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

Offering a Freemium Version of a Product or Service in North Carolina

Yes, you can offer a freemium version of your product or service in North Carolina as long as you comply with all applicable laws and regulations. There are no specific laws or regulations in North Carolina that prohibit offering a freemium version of a product or service [1.1]. However, businesses must comply with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, or other requirements applicable to the provision of the product or service.

If the product or service is a communications service, the city-owned communications service provider must comply with the requirements outlined in NCGS 160A-340.1, including not pricing any communications service below the cost of providing the service [1.1]. Public-private partnerships for communications service are also regulated by NCGS 160A-340.6, which outlines the procedures for soliciting proposals from private businesses and evaluating proposals [1.2].

If the business is a private personnel service, it must obtain a license from the Commissioner and comply with the licensing procedures outlined in 13 NCAC 17 .0102 [2.1].

It is important to note that businesses must also comply with any applicable consumer protection laws and regulations, such as those related to advertising, marketing, and data privacy [1.1].

In summary, businesses in North Carolina can offer a freemium version of their product or service as long as they comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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