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Signing a contract I didn't understand


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erininwarsawThreads: 5
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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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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.
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 Aug 20, 10, 11:29    #9
What is TP?
szarlotkaThreads: 14
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 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
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 Aug 20, 10, 11:56    #11
skibum:
What is TP?


The phone company... it stands for ..total pr1cks..!
szarlotkaThreads: 14
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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
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 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
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 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.
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 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
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 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.
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 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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