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Each row below names one provision, what it requires in one sentence, the Polski module or docs page that handles it, and the official text it was checked against. A row is only listed after the provision was read in the primary source (ISAP for Polish acts, EUR-Lex for EU acts). This page describes the law the plugin is built around; it is not legal advice for your shop.

Provision What it requires In Polski Applies from Source
Art. 50(2) and (4), Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act) The AI system provider marks generated text in a machine-readable way; a deployer discloses only for text published to inform the public on matters of public interest; a product description is neither, so marking is voluntary. AI Product Descriptions 2026-08-02 OJ L, 2024/1689, 12.7.2024, checked 2026-10-29
FAGG sec. 11, Austrian Distance and Off-Premises Contracts Act (FAGG) Austrian 14-day right to withdraw from a distance or off-premises contract. Withdrawal from contract - Pro features, Right of withdrawal from the contract - BGBl. I Nr. 33/2014, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 14(1)-(4), Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 (Cyber Resilience Act) The manufacturer reports actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents: early warning within 24 h, notification within 72 h, via the ENISA single reporting platform; applies from 11 September 2026. CRA incidents (Cyber Resilience Act), Security incidents register 2026-09-11 OJ L, 2024/2847, 20.11.2024, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 14(2)(c), 14(4)(c), Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 (Cyber Resilience Act) Final report: for a vulnerability no later than 14 days after a fix is available, for a severe incident within one month of the incident notification. CRA incidents (Cyber Resilience Act) 2026-09-11 OJ L, 2024/2847, 20.11.2024, checked 2026-10-29
Annex I Part II(1), Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 (Cyber Resilience Act) The manufacturer identifies and documents components, including by drawing up an SBOM in a machine-readable format. SBOM - Software Bill of Materials 2027-12-11 OJ L, 2024/2847, 20.11.2024, checked 2026-10-29
BGB sec. 355, German Civil Code (BGB) German right of withdrawal for consumer contracts. Withdrawal from contract - Pro features, Right of withdrawal from the contract - BGB § 355, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 6(1)(l), (la), (lc), (u), Directive 2011/83/EU on consumer rights Before the contract the consumer gets a reminder of the legal guarantee of conformity, the producer durability guarantee, the software update period and the reparability score. Consumer information 2026-09-27 OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 11a(2), Directive 2011/83/EU on consumer rights The withdrawal function lets the consumer give name, contract details and the electronic means for the confirmation. Right of withdrawal from the contract - OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 14(3), Directive 2011/83/EU on consumer rights A consumer withdrawing from a service started at their request pays an amount proportional to what was supplied. Withdrawal from contract - Pro features - OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 16(m), Directive 2011/83/EU on consumer rights The digital-content exception applies only once performance has begun, with prior express consent and acknowledgement of losing the right. Withdrawal from contract - Pro features, Right of withdrawal from the contract - OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 2(1), Directive (EU) 2023/2673 (distance financial services, withdrawal function) Member States adopt the measures by 19 December 2025 and apply them from 19 June 2026; the duty reaches shops through national law. Right of withdrawal from the contract 2026-06-19 OJ L, 2023/2673, 28.11.2023, checked 2026-10-29
Annex point 1 (point 2a of Annex I to Directive 2005/29/EC), Directive (EU) 2024/825 (empowering consumers for the green transition) A sustainability label not based on a certification scheme or established by public authorities is banned. Greenwashing protection 2026-09-27 OJ L, 2024/825, 6.3.2024, checked 2026-10-29
Annex point 2 (point 4a of Annex I to Directive 2005/29/EC), Directive (EU) 2024/825 (empowering consumers for the green transition) A generic environmental claim is banned where the trader cannot show recognised excellent environmental performance; Member States apply this from 27 September 2026, Poland from 27 September 2027 (Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1353). Greenwashing protection 2026-09-27 OJ L, 2024/825, 6.3.2024, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 6a(2), Directive 98/6/EC on consumer protection in the indication of prices The prior price is the lowest price over at least 30 days before the reduction; a shorter period only for products on the market under 30 days where national law provides it (para 4). Omnibus Directive - price tracking 2022-05-28 OJ L 80, 18.3.1998, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 16(1), (4), (5), (6), Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act) A hosting provider offers an electronic notice mechanism, confirms receipt, informs of the decision and redress, and handles notices in a timely and objective way. DSA - Digital Services Act 2024-02-17 OJ L 277, 27.10.2022, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 17(1), Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act) A hosting provider gives the affected recipient a clear and specific statement of reasons for removal or restriction. DSA - Digital Services Act 2024-02-17 OJ L 277, 27.10.2022, checked 2026-10-29
Arts 19(1), 20, Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act) The internal complaint-handling system (Art. 20) binds online platforms; Section 3 does not apply to micro and small enterprises (Art. 19). DSA - Digital Services Act 2024-02-17 OJ L 277, 27.10.2022, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 20(1), Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act) Online platform providers offer an internal complaint-handling system against decisions taken after a notice. DSA - Digital Services Act 2024-02-17 OJ L 277, 27.10.2022, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 93(2), Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act) The Regulation applies from 17 February 2024. DSA - Digital Services Act 2024-02-17 OJ L 277, 27.10.2022, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 102, Spanish Consumer Protection Act (TRLGDCU, RDL 1/2007) Spanish 14-day right of withdrawal. Withdrawal from contract - Pro features - BOE-A-2007-20555, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 9(1), Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (FIC) Mandatory particulars: name, ingredients, allergens, ingredient quantities, net quantity, durability date, storage, operator, origin (Art. 26), instructions, alcohol, nutrition. Schema.org structured data, Food products module, Nutritional values, Polski for WooCommerce, Polski for WooCommerce - OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 14(1)(a) and (b), Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (FIC) In distance selling mandatory information except the durability date is available before purchase, and all particulars at delivery. Food products module - OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 21(1), Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (FIC) Annex II allergens are emphasised in the ingredients list by typeset, style or background colour. Allergens - OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 26(2), Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (FIC) Country of origin is mandatory, among other cases, where omitting it could mislead the consumer. Food products module - OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 28(2), Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (FIC) Beverages above 1.2% vol. show the actual alcoholic strength. Food products module - OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 30(1) and (2), Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (FIC) The nutrition declaration covers energy, fat, saturates, carbohydrate, sugars, protein and salt; it may be supplemented with fibre, vitamins and others. Nutritional values - OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, checked 2026-10-29
Annex II, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (FIC) Annex II lists 14 groups of substances causing allergies or intolerances. Allergens, Food products module, Polski for WooCommerce, Polski for WooCommerce - OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, checked 2026-10-29
Annexes XIII, XV, Annex I point 11, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (FIC) Annex XIII sets reference intakes, Annex XV units and order (kJ, kcal, salt), and salt = sodium x 2.5. Schema.org structured data, Nutritional values - OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 19, Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (General Product Safety Regulation) An online offer shows manufacturer details, the responsible person (for non-EU manufacturers), product identification and safety warnings. GPSR - product safety 2024-12-13 OJ L 135, 23.5.2023, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 52, Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (General Product Safety Regulation) The Regulation applies from 13 December 2024. GPSR - product safety 2024-12-13 OJ L 135, 23.5.2023, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 52, Italian Consumer Code (Legislative Decree 206/2005) Italian 14-day right of withdrawal. Withdrawal from contract - Pro features - D.Lgs. 6 settembre 2005, n. 206, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 206 sec. 1, Polish Commercial Companies Code The website of a limited liability company (sp. z o.o.) states its name, seat and address, registry court and number, NIP and share capital. Business identification - footer and shortcode - Dz.U. 2024 poz. 18 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
BW 6:230o, Dutch Civil Code, Book 6 Dutch 14-day right to dissolve a distance contract. Withdrawal from contract - Pro features - BW 6:230o, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 1, Regulation (EU) 2024/3228 repealing Regulation (EU) No 524/2013 (ODR) Regulation (EU) No 524/2013 (ODR platform) is repealed with effect from 20 July 2025. Privacy Policy and Terms compliance checklist, Legal pages, Complaint template (formularz reklamacyjny) 2025-07-20 OJ L, 2024/3228, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 34, Polish Copyright Act of 4 February 1994 Permitted use of a work requires naming the author and the source. Copyright helpers - notice, image credit, Gutenberg block - Dz.U. 2025 poz. 24 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 3, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1960 The harmonised notice on legal conformity and durability guarantee label apply from 27 September 2026. Consumer information 2026-09-27 OJ L, 2025/1960, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 5(1) and (2), Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) Seven processing principles, including accountability: the controller must be able to demonstrate compliance. RODO / GDPR training documentation 2018-05-25 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 6(1)(b), Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) Processing is lawful where necessary to perform a contract with the data subject; order data needs no consent. Legal checkboxes, Privacy Policy and Terms compliance checklist, GDPR - personal data protection, Configuration wizard, Compliance dashboard, Store audit 2018-05-25 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 13(1), Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) When collecting data from the data subject the controller gives, among others, its identity, the purposes and the legal basis. Privacy Policy and Terms compliance checklist 2018-05-25 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, checked 2026-10-29
Arts 15-22, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) Chapter III gives the rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, notification obligation, portability, objection and protection from automated decisions. RODO / GDPR training documentation 2018-05-25 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 16, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) GDPR Chapter III: Right to rectification. RODO / GDPR training documentation 2018-05-25 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 17, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) GDPR Chapter III: Right to erasure. RODO / GDPR training documentation 2018-05-25 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 18, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) GDPR Chapter III: Right to restriction of processing. RODO / GDPR training documentation 2018-05-25 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 19, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) GDPR Chapter III: Notification obligation regarding rectification, erasure or restriction. RODO / GDPR training documentation 2018-05-25 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 20, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) GDPR Chapter III: Right to data portability. RODO / GDPR training documentation 2018-05-25 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 21, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) GDPR Chapter III: Right to object. RODO / GDPR training documentation 2018-05-25 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 22, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) GDPR Chapter III: Automated individual decision-making, including profiling. RODO / GDPR training documentation 2018-05-25 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, checked 2026-10-29
Arts 33(1), 34(1), Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) A breach is notified to the supervisory authority within 72 hours where feasible unless unlikely to result in risk; data subjects are told without undue delay if the risk is high. RODO / GDPR training documentation 2018-05-25 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, checked 2026-10-29
Section 3(1), Polish Regulation of 19 December 2022 on displaying prices of goods and services The price and unit price are shown on, at or near the product, in a place clearly visible to consumers. Unit price - Dz.U. 2022 poz. 2776, checked 2026-10-29
Section 4(1), Polish Regulation of 19 December 2022 on displaying prices of goods and services The unit price is per litre or m3, kg or tonne, metre, m2 or piece, depending on how the product is sold. Unit price - Dz.U. 2022 poz. 2776, checked 2026-10-29
Section 7, Polish Regulation of 19 December 2022 on displaying prices of goods and services No unit price is required where it equals the selling price, for sets, pairs and medicinal products, among others. Unit price - Dz.U. 2022 poz. 2776, checked 2026-10-29
Section 1, Polish Regulation of 8 July 2024 on deposit amounts Deposit: PLN 0.50 per PET bottle up to 3 l, PLN 0.50 per can up to 1 l, PLN 1.00 per reusable glass bottle up to 1.5 l. Deposit scheme (system kaucyjny) 2024-07-31 Dz.U. 2024 poz. 1046, checked 2026-10-29
Arts 24(1), 24(2)(2), 106(1)(4), Polish Competition and Consumer Protection Act of 16 February 2007 A practice harming collective consumer interests, including breaching the duty of reliable and full information, is banned; the UOKiK President may fine up to 10% of turnover. Order button with obligation to pay, Delivery time - Dz.U. 2025 poz. 1714 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 3(2), Polish Act of 9 May 2014 on informing about prices of goods and services The price includes VAT and excise duty where the sale is subject to them. VAT display - Dz.U. 2023 poz. 168 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 4(1), Polish Act of 9 May 2014 on informing about prices of goods and services At the point of sale the price and the unit price are shown unambiguously and comparably. Shortcodes, Unit price - Dz.U. 2023 poz. 168 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 4(2), Polish Act of 9 May 2014 on informing about prices of goods and services Every price reduction notice shows the lowest price of the 30 days before the reduction (Omnibus, in Poland since 1 January 2023, Dz.U. 2022 poz. 2581). Omnibus Directive - price tracking 2023-01-01 Dz.U. 2023 poz. 168 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 8(15ba), Polish Packaging and Packaging Waste Act of 13 June 2013 The deposit return system starts no earlier than 1 October 2025. Deposit scheme (system kaucyjny) 2025-10-01 Dz.U. 2026 poz. 619 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 40m(1) and (2), Polish Packaging and Packaging Waste Act of 13 June 2013 The deposit is capped at PLN 2 and its amount per packaging type is set by the climate minister in a regulation. Deposit scheme (system kaucyjny) - Dz.U. 2026 poz. 619 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 12(1)(2), (3) and (8), Polish Consumer Rights Act of 30 May 2014 At the latest when the consumer commits, the trader gives its identity, address and contacts and the manner and time of performance. Delivery time, Business identification - footer and shortcode - Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1244 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 12(1)(5), Polish Consumer Rights Act of 30 May 2014 The trader informs about the total price including taxes. VAT display - Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1244 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 17(3), Polish Consumer Rights Act of 30 May 2014 The order button must read “zamowienie z obowiazkiem zaplaty” or an equivalent unambiguous wording; otherwise no contract is concluded (para 4). Order button with obligation to pay, Plugin configuration - Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1244 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 27(1), Polish Consumer Rights Act of 30 May 2014 A consumer may withdraw from a distance contract within 14 days without giving reasons. Withdrawal from contract - Pro features, Right of withdrawal from the contract, Shortcodes - Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1244 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 32(1), Polish Consumer Rights Act of 30 May 2014 The trader refunds all payments, including delivery, within 14 days of receiving the withdrawal statement. Right of withdrawal from the contract - Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1244 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 35(1) and (2), Polish Consumer Rights Act of 30 May 2014 A consumer who withdraws after asking for early start of a service pays proportionally for what was supplied until withdrawal. Withdrawal from contract - Pro features - Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1244 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 38(1), Polish Consumer Rights Act of 30 May 2014 No withdrawal right for, among others, personalised, perishable, hygiene-sealed goods, sealed recordings, press and digital content once supply began with consent. Right of withdrawal from the contract - Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1244 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 43a(1), Polish Consumer Rights Act of 30 May 2014 For non-conforming goods the consumer has the rights set out in Chapter 5a. Complaint template (formularz reklamacyjny) - Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1244 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 43d(1), Polish Consumer Rights Act of 30 May 2014 For non-conforming goods the consumer may demand repair or replacement. Complaint template (formularz reklamacyjny) - Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1244 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 43e(1), Polish Consumer Rights Act of 30 May 2014 For non-conforming goods the consumer may declare a price reduction or withdrawal (in the Art. 43e cases). Complaint template (formularz reklamacyjny) - Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1244 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 7(4a) (Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1353), Polish Act of 23 August 2007 on counteracting unfair market practices From 27 September 2027 a generic environmental claim without demonstrated recognised excellent environmental performance is an unfair practice (Art. 3 of the amending act). Greenwashing protection 2027-09-27 Dz.U. 2023 poz. 845 (t.j.); amended by Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1353 from 2027-09-27, checked 2026-10-29
Art. 8(1)(2), Polish Act of 18 July 2002 on providing services by electronic means The service provider makes its terms available free of charge before the contract is concluded. Configuration wizard - Dz.U. 2024 poz. 1513 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 29a(11a), Polish VAT Act of 11 March 2004 A deposit charged for packaging in the deposit return system is not part of the VAT taxable amount. Deposit scheme (system kaucyjny) - Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1263 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 106e(1)(19), Polish VAT Act of 11 March 2004 An invoice for a supply exempt under Art. 113(1) or (9) states the provision under which the exemption applies. VAT display - Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1263 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 106e(3), Polish VAT Act of 11 March 2004 A margin-scheme invoice carries only the listed data plus the words such as “procedura marzy - towary uzywane”. VAT margin scheme (procedura marzy) - Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1263 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 113(1), Polish VAT Act of 11 March 2004 Sales by a taxpayer based in Poland whose sales did not exceed PLN 240,000 in the previous or current tax year are VAT exempt. Hooks (actions and filters), Shortcodes, Polski for WooCommerce, Polski for WooCommerce, VAT display - Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1263 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 113(9), Polish VAT Act of 11 March 2004 The exemption also covers a taxpayer starting business during the year if projected sales, pro rata to the period, stay under the ust. 1 limit. VAT display - Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1263 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29
Art. 120(4), Polish VAT Act of 11 March 2004 For second-hand goods, works of art, collectors items and antiques bought for resale the taxable amount is the margin net of VAT. VAT margin scheme (procedura marzy) - Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1263 (t.j.), checked 2026-10-29

Acts

Section titled “Acts”