Consumer Rights Directive
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Table of Contents
Chapter I – Subject matter, definitions and scope
Chapter II – Consumer information for contracts other than distance or off-premises contracts
Chapter III – Consumer information and right of withdrawal for distance and off-premises contracts
Chapter IIIa – Rules concerning financial services contracts concluded at a distance
Chapter IV – Other consumer rights
Chapter V – General provisions
Chapter VI – Final provisions
Recitals (67)
Annexes
Recital 37
(37) Since in the case of distance sales, the consumer is not able to see the goods before concluding the contract, he should have a right of withdrawal. For the same reason, the consumer should be allowed to test and inspect the goods he has bought to the extent necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and the functioning of the goods. Concerning off-premises contracts, the consumer should have the right of withdrawal because of the potential surprise element and/or psychological pressure. Withdrawal from the contract should terminate the obligation of the contracting parties to perform the contract.