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EGBGB
Abbreviation for Einführungsgesetz zum Bürgerlichen Gesetzbuche
In short and in plain language
The EGBGB is a German law that adds further rules to the Civil Code.
Among other things, it says what firms must tell consumers when they make a contract.
It also contains a model form for withdrawal. This form is for contracts made away from business premises.
Definition
The EGBGB is the Introductory Act to the German Civil Code and supplements it with further rules. Among other things, it contains information duties for consumer contracts and the model withdrawal form for contracts concluded away from business premises.