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Is There A Legal Maximum Delivery Time For Acquired Goods Or Services?

Unless agreed upon by both parties, the maxium wait time for goods or services to be delivered is one month (art. 66.1 of the Ley de Consumidores). Likewise for good or services purchased from a distance (on-line) (art. 109).

Is There A Minimum Font Size For Contracts?

Yes, fonts used in contracts must be 1,5 mm high as a minimum and the background colour, is not supposed to influence legibility negatively. Article 80.1 of the Ley de Consumidores.

Can A Company Legally Offer ´client Information Telephone Number´at Surcharge?

No, according to art. 21.2 of the Ley de Consumidores the cost for the consumer when using a number ´Atención al cliente´ cannot be more than the basic telephone tariff. UPDATE MARCH 2017. The fact that numerous companies operating in Spain d

Can A Company Call Me With Commercial Offers At All Hours?

No, according to art. 96.2 of the Ley de Consumidores they are only allowed to call you between 9 and 21 hours, and not on holidays or during weekends. You can opt out of receiving any commercial/marketing phone calls by registering on the Robin

What Info Should Be Included On Food Labels?

Please consult our Information Post in the News & Views section. Or click this link for direct access. Food Labelling – Consumer Info

How To Compare Electricity/gas Prices Online?

  Through this website. LINK

Is There A Legal ´cooling Off´ Period In Which A Contract Can Be Cancelled?

The answer is yes, and no. Yes, there is a legal cooling off period, of 14 days (without having to give reason) as confirmed by the Spanish Consumer Law, articles 70 (contracts signed in shop or office) and  102 (contracts signed outside shop/o

Is There A Small Claims Court In Spain?

Yes, there is, for claims up to 6.000 euros. It´s a verbal procedure ´juicio verbal´ and legal representation is not required for amounts under 2.000 euros. When the claim is for an amount under 2.000 euros and the claimant is a ´persona fis

How Do I Know A Webshop Is Trustworthy?

Please read our information document in the Library, Consumer Affairs section, that will inform you of several options to minimize the chances of a bad experience. Click this link for direct access. LINK

What Can I Do If I Have Been Sold Faulty Goods?

Please read the document from our library.   Consumer Rights https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/wp-content/uploads/RIGHTS-OF-CONSUMERS-AND-USERS-IN-THE-PURCHASE-OF-CONSUMER-GOODS.pdf   FAQS