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

Offering a Freemium Version of a Product or Service in Michigan

Michigan law does not have specific regulations regarding freemium versions of products or services. However, there are general rules and regulations that businesses must follow when advertising and offering products or services in Michigan.

False, Fraudulent, Misleading, and Deceptive Advertising

Michigan law prohibits false, fraudulent, misleading, and deceptive advertising in connection with the offer or sale of a product or service [5.1]. This includes misrepresenting the nature of the product or service being offered, the price of the product or service, and any guarantees or warranties associated with the product or service.

Registration; Required Information

If a business is offering operator services in Michigan, it must register with the Michigan Public Service Commission [2.1]. The registration must include a complete schedule of the operator service provider’s current rates and charges to end users, as well as verification that the rates and charges will not be more than 300% of the state average rate for any operator or toll service that is supplied by providers of regulated toll service. A registration fee of $100.00 is required [2.4].

Renewal; failure to renew

A registration filed by an operator service provider may be renewed for 1 year by filing a renewal registration with the commission on a form provided by the commission, and paying a renewal fee of $100.00. An operator service provider that fails to file a renewal registration form and renewal fee before the expiration of its registration shall not provide operator service in Michigan until it complies with the requirements of subrule (1) of this rule [2.2].

Conclusion

Michigan law does not have specific regulations regarding freemium versions of products or services. However, businesses must follow general rules and regulations regarding false, fraudulent, misleading, and deceptive advertising. If a business is offering operator services in Michigan, it must register with the Michigan Public Service Commission, pay a registration fee of $100.00, and renew its registration annually by filing a renewal registration form and paying a renewal fee of $100.00.

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