Consumer Protection (Electronic Trade Transactions) Regulations 2012 (ETTR 2012)
Purpose:
To regulate online sellers and ensure transparency in electronic trade transactions.
Key Highlights:
Online sellers must clearly display:
• Business name
• Registration number (if applicable)
• Contact information
• Product descriptions
• Full price (including additional charges)
• Terms and conditions, refund policies
• Delivery timelines
• Payment methods
Other requirements include:
• Providing a proper acknowledgment for every order.
• Maintaining transaction records for at least 2 years.
• Prohibiting online fraud and misleading information.
Why it matters for businesses:
Compliance builds trust and credibility, reduces risks of disputes, and avoids penalties by enforcement agencies.
《2012年消费者保护(电子交易)条例》(Consumer Protection (Electronic Trade Transactions) Regulations 2012,ETTR 2012)
目的:
规范线上卖家的经营行为,确保电子交易过程透明、公平。
重点内容:
线上卖家必须清楚展示以下信息:
- 商业名称
- 公司注册号码(如适用)
- 联系方式
- 商品描述
- 商品价格(包括所有额外收费)
- 条款与细则、退款政策
- 运输/送货时间
- 可接受的付款方式
其他规定包括:
- 必须对每一笔订单提供正式的订单确认。
- 线上交易记录必须保存至少 2 年。
- 禁止网络诈骗及误导性信息。
对企业的重要性:
遵守条例可提升信任度与专业度,减少纠纷风险,并避免执法机构的罚款与处罚。