What are my rights for digital content that doesn't work?

How the answer differs across 5 jurisdictions

The Short Answer

Yes, but only if the digital content hasn’t been downloaded or streamed yet — and only if you haven’t explicitly agreed to start delivery before the 14-day withdrawal period ends.

14 days
Standard withdrawal period
0% payment
Free download = right expires on start
100% refund
If withdrawn before delivery starts
12 months + 14d
Maximum deadline to withdraw
The Short Answer

If digital content you bought in Ireland is defective, you have the right to a repair, replacement, or refund under the Consumer Rights Act 2022.

30 days
Short-term right to reject
Up to 2 years
Legal guarantee period
Free repair
Remedy option
Full refund
If repair fails
European UnionFull article
The Short Answer

You have the right to a repair, replacement, price reduction, or refund if a digital game you bought in the EU doesn’t work as described — and you must act within 2 years of purchase.

2 years
Legal guarantee period
14 days
Right to withdraw (if no download started)
Free
Remedies at no cost to you
30 days
Time for trader to act
The Short Answer

You have the right to a repair, replacement, price reduction, or full refund for a faulty digital download under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

30 days
Short-term right to reject
Up to 6 years
Time limit for claims
Full refund
If no fix possible
Digital content
Covers downloads, apps, games
South KoreaFull article
The Short Answer

Yes, you can get a refund for digital content in South Korea within 7 days of purchase, unless the content was fully downloaded or used with your consent.

7 days
Cooling-off period
100%
Refund amount
24h
Seller response time
3 days
Refund processing time

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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: June 2026.