Code: 2.2
Participating in P2P and collaborative economy platforms
To understand and participate in sharing or collaborative economy platforms. To engage in micro-selling practices (P2P). To recognise different and new digital business models.
Code: 2.2
To understand and participate in sharing or collaborative economy platforms. To engage in micro-selling practices (P2P). To recognise different and new digital business models.
Knowing about peer-to-peer (P2P), sharing and collaborative economy platforms for (re)sale, exchange and renting/hiring of goods and services
Understanding the risks and opportunities of using collaborative economy platforms
Knowing that when buying goods and services from private persons or peers online, one’s rights are different than when buying online from a trader (e.g. right to cancel a purchase)
Knowing that there may be legal and tax issues when selling goods and services or when renting out rooms, apartments or houses via online platforms
Knowing that regularly selling, renting out etc. via online platforms for a profit can add up to a professional activity that must be declared to the tax authorities and is subject to sectorial regulation
Knowing that (in certain countries) a special legal statute exists for micro entrepreneurs
Knowing that certain online platforms will provide assistance and insurance in case of problems with a transaction between peers
Knowing how to distinguish crowdfunding and other collaborative platforms that facilitate gifts or exchanges from those facilitating sales/renting/hiring or investment
Being able to assess the reliability of a P2P, collaborative or sharing platform
Being able to verify the reliability of the sellers and offers on online platforms, e.g. by using rating systems and user reviews
Being able to assess if user reviews are valid and well argued, and sufficient in number to generate trust
Being able to check for any rules and obligations applicable to one’s activity on P2P platforms
Being able to search and find local, national and international P2P platforms that respond to one’s needs
Being able to communicate with other peers on P2P platforms about details of transactions
Being able to present offers correctly and with clear prices, including costs of payment, delivery and platform fees
Critically evaluating the opportunities and cost-effectiveness of the peer-to-peer economy, and also its risks
Proactively checking applicable rights and responsibilities when engaging in P2P, collaborative or sharing economy platforms