§465.4. Buying positive or negative consumer reviews.
16 C.F.R. § 465.4
It is an unfair or deceptive act or practice and a violation of this part for a business to provide compensation or other incentives in exchange for, or conditioned expressly or by implication on, the writing or creation of consumer reviews expressing a particular sentiment, whether positive or negative, regarding the product, service, or business that is the subject of the review.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 57a.
Source
Source: 89 FR 68077, Aug. 22, 2024, unless otherwise noted.