Sky Österreich can’t deny withdrawal rights, EU court says
( July 9, 2026, 09:53 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Sky Österreich can't require customers to give up their 14-day withdrawal right before starting a streaming subscription if the service adapts to users’ behavior, the EU Court of Justice said today. The court said personalized streaming services are digital services rather than digital content, meaning consumers keep their right to cancel. Customers who withdraw after using the service may still have to pay for the period in which they used it.The press release and judgment are attached....
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