Civil Code Article 501

This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

The deadlines specified in Articles 498 and 499 may be extended by agreement between the parties but they shall not be reduced.
中文原文 民法第501條
第四百九十八條及第四百九十九條所定之期限,得以契約加長。
但不得減短。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.