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VSBG

Abbreviation for Verbraucherstreitbeilegungsgesetz

In short and in plain language

The VSBG is a German law on settling disputes.

It covers disputes between firms and consumers. They are settled outside of court.

Depending on its size, a firm may have to say something on its website. It states whether the firm takes part in settling disputes.

Definition
The VSBG is the German Consumer Dispute Resolution Act and governs out-of-court settlement of disputes between businesses and consumers. Depending on company size, it can require the website to state whether the business takes part in dispute resolution.