Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the… Article 15

Effects of the exercise of the right of withdrawal on ancillary contracts

Article 15

1. Without prejudice to Article 15 of Directive 2008/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2008 on credit agreements for consumers ( 20 ) , if the consumer exercises his right of withdrawal from a distance or an off-premises contract in accordance with Articles 9 to 14 of this Directive, any ancillary contracts shall be automatically terminated, without any costs for the consumer, except as provided for in Article 13(2) and in Article 14 of this Directive. 2. The Member States shall lay down detailed rules on the termination of such contracts.

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