The Anti-Commercial Fraud Law and E-Commerce Law grant consumers explicit rights: returning or exchanging a sound product within 7 days of purchase (provided it remains in its original condition), and returning a defective product throughout the full warranty period. These rights aren't subject to a store's private policy; any clause diminishing them without statutory basis carries no weight in a dispute.
Selling defective, fraudulent, or counterfeit trademark goods is punishable by a fine up to SAR 1 million or imprisonment up to 3 years or both, alongside the consumer's right to a full refund. Price manipulation without notifying the Ministry of Commerce carries a separate penalty potentially reaching 6 months imprisonment or a SAR 50,000 fine.
Filing a complaint against a violating merchant is done via the official "Balagh Tejari" (Commercial Report) app (attaching the invoice and up to 5 photos of the incident and the business's geographic location), or calling the unified number 1900. The violating body is obligated to provide an initial response within 72 working hours per the regulation. Delaying your complaint can weaken your position, since some rights are tied to deadlines starting from 7 days in some sectors.
For a consumer protection complaint in Jeddah, contact us on WhatsApp.
You may also find it useful to review E-commerce Disputes Lawyers in Jeddah or Product Liability & Hidden Defects Lawyers in Jeddah, both topics our team handles regularly in Jeddah and which may relate to your situation.Reach out now on WhatsApp or by phone: a licensed Jeddah lawyer will respond quickly.
💬 Message us on WhatsApp