7: Consumers, contracts, the internet and copyright Jump to chapter:7.1 How contract law works | 7.2 Consumer protection laws | 7.3 Consumer guarantees | 7.4 Taking action as a consumer | 7.5 The internet and the law | 7.6 Copyright | 7.7 Trade marks 7.1 How contract law works 7.1: How contract law works What is a contract? Read More → Must contracts be in writing? Read More → Elements of a contract Read More → The terms of a contract Read More → Breach of contract Read More → Ending a contract Read More → More information Read More → View all 7.1 7.2 Consumer protection laws 7.2: Consumer protection laws Australian Consumer Law Read More → Unsolicited sales practices Read More → Pricing Read More → Lay-by sales Read More → Other provisions of the Australian Consumer Law Read More → More information Read More → View all 7.2 7.3 Consumer guarantees 7.3: Consumer guarantees Introduction Read More → When do the consumer guarantees apply? Read More → Consumer guarantees: Goods Read More → Consumer guarantees: Services Read More → Remedies Read More → Finance agreements Read More → Getting help Read More → More information & Contacts Read More → View all 7.3 7.4 Taking action as a consumer 7.4: Taking action as a consumer Introduction Read More → Court or tribunal help Read More → Self-help for consumers Read More → Alternative dispute resolution schemes Read More → Court remedies Read More → Small claims: The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s Civil Claims List Read More → Consumer Affairs Victoria Read More → Financial counselling Read More → Licensing and registration Read More → More information Read More → View all 7.4 7.5 The internet and the law 7.5: The internet and the law Introduction Read More → Copyright issues Read More → Defamation issues Read More → Other protection issues Read More → e-commerce: Online shopping Read More → Managing access to internet content Read More → Crowd funding Read More → More information & Contacts Read More → View all 7.5 7.6 Copyright 7.6: Copyright What is copyright? Read More → Ownership of copyright Read More → Duration of copyright Read More → Works Read More → Requirements for copyright to exist Read More → Exclusive rights of copyright holders Read More → Loss of copyright protection Read More → Infringement of copyright Read More → Moral rights and other copyright issues Read More → More information Read More → View all 7.6 7.7 Trade marks 7.7 Trade marks What is a trade mark? Read More → Protecting trade marks Read More → Applying to register a trade mark Read More → Cancelling a trade mark’s registration Read More → Avoiding infringement of a registered trade mark Read More → Using trade marks overseas Read More → More information & Contacts Read More → View all 7.7 Discover the contents of each topic 1 Understanding our laws and courts Chapter 1.1: Where our laws come fromChapter 1.2: An introduction to the courtsChapter 1.3: Sentencing in the Magistrates’ CourtChapter 1.4: The Children’s Court 2 Getting help Chapter 2.1: Legal representationChapter 2.2: Representing yourself in courtChapter 2.3: Legal services that can help 3 Fines, infringements and criminal law Chapter 3.1: Fines and infringementsChapter 3.2: Drug offencesChapter 3.3: Sexual offencesChapter 3.4: Sex workChapter 3.5: Arrest, search, interrogation and your rightsChapter 3.6: How bail worksChapter 3.7: Which court for which crime?Chapter 3.8: Imprisonment and the rights of people in prison Chapter 3.9: Understanding criminal records 4 Relationships, families and young people Chapter 4.1: Marriage and divorceChapter 4.2: Parental responsibilities and child supportChapter 4.3: Same-sex and de facto couples and familiesChapter 4.4: Family violenceChapter 4.5: Changing your name 5 Managing your money Chapter 5.1: Dealing with social securityChapter 5.2: Are you in debt?Chapter 5.3: Understanding bankruptcyChapter 5.4 Financial counselling servicesChapter 5.5 TaxationChapter 5.6 SuperannuationChapter 5.7 Understanding credit and financeChapter 5.8 Mortgages, consumer leases and other finance productsChapter 5.9 Credit reportingChapter 5.10 Unauthorised transactions and ePayments Code 6 Houses, communities and the road Chapter 6.1 TenancyChapter 6.2 Buying or selling a houseChapter 6.3 Building or renovating a houseChapter 6.4 Neighbour disputesChapter 6.5 Owners corporationsChapter 6.6 Community organisationsChapter 6.7 Buying a carChapter 6.8 Driving offencesChapter 6.9 Road law for cyclists, skaters and scooters 7 Consumers, contracts, the internet and copyright Chapter 7.1: How contract law worksChapter 7.2: Consumer protection lawsChapter 7.3: Consumer guaranteesChapter 7.4: Taking action as a consumerChapter 7.5: The internet and the lawChapter 7.6: CopyrightChapter 7.7 Trade marks 8 Disability, unfair treatment and advocacy Chapter 8.1 Understanding disability and the lawChapter 8.2 Understanding the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)Chapter 8.3 Disability and criminal justiceChapter 8.4 Mental illnessChapter 8.5 Guardianship and medical treatmentChapter 8.6 Understanding powers of attorney 9 Health, wills and other legal issues affecting older people Chapter 9.1 Health and the lawChapter 9.2 Legal issues affecting older peopleChapter 9.3 WillsChapter 9.4 EstatesChapter 9.5 Funerals 10 Accidents, insurance and compensation Chapter 10.1 Negligence and injuryChapter 10.2 Transport accident injuriesChapter 10.3 Work injuriesChapter 10.4 InsuranceChapter 10.5 Motor vehicle accidents and insuranceChapter 10.6 Assistance for victims of crimeChapter 10.7 Compensation for some legal costs 11 Rights, activism and fair treatment at work Chapter 11.1 Discrimination and human rightsChapter 11.2 Defamation and your rightsChapter 11.3 Environment and planning lawChapter 11.4 Community activismkChapter 11.6 Protection for your rights at workChapter 11.7 Occupational health and safety 12 Government and the individual Chapter 12.1 Taking a problem to an ombudsmanChapter 12.2 Privacy and your rightsChapter 12.3 Freedom of information lawChapter 12.4 Complaints against Victorian Police Purchase the physical book or PDF version. 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