Volume 18
M-commerce and consumer protection

Pauly

Mobile e-commerce (mobile commerce or m-commerce) is not mobile e-commerce, neither in terms of possible business models nor in terms of legal implications. Rather, m-commerce follows its own rules, which are explained clearly and comprehensibly in this book. The book begins with a clear presentation of the key technical principles of m-commerce. Based on the possible contents and applications of m-commerce, the conclusion of contracts in m-commerce and in particular its legal framework conditions are then comprehensively analysed. The focus of the book is nevertheless the examination of transparency and information obligations under consumer protection law, including the law on general terms and conditions. This is where m-commerce encounters considerable difficulties. In this respect, however, the book goes beyond a mere stocktaking. It takes a critical look at various possible solutions and also shows ways in which business models in m-commerce can be organised in a legally compliant manner. Finally, the presentation is rounded off by a detailed description of the international legal context, international civil procedure law and private international law. The book is clearly and practically structured and, in addition to current case law, also takes into account recent legislative acts such as the transposition of the Directive on Distance Selling of Financial Services into German law. The author is a lawyer at an international commercial law firm in Frankfurt and specialises in IT law.

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