E-Commerce

E-Commerce Lawyer

Advise on platform policies, electronic contracts, data protection, and online transaction disputes.

When to choose this practice area?

When does an e-commerce business need a lawyer?

Legal situations for platforms and online shops that should be standardized from the outset.

  1. 01

    Platform Policies

    Draft Terms of Use, Privacy Policies, and Ministry of Industry and Trade notifications.

  2. 02

    Transaction Disputes

    Resolve complaints about goods not matching descriptions, refunds, or fraudulent behavior.

  3. 03

    User Data

    Comply with personal data protection regulations to avoid penalties.

  4. 04

    Electronic Contracts

    Determine the legal validity and evidentiary value of transactions via email, messaging, and click-wrap.

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Situation Assessment

Lawyers review documents, pointing out legal risks and handling options.

Drafting Documents

Prepare contracts, official letters, minutes, or dossiers to submit to state agencies.

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Participate in negotiations or work with partners within the scope of authorization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which authority must an e-commerce platform register/notify?

You must notify/register with the E-Commerce Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade) and display the verification code on your website/app.

What must a user data protection policy include?

Clearly state the purpose of collection, scope of use, retention period, rights to access/delete data, and security commitments.

Does an electronic contract have the same legal value as a paper contract?

Yes, if it meets conditions for authentication, storage, retrievability, and compliance with the Law on Electronic Transactions.

How are order disputes on a platform handled?

Lawyers advise on complaint intake procedures, response deadlines, and dispute resolution rules to limit platform liability.

Do cross-border advertising campaigns require tax attention?

Yes. You may need to register a foreign contractor tax code (if using overseas services), withhold and declare taxes per cross-border e-commerce regulations.

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