Spoton would advise any business management to seek the right advice for the topics in this website.

The information supplied for this site illustrates some of the complexities that surround many aspects businesses have to consider.

Most of us care to ignore such topics hoping we can avoid the consequenses .

Take care to read the information within this sites web pages listed on the left so that you, like us are better placed to defend your business position.

Then seek the correct legal advice specific to your business  

1. WEBSITE TERMS OF USE

Posted on a site they regulate a browser’s use of a website and provides an opportunity for the website owner to limit their liability to users of the site.

They can also deal with the issue of who owns the Intellectual Property in certain text and images in the site. Drafting comprehensive terms and conditions will give a website owner peace of mind.

3. E-COMMERCE

You may or may not be aware that selling goods and services via the internet requires compliance with among other legislation the European Distance Selling regulations.

To be compliant certain terms and conditions need to be incorporated into the contract prior to the placing of an order.  

2. DATA PROTECTION

If your website collects any sort of personal information including details obtained using ‘cookies’ then it must comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.

This requires certain processes to be put in place to manage personal data and avoid prosecution. Website compliance comes from the posting of a carefully drafted Privacy Policy posted on your website.