E-Commerce

Legally compliant solutions for your e-commerce – your law firm for e-commerce & IT law

E-commerce opens up new sales opportunities for companies of all sizes – from start-ups to established SMEs. Whether via your own online stores or large platforms: With a professional web store, you can reach your target group around the clock and around the world. Innovative business models such as dropshipping and drop servicing can also be implemented today with little effort.
At the same time, digital sales and online marketing – e.g. via social media – place high demands on legal compliance. Our law firm supports you with in-depth expertise in e-commerce law, IT contract law and competition law (unfair competition law).

Our services in the area of e-commerce law

Review of your web store & website

We comprehensively check your e-commerce presence for compliance with all applicable legal provisions – including order processing and imprint obligations. Among other things, we take into account

  • ECG (E-Commerce Act)
  • FAGG (Distance and Off-Premises Selling Act)
  • Media Act
  • TKG

Creation & revision of general terms and conditions for online stores

We create customized general terms and conditions (GTCs) for your online store, whether B2C or B2B. In particular, we take into account- Revocation rights

  • warranty
  • terms of delivery
  • Special obligations for digital products and services

Legally compliant advertising on the internet

Advertising via social media or newsletter campaigns harbors legal risks – from warnings to trademark law problems. We check your marketing strategies for:

  • Admissibility under unfair competition law
  • trademark law
  • Compliance with information obligations
  • Compliance with data protection law

Legal protection of business models

Are you planning to set up an online store, a dropshipping project or would you like to offer your services online as a dropshipping model? We can advise you on

  • legal framework conditions in B2B and B2C e-commerce
  • Drafting legally compliant contracts and IT contract law
  • Liability issues, data protection & drafting general terms and conditions
  • Strategic protection of your business idea

Why legal advice is indispensable in e-commerce

The legal requirements for online trading are heavily condensed by the European Union and national laws. Strict rules apply, particularly when dealing with consumers – for example regarding the right of withdrawal, warranty, privacy policy or the use of cookies.
A breach can quickly lead to warnings, fines or damage to your image. With our support, you can avoid legal pitfalls and build trust with your customers.

Contact us for an initial consultation

We provide legal protection for your online business. Arrange a consultation with our law firm today!

Your contact persons

RA Dr. Bernhard Tonninger

RA Mag. Dr. Markus Albrecht

 

 

 

Dr. Bernhard Tonninger

Good legal advice always primarily serves the economic success of the client.Dr. Bernhard Tonninger, Partner