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Can I offer a free trial for my product or service in Ohio? What are the requirements?
Offering a Free Trial in Ohio
Ohio law does not have specific regulations regarding offering free trials for products or services. However, businesses should ensure that their free trial offers comply with general consumer protection laws and regulations.
According to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, businesses must clearly disclose all material terms and conditions of the free trial offer, including any fees that will be charged after the trial period ends. The disclosure should be made in a clear and conspicuous manner, and should be provided before the consumer agrees to the free trial offer [1.1].
Additionally, businesses should ensure that their free trial offers do not violate any laws related to false advertising or unfair business practices. For example, businesses should not misrepresent the nature or quality of their products or services, or engage in any deceptive or misleading practices [1.1].
Voluntary Public Service
If you are a chiropractor planning to offer gratuitous chiropractic services as a voluntary public service, you may apply for a special limited license to practice chiropractic in Ohio. Each applicant for a license for voluntary public service shall submit a completed application, which can be obtained by contacting the board office, and a non-refundable application fee in the amount of seventy-five dollars. The application shall include a description of the gratuitous chiropractic services to be performed and documentation verifying that current valid malpractice insurance is in place. The applicant must attest that his or her practice is to be exclusively and totally devoted to providing gratuitous chiropractic care [2.1].
Conclusion
While Ohio law does not have specific regulations regarding offering free trials, businesses should ensure that their free trial offers comply with general consumer protection laws and regulations. This includes clearly disclosing all material terms and conditions of the offer and avoiding any false advertising or unfair business practices. If you are a chiropractor planning to offer gratuitous chiropractic services as a voluntary public service, you may apply for a special limited license to practice chiropractic in Ohio.
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Ohio