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Law of Contract: Common law principles governing formation, execution, and enforcement of contracts, essential for establishing the basis of the advance payment agreement

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in transactions between businesses and consumers, relevant if the advance payment was made in a consumer context

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, providing statutory implied terms

Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation allowing creditors to claim interest on late commercial payments, applicable if the refund is in a business context

Payment Services Regulations 2017: Regulations governing payment services and electronic money in the UK, relevant for the handling of advance payments

Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal claims, typically 6 years for breach of contract claims

Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations providing consumers with rights to information and cancellation in distance and off-premises contracts

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair commercial practices, relevant if the advance payment was obtained through misleading practices

Common Law Restitution Principles: Legal principles governing the return of benefits conferred under failed contracts or unjust enrichment

Civil Procedure Rules - Pre-action Protocol: Rules governing conduct before court proceedings, including requirements for demand letters and attempts at settlement