MODULE 3 of 10

E-Commerce & Digital Contracts

Master the legal framework governing e-commerce in India, digital contract formation, platform liability under IT Act Section 79, safe harbour provisions, cross-border transactions, and online dispute resolution mechanisms.

6 Parts
40 Quiz Questions
12+ Case Studies

Module Parts

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1

E-Commerce Legal Framework

IT Act 2000 provisions, Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules 2020, FDI Policy, ONDC framework, and marketplace vs inventory models.

2

Digital Contract Formation

Electronic contracts under IT Act, click-wrap & browse-wrap agreements, digital signatures, attribution rules, and smart contracts validity.

3

Platform Liability & Safe Harbour

IT Act Section 79 safe harbour, Shreya Singhal judgment impact, intermediary liability, due diligence requirements, and IT Rules 2021.

4

E-Commerce Compliance

Legal Metrology Rules, pricing regulations, return policies, seller registration, grievance redressal, and advertising standards.

5

Cross-Border E-Commerce

Import/export regulations, customs duties, FEMA compliance, international contracts, jurisdiction issues, and data localization.

6

Dispute Resolution

Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), e-arbitration, consumer forum jurisdiction, National Consumer Helpline, and mediation mechanisms.

Key Legal Frameworks Covered

Essential laws and regulations you will master in this module

Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules 2020
IT Act Section 79 - Safe Harbour
Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
ONDC Protocol & Framework
IT (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2021
Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules
FDI Policy for E-Commerce
Consumer Protection Act 2019

Module 3 Assessment

Test your knowledge with 40 comprehensive questions covering all aspects of E-Commerce law and Digital Contracts. Score 70% or above to pass.

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