Web Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Laws Quiz
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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?

  • § 22 DLG
  • § 63 GewO
  • § 25 Media Act (correct)
  • § 14 UGB

    • Which type of traders have to disclose their name and the location of their trade licence in emails and on websites?

  • Traders who are natural persons
  • Traders who operate a website
  • Traders who are not registered in the company register (correct)
  • Traders registered in the company register

    • What is the main aim of the Services Act (DLG)?

  • To ensure consumer protection
  • To promote competition in the internal market (correct)
  • To establish trade license requirements
  • To regulate online commerce

    • What type of letters and forms must disclose particular details about the company?

    <p>Commercial letters and forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'small disclosure' requirement of the Media Act (MedienG) refer to?

    <p>The disclosure of the media owner's name or trade name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a media owner (Medieninhaber) and a media business (Medienunternehmen)?

    <p>A media owner is a private person operating a website, while a media business is a business providing information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of dispute resolution is considered 'alternative' and involves the parties developing an amicable solution themselves?

    <p>Mediation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Commercial Court of Vienna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Arbitration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of dispute resolution involves disputes being resolved by way of passing a judgment or other binding decision by independent State judges?

    <p>Regular dispute resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Court settlement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Court settlement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the ODR platform operated by the European Commission?

    <p>To provide additional support and feedback mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entities can an online shop established in Austria choose between for dispute resolution?

    <p>Internet Ombudsman and the general Conciliation Board for Consumer Contracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information must businesses provide to consumers about ADR entities?

    <p>The website address of the relevant ADR entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In case of a dispute between a business and a consumer, what duties does the business have?

    <p>To specify whether the business will make use of the relevant ADR entity to settle the dispute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Additional rules and duties apply to businesses established within the EU/EEA that engage in online sales or service contracts. True or False?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the E-Commerce Act (ECG), what are the general disclosure duties for providers of information society services?

    <p>Name and trade name, geographic address of establishment, contact details, trade register and registration number, and VAT registration number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must commercial communications always be in order to comply with the ECG?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Price Indication Act (PrAG) in relation to electronic commerce?

    <p>To provide specific rules for pricing in the ECG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the opt-out register in relation to unsolicited commercial communications?

    <p>To provide a list of natural persons not wishing to receive such communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions can a business use electronic contact details obtained from customers for direct marketing of its own similar products or services?

    <p>If the business has obtained the contact details from its customers and the customers have not objected to such use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of unfair commercial practices does the UWG prohibit?

    <p>Aggressive, discriminatory, and misleading practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Disability Equality Act prohibits discrimination of persons with disabilities in Austria. True or False?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of direct discrimination according to the text?

    <p>Treating one person less favorably than another in a comparable situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Geo-Blocking Regulation designed to prohibit?

    <p>Unjustified geo-blocking and discrimination based on nationality, place of residence, or place of establishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can an online retailer prevent customers from different countries from shopping on different trading websites?

    <p>No, it is prohibited by the Geo-Blocking Regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Does the Geo-Blocking Regulation prevent traders from offering different net sale prices between Member States or within a Member State?

    <p>No, as long as it is offered on a non-discriminatory basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Equal Treatment Act according to the text?

    <p>Prohibit discrimination on grounds of sex or ethnic origin in provision of goods or services</p> Signup and view all the answers

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