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Legal news, decree breakdowns, practical guides and field notes to navigate the withdrawal button obligation in force since 19 June 2026. Written by Anis Mokadym, founder of BackToMe.
6 articles
Is a free withdrawal button enough to be compliant?
A free form, a plugin, a simple contact link: technically, that displays a button. But the obligation does not stop at the button. What free tools really cover, what they leave out, and why the difference shows up the day a dispute arises.
By Anis MokadymReadHow much non-compliance costs you: calculating your exposure
The headline regulator fine makes the news, but it is not the most likely cost. The real bill is the extension of the withdrawal deadline to 12 months on every uncovered sale. How to concretely estimate your exposure, and compare it with the trivial cost of getting compliant.
By Anis MokadymReadNot compliant with the withdrawal button? Fix it fast
The withdrawal-button obligation has been in force since 19 June 2026. If your site has no compliant mechanism today, you are no longer in time, but all is not lost. What kicks in right now, what does not apply retroactively, and the plan for putting things right without leaving any sale exposed.
By Anis MokadymReadRecommending withdrawal compliance as recurring income
For a web agency or a freelancer, the withdrawal button obligation is not just a constraint to handle for their clients: it is a line of recurring income. You recommend BackToMe, the client manages their own account, and you earn 25% of their subscription for life. A guide to the referral programme.
By Anis MokadymReadWithdrawal infrastructure, not a customer-service tool
BackToMe secures the regulatory entry point of withdrawal (Directive (EU) 2023/2673) and stops there. No refund handling, no returns, no customer service. Here is why this narrow scope is an asset.
By Anis MokadymReadThe 5 most common mistakes with the withdrawal button
The EU rules are explicit, but many e-merchants misread them. Here are the five most common mistakes, spotted in the first implementations observed, and how to avoid them.
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