Contracts Act 1872 (Chapter 53): Core legislation governing contract formation, validity requirements, consideration, and termination provisions in Singapore. Fundamental for structuring the service agreement.
Competition Act 2004: Regulates exclusive dealing arrangements, anti-competitive practices, and market dominance issues. Critical for ensuring the exclusivity clauses don't violate competition law.
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Relevant if the service agreement could be construed as an employment relationship. Covers rights, obligations, and work conditions.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs data handling requirements, privacy obligations, and cross-border data transfer provisions in service agreements.
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Chapter 396): Controls limitation of liability clauses and applies reasonableness tests to contract terms. Essential for balanced contractual provisions.
Electronic Transactions Act: Relevant for electronic services, digital signatures, and electronic records in service agreements.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific compliance requirements and licensing regulations that may affect service provision.
Common Law Principles: Includes doctrine of precedent, principles of equity, and remedies for breach as established by Singapore courts.
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Framework for dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation and arbitration under Singapore law.
Jurisdiction and Cross-Border Provisions: Requirements for jurisdiction clauses and international considerations in service agreements.
