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Article L211-16 of the French Insurance Code

The victim may terminate the settlement within fifteen days of its conclusion by registered letter or by electronic registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.

Any clause in the settlement by which the victim waives his right to withdraw is null and void.

The above provisions must be reproduced in very clear characters in the settlement offer and in the settlement agreement, failing which the latter shall be deemed null and void.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article L211-16

La victime peut, par lettre recommandée, ou par envoi recommandé électronique avec demande d’avis de réception, dénoncer la transaction dans les quinze jours de sa conclusion.

Toute clause de la transaction par laquelle la victime abandonne son droit de dénonciation est nulle.

Les dispositions ci-dessus doivent être reproduites en caractères très apparents dans l’offre de transaction et dans la transaction à peine de nullité relative de cette dernière.

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