Concept of Mandatory Law in Germany- Consumer Contracts and Choice of Law
Principle
- the laws at the seat of the supplier apply, and
Choice of Law
- possible, even by way of General Terms & Conditions, but
Consumer Protection (Consumer Contract)
- Wherever consumer lives, received offer and ordered
- mandatory consumer protection provisions (Art. 29 EGBGB - German conflicts of law rules)
- Act on General Terms & Conditions (“AGB-Gesetz”), Consumer Credit Act, Door to Door Transactions Act
- implementation of European Directives (e.g. Long Distance Selling)