What are my rights if an online order never arrives?

How the answer differs across 4 jurisdictions

The Short Answer

If your online order never arrives, you can demand delivery, cancel the contract, and get a full refund — no waiting for a 'reasonable time' if the seller missed a promised delivery date.

14 days
Withdrawal period (if applicable)
30 days
Default deadline for delivery
100%
Refund entitlement
2 years
Legal warranty period
The Short Answer

If goods you ordered online in Ireland never arrived, the seller must either redeliver them or refund you within 14 days under the Consumer Rights Act 2022.

14 days
Refund/redelivery deadline
30 days
Time to reject goods
Free
Redelivery cost
Online
Applies to distance contracts
The Short Answer

If your online order hasn’t been delivered, you can cancel the contract and request a full refund under Japan’s Act on Specified Commercial Transactions. You have until delivery is confirmed — or within 8 days after the scheduled delivery date — to cancel.

8 days
Cancellation window after missed delivery
100%
Refund required for cancelled orders
7 days
Seller response deadline
30 days
Delivery deadline default
The Short Answer

Yes, you can cancel your online order if delivery is unreasonably late — the law says you’re entitled to a full refund if the trader fails to deliver within the agreed time or, if no time was agreed, within 30 days.

30 days
Default delivery deadline
Full refund
Your right if late
Reasonable time
If no date agreed
Immediate
Cancellation right

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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.