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.

