Signing a contract I didn't understand

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Aug 17, 10, 16:35 #1

I'm so dumb... a courier showed up with a contract "aneks" for me to sign from TP. He assured me in my broken English that it didn't change my current contract but only gave me a special rate. Now I know I renewed my contract starting October 1, which is definitely what I did not want. I'm frustrated at myself for reacting that way and feeling like I had to sign right then and there because of the courier and I'm made at TP for putting me in that position. Now I have so much more empathy for all the Spanish speakers in the States.

Now I am left wondering if I have any legal recourse or way to get out of this contract. Thoughts?

pgtxThreads: 49 Posts: 6,327 Joined: Feb 14, 09 MEMBER ♀	Aug 17, 10, 16:36 #2
erininwarsaw: Now I have so much more empathy for all the Spanish speakers in the States. don't worry, there is ALWAYS "Press 1 for Spanish"... lol

szarlotkaThreads: 14 Posts: 3,349 Joined: Feb 20, 07 ♂	Aug 17, 10, 16:41 #3
erininwarsaw: Now I am left wondering if I have any legal recourse or way to get out of this contract There must be a cooling off period allowed otherwise I think Poland is violating EU laws. Talk to TP. Use words like misrepresenatation:) pgtx: don't worry, there is ALWAYS "Press 1 for Spanish"... Wicked, wicked;)

sobieskiThreads: 82 Posts: 1,141 Joined: Jun 1, 08 ♂	Aug 17, 10, 16:53 #4
Do not worry. I got a letter from ZUS yesterday. My (Polish) wife is still wondering what they were writing :) I wonder if they themselves know it :)

BolleThreads: 3 Posts: 226 Joined: Apr 29, 10 ♂	Aug 17, 10, 18:09 #5
I believe you have 2-3 days to cancel a contract. I'll try to find some literature about this...

szarlotkaThreads: 14 Posts: 3,349 Joined: Feb 20, 07 ♂	Aug 17, 10, 18:23 #6
Quoting from the ten principles of EU consumer protection document.... As a general principle, you can cancel such a contract within seven days. There are a few exceptions though: for example, insurance contracts and, in some EU countries, purchases costing up to e60. Get in quick and cancel it.....

wildroverThreads: 180 Posts: 8,188 Joined: Jun 7, 07 ♂	Aug 20, 10, 10:58 #7
Where do you live my friend....??? i want to send somebody round to get you to sign a document saying you owe me a million zloty...! It could be worse...you could have accidentally signed up to join the army...!

irishlodzThreads: 2 Posts: 115 Joined: Oct 19, 09 ♂	Aug 20, 10, 11:16 #8
If you are only an english speaker they would have trouble enforcing it. You are supposed to have a translation or certified translator present. You have up to 15 days with insurance. Contact TP immediately and CC the ombudsman to keep them on their toes.

skibumThreads: 13 Posts: 93 Joined: Jan 26, 10 ♂	Aug 20, 10, 11:29 #9
What is TP?

szarlotkaThreads: 14 Posts: 3,349 Joined: Feb 20, 07 ♂	Aug 20, 10, 11:37 #10
skibum: What is TP? Telecom Polska, the original state owned carrier which is now joinly owned by France Telecom.

wildroverThreads: 180 Posts: 8,188 Joined: Jun 7, 07 ♂	Aug 20, 10, 11:56 #11
skibum: What is TP? The phone company... it stands for ..total pr1cks..!

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Aug 20, 10, 12:00 #12

wildrover:

it stands for ..total pr1cks..!

Whoa, that's my old client you're talking about. I worked with them for many years, I learned how they work, I understand their motivations, I have seen their top executives leading the transition from state monopoly to a vibrant, thriving international telecoms carrier. So my opinion is of more importance than yours. So listen when I tell you that they are total pricks.

OlafThreads: 8 Posts: 1,369 Joined: Oct 29, 09 ♂	Aug 20, 10, 14:52 #13
You have 10 working days to resign in your case. Hurry up! Write me if you need help

SeanusThreads: 22 Posts: 30,158 Joined: Dec 25, 07 ♂	Aug 20, 10, 19:54 #14
They are duty bound to ask you in English if it's official. If I request an English language version in an administrative office, they have to comply. You should have asked them for an English copy.

OlafThreads: 8 Posts: 1,369 Joined: Oct 29, 09 ♂	Aug 21, 10, 02:42 #15
But focus on the status quo - there is a way to resign but you must write resignation within 10 wrking days

shewolfThreads: 5 Posts: 1,834 Joined: Dec 23, 06 ♀	Aug 21, 10, 04:06 #16
pgtx: don't worry, there is ALWAYS "Press 1 for Spanish"... Have you ever pressed it out of curiosity? The wait is longer than the English option.

MareGaeaThreads: 45 Posts: 5,527 Joined: Feb 6, 08 ♂	Aug 21, 10, 04:19 #17
pgtx: "Press 1 for Spanish"... I did that once and I kept saying "Yo no comprendo", "Yo no comprendo", but it was a tape. I always wanted to say "Yo no comprendo" over the phone to sb. I don't know, it's just a little fetish of mine, I guess. Nothing serious or dangerous, I think. >^..^< M-G (did you know that a cat has twice as much muscles in his body than we have?)

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