More and more firms are using the Internet to do business. The advantages are obvious, but the risks are less so. Regulations governing this form of trading are increasing constantly, especially those concerning the information which must be given to customers when they order and their rights to cancellation. Special care needs to be taken to ensure that you do not form a legally binding contract unwittingly and that your terms of business are effectively incorporated into your transactions.

Your website could be accessed from all over the world and you may need to include disclaimers to avoid problems with laws in other countries. You should be aware of copyright and trademark issues arising from Internet advertising; some hyperlinks could infringe copyright. Businesses need clearly defined policies to regulate Internet and e-mail use by staff to avoid activities which may breach confidentiality, criminal laws, health and safety regulations and could also infringe copyright and trademark laws.

We can guide you through this minefield to enable you to exploit the web whilst avoiding potential problems.

If you require more information please contact David Holt