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Rulemaking on Proposed Amendments to the "Rule Concerning Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Plans" (Negative Option Rule)
Rule Summary

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed amendments to the "Rule Concerning Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Plans" (“Negative Option Rule” or “Rule”). The proposed changes are calculated to combat unfair or deceptive business practices, including recurring charges for products or services consumers do not want and cannot cancel without undue difficulty. 

  • All submissions filed and orders issued in connection with the informal hearings in this matter are available on Regulations.gov.