Can I refuse arbitration in Germany if the contract clause was in small print online?

In Germany
Last Updated: Mar 6, 2026
I signed up for an online service and later noticed a binding arbitration clause hidden in the terms. Now there’s a billing dispute and they insist on arbitration instead of court. Do I have any options to challenge the clause or choose mediation instead?

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Law Office Attorney SVETISLAV STOJANOSKI, LL.M.

Law Office Attorney SVETISLAV STOJANOSKI, LL.M.

Mar 6, 2026
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