20231105 Who is a consumer in the light of the EU law?

John Smith runs economic activity. He buys in a shop a piece of furniture to his office. Is he a consumer in this contract of sale?

• Yes. He is a consumer.

• No. He is not a consumer.

Alfa Limited liability company buys food and drinks to its employees from a wholesaler. Is Alfa Ltd. a consumer?

• Yes. It is a consumer.

• No. It is not a consumer.

John Smith is an entrepreneur. He buys in an on-line shop a new sofa for his house. Is he a consumer when buying this sofa?

• Yes. He is a consumer.

• No. He is not a consumer.

John Smith is an entrepreneur. He buys a laptop from his friend James Jones (who is not an entrepreneur). The laptop would be used by John's children. Is John a consumer during this contract?

• Yes. He is a consumer.

• No. He is not a consumer.

John Smith is an entrepreneur and he takes a loan from the bank. The loan would be used for building a house with a living space (100 square meters) as well as an office space (100 square meters). Is he a consumer when taking this loan?

• Yes. He is a consumer.

• No. He is not a consumer.