E-commerce Logistics: Legal Obligations for Delivery & Returns
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E-commerce logistics forms the operational backbone of any online sales activity, but comes with a particularly dense legal framework. Between the requirements of the Consumer Code, European directives on distance selling and obligations from the LCEN (Law for Confidence in the Digital Economy), e-commerce businesses must navigate multiple obligations concerning delivery timeframes, right of withdrawal, shipping costs and claims management. A thorough understanding of these rules is essential to secure customer relationships and avoid sanctions.
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