Can I offer a freemium version of my product or service in Florida? What are the requirements?

Here is the response to your query:

Offering a Freemium Version of a Product or Service in Florida

There are no specific regulations in Florida that prohibit offering a freemium version of a product or service. However, if the freemium version includes any promotional activities, it must comply with the rules outlined in the Florida Value-Added Promotions Program ^{[1.1][1.2][1.3]}.

Additionally, if the product or service being offered is a security, then the registration requirements of the Florida Securities and Investor Protection Act must be complied with ^{[2.1][3.1][3.2]}.

If the product or service being offered is a car-sharing service, a peer-to-peer car-sharing program, or a motor vehicle rental company, then registration with the Florida Department of Revenue as a dealer is required for the purposes of remitting the rental car surcharge ^[4.1].

Conclusion

In summary, there are no specific regulations in Florida that prohibit offering a freemium version of a product or service. However, if the freemium version includes any promotional activities, it must comply with the rules outlined in the Florida Value-Added Promotions Program. Additionally, if the product or service being offered is a security, then the registration requirements of the Florida Securities and Investor Protection Act must be complied with. If the product or service being offered is a car-sharing service, a peer-to-peer car-sharing program, or a motor vehicle rental company, then registration with the Florida Department of Revenue as a dealer is required for the purposes of remitting the rental car surcharge.

Source(s):

• [1.1] Product Eligibility
• [2.1] Offer of Securities Prior to Registration
• [3.1] Offer of Securities Prior to Registration
• [1.2] Proof of Performance; Claim for Payment
• [4.1] Registration
• [1.3] Performance Requirements
• [3.2] Advertising and Sales Literature

Jurisdiction

Florida

• General