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When you make a purchase, you are making a contract. A contract is a legally enforceable agreement. As parties to the agreement, you and the seller have certain legal rights and obligations. | When you make a purchase, you are making a contract. A contract is a legally enforceable agreement. As parties to the agreement, you and the seller have certain legal rights and obligations. | ||
==The seller must not mislead you== | ==The seller must not mislead you== | ||
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| text = "“I got an email saying I was entitled to a 30% ‘discount’ off any pair of shoes from the Shoes Aplenty website. I bought a pair of loafers. I later learned that I paid the ordinary price they charge everyone. The term ‘discount’ gave me the impression I was getting a bargain price. I wasn’t. That’s misleading advertising." <br>- Winston, Delta | |||
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However, you also have the responsibility to find out a store's policies before you buy, and take proper care of things you buy and follow the <span class="noglossary">instructions</span> to use them. | However, you also have the responsibility to find out a store's policies before you buy, and take proper care of things you buy and follow the <span class="noglossary">instructions</span> to use them. | ||
