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Q. My child secretly spent ¥300,000 on mobile game purchases. Can I cancel these as a minor's contract?
A.
Voidable as a minor's contract. Send cancellation notice to the game company and use Apple/Google refund systems.
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Minors' contracts without parental consent are voidable (Art. 5(2)). Exceptions: if the minor used "trickery" to appear adult (Art. 21)—e.g., entering false birthdate. ¥300K clearly exceeds allowance ("permitted disposal," Art. 5(3)), so cancellation is likely. Steps: send cancellation notice to the game company, use Apple/Google minor refund systems, and consult Consumer Affairs. Set parental controls to prevent future purchases.
This article provides general legal information and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal issues, please consult with a qualified attorney.
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