CHAPTER 1.5. Consumer Refund Conditioned on Nondisclosure Agreement [1748.50. - 1748.50.]

Cal. Civil Code - CIV 1.5.
in effect

Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 1748.50. Section 1748.50.

Any provision in a contract or agreement that prohibits a consumer from publishing or making statements about the business as a condition of receiving a partial or complete refund or any other consideration or thing of value is contrary to public policy and shall be void and unenforceable.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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