Proposed Consent Order for Publishing.com over Deceptive Practices
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This law seeks to address alleged deceptive practices by Publishing.com and its owners in marketing self-publishing programs. It requires them to cease making unsubstantiated earnings claims and to be transparent about refund policies and incentivized reviews.
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Key Changes
- Restricts unsubstantiated earnings claims by Publishing.com
- Mandates accuracy in refund policy representations
- Requires disclosure of incentivized reviewer connections
Obligations
What this law requires
Respondents must cease making any earnings claims unless they are non-misleading and supported by a reasonable basis.
Respondents must not misrepresent any material fact about the sale of any product or service.
Respondents must accurately disclose material terms and conditions of any cancellation or refund policy and promptly honor cancellation or refund requests.
Respondents must not make false representations regarding testimonials and endorsements.
Respondents are required to disclose any unexpected material connections with endorsers or reviewers and any payments or incentives for reviews.