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Following on from my previous article on the mandatory legal requirements for UK websites, I recommend adding the following non-mandatory information to your website.
Terms of Use/Disclaimer
Set out the rules applicable to persons using and accessing the goods and services on your website. For example state who may access the website e.g. consumers, businesses, over 18s.
You should also aim to limit your liability for information on the website. For example state which law applies, your limits on liability etc. However, please note that you cannot exclude or limit certain liabilities in particular circumstances – particularly in relation to consumers, injuries caused by or defects in your goods and services.
Copyright Notice
Protect the information on your website by inserting a copyright notice “© company name 2010. All rights reserved.” Without this notice, it may be difficult in some countries to take any action against a copyright infringement.
Mandatory Legal Requirements - a shortened list is shown below, click to see the full mandatory requirements
- About Us/Contact Information
- Registration under the Data Protection Act
- Privacy Policy
- Disabled Access to your Website
- Trade Marks and Logos
- Copyright
- Online Payment
About Irene Bodle
The Distance Selling Regulations will need to be followed if you are selling products on your website. You should explain how you comply with these regulations.
Thanks Scop! I agree with you on this one – an online company that shows they both know and comply with the regulations would reassure their potential customers. Last winter’s bad weather conditions saw an increase in complaints relating to online purchases, so I’m wondering if consumers will be more cautious this year when choosing which online sites to buy from.