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

Offering Freemium Version of Product or Service in Wisconsin

Yes, you can offer a freemium version of your product or service in Wisconsin. There are no specific laws or regulations that prohibit offering a freemium version of a product or service in Wisconsin [1.1]. However, if the product or commodity is being sold and/or the “Something Special from Wisconsin” logo is being used, certain requirements must be met [2.1][1.2].

To use the “Something Special from Wisconsin” logo on any product or commodity, the product or commodity must meet the following requirements [2.1]:

  • At least 50% of the product’s or commodity’s value-added is attributable to Wisconsin ingredients, or to Wisconsin production or processing activities.
  • The product or commodity is not an imitation of a product or commodity for which there is a standard of identity established under state or federal law.

Contract Requirements

If the product or service is being sold through a contract, the contract must comply with the following requirements [1.2]:

  • The buyer must be given a true copy of the contract at the time of execution, which includes all terms and conditions of the sale and a copy of any price list, guarantee, service agreement or other document incorporated or referred to in the contract.
  • The contract must clearly and conspicuously print the name and mailing address of the seller.
  • All blank spaces must be filled in or a line drawn through them before the contract is signed by the buyer.
  • If insurance is being provided, the terms, conditions, and limitations thereof, as well as the name and address of the insurer if different from the seller, must be set forth in the contract or in a separate insurance policy.
  • The buyer has the right to cancel the contract until midnight of the third business day after the seller has given the notice to the buyer in accordance with this chapter.
  • The contract must state clearly and separately the total net price of food products sold; total net price of non-food products sold; service or delivery charges; and membership fees or similar charges.
  • The contract must describe separately all terms and conditions of any guarantee or warranty, including exclusions and time limitations, cost of repairs and replacement parts, labor or service charges, and replacement of unsatisfactory or unused product.

If the product or service being offered as a freemium version does not involve a contract, then the above contract requirements do not apply. However, it is still important to ensure that the product or commodity meets the requirements for using the “Something Special from Wisconsin” logo if it is being used.

In summary, there are no specific laws or regulations that prohibit offering a freemium version of a product or service in Wisconsin. However, if the product or commodity is being sold and/or the “Something Special from Wisconsin” logo is being used, certain requirements must be met.

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Jurisdiction

Wisconsin