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<h2>Act quickly now in the event of a warning letter from the VDAK</h2>

<h3>Who is the Verein Deutscher und Ausländischer Kaufleute e.V.?</h3>
<p>The Verein Deutscher und Ausländischer Kaufleute e.V. acts as a competition association and asserts claims for injunctive relief under competition law. In warning letter cases, the focus is often on classic e-commerce issues such as advertising claims, warranty information, pricing, and mandatory disclosures.</p>

<h3>Why the association issues warning letters</h3>
<p>From the association’s perspective, warning letters are intended to stop violations of competition law and are regularly combined with a demand to submit a cease-and-desist declaration subject to a contractual penalty.</p>

<h3>Which companies are affected</h3>
<p>Online retailers and manufacturers are primarily affected, including companies in regulated markets such as food, food supplements, cosmetics, medical devices, as well as tobacco, e-cigarettes, and refill containers where product presentation and advertising are legally deficient.</p>

<h3>Observe the deadline for the cease-and-desist declaration</h3>
<p>As a rule, a short deadline is set. This must be taken seriously, as court action may otherwise follow. Legal assistance should be obtained before the deadline expires.</p>

<h3>Do not sign the cease-and-desist declaration without review</h3>
<p>The proposed cease-and-desist declaration may contain far-reaching obligations and risks of contractual penalties. Submitting it unchanged without legal review is generally risky.</p>

<h2>Typical warning-letter issues</h2>

<h3>Warranty and guarantee information</h3>
<p>A frequent point of dispute is unclear or incomplete information regarding guarantees, manufacturer warranties, or advertising statements that could mislead consumers.</p>

<h3>Mandatory information in online commerce</h3>
<p>Information obligations, pricing, product labeling, and other UWG-related issues also play a major role.</p>

<h2>Defense by a specialized attorney</h2>

<h3>Review of the allegation and legal basis</h3>
<p>I review the validity of the warning letter, the scope of the demands, and the best course of action to minimize risk.</p>

<h3>Strategy: modification, settlement, rejection</h3>
<p>Depending on the case, a modified cease-and-desist declaration may be advisable, but negotiations or a rejection may also be considered.</p>

<h2>Received a warning letter? Have it reviewed now</h2>

<h3>Respond before the deadline expires</h3>
<p>Note the deadline, do not submit any declaration without review, and have the warning letter examined by an attorney without delay.</p>