This document is intended to accompany the ICC Model Online B2C General Conditions of Sale and provides supplementary information on requirements under the law of the EU and selected non-EU-countries regarding the establishment of a consumer-facing website for the sale of tangible goods online. It may be supplemented from time to time on the ICC website by the addition of new Member State Notes or non-EU Country Annexes.

Caution: Users of this document and the ICC model are advised that:

  • Neither this document nor the ICC Model constitute legal advice.
  • Users should consider the content as guidance and should seek legal advice in order to adapt their own conditions of sale to the local consumer laws of any intended consumers/clients.
  • The guidance that follows should be checked for currency, as laws and regulations may
  • change from time to time.
Number of pages : 46
Publishing date : 2020-08-10
Language : English
Format in cm : 21*29.7

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY NOTE AND DISCLAIMER
PART ONE: WEBSITE PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS
1. General information to be provided to the consumer
2. Information on the ordering process to be provided prior to the order being placed 
3. Information on the sale contract to be provided before the consumer is bound by the contract 
3.1 Requirements 
3.2 Observations 
3.3 Websites with limited space or time of display 
4. Indication of price 
5. Additional payments 
6. Means of payment 
7. Delivery restrictions 
8. Geo-blocking and other discriminatory practices 
9. Promotional offers and advertisement 
10. Consumer reviews and endorsement 
11. General conditions of online sale 
12. Right of withdrawal 
12.1 Withdrawal period 
12.2 Exception to the right of withdrawal 
12.3 Information on the right of withdrawal 
12.4 Exercise of the right of withdrawal 
12.5 Effects of withdrawal 
12.6 Reimbursement of payment received by the consumer 
12.7 Responsibility of the consumer for mishandling of goods during the withdrawal period 
12.8 Obligation of the consumer in the event of withdrawal 
13. Placing of the order
14. Language 
15. Link to ODR platform and information on ADR entities 
16. Confirmation of the contract concluded online 
17. Privacy issues 
17.1 Data protection ‘by design and by default’ 
17.2 Cookies 
17.3 Privacy information 
17.4 Consent 
17.5 Privacy policy 
18. Terms of use 
18.1 Disclaimer 
18.2 Unauthorised use 
18.3 Intellectual property and trademarks 
PART TWO: OTHER CONSUMER PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS 
19. Conclusion of the contract 
20. Requirements upon receipt of the order 
21. Delivery 
22. Risk of accidental damage or loss 
23. Conformity of goods 
23.1 Time limits 
23.2 Replaced goods 
23.3 Reimbursement of the price of goods 
24. Commercial guarantee 
25. Unfair terms in consumer contract.
26. Age requirements 
27. Applicable law 
28. Dispute resolution 
29. Small claims procedure 
EU MEMBER STATE NOTES ON EU REQUIREMENTS 
ANNEX 1 – BRAZILIAN LAW REQUIREMENTS 
PART ONE – WEBSITE PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS 
PART TWO – OTHER CONSUMER PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS 

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