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 48
(48) The consumer should be required to send back the goods not later than 14 days after having informed the trader about his decision to withdraw from the contract. In situations where the trader or the consumer does not fulfil the obligations relating to the exercise of the right of withdrawal, penalties provided for by national legislation in accordance with this Directive should apply as well as contract law provisions.