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ARTICLE · 22 SEPTEMBER 2026

Consumer Law: Are Your Terms Enforceable?

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Businesses selling directly to consumers face increasing scrutiny over their terms and conditions, cancellation processes, and refund policies. A focused review of consumer-facing contracts and sales processes can help reduce disputes, minimize chargebacks, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements while maintaining commercial viability.

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For businesses across Herefordshire, Shropshire and the Wye Valley, selling directly to consumers can be a significant source of income. Whether you run an independent retailer in Hereford or Shrewsbury, a hospitality business, a leisure operation or an e-commerce company serving customers nationwide, it’s important to ensure your terms and sales processes are clear, compliant and enforceable.

Many owner-managed and mid-market businesses in the region sell direct to consumers online, over the phone or in person, often alongside business-to-business trading. That mix can create hidden risk. Consumer rules on transparency, cancellation rights and refunds are coming under greater scrutiny, while customers increasingly expect straightforward cancellation processes for subscriptions, memberships and recurring services.

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