Consumer Purchase Act (2022:260).
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
The present Act lays down Sweden's basic legal framework for the protection of consumers in sales contract entered into with sellers. It also contains provisions concerning the provision of digital content or services. The Act contains the following chapters: 1) Basic provisions; 2) Delivery of the goods; 3) Delay on the part of the seller; 4) Defective products; 5) Sanctions for defective products; 6) Damages in the event of breach of contract; 7) Consumer payment obligation and delay; 8) Other provisions on the purchase of goods; 8) Contracts concerning the provision of digital content and digital services.
"Goods" are described ase movable things, with or without digital parts. Contractual terms that are unfavourable to the consumer and contrary to this Act shall have no effect, unless otherwise provided. The Act contains supplementary rules concerning the place of delivery, time of delivery, the act of delivery, transport costs, and the distribution of risks. Delayed delivery of goods entitles the consumer to withhold sufficient payment to guarantee any claims for damages. Other consumer rights in case of delay include the right to cancel a purchase and to compel the seller to sell the product. The Goods sold shall be in accordance with contractual terms in relation to their nature, description, quantity, quality, functionality, compatibility, interoperability, among other requirements. As a general rule, the seller shall be responsible for defective products, according to what is specified in the Act. Special rules are contained regarding the sale of live animals.
"Goods" are described ase movable things, with or without digital parts. Contractual terms that are unfavourable to the consumer and contrary to this Act shall have no effect, unless otherwise provided. The Act contains supplementary rules concerning the place of delivery, time of delivery, the act of delivery, transport costs, and the distribution of risks. Delayed delivery of goods entitles the consumer to withhold sufficient payment to guarantee any claims for damages. Other consumer rights in case of delay include the right to cancel a purchase and to compel the seller to sell the product. The Goods sold shall be in accordance with contractual terms in relation to their nature, description, quantity, quality, functionality, compatibility, interoperability, among other requirements. As a general rule, the seller shall be responsible for defective products, according to what is specified in the Act. Special rules are contained regarding the sale of live animals.
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Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 1 May 2022.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Konsumentköplag (2022:260).