, determining which terms may be unfair or unenforceable
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal claims relating to contracts and services
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Primary legislation governing VAT obligations and requirements for service invoices in the UK
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation defining how personal data must be handled and protected in business operations
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and digital service provision, including requirements for electronic contracts
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations and corporate obligations in the UK, including requirements for business documentation
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, relevant for dispute resolution clauses in terms and conditions
Alternative Dispute Resolution Regulations 2015: Regulations governing alternative dispute resolution procedures for consumer disputes, important for dispute resolution clauses
