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Can I offer a money-back guarantee for my product or service in West Virginia? What are the requirements?
Money-back Guarantee Requirements in West Virginia
Based on the provided context documents, there are no specific requirements or restrictions on offering a money-back guarantee for a product or service in West Virginia. However, it is important to ensure that any promotional materials or articles of merchandise offered as part of the guarantee comply with the limitations on items of value with respect to rebates outlined in WVCS 114-70-3.1 [1.1].
Additionally, if the product or service is related to insurance, there may be specific requirements for reinsurance contracts and credit for reinsurance, as outlined in WVCS 114-40-2, 114-40-6, 114-40-8, and 114-40-13 [3.1][3.2][3.3][3.5].
Therefore, as long as the money-back guarantee does not violate any laws or regulations related to insurance or rebates, there are no specific requirements for offering such a guarantee in West Virginia.
Purchasing Guidelines
If you plan to offer a money-back guarantee, you may need to make purchases to support the guarantee. In West Virginia, purchasing guidelines are established by the Division of Purchasing [2.1]. The guidelines vary based on the amount of the purchase, with competitive bids required for purchases over $2,500.01.
Accredited Reinsurers
If your product or service is related to insurance, you may need to ensure that any reinsurance contracts comply with the requirements for accredited reinsurers in West Virginia [3.4]. These requirements include filing a properly executed Form AR-1, maintaining a surplus as regards policyholders, and filing an annual statement with the commissioner.
Overall, it is important to ensure that any money-back guarantee offered complies with all relevant laws and regulations in West Virginia.
[1.1]: WVCS 114-70-3.1 [2.1]: WVCS 99-06-5 [3.1]: WVCS 114-40-2 [3.2]: WVCS 114-40-6 [3.3]: WVCS 114-40-8 [3.4]: WVCS 114-40-13
Source(s):
- [1.1] §114-70-3.
- [2.1] Purchasing up to $25,000.
- [3.1] Reinsurer Licensed in This State.
- [3.2] Credit for Reinsurance Required by Law.
- [3.3] Reinsurance Contract.
- [3.4] Accredited Reinsurers.
- [3.5] Certified Reinsurers.
Jurisdiction
West Virginia