Online trust is crucial for the success of e-commerce, as it influences consumer behavior and decision-making. This paper provides an overview of the nature and concepts of trust from multiple disciplinary perspectives, reviews relevant studies on the elements of online trust, and proposes a framework of trust-inducing interface design features. The framework classifies design features into four dimensions: graphic design, structure design, content design, and social-cue design. These features are intended to help online merchants build and maintain consumer trust through web interface design. Trust is a complex and abstract concept that has been studied in various disciplines, including philosophy, psychology, management, and marketing. Trust involves vulnerability, the willingness to take risks, and the perception of reliability. In an online context, trust is influenced by factors such as the appearance of the website, the ease of navigation, the quality of information provided, and the presence of social cues. Online trust is particularly important because it affects consumer confidence and the willingness to engage in online transactions. The paper discusses the characteristics of online trust, including the roles of trustor and trustee, vulnerability, produced actions, and subjective matter. It also examines the elements of online trust, such as integrity, ability, and benevolence, and how these factors influence consumer trust. The paper highlights the importance of trust-inducing features in web interface design, such as the use of real photographs, clear and consistent design, and the inclusion of seals of approval. The framework of trust-inducing features proposed in the paper includes four dimensions: graphic design, structure design, content design, and social-cue design. Each dimension is discussed in detail, with examples of how these features can be applied to enhance online trust. The paper concludes by suggesting future research directions, including the effects of culture, domain names, and the importance of civil remedies for consumers in cases of privacy violations. Overall, the paper emphasizes the importance of trust in e-commerce and the role of web interface design in building and maintaining consumer trust.Online trust is crucial for the success of e-commerce, as it influences consumer behavior and decision-making. This paper provides an overview of the nature and concepts of trust from multiple disciplinary perspectives, reviews relevant studies on the elements of online trust, and proposes a framework of trust-inducing interface design features. The framework classifies design features into four dimensions: graphic design, structure design, content design, and social-cue design. These features are intended to help online merchants build and maintain consumer trust through web interface design. Trust is a complex and abstract concept that has been studied in various disciplines, including philosophy, psychology, management, and marketing. Trust involves vulnerability, the willingness to take risks, and the perception of reliability. In an online context, trust is influenced by factors such as the appearance of the website, the ease of navigation, the quality of information provided, and the presence of social cues. Online trust is particularly important because it affects consumer confidence and the willingness to engage in online transactions. The paper discusses the characteristics of online trust, including the roles of trustor and trustee, vulnerability, produced actions, and subjective matter. It also examines the elements of online trust, such as integrity, ability, and benevolence, and how these factors influence consumer trust. The paper highlights the importance of trust-inducing features in web interface design, such as the use of real photographs, clear and consistent design, and the inclusion of seals of approval. The framework of trust-inducing features proposed in the paper includes four dimensions: graphic design, structure design, content design, and social-cue design. Each dimension is discussed in detail, with examples of how these features can be applied to enhance online trust. The paper concludes by suggesting future research directions, including the effects of culture, domain names, and the importance of civil remedies for consumers in cases of privacy violations. Overall, the paper emphasizes the importance of trust in e-commerce and the role of web interface design in building and maintaining consumer trust.