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Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 (c. 50) xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"	E+W+S+N.I.Unfair Contract Terms Act 19771977 CHAPTER 50An Act to impose further limits on the extent to which under the law of England and Wales and Northern Ireland civil liability for breach of contract, of for negligence or other breach of duty, can be avoided by means of contract terms and otherwise, and under the law of Scotland civil liability can be avoided by means of contract terms.[26th October 1977] Annotations:Commencement InformationI1Act not in force at Royal Assent; Act wholly in force at 1.2.1978 see s. 31(1) PART I E+W+N.I. AMENDMENT OF LAW FOR ENGLAND AND WALES AND NORTHERN IRELANDAnnotations:Modifications etc. (not altering text)C1Pt. I applied (3.1.1995): by 1973 c. 13, s. 11A (as inserted (3.1.1995) by 1994 c. 35, ss. 7, 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 4(6)); by 1979 c. 54, s. 61(5A) (as inserted (3.1.1995) by 1994 c. 35, ss. 7, 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 5(9)(c)); by 1982 c. 29, s. 18(3) (as inserted (3.1.1995) by 1994 c. 35, ss. 7, 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 6(10)) IntroductoryE+W+N.I.1 Scope of Part I.E+W+N.I.(1)For the purposes of this Part of this Act, “negligence” means the breach—
F1(2)This Part of this Act is subject to Part 111; and in relation to contracts, the operation of sections 2 [F1 , 3] and 7 is subject to the exceptions made by Schedule 1.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F1Words in s. 1(2) substituted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 3; S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F2Words added by Occupiers' Liability Act 1984 (c. 3, SIF 122:2), s. 2 (E.W.) and by the Occupiers' Liability (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 S.I. 1987/1280 (N.I.15), art 4Marginal CitationsM11957 c. 31M21957 c. 25 (N.I.) Avoidence of liability for negligence, breach of contract, etc.E+W+N.I.2 Negligence liability.E+W+N.I.(1)A person cannot by reference to any contract term or to a notice given to persons generally or to particular persons exclude or restrict his liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F3S. 2(4) inserted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 4; S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))Modifications etc. (not altering text)C2S. 2(2) excluded (11.11.1999, but subject to s. 10(3)of the amending Act, does not apply in relation to a contract referred to in s. 10(2)) by 1999 c. 31, ss. 7(2), 10(2)(3)3 Liability arising in contract.E+W+N.I.F4(1)This section applies as between contracting parties where one of them deals F4... on the other’s written standard terms of business.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F4Words in s. 3(1) omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 5(2); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F5S. 3(3) inserted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 5(3); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))Modifications etc. (not altering text)C3S. 3(2)(b) extended (1.11.1998 and 1.7.1999 in relation to certain contracts and 7.8.2002 insofar as not then in force) by 1998 c. 20, s. 14(2) (with s. 12); S.I. 1998/2479, arts. 2,3; S.I. 1999/1816, art. 3(1); S.I. 2002/1673, art. 2C4S. 3(2)(b) applied by 1998 c. 20, s. 58(4) (as inserted (16.3.2013) by The Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/395), regs. 1(1), 3(4) (with reg. 1(3)))F64 Unreasonable indemnity clauses.E+W+N.I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F6S. 4 omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 6; S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2)) Liability arising from sale or supply of goodsE+W+N.I.F75“Guarantee” of consumer goods.E+W+N.I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F7S. 5 omitted (1.10.2015) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 7; S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(g) (with art. 6(1))6 Sale and hire purchase.E+W+N.I.(1)Liability for breach of the obligations arising from—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F8Words substituted by Sale of Goods Act 1979 (c. 54, SIF 109:1), ss. 62, 63, Sch. 2 para. 19(a)F9S. 6(1A) inserted (1.10.2015) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 8(2); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(g) (with art. 6(1))F10S. 6(2)(3) omitted (1.10.2015) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 8(3); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(g) (with art. 6(1)); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(g) (with art. 6(1))F11S. 6(5) inserted (1.10.2015) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 8(4); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(g) (with art. 6(1))Marginal CitationsM31973 c. 13.7 Miscellaneous contracts under which goods pass.E+W+N.I.(1)Where the possession or ownership of goods passes under or in pursuance of a contract not governed by the law of sale of goods or hire-purchase, subsections (2) to (4) below apply as regards the effect (if any) to be given to contract terms excluding or restricting liability for breach of obligation arising by implication of law from the nature of the contract.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F12S. 7(1A) inserted (1.10.2015) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 9(2); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(g) (with art. 6(1))F13S. 7(2)(3) omitted (1.10.2015) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 9(3); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(g) (with art. 6(1)); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(g) (with art. 6(1))F14S. 7(3A) inserted by Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 (c. 29, SIF 109:1), ss. 17(2), 20(5)F15Words inserted by Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 (c. 29, SIF 109:1), ss. 17(3), 20(5)F16S. 7(4A) inserted (1.10.2015) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 9(4); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(g) (with art. 6(1))F17S. 7(5) repealed (E.W.) (6.4.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Trading Stamps) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/871), art. 6, Sch. Other provisions about contractsE+W+N.I.8X1 Misrepresentation.E+W+N.I.(1)In the M4 Misrepresentation Act 1967, the following is substituted for section 3—
Annotations:Editorial InformationX1The text of s. 8 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.Marginal CitationsM41967 c. 7M51967 c. 14 (N.I.)F189 Effect of breach.E+W+N.I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F18S. 9 omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 10; S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))10 Evasion by means of secondary contract.E+W+N.I.A person is not bound by any contract term prejudicing or taking away rights of his which arise under, or in connection with the performance of, another contract, so far as those rights extend to the enforcement of another’s liability which this Part of this Act prevents that other from excluding or restricting.
Annotations:Marginal CitationsM61967 c. 7M71967 c. 14(N.I.)F1912“Dealing as a consumer”.E+W+N.I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F19S. 12 omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 11; S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))13 Varieties of exemption clause.E+W+N.I.F20(1)To the extent that this Part of this Act prevents the exclusion or restriction of any liability it also prevents—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F20Words in s. 13(1) substituted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 12; S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F2114 Interpretation of Part I.E+W+N.I.In this Part of this Act—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F21Words in s. 14 inserted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 13; S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F22Words substituted by Sale of Goods Act 1979 (c. 54, SIF 109:1), ss. 62, 63, Sch. 2 para. 20Marginal CitationsM81974 c. 39 PART II S AMENDMENT OF LAW FOR SCOTLAND15 Scope of Part II.S(1)This Part of this Act [F23. . .] is subject to Part III of this Act and does not affect the validity, of any discharge or indemnity given by a person in consideration of the receipt by him of compensation in settlement of any claim which he has.
F24(2)Subject to subsection (3) below, sections 16 [F24and 17] of this Act apply to any contract only to the extent that the contract—
F25(3)Notwithstanding anything in subsection (2) above, sections 16 [F25and 17] —
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F23Words in s. 15(1) repealed (1.4.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), ss. 68(2)(6), 74(2), Sch. 9; S.I. 1991/330, art. 4, ScheduleF24Words in s. 15(2) substituted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 14(2); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F25Words in s. 15(3) substituted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 14(3)(a); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F26S. 15(3)(b)(ii) omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 14(3)(b); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))16 Liability for breach of duty.S(1)[F27Subject to subsection (1A) below,] Where a term of a contract [F27, or a provision of a notice given to persons generally or to particular persons,] purports to exclude or restrict liability for breach of duty arising in the course of any business or from the occupation of any premises used for business purposes of the occupier, that term [F27or provision]—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F27Words in s. 16(1) inserted (1.4.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 68(3)(a)(6); S.I. 1991/330, art. 4,ScheduleF28S. 16(1A) inserted (1.4.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 68(3)(b)(6); S.I. 1991/330, art. 4,ScheduleF29Words in s. 16(3) inserted (1.4.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 68(3)(c)(6); S.I. 1991/330, art. 4,ScheduleF30S. 16(4) inserted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 15; S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F3117F31 Control of unreasonable exemptions in ... standard form contracts.SF32(1)F32Any term of a contract which is ... a standard form contract shall have no effect for the purpose of enabling a party to the contract—
F33(a)who is in breach of a contractual obligation, to exclude or restrict any liability of his to the F33... customer in respect of the breach;
F34(b)in respect of a contractual obligation, to render no performance, or to render a performance substantially different from that which the F34... customer reasonably expected from the contract;
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F31Words in s. 17 omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 16(2); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F32Words in s. 17(1) omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 16(3)(a); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F33Words in s. 17(1)(a) omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 16(3)(b); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F34Words in s. 17(1)(b) omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 16(3)(c); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F35S. 17(3) inserted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 16(4); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))Modifications etc. (not altering text)C5S. 17(1)(b) extended (1.11.1998 and 1.7.1999 in relation to certain contracts and 7.8.2002 insofar as not then in force) by 1998 c. 20, s. 14(2) (with s. 12); S.I. 1998/2479, arts. 2, 3; S.I. 1999/1816, art. 3(1); S.S.I. 2002/337, art. 2F3618 Unreasonable indemnity clauses in consumer contracts.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F36S. 18 omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 17; S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F3719“Guarantee” of consumer goods.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F37S. 19 omitted (1.10.2015) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 18; S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(g) (with art. 6(1))20 Obligations implied by law in sale and hire-purchase contracts.S(1)Any term of a contract which purports to exclude or restrict liability for breach of the obligations arising from—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F38 “1979” substituted for “1893” by Sale of Goods Act 1979 (c. 54, SIF 109:1), ss. 62, 63, Sch. 2 para. 21F39S. 20(1A)(1B) inserted (1.10.2015) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 19(2); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(g) (with art. 6(1))F40S. 20(2) omitted (1.10.2015) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 19(3); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(g) (with art. 6(1))Marginal CitationsM91973 c. 1321 Obligations implied by law in other contracts for the supply of goods.S(1)Any term of a contract to which this section applies purporting to exclude or restrict liability for breach of an obligation[F41such as is referred to in subsection (3) below shall have no effect if it was not fair and reasonable to incorporate the term in the contract.]
(4)F45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F41 Words in s. 21(1) substituted for s. 21(1)(a)(b) (1.10.2015) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15) , s. 100(5) , Sch. 4 para. 20(2) ; S.I. 2015/1630 , art. 3(g) (with art. 6(1) ) F42 Words in s. 21(2)(b) omitted (1.10.2015) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15) , s. 100(5) , Sch. 4 para. 20(3) ; S.I. 2015/1630 , art. 3(g) (with art. 6(1) ) F43 S. 21(3A) inserted (3.1.1995) by 1982 c. 29 , Pt. I A (as inserted (3.1.1995) by 1994 c. 35 , ss. 6 , 8(2)(3) , Sch. 1 para.1 ) F44 S. 21(3B) inserted (1.10.2015) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15) , s. 100(5) , Sch. 4 para. 20(4) ; S.I. 2015/1630 , art. 3(g) (with art. 6(1) ) F45 S. 21(4) repealed (6.4.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Trading Stamps) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/871) , art. 6 , Sch. F4622 Consequence of breach.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F46S. 22 omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 21; S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))23 Evasion by means of secondary contract.SAny term of any contract shall be void which purports to exclude or restrict, or has the effect of excluding or restricting—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F47S. 24(2A) inserted (1.4.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 68(4)(a)(6); S.I. 1991/330, art. 4,ScheduleF48Words in s. 24(3) inserted (1.4.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 68(4)(b)(6); S.I. 1991/330, art. 4,ScheduleF49Words in s. 24(4) inserted (1.4.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 68(4)(c)(6); S.I. 1991/330, art. 4,Schedule25 Interpretation of Part II.SF50F51F52(1)In this Part of this Act—
F52...F52...F52...
[F50 “ consumer notice ” has the same meaning as in the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (see section 61); ] “goods” has the same meaning as in [F53the Sale of Goods Act 1979];
F57(5)In sections 15 [F57, 16, 20 and] 21 of this Act, any reference to excluding or restricting liability for breach of an obligation or duty shall include a reference to excluding or restricting the obligation or duty itself.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F50Words in s. 25(1) inserted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 22(2)(c); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F51Words in s. 25(1) substituted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 22(2)(b); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F52Words in s. 25(1) omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 22(2)(a); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F53Words substituted by Sale of Goods Act 1979 (c. 54, SIF 109:1), ss. 62, 63, Sch. 2 para. 22F54Definition in s. 25(1) inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 68(5)(a)(6); S.I. 1991/330, art. 4, ScheduleF55S. 25(1A)(1B) omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 22(3); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F56S. 25(3)(d)(4) repealed (1.4.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), ss. 68(5)(b)(6); S.I. 1991/330, art. 4,ScheduleF57Words in s. 25(5) substituted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 22(4); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))Marginal CitationsM101960 c. 30 PART III E+W+S+N.I.PROVISIONS APPLYING TO WHOLE OF UNITED KINGDOM MiscellaneousE+W+S+N.I.26 International supply contracts.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The limits imposed by this Act on the extent to which a person may exclude or restrict liability by reference to a contract term do not apply to liability arising under such a contract as is described in subsection (3) below.
F58(2)The terms of such a contract are not subject to any requirement of reasonableness under section 3 F58...: and nothing in Part 11 of this Act shall require the incorporation of the terms of such a contract to be fair and reasonable for them to have effect.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F58Words in s. 26(2) omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 23; S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))27 Choice of law clauses.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Where the [F59law applicable to] a contract is the law of any part of the United Kingdom only by choice of the parties (and apart from that choice would be the law of some country outside the United Kingdom) sections 2 to 7 and 16 to 21 of this Act do not operate as part [F59of the law applicable to the contract].
F60(2)F60This Act has effect notwithstanding any contract term which applies or purports to apply the law of some country outside the United Kingdom, where ...—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F59Words in s. 27(1) substituted (1.4.1991) by Contracts (Applicable Law) Act 1990 (c. 36, SIF 30), s. 5, Sch. 4 para. 4; S.I. 1991/707, art. 2F60Words in s. 27(2) omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 24(2)(a); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F61S. 27(2)(b) omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 24(2)(b); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F62S. 27(3) omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 24(3); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F6328 Temporary provision for sea carriage passengers.E+W+S+N.I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F63S. 28 omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 25; S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))29 Saving for other relevant legislation.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Nothing in this Act removes or restricts the effect of, or prevents reliance upon, any contractual provision which—
Annotations:Modifications etc. (not altering text)C6S. 29(1) modified by Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96), s. 109, Sch. 5 para. 12(7)30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F64E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F64S. 30 repealed by Consumer Safety Act 1978 (c. 38), s. 10(1), Sch. 3 GeneralE+W+S+N.I.31 Commencement; amendments; repeals.E+W+S+N.I.(1)This Act comes into force on 1st February 1978.
Annotations:Editorial InformationX2The text of s. 31(3)(4) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.32 Citation and extent.E+W+S+N.I.(1)This Act may be cited as the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977.
SCHEDULESSection 1(2).F65SCHEDULE 1E+W+N.I. Scope of Sections 2 [F65, 3] and 7Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F65Words in Sch. 1 substituted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(2); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F66F651Sections 2 [F66and 3] of this Act do not extend to—E+W+N.I.(a)any contract of insurance (including a contract to pay an annuity on human life);(b)any contract so far as it relates to the creation or transfer of an interest in land, or to the termination of such an interest, whether by extinction, merger, surrender, forfeiture or otherwise;(c)any contract so far as it relates to the creation or transfer of a right or interest in any patent, trade mark, copyright [F67or design right], registered design, technical or commercial information or other intellectual property, or relates to the termination of any such right or interest;(d)any contract so far as it relates—(i)to the formation or dissolution of a company (which means any body corporate or unincorporated association and includes a partnership), or(ii)to its constitution or the rights or obligations of its corporators or members;(e)any contract so far as it relates to the creation or transfer of securities or of any right or interest in securities.[F68(f) anything that is governed by Article 6 of Regulation ( EU ) No 181/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 concerning the rights of passengers in bus and coach transport and amending Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 . ] Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F66Words in Sch. 1 para. 1 substituted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(3); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F67Words inserted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 303(1), Sch. 7 para. 24F68Sch. 1 para. 1(f) inserted (E.W.S.) (19.8.2013) by The Rights of Passengers in Bus and Coach Transport (Exemptions and Enforcement) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1865), regs. 1(1), 13(5)Modifications etc. (not altering text)C7Sch. 1 para. 1(c) extended by Patents, Designs and Marks Act 1986 (c. 39, SIF 67A), ss. 2(3), 4(7), Sch. para. 1(2)(f)C8Sch. 1 para. 1(c) extended by S.I. 1987/1497, reg. 9(2), sch. 2Sch. 1 para. 1(c) amended (31.10.1994) by 1994 c. 26, s. 106(1), Sch. 4 para. 1(1)(2); S.I. 1994/2550, art.2F69F65F702Section 2(1) extends to—E+W+N.I.(a)any contract of marine salvage or towage;(b)any charterparty of a ship or hovercraft; and(c)any contract for the carriage of goods by ship or hovercraft;but subject to this sections 2 [F69 , 3] and 7 do not extend to any such contract F70....
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F65Words in Sch. 1 substituted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(2); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F69Word in Sch. 1 para. 2 substituted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(4)(a); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F70Words in Sch. 1 para. 2 omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(4)(b); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F71F72F653Where goods are carried by ship or hovercraft in pursuance of a contract which either—E+W+N.I.(a)specifies that as the means of carriage over part of the journey to be covered, or(b)makes no provision as to the means of carriage and does not exclude that means,then sections 2(2)[F71and 3] do notF72... extend to the contract as it operates for and in relation to the carriage of the goods by that means.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F65Words in Sch. 1 substituted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(2); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F71Words in Sch. 1 para. 3 substituted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(5)(a); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F72Words in Sch. 1 para. 3 omitted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(5)(b); S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))4Section 2(1) and (2) do not extend to a contract of employment, except in favour of the employee.E+W+N.I.5Section 2(1) does not affect the validity of any discharge and indemnity given by a person, on or in connection with an award to him of compensation for pneumoconiosis attributable to employment in the coal industry, in respect of any further claim arising from his contracting that disease.E+W+N.I.Sections 11(2) and 24(2).F73SCHEDULE 2E+W+S+N.I.“Guidelines” for Application of Reasonableness TestAnnotations:Amendments (Textual)F73Words in Sch. 2 substituted (1.10.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 4 para. 27; S.I. 2015/1630, arts. 3(g), 4(c) (with art. 6(1)(2))F73The matters to which regard is to be had in particular for the purposes of sections [F736(1A), 7(1A) and (4),] 20 and 21 are any of the following which appear to be relevant—
Section 31(3).X3SCHEDULE 3E+W+S+N.I. Amendments of EnactmentsAnnotations:Editorial InformationX3The text of Sch. 3 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F74
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F74Entries repealed by Sale of goods Act 1979 (c. 54, SIF 109:1), s. 62, Sch. 3In the M11 Supply of Goods (Implied Terms ) Act 1973 as originally enacted and as substituted by the M12 Consumer Credit Act 1974)—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F75Words repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1981 (c. 19), Sch. Pt. XIIMarginal CitationsM111973 c. 13M121974 c. 39Section 31(4).X4SCHEDULE 4E+W+S+N.I. RepealsAnnotations:Editorial InformationX4The text of Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.ChapterShort titleExtent of repeal56&57 Vict. c. 71.Sale of Goods Act 1893.In section 55, subsections (3) to (11).Section 55A.Section 61(6).In section 62(1) the definition of “contract for the international sale of goods”.1962 c. 46.Transport Act 1962.Section 43(7).1967 c. 45Uniform Laws on International Sales Act 1967.In section 1(4), the words “55and 55A”.1972 c. 33.Carriage by Railway Act 1972.In section 1(1), the words from “contract for the international sale of goods” onwards.1973 c. 13.Supply of Goods (Implied Terms) Act 1973.Section 5(1).Section 6.In section 7(1), the words from “contract for the international sale of goods” onwards.In section 12, subsections (2) to (9).Section 13.In section 15(1), the definition of “consumer sale”.The repeals in sections 12 and 15 of the Supply of Goods (Implied Terms) Act 1973 shall have effect in relation to those sections as originally enacted and as substituted by the M13 Consumer Credit Act 1974.
Annotations:Marginal CitationsM131974 c. 39