Widerrufsrecht (EN)
ConceptConsumer right to cancel contracts without reason within 14 days
Withdrawal Process
stateDiagram-v2 [*] --> Contract Conclusion Contract Conclusion --> Withdrawal Period Start: Contract Conclusion Withdrawal Period Start --> Withdrawal: Instruction Received Withdrawal --> Withdrawal Review: Withdrawal Declared Withdrawal Review --> Contract Terminated: Withdrawal On Time Withdrawal Review --> Contract Exists: Withdrawal Late Withdrawal Period Start --> Contract Exists: Period Expired Contract Terminated --> [*] Contract Exists --> [*]
In Context
- Typically used with distance contracts, online shopping, and door-to-door sales
- Related to: Right of return, Warranty, Consumer protection
- Example use case: A customer buys clothing online and can return it within 14 days without giving reasons