Comparative law notes
Section 49 of the Brazilian Consumer Code (law No. 8,078/1990) provides that "the consumer has the right to withdraw from the agreement [to purchase a product or service] within seven days from the date of execution of the agreement or from the date the product or service is received, provided that the transaction occurred outside of the commercial establishment, especially by phone or through door-to-door sales". This period is known as "prazo de reflexão" (period of reflection).
