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FTC Consumer Protection Audit

ftc-consumer-protection · v1.2.0 · paid

FTC consumer protection rules covering truthful advertising, endorsement disclosures, dark pattern prevention, and AI transparency practices.

Truthful Advertising & Claims

advertising-claims · weight 0.28

No false, misleading, or unsubstantiated claims about product capabilities
ab-001477
critical
All costs disclosed upfront; no hidden fees or drip pricing
ab-001478
critical
"Free" offers disclose all conditions, obligations, and post-trial charges
ab-001479
high
Competitor comparison claims factually accurate and verifiable
ab-001480
medium
Testimonials reflect typical results or disclose atypical nature
ab-001481
low

Endorsement & Disclosure

endorsement-disclosure · weight 0.25

Paid endorsements, sponsorships, partnerships clearly disclosed
ab-001482
high
Affiliate links and referral relationships disclosed before click
ab-001483
high
No fabricated, purchased, or incentivized reviews presented as genuine feedback
ab-001484
critical
Influencer partnerships disclosed with #ad or equivalent
ab-001485
medium
AI-generated reviews or testimonials disclosed as AI-generated
ab-001486
medium

Dark Patterns & Negative Options

dark-patterns · weight 0.27

No hidden recurring charges; subscription terms clear before payment
ab-001487
high
Cancellation at least as easy as sign-up
ab-001488
medium
No guilt-tripping language to discourage declining offers
ab-001489
low
Pre-selected add-ons clearly labeled with cost and easy to deselect
ab-001490
low
Refund process accessible, documented, and reasonable
ab-001491
info

AI & Automated Decisions

ai-decisions · weight 0.2

AI-generated marketing content disclosed when misleading re: authorship
ab-001492
low
Automated decisions affecting consumers explained with opt-out
ab-001493
low
No AI chatbots presented as human without disclosure
ab-001494
info
Application follows FTC AI guidance; no overpromising AI capabilities
ab-001495
info
Synthetic media labeled when used in marketing
ab-001496
info