Hi Tuan. In the translation, you may notice that I have translated Deposit by "Arrhes ou Acompte". Both are a kind of deposit however the legal conditions are quite different.
I do not know if other countries have such specific terms.
What is the deposit called Arrhes in France
The Arrhes does not obligate you to purchase. However, they are lost if you cancel your purchase (unless the contract provides for the possibility of recovering the deposit in the event of cancellation).
The professional who does not provide the goods or services must reimburse you double the deposit paid.
What is the deposit called Acompte in France
The Acompte is a first payment on the purchase of goods or services.
You and the professional are each obliged to keep your commitments. A contract, a purchase order or the fact of paying an Acompte are considered a commitment.
Thus, the professional must provide you with the goods or the provision of services and you must purchase the goods or the service provided for in the contract (unless otherwise agreed between the two of you).
If one of the two parties to the contract goes back on its commitment, the party which has withdrawn may be ordered to pay damages: Sum of money intended to repair the damage suffered.
Kind regards
Lionel
