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This page is an Austrian government overview of consumer protection law, specifically focusing on guarantees (warranties) and related rights. It is published by Austria’s Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection and the Federal Ministry of Justice and explains the legal framework for warranty/consumer guarantees.

Potential Impact on AppleCare+

If Austrian “guarantee” and consumer warranty rules apply to Apple’s devices, they can affect how AppleCare+ is positioned (e.g., what statutory coverage must be honored regardless of AppleCare+) and what disclosures are required. AppleCare+ may still be sold as additional coverage, but the baseline statutory rights (and how they interact with optional extended plans) could influence product terms, exclusions, and marketing/comms in Austria.

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Responsible for the content: Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection|; Federal Ministry of Justice. Translated ...

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Country

Austria

Region

Europe

Discovered

8/2/2026

Relevance Score

62%

Language

German