Rights & Rules
Extrajudicial Assistance
7 important questions about Geo-blocking
The Geoblocking Regulation prohibits discrimination against consumers on the basis of their nationality or place of residence when making cross-border purchases. This has applied EU-wide since 2018 to transactions concluded online as well as offline.
EU-wide Alternative Dispute Resolution since 2016
Out-of-court solution for consumers and traders of the EU is available since 2016. Consumers have the option to initiate an arbitration process online via the ODR platform operated by the European Commission.
What you should bear in mind when placing orders in other EU countries
In our globalised everyday life, contracting foreign companies is no longer unusual and the freedom to provide services is a fundamental right in the EU. We explain which rules and obligations apply and what you should look out for before placing orders with foreign companies.
Consumer Law Enforcement
Online gambling in Austria
Many affected gamblers do not even know that they can reclaim gambling debts they have incurred at foreign casinos or online casinos. These foreign companies do not have a licence in Austria. Our article explains the background and possibilities.
AK lawsuit against payment service Klarna
The Chamber of Labour registers countless complaints about the payment service Klarna and is now suing this Swedish bank, which grew strongly during the Corona pandemic. Klarna handles online transactions for purchases in online shops and enables payment on account. The ECC also has daily complaint calls about Klarna and is eagerly awaiting the verdict.
Strike: Airline has to refund says ECJ
A decision by the ECJ has once again clearly strengthened air passenger rights. If a flight is cancelled or significantly delayed due to an announced strike by airline staff, passengers may have a right to compensation.
