Contracts and subscriptions
Cancelling contracts and subscriptions, and withdrawing within the cooling-off period.
Germany
All Germany topics →- Cancel a German contract by registered mail from abroadMoved away from Germany? Cancel your gym, phone or insurance contract with proof of delivery.
- Cancelling a German contract by email: valid, or do you need registered mail?Phone, gym and many consumer contracts: text form is enough, including email.
- Withdrawing from a German contract: is registered mail required?A clear statement is enough to withdraw from a German contract.
France
All France topics →- Cancelling a French contract or insurance: when do you need a registered letter?For most contracts, no: a letter, an email or online cancellation will do.
- Cancel a French internet box: online, through the new provider or by registered letterRegistered mail is not required: your account, online or the new provider will do.
United States
All United States topics →- Cancel a gym membership by certified mailOnly if your contract or state law asks for it. Many gym contracts name in person or certified mail; the letter gives you a dated delivery record.
- Send a timeshare rescission letter by certified mailIt depends on your state and contract. Some states name certified mail; the window is only days long, so send the rescission letter at once.