Asked by Maricris Tersol on Apr 24, 2024
Direct Sales Corporation sells products to consumers over the phone, through the mail, and online. Under the Federal Trade Commission's Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule, the firm may be liable for failing to
A) ship orders within the time promised in its ads.
B) notify consumers when orders are shipped.
C) provide a cooling-off period of three days before shipping.
D) all of the choices.
Telephone Order Merchandise Rule
A regulation designed to protect consumers in transactions made over the telephone, ensuring clear disclosure of terms and conditions.
Cooling-Off Period
A legally mandated time frame allowing parties to back out of financial agreements without penalty.
- Perceive the ramifications of deceptive advertising tactics and the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) duty in upholding standards for advertising.
Learning Objectives
- Perceive the ramifications of deceptive advertising tactics and the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) duty in upholding standards for advertising.