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Can you summarize 15 USC 8402?
ONLINE SHOPPER PROTECTION > Prohibitions against certain unfair and deceptive Internet sales practices
Short Summary
This legal document, found in the United States Code under the Commerce and Trade section, specifically addresses prohibitions against certain unfair and deceptive Internet sales practices. It applies to post-transaction third party sellers, initial merchants, and consumers. The document outlines requirements for post-transaction third party sellers, including the clear and conspicuous disclosure of material terms of the transaction to the consumer before obtaining their billing information, and obtaining express informed consent from the consumer for the charge. It also prohibits initial merchants from disclosing customer billing information to post-transaction third party sellers for use in Internet-based sales. The document does not supersede the requirements of the Electronic Funds Transfer Act or any regulations under it. No specific penalties for non-compliance are mentioned in the document.
Whom does it apply to?
Post-transaction third party sellers, initial merchants, and consumers
What does it govern?
Prohibitions against certain unfair and deceptive Internet sales practices
What are exemptions?
This chapter does not supersede, modify, or affect the requirements of the Electronic Funds Transfer Act or any regulation promulgated thereunder.
What are the Penalties?
Penalties for non-compliance are not specified in the document.
Jurisdiction
U.S. Federal Government