COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course looks in detail at typical contract terms used in procuring computer goods and services. It will equip participants to deal with contracts relating to hardware, software, web based applications and e-commerce.
It also considers the contracts that an e-commerce business is likely to find itself entering into with its customers, and the legal requirements that apply to e-commerce contracts. Precedents for the main types of agreement needed by electronic businesses will be provided, and the course will involve a detailed review of their provisions.
COURSE CONTENT
Computer Contracts
- Hardware
- Software
- Commissioning software
- The functional specification and performance criteria
Getting onto the Web
- Internet access agreements
- Web site development and hosting
- Advertising and sponsorship
Electronic Commerce Contracts
- Making contracts electronically
- The developing legislative framework
- Offer and acceptance on the web
- Distance selling
Providing Content on the Web
- Terms and conditions for use of web sites
- Privacy notices and the Data Protection Act
- Obtaining clearance for using others’ work
Contracts for Miscellaneous Web Services
- Application service providers
- Storage services
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is appropriate for those responsible for acquiring a complete computer system, commissioning software, having a web site built or buying internet based services, as well as those who act in an advisory role to those commissioning computer and internet contracts.
This course is designed to be run either as an in-house course or as a training pool title only. For more information on how the training pool works please click on the Quorum Training Pool item in the menu on the left of this page.
To enquire about this course please complete the enquiry form or call our in-house course bookings team on 0207 566 8207.