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EU Consumer Rights Directive

EU directive providing 14-day withdrawal rights for online and distance purchases.

📜 Directive 2011/83/EU📅 Since 2014
🇪🇺 European Union

📖 What It Means

The EU Consumer Rights Directive (2011/83/EU) gives consumers across the European Union a 14-day "cooling-off period" for online and distance purchases. During this period, you can return goods or cancel services for any reason and receive a full refund. The directive also requires clear information before purchase, transparent pricing, and prohibits pre-checked boxes for additional charges.

✅ Key Points

  • 114-day withdrawal period for online/distance purchases
  • 2No reason needed — just notify the seller within 14 days
  • 3Seller must refund within 14 days of receiving cancellation notice
  • 4Applies to all EU member states + EEA countries
  • 5Exceptions: perishable goods, personalized items, downloaded digital content

💡 How to Use This

If you purchased a subscription online within the EU, you have 14 days to withdraw with a full refund. Send written notice within the 14-day period. Companies cannot charge a cancellation fee during this window.

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⚖️ Legal Citation

Directive 2011/83/EU

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🔗 Related Terms

Cooling-Off Period

A legally mandated time window to cancel a purchase and get a full refund.

GDPR Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)

EU regulation giving individuals the right to have their personal data deleted.

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