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Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002 ·

7 Commercial communications

reg. 7 · in force: yes

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7 Commercial communications

A service provider shall ensure that any commercial communication provided by him and which constitutes or forms part of an information society service shall—
(a)be clearly identifiable as a commercial communication;
(b)clearly identify the person on whose behalf the commercial communication is made;
(c)clearly identify as such any promotional offer (including any discount, premium or gift) and ensure that any conditions which must be met to qualify for it are easily accessible, and presented clearly and unambiguously; and
(d)clearly identify as such any promotional competition or game and ensure that any conditions for participation are easily accessible and presented clearly and unambiguously.
Full captured verbatim text
A service provider shall ensure that any commercial communication provided by him and which constitutes or forms part of an information society service shall—

(a) be clearly identifiable as a commercial communication;

(b) clearly identify the person on whose behalf the commercial communication is made;

(c) clearly identify as such any promotional offer (including any discount, premium or gift) and ensure that any conditions which must be met to qualify for it are easily accessible, and presented clearly and unambiguously; and

(d) clearly identify as such any promotional competition or game and ensure that any conditions for participation are easily accessible and presented clearly and unambiguously.

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Service providers must ensure commercial communications are clearly identifiable and transparent regarding identity, promotional offers, and competitions.

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cross-reference internal_cite · reg. 10

cross-reference internal_cite · reg. 13

cross-reference internal_cite · reg. 16

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Verification findings (30)

synthesis coverage: missing/unverified L2 main

synthesis coverage: missing evaluation uk:uksi/2002/2013#regulation-1

synthesis coverage: missing evaluation uk:uksi/2002/2013#regulation-2

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synthesis coverage: missing evaluation uk:uksi/2002/2013#regulation-22

synthesis coverage: missing/unverified L2 schedule

synthesis coverage: missing evaluation uk:uksi/2002/2013#schedule-paragraph-1

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synthesis coverage: missing evaluation uk:uksi/2002/2013#schedule-paragraph-5

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Change history as published

Reg. 5 omitted (7.5.2026) by virtue of The Electronic Commerce (Amendment and Consequential Provision) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/407), regs. 1(2), 2(5)

Sch. omitted (7.5.2026) by virtue of The Electronic Commerce (Amendment and Consequential Provision) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/407), regs. 1(2), 2(6) · repeated 5×

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legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/2013