- In October, when the Consumer Rights Act comes into force in the UK
- some interesting bits from the article:
1) For the first time anyone who buys faulty goods will be entitled to a full refund for up to 30 days after the purchase.
2) The Act gives consumers a clear right to repair or replacement of faulty digital content such as online film and games, music downloads and e-books.
3) They will be entitled to a full refund, or a replacement, if the goods are faulty.
4) The Act also covers second-hand goods, when bought through a retailer.
5) People buying services - like a garage repair or a haircut - will also have stronger rights:
For the first time, there are clear rules for what should happen if a service is not provided with reasonable care and skill or as agreed. For example, the business that provided the service must bring it into line with what was agreed with the customer or, if this is not practical, must give some money back.
6) unfair terms in a contract
7) Under the new Act, providers who do not carry out the work with reasonable care, as agreed with the consumer, will be obliged to put things right. Or they may have to give some money back.
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-34403005
Do you think this Act could have an impact on UK gaming? How could it impact gaming in the United Kingdom?
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