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New legal requirement from June 19, 2026: withdrawal button

From June 19, 2026, a new legal requirement applies: all online merchants must provide their customers with a so-called withdrawal button.

This button lets consumers exercise their right of withdrawal easily, directly and digitally – without having to go through email or forms.

What does this mean in practice?

The withdrawal button must:

  • be easy to access (e.g. in the customer account or on a central page)
  • be clearly labeled (e.g. "Withdraw from contract")
  • allow an immediate electronic declaration of withdrawal
  • provide the customer with a confirmation of the withdrawal

This regulation applies to all merchants who conclude distance contracts with consumers.

How can I add the withdrawal button?

You can add a link to your website in a "More" menu entry. 

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