Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13) – Section 260 – Arrangements for consumers to exercise right to end contract
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Section 260Arrangements for consumers to exercise right to end contract
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(1) A trader must make arrangements to enable a consumer to exercise a right to bring a subscription contract to an end—
- (a)in a way which is straightforward, and
- (b)without having to take any steps which are not reasonably necessary for bringing the contract to an end.
(2) A consumer may, alternatively, exercise a right to bring a subscription contract to an end by notifying the trader in accordance with subsection (6) that the consumer is bringing the contract to an end.
(3) A consumer may exercise a right to bring a subscription contract to an end at any time permitted by regulations under section 277(1)(c).
(4) In relation to a subscription contract entered into online, arrangements under subsection (1) must—
- (a)enable a consumer to bring the contract to an end online, and
- (b)ensure that instructions for doing so are displayed online in a place or places that a consumer seeking to end the contract is likely to find them.
(5) Arrangements under this section must comply with any other requirements specified in regulations under section 277(1)(c).
(6) A notification under subsection (2) may be given by the consumer making a clear statement setting out their decision to bring the contract to an end.
https://dmcca.digiphile.law/article/article-260.html
Text as at 7 October 2026.
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