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Electronic MarketingUnited States (Federal)

CAN-SPAM Act

Summary

Sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, and gives recipients the right to have you stop emailing them.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to opt-out of receiving future commercial emails.
  • 02.
    Right to see an accurate 'From' line and a non-deceptive subject line.
  • 03.
    Requirement that the email include the sender's valid physical postal address.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Fines of up to $51,744 per separate email violation
  • 02.
    Criminal penalties for certain intentional deceptive acts

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