German Civil Code

The code carries the general law of obligations: formation of contract, standard terms, breach of performance, warranty on sale, consumer contracts with information duties and the right of withdrawal, damages and limitation.

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Reference: BGB
Area: Contract, trade and consumer
Supervision: Bundesministerium der Justiz
Publisher: Bundesministerium der Justiz, Gesetze im Internet
Checked: 2026-09-21

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Bundesministerium der Justiz5 · Acts supervised

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How long does a consumer have to withdraw from a distance contract?German Civil Code, sections 355 and 356 What remedies does a buyer have for a defect?German Civil Code, section 437

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