Index

Federal Trade Commission Act Section 5

Summary

Prohibits businesses from engaging in unfair or misleading practices that harm consumers or competition.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to honest advertising and marketing claims
  • 02.
    Protection against business practices that cause unavoidable injury to consumers
  • 03.
    Right to clear disclosures regarding products and services

Penalties

  • 01.
    Cease and desist orders
  • 02.
    Civil penalties and fines
  • 03.
    Restitution and refunds to affected consumers

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