I.-An operator of an online platform is any natural or legal person offering, on a professional basis, whether remunerated or not, an online public communication service based on:
1° The classification or referencing, by means of computer algorithms, of content, goods or services offered or placed online by third parties;
2° Or the bringing together of several parties with a view to the sale of a good, the provision of a service or the exchange or sharing of a content, good or service.
II.-Any online platform operator is required to provide consumers with fair, clear and transparent information on:
1° The general terms and conditions of use of the intermediation service it offers and on the procedures for referencing, classifying and dereferencing the content, goods or services to which this service provides access ;
2° The existence of a contractual relationship, a capital link or remuneration for its benefit, where they influence the ranking or referencing of the content, goods or services offered or placed online;
3° The status of the advertiser and the rights and obligations of the parties in civil and tax matters, where consumers are put in contact with professionals or non-professionals.
A decree shall specify the conditions of application of this article, taking into account the nature of the activity of online platform operators.
This decree also specifies, for any online platform operator whose activity consists of the provision of information enabling the comparison of prices and characteristics of goods and services offered by professionals, the information provided to consumers relating to the elements of this comparison and what falls within the scope of advertising within the meaning of the article 20 of law no. 2004-575 of 21 June 2004for confidence in the digital economy.
This decree also sets the terms and conditions according to which, when professionals, sellers or service providers are put in contact with consumers, the online platform operator provides them with a space enabling them to communicate to consumers the information provided for in articles L. 221-5 and L. 221-6.