cooling-off period
[/ˈkuːlɪŋ ɔːf ˈpɪəriəd/]
nounpl: cooling-off periods
período de reflexão
1. A legally mandated waiting period during which a consumer can cancel a purchase or contract without penalty, typically for distance sales or door-to-door purchases
Most online purchases come with a cooling-off period of 14 days.
A maioria das compras online vem com um período de reflexão de 14 dias.
2. A designated time interval during labor disputes or industrial conflicts in which parties refrain from action to allow for negotiation
The government imposed a cooling-off period before the strike could begin.
O governo impôs um período de reflexão antes que a greve pudesse começar.
3. A waiting period between the end of a relationship or agreement and taking further action, intended to allow emotions to settle
The divorce law includes a cooling-off period before proceedings can be finalized.
A lei de divórcio inclui um período de reflexão antes que os processos sejam finalizados.
In Brazil, the cooling-off period is a consumer protection right established by the Consumer Protection Code (Código de Defesa do Consumidor). It is particularly important in e-commerce transactions and distance selling. In the USA, this concept is regulated by the FTC's Cooling-Off Rule (16 CFR Part 429) for certain types of transactions. In Portugal, EU law mandates a 14-day cooling-off period for distance contracts. The concept reflects a broader consumer protection philosophy that acknowledges the vulnerability of buyers in certain purchase situations.
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