Legal regulation of consumer contracts on digital platforms

Khulkar Rajabova

doi:10.47689/2181-1415-vol6-iss11/S-pp59-68

Khulkar Rajabova Independent Researcher, Tashkent State University of Law

DOI

https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-1415-vol6-iss11/S-pp59-68

Keywords

digital platforms , electronic form , distance contract , consumer rights protection

Abstract

This article examines the legal regulation of civil-law relations arising from contracts concluded with consumers on digital platforms. It addresses the specifics of electronic contracts—party identification, preservation of transactional information, and the use of electronic signatures—and emphasizes protection of consumer rights as the weaker party. The study analyzes Uzbek legislation governing e-commerce and distance contracts and evaluates how these rules apply across different types of digital platforms.

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Published

2025-11-25

How to Cite

Rajabova, K. (2025). Legal regulation of consumer contracts on digital platforms. Society and Innovation, 6(11/S), 59–68. https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-1415-vol6-iss11/S-pp59-68