(1) This section provides for how references to the supply of services are to be read for the purposes of this Part.

(2) References to a person who supplies services are to be read as including references to a person who seeks to supply services (and references to a person who receives services are to be read in a corresponding way).

(3) The supply of services does not include the provision of services under a contract of service or of apprenticeship.

(4) It is immaterial whether the contract mentioned in subsection (3) -

(a) is express or implied, or

(b) if express, is oral or in writing.

(5) The supply of services includes -

(a) performing for gain or reward any activity other than the supply of goods or digital content;

(b) rendering services to order;

(c) the provision of services by making them available to potential users;

(d) making arrangements for sharing the use of electronic communications apparatus by means of a relevant agreement, within the meaning of paragraph 18 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code);