Technology, Internet, Privacy & AI · European Union
Keep Your Online Business on the Right Side of Internet Law
Running a website, platform or online service means navigating e-commerce rules, data protection, content liability and consumer law — all of which vary by country and shift over time. We match you, free of charge, with a vetted internet lawyer across Europe who handles these issues daily, so you can grow online without tripping over the rules.
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Who this is for
For websites, platforms, marketplaces and anyone selling online
Internet law covers the rules that apply to doing business and publishing online: e-commerce requirements, consumer protection, data privacy, intellectual property, defamation and content liability, and the specific duties that apply to online platforms and marketplaces. It touches anyone who operates a website, sells products or services online, runs a platform or community, publishes content, or collects user data. The challenge is that a single online business can fall under multiple overlapping regimes at once — the GDPR for data, national consumer rules for sales, and EU platform regulations like the Digital Services Act — each with its own obligations and enforcement. Our network connects you with lawyers who specialise in internet law across the EU and EEA, so you can launch and operate online with a clear picture of what the law actually requires of you.
Why online businesses get caught out
The internet crosses borders,
but the law still doesn’t
One website can trigger duties under several countries’ rules at once, and the obligation to comply rarely announces itself until something goes wrong.
Terms and policies that don’t actually comply
Copied or generic terms, privacy notices and cookie banners often fail to meet the specific requirements of the jurisdictions where your users live. That gap is exactly what regulators and claimants look for.
Platform liability you didn’t sign up for
If you host user content, take payments or act as an intermediary, platform and marketplace duties can apply — including takedown, transparency and due-diligence obligations that most site owners never realise they have.
Cross-border sales obligations
Selling into another EU country can trigger its consumer rules, VAT duties and language requirements. What is fine at home can be non-compliant a border away, creating exposure you cannot see from your own market.
What you get
An internet lawyer who knows the online rules that apply to you
We only match you with lawyers who work on websites, platforms and online commerce regularly in your target jurisdiction.
Compliant terms and policies
Terms of service, privacy notices and cookie consents drafted to match the law where your users actually are, not copied from a template that may not apply to you.
Platform duties explained
A clear read on whether e-commerce, intermediary or platform obligations apply to your model, and what you need to do to meet them before a regulator asks.
Content and IP risk managed
Guidance on user-generated content, takedowns, copyright and defamation exposure, so you can run a community or marketplace without inheriting liability you never intended.
Cross-border sales covered
Advice on selling into other European markets — consumer rights, information duties and any specific national requirements — so growth does not quietly create non-compliance.
Coverage
Internet law specialists across Europe
Internet law blends EU-wide rules with national consumer and e-commerce law, so the right lawyer practises in the jurisdictions where your users are. We match cases across the following countries and beyond:
Frequently asked
Internet law — common questions
What is internet law?
Internet law covers the legal rules that apply to online activity: e-commerce, consumer protection, data privacy, intellectual property, defamation and the specific duties of platforms and intermediaries. It governs how websites, apps and online services must operate.
Do I need terms and conditions on my website?
In most cases yes, and they need to reflect the law that applies to your users, not just a generic template. Terms, privacy notices and cookie consents are often the first thing regulators and claimants examine, so getting them right matters.
What is platform liability?
If you host user content, take payments or act as an intermediary, you may have duties around illegal content, transparency and due diligence under rules like the EU Digital Services Act. The extent depends on your role and where your users are located.
Do EU data protection rules apply to my website?
If you collect personal data from users in the EU, the GDPR generally applies regardless of where you are based. This brings obligations around lawful processing, transparency and user rights that a lawyer can help you map to your site.
Can I sell to other EU countries without changing my website?
Often not without review. Selling cross-border can trigger consumer rights, information duties and other national requirements that differ from your home market. A lawyer can confirm what changes you need for each market you target.
How can I reduce the legal risk of running a platform?
Start by getting your terms, privacy and content policies compliant, and by understanding your platform duties. A specialist can assess your model and prioritise the steps that matter most for your specific risk.
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Tell us about your website, platform or online business, and we’ll connect you with an internet lawyer who knows the rules that apply to you — free of charge, with no obligation to hire.