Draft law: E-contract formed after buyer submits order

Six draft sections on specific areas of civil law were submitted to China's top legislature on Monday, beginning the second phase of formulating the country's long-expected civil code.

The draft on contract makes rules on the conclusion and execution of e-contracts to adapt to the fast growing e-commerce and digital economy and regulate electronic transactions.

The draft stipulates that an e-contract is formed after a buyer submits an order, unless the parties have agreed otherwise.

If a buyer purchases a commodity and it is delivered by express delivery, the delivery time is when the buyer signs to receive the delivery.

If a buyer purchases a service, the delivery time is when an e-receipt or receipt is produced. If there is no time on the e-receipt or receipt or the time is different from the time of service, the delivery time is when the actual service is rendered.