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Online-Shopping

Shopping around the clock? No problem on the Internet. Clothing, musical tickets, groceries, electrical appliances and much more are just a swipe or a click away on your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Products can be ordered online and delivered directly to your home. But what do you need to know in order to shop safely on the Internet? And what to do if you fall into a subscription trap or have bought a counterfeit product?

The following articles provide you with relevant information about your consumer rights while making online purchases.

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Dropshipping: drop shipments in the EU

Dropshipping is also referred to as drop shipment or direct dispatch. But what exactly is dropshipping? What should I be cautious about? And is dropshipping legal?

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Right of Withdrawal

You do not like the ordered goods? For online purchases, door-to-door sales or telephone orders, you benefit from the 14-day right of withdrawal.

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How to shop online

When you shop online: Choose your online shop carefully, compare prices and observe the delivery conditions! This and more advices.

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Dating services

Dating sites often promise free registration but be wary of the terms they use! Generally, creating the profile is free, but accessing the messaging services or seeing all of the other profiles may require a paid subscription.

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Delivery

When you purchase something on the internet in the EU, you are protected. For example, you must be informed of your order’s delivery date and in the event of a late delivery, your seller is responsible.

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Geo-blocking and Cross-border portability

Unjustified geoblocking has prevented consumers from using services and buying goods from a trader based in another EU country. Since 2018 this has largely come to an end.

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