Observed Signal · Oct 21, 2026 · Policy Update · Source: t3n · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
DAZN Withdrawal Rights: Court Bans English Notices
A consumer accidentally subscribed to an annual DAZN plan instead of a monthly one. When revoking shortly after, DAZN refused, claiming consent to waiver due to immediate use. The consumer protection center of Baden-Württemberg sued, and DAZN issued a cease-and-desist declaration, committing to honor withdrawals and to send contractual communications in German if the contract was concluded in German. The article clarifies that for ongoing digital services like streaming, the right of withdrawal cannot be waived at the start of the subscription. Providers may charge proportional compensation for usage until withdrawal. It also outlines legal requirements for a withdrawal button since June 19, 2026, and a BGH ruling banning promotional hints on cancellation pages. Additionally, the BGH declared Amazon Prime's 2022 price increase clause invalid, and a DAZN class action over price hikes is pending, with a verdict expected on November 18, 2026.
Important for streaming services and subscription-based digital services as it clarifies legal boundaries for withdrawal rights and contract language, impacting customer communication and contract design.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- DAZN issued a cease-and-desist declaration in a lawsuit by the Baden-Württemberg consumer center, agreeing to honor withdrawals and send German-language notices for German contracts.
- The Landgericht Konstanz case (8 O 10/25 KfH) prompted DAZN to change its practices.
- Since June 19, 2026, providers must offer a withdrawal button per §356a BGB; no app download or reason required.
- The BGH ruled on July 16, 2026 (I ZR 200/25) that cancellation pages must not show offers like discounts or pauses.
- BGH invalidated Amazon Prime's 2022 price increase clause on October 1, 2026 (III ZR 205/25).
- A class action against DAZN over price hikes (2021-2022) is pending; verdict expected November 18, 2026.
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“The BGH declared Amazon Prime's 2022 price increase clause invalid.”
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German Court Deems DAZN Price Hikes Unlawful
The Higher Regional Court of Hamm (OLG Hamm) ruled that DAZN's price increase clauses are 'intransparent and inappropriate' in a preliminary assessment. The case, brought by the Federation of German Consumer Organisations (VZBV), challenges DAZN's 2021 and 2022 price hikes for existing subscribers—including a jump from €14.99 to €29.99 per month. The court stated the terms were incomprehensible to consumers. A final ruling is scheduled for November 18, 2026. The OLG Munich already ruled a similar increase invalid, with the case now pending at the Federal Court of Justice.
EU Court Strengthens 14‑Day Withdrawal Right for Streaming
The European Court of Justice (EuGH) ruled that streaming subscriptions (e.g., Sky) cannot generally exclude the EU 14‑day withdrawal right when the service qualifies as a "digital service" rather than "digital content." The court said a streaming offer becomes a digital service if it adapts to and is personalised based on user behaviour (for example via personalised recommendations). The case stems from an Austrian consumer association's lawsuit against Sky; national courts must apply the EuGH guidance in their final decisions. The court also confirmed providers are protected because consumers who withdraw must pay reasonable compensation for prior use.
German High Court Rules Netflix Gift-Balance Auto-Renewal Unlawful
The German Federal Court (Bundesgerichtshof, BGH) ruled on 16 April 2026 that a clause in Netflix’s gift-card and voucher terms — which made contract termination effective only after the remaining balance was fully used — is invalid. The Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (VZBV) challenged the clause after a prior favorable decision for Netflix at the Kammergericht Berlin in 2025. The BGH classified streaming contracts as service contracts (not rental), applying the rule that consumer contracts cannot bind customers for more than two years; the court found the clause unreasonably disadvantages consumers under §307 Abs.1 Satz 1 BGB. Netflix must amend its gift-card and voucher conditions; the decision may influence similar subscription terms across streaming and subscription services in Germany.
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