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Czech and Slovak online consumer protection updates

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The Czech Republic and Slovakia are implementing new consumer protection regulations to facilitate easier online contract withdrawals, transposing European Union directives. In the Czech Republic, legislation passed by the Chamber of Deputies aims to mandate that e-commerce sites and apps include a clearly marked button or accessible control ~~element~~ element, such as a well-placed hypertext link, to allow customers to cancel purchases, typically within a 14-day period. This is expected to take effect on January 1, 2027. Additionally, the Czech Senate has approved specific protections for financial contracts concluded online or via ~~telephone.~~ telephone, transposing the European Directive on Distance Marketing of Consumer Financial Services (DMFS). This amendment targets ‘dark patterns’—manipulative interface designs—and requires a visible ‘withdrawal button’ ~~for products~~ labeled with clear wording such as ‘withdraw from contract here’ for products including savings, insurance, and pension services. The law now awaits the signature of President Petr Pavel. In Slovakia, new rules regarding the right to withdraw from consumer contracts are scheduled for implementation by June 2026. These regulations will clarify the commencement of withdrawal ~~periods and~~ periods—such as upon receipt of the final part of an order or the first item in a recurring delivery—and require suppliers to provide transparent information regarding the conditions and procedures for exercising these rights.

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