Contract Act 1872: Primary legislation governing contract formation, performance, and termination in Singapore. Sets out basic principles for valid contract cancellation.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer rights in Singapore, including fair terms for contract cancellation and cooling-off periods in consumer contracts.
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, including cancellation clauses that might be deemed unreasonable or overly restrictive.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the validity of electronic communications and transactions, relevant for electronic submission of cancellation requests.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore, relevant when handling personal information during contract cancellation.
Limitation Act: Sets time limits for legal actions, including the period within which contract termination rights must be exercised.
Civil Law Act: Provides general principles of civil law in Singapore, including aspects of contract law not covered by the Contract Act.
Industry-Specific Acts: Various sector-specific legislation such as the Telecommunications Act, Insurance Act, Banking Act, and Employment Act that may contain specific cancellation requirements.
CASE Guidelines: Guidelines from the Consumers Association of Singapore providing best practices for fair trading and contract termination procedures.
