E Commerce Law

In this Law, the following terms shall have the meanings assigned thereto, unless the context requires otherwise: Law: E-Commerce Law. Regulations: Implementing Regulations of the Law. Ministry: Ministry of Commerce. Minister: Minister of Commerce. E-Commerce: An activity of economic nature undertaken, in whole or in part, by a service provider and a consumer through electronic means to sell products, provide services, advertise the same, or exchange data related thereto. Data: Information of any source or form used, directly or indirectly, in an e- commerce transaction. Person: A natural or legal person. Merchant: A person registered in the Commercial Register who practices e- commerce. Practitioner: A person who practices e-commerce but not registered in the Commercial Register. Service Provider: A merchant or practitioner. Consumer: A person who engages in e-commerce to obtain products or services provided by a service provider. Contract: An agreement concluded electronically between parties conducting e-commerce transactions. E-Shop: An electronic platform through which a service provider displays or sells a product, provides a service, advertises the same, or exchanges data related thereto. E-Shop Authentication Entity: An entity licensed by the Ministry to authenticate electronic shops. Electronic Communication: A statement, declaration, notification, request, or offer made by contracting parties via electronic means while negotiating or executing a contract. Electronic Advertisement: Any advertisement carried out by a service E-Commerce Law provider via electronic means to directly or indirectly promote the sale of a product or the provision of a service. Electronic Means: Any information and communications technology (ICT) medium, whether electrical, electromagnetic, visual, optical, digital, or any other form of similar technology.