PART 3PRE-CONTRACTUAL MATTERS
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1
Before entering into a regulated contract, the trader must—
a
give the consumer the key information in relation to the contract, and
b
ensure that the information meets the requirements of this regulation.
2
The trader must comply with paragraph (1) in good time before entering into the contract.
3
The “key information” in relation to a contract means—
a
the information required by Part 1 of the standard information form (see regulation 13(2)),
b
the information set out in Part 2 of that form, and
c
any additional information required by Part 3 of that form.
4
The information must be—
a
clear, comprehensible and accurate, and
b
sufficient to enable the consumer to make an informed decision about whether or not to enter into the contract.
5
The information must be provided—
a
in the standard information form, completed in accordance with regulation 13(1),
b
in writing,
c
free of charge, and
d
in a manner which is easily accessible to the consumer.
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The information must be provided in English and may, in addition, be provided in another language.
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A trader who contravenes paragraph (5) of this regulation commits an offence.