Does selling a phone on an online marketplace make you a “trader” under the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive and the Consumer Rights Directive?
Online marketplaces provide sales channels not only for professional traders but also for individuals selling second-hand goods. For buyers, online advertisements do not always make it clear whether the seller is a professional trader or an individual. This distinction is important because consumers buying from a professional trader can benefit from EU consumer laws, while these protections do not apply … Read more