31By contrast, when, as in the case in the main proceedings, the conditions laid down in Directive 2011/7 are met and the interest for late payment and the compensation for recovery costs are payable, the creditor, having regard to his freedom of contract, must remain free to waive the sums owed in respect of that interest and compensation, inter alia, in exchange for immediate payment of the principal sum.
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