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Article L211-2 of the French Consumer Code

I.-The general terms and conditions applicable to consumer contracts shall mention, in accordance with the procedures laid down by decree:

1° The nature of the advantage provided by the consumer within the meaning of articles L. 217-1 and L. 224-25-2 instead of or in addition to a price;

2° The existence, implementation conditions and content of legal guarantees, in particular the legal guarantee of conformity for goods, digital content and digital services, as well as the guarantee relating to hidden defects in accordance with the provisions of articles 1641 to 1649 of the Civil Code, owed by the seller;

3° Where applicable, the existence of a commercial guarantee and after-sales service.

II.-For certain categories of goods set by decree, the invoicing document given to the consumer mentions the existence and duration of the legal guarantee of conformity.

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Article L211-2

I.-Les conditions générales applicables aux contrats de consommation mentionnent, selon des modalités fixées par décret :


1° La nature de l’avantage procuré par le consommateur au sens des articles L. 217-1 et L. 224-25-2 au lieu ou en complément d’un prix ;


2° L’existence, les conditions de mise en œuvre et le contenu des garanties légales, en particulier de la garantie légale de conformité pour les biens, les contenus numériques et les services numériques, ainsi que de la garantie relative aux vices cachés conformément aux dispositions des articles 1641 à 1649 du code civil, dues par le vendeur ;


3° Le cas échéant, l’existence d’une garantie commerciale et d’un service après-vente.

II.-Pour certaines catégories de biens fixées par décret, le document de facturation remis au consommateur mentionne l’existence et la durée de la garantie légale de conformité.

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