Electronic Communications and Transactions
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(i) are made to the consumer’s specifications;
(ii) are clearly personalised;
(iii) by reason of their nature, cannot be returned; or
(iv) are likely to deteriorate or expire rapidly;
(g) where audio or video recordings or computer software
were unsealed, streamed or downloaded by the
consumer;
(h) for the sale of newspapers, periodicals, magazines and
books;
(i) for the provision of gaming and lottery services; or
(j) any other goods or services as the Minister may prescribe.
67. (1) A supplier shall execute an order within thirty days
from the date on which the supplier received the order, unless the
parties have agreed otherwise.
Performance
(2) Where a supplier fails to execute an order within thirty
days or within the agreed period, the consumer may cancel the
agreement on giving seven days’ written notice.
(3) Where a supplier is unable to perform under the
agreement on the grounds that the goods or services ordered are
unavailable, the supplier shall immediately notify the consumer of
this fact and refund any payments immediately.
68. The protection provided to consumers in this Part applies
irrespective of the legal system applicable to the agreement in
question.
Application
of foreign
law
69. A provision in an agreement which excludes a right
provided for in this Part is void to the extent of the exclusion.
Nonexclusion
70. (1) A consumer may lodge a complaint with the Authority
in respect of any non-compliance with the provisions of this Part
by a supplier.
Complaints
to Authority
(2) The Authority may investigate and determine any complaint
in accordance with this Act and any other applicable written law.
(3) The Authority shall, in managing consumer complaints, have
the power to—
(a) carry out market surveys to determine consumer demand
and consumption trends;
(b) conduct quality of experience survey;
(c) monitor the information and communications technology
sector for possible infringements of consumer rights not
being reported to the Authority;
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