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Which laws require websites and/or commercial communications to disclose the identity and further details of the person operating the website or making the communication?
Which laws require websites and/or commercial communications to disclose the identity and further details of the person operating the website or making the communication?
Which type of traders have to disclose their name and the location of their trade licence in emails and on websites?
Which type of traders have to disclose their name and the location of their trade licence in emails and on websites?
What is the main aim of the Services Act (DLG)?
What is the main aim of the Services Act (DLG)?
What type of letters and forms must disclose particular details about the company?
What type of letters and forms must disclose particular details about the company?
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What does the 'small disclosure' requirement of the Media Act (MedienG) refer to?
What does the 'small disclosure' requirement of the Media Act (MedienG) refer to?
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What is the difference between a media owner (Medieninhaber) and a media business (Medienunternehmen)?
What is the difference between a media owner (Medieninhaber) and a media business (Medienunternehmen)?
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Which type of dispute resolution is considered 'alternative' and involves the parties developing an amicable solution themselves?
Which type of dispute resolution is considered 'alternative' and involves the parties developing an amicable solution themselves?
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Which court in Vienna specializes in corporate law and has jurisdiction for contractual claims with a value of over EUR 15,000 against businesses registered in the company register?
Which court in Vienna specializes in corporate law and has jurisdiction for contractual claims with a value of over EUR 15,000 against businesses registered in the company register?
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Which type of dispute resolution involves parties agreeing in advance on 'private' judges who issue a binding arbitral award that can be challenged before State courts only under narrowly defined circumstances?
Which type of dispute resolution involves parties agreeing in advance on 'private' judges who issue a binding arbitral award that can be challenged before State courts only under narrowly defined circumstances?
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Which type of dispute resolution involves disputes being resolved by way of passing a judgment or other binding decision by independent State judges?
Which type of dispute resolution involves disputes being resolved by way of passing a judgment or other binding decision by independent State judges?
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Which type of dispute resolution is not considered 'alternative' and is one of several ways in which proceedings before State courts can be brought to an end?
Which type of dispute resolution is not considered 'alternative' and is one of several ways in which proceedings before State courts can be brought to an end?
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Which type of dispute resolution involves parties agreeing, under the auspices of the court, on a binding solution that usually strikes a middle ground between the positions originally taken?
Which type of dispute resolution involves parties agreeing, under the auspices of the court, on a binding solution that usually strikes a middle ground between the positions originally taken?
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Businesses established within the EU/EEA that engage in online sales or service contracts must provide an electronic link to the ODR platform on their website. True or False?
Businesses established within the EU/EEA that engage in online sales or service contracts must provide an electronic link to the ODR platform on their website. True or False?
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What is the purpose of the ODR platform operated by the European Commission?
What is the purpose of the ODR platform operated by the European Commission?
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Which entities can an online shop established in Austria choose between for dispute resolution?
Which entities can an online shop established in Austria choose between for dispute resolution?
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What information must businesses provide to consumers about ADR entities?
What information must businesses provide to consumers about ADR entities?
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In case of a dispute between a business and a consumer, what duties does the business have?
In case of a dispute between a business and a consumer, what duties does the business have?
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Additional rules and duties apply to businesses established within the EU/EEA that engage in online sales or service contracts. True or False?
Additional rules and duties apply to businesses established within the EU/EEA that engage in online sales or service contracts. True or False?
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According to the E-Commerce Act (ECG), what are the general disclosure duties for providers of information society services?
According to the E-Commerce Act (ECG), what are the general disclosure duties for providers of information society services?
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What must commercial communications always be in order to comply with the ECG?
What must commercial communications always be in order to comply with the ECG?
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What is the purpose of the Price Indication Act (PrAG) in relation to electronic commerce?
What is the purpose of the Price Indication Act (PrAG) in relation to electronic commerce?
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What is the purpose of the opt-out register in relation to unsolicited commercial communications?
What is the purpose of the opt-out register in relation to unsolicited commercial communications?
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Under what conditions can a business use electronic contact details obtained from customers for direct marketing of its own similar products or services?
Under what conditions can a business use electronic contact details obtained from customers for direct marketing of its own similar products or services?
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What types of unfair commercial practices does the UWG prohibit?
What types of unfair commercial practices does the UWG prohibit?
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The Disability Equality Act prohibits discrimination of persons with disabilities in Austria. True or False?
The Disability Equality Act prohibits discrimination of persons with disabilities in Austria. True or False?
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What is the definition of direct discrimination according to the text?
What is the definition of direct discrimination according to the text?
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What is the Geo-Blocking Regulation designed to prohibit?
What is the Geo-Blocking Regulation designed to prohibit?
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Can an online retailer prevent customers from different countries from shopping on different trading websites?
Can an online retailer prevent customers from different countries from shopping on different trading websites?
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Does the Geo-Blocking Regulation prevent traders from offering different net sale prices between Member States or within a Member State?
Does the Geo-Blocking Regulation prevent traders from offering different net sale prices between Member States or within a Member State?
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What is the main purpose of the Equal Treatment Act according to the text?
What is the main purpose of the Equal Treatment Act according to the text?
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