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Businessperson's Guide to Federal Warranty Law

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Table of Contents State law (the Uniform Commercial Code). Sections 2-314 & 2-315. Section 2-313. Introduction For the full legal texts listed below, consult the supplement to this manual...
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Advertising FAQ's: A Guide for Small Business

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What truth-in-advertising rules apply to advertisers? Under the Federal Trade Commission Act : Advertising must be truthful and non-deceptive; Advertisers must have evidence to back up their claims...

Amplifier Rule

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Rule Summary: The Amplifier Rule establishes uniform test standards and disclosures so that consumers can make more meaningful comparisons of amplifier equipment performance attributes.

Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees

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The Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees Guides help advertisers avoid unfair or deceptive practices in the advertising of warranties and guarantees. The Guides provide examples of disclosures...
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Avoid mixed signals when advertising antennas

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Many consumers experience sticker shock when they total up what they pay each month for television, add-on channels, satellite programming, streaming services, and the vast array of other content they...
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Who’s in the mix at Nixing the Fix?

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Coldplay sang “Fix You,” but if the group had been referring to their tech devices, cars, or other products in need of repair, their efforts could have consumer protection ramifications. A July 16...
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EnergyGuide Labels

How EnergyGuide Labels Help Consumers Save The familiar yellow-and-black EnergyGuide labels help consumers comparison shop for energy-efficient appliances, lighting, and plumbing products by providing...
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FTC staff sends warranty warnings

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When the screen goes blue And the car breaks down And the smartphone keeps rebooting eternally Consumers won ’ t be afraid No, they won ’ t be afraid Just as long as you stand by your warranty. With...
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A light bulb moment for marketers

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When did a light bulb become the symbol of a good idea? We don’t know, but a ruling in the FTC’s lawsuit against Lights of America – including a $21 million order mandating refunds for consumers and...