ECommerce Lawyers for Australian Businesses

Yes, in Australia, businesses that sell goods or services, including eCommerce businesses, must register for an Australian Business Number (ABN). An ABN is essential for tax purposes, establishing credibility, and identifying the business owner. If you’re operating an online store, our eCommerce lawyers can guide you through the process of meeting all legal requirements, including ABN registration.

A consumer guarantee, also referred to as a statutory warranty, is a set of rights and protections provided under Australian Consumer Law (ACL) to consumers when they purchase goods or services. These guarantees ensure that goods must:

• Be of acceptable quality
• Be fit for their intended purpose
• Match any description or sample provided

Our team of eCommerce lawyers can provide tailored eCommerce legal advice to ensure your business complies with these obligations and avoids potential disputes.

The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) requires businesses to include specific wording to inform consumers of their legal rights. For example:

• For goods: "Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law..."
• For services: "Our services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law..."

Our eCommerce lawyers can help you incorporate the correct ACL wording into your website terms and conditions to ensure compliance.

We prepare a wide range of legal documents tailored to the needs of eCommerce businesses, including:

• Privacy policies
• Website terms of use
• eCommerce terms and conditions
• Sales and refund terms and conditions
• Supplier agreements, including agreements with overseas suppliers

Our eCommerce legal advice ensures that your business is protected and compliant with Australian laws.

Our legal fees for preparing custom website terms and conditions typically range from $850 to $2,500 plus GST. The cost depends on the complexity of your business operations and the level of customisation required. Contact our team of eCommerce lawyers to get a detailed quote for your business.

Our team of eCommerce lawyers provide a range of legal advice to online businesses.

We provide the following online legal services:

• reviewing and/or preparing website terms of use and terms and conditions
• review of online shopping terms and conditions for online sales platforms such as Shopify and Marketplace
• drafting and/ or reviewing appropriate policies and procedures. This will ensure that your eCommerce activities comply with the law (i.e. privacy policies, cookie policies etc.)
• domain name licensing
• drafting and interpreting returns policies
• software and intellectual property licensing agreements
• review and/or prepare sale of goods and services agreements
• legal advice on issues such as product safety, warranties, and consumer guarantees
• providing legal advice on the rights and obligations of eCommerce businesses
• reviewing marketing, social media and advertising campaigns to ensure legal compliance
• managing consumer disputes for e-commerce businesses
• dealing with regulatory authorities, including regulatory investigations
• providing legal advice on consumer rights and the Australian Consumer Law

If you are seeking legal advice for your eCommerce business, look no further than Prosper Law. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our e-Commerce lawyers. Take the first step towards protecting your business and your customers.