Civil Code Article 608
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 proprietor is not liable for money, valuable securities, jewelries or other valuables, unless they have been deposited with the proprietor with a specification of their nature and quantity.The proprietor is liable for the loss or injury of the article specified in the preceding article, which he has refused without justifiable cause to receive into safe custody. The same rule shall be applied when the damage or loss is caused through the intentional or negligent acts of the proprietor himself or his agents.
中文原文 民法第608條
客人之金錢、有價證券、珠寶或其他貴重物品，非經報明其物之性質及數量交付保管者，主人不負責任。
主人無正當理由拒絕為客人保管前項物品者，對於其毀損、喪失，應負責任。
其物品因主人或其使用人之故意或過失而致毀損、喪失者，亦同。
主人無正當理由拒絕為客人保管前項物品者，對於其毀損、喪失，應負責任。
其物品因主人或其使用人之故意或過失而致毀損、喪失者，亦同。