Consumer Law

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The concept, subject matter and sources of consumer law. Basic concepts of consumer law. Consumer protection in European Union law. Consumer protection under the Consumer Protection Act. Consumer contracts. Unfair terms in consumer contracts. Consumer sales contracts and their specific features. Distance contracts and off-premises contracts. Unfair commercial practices, misleading actions, misleading omissions and aggressive commercial practices. Unsolicited visits to consumers and sales events. The powers of public authorities in the field of consumer protection. Consumer associations and other legal persons established for the protection of consumers. Supervisory authorities in the field of consumer protection and their competences. Sanctions and proceedings concerning breaches of obligations. Consumer protection under the Commercial Code. Unfair competition. Legal Remedies against unfair competition. Consumer protection in the financial market. The Act on Consumer Credits and on Other Credits and Loans for Consumers and on the Amendment and Supplementation of Certain Acts. Judicial protection of consumers. Consumer disputes. Proceedings in consumer matters under the Civil Dispute Code. Alternative methods of consumer dispute resolution, consumer arbitration proceedings, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution.