Automobiles
If your business sells automobiles, fuel, or related products, have you kept up to date on the rules and laws that could affect your company? The FTC has resources discussing the Used Car Rule, labeling guidelines for alternative fueled vehicles and alternatives fuels, how the FTC’s Privacy Rule applies to auto dealers – and other topics of interest to the automotive industry.
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Advertising Consumer Leases [PDF]
Does your company advertise consumer leases? This publication focuses on your legal obligations under the Consumer Leasing Act and Regulation M.
Advertising FAQ's: A Guide for Small Business [PDF]
Focusing on federal truth-in-advertising standards, this A-to-Z primer is an essential resource for businesses of any size.
Businessperson's Guide to Federal Warranty Law
Do your product warranties comply with law? This guide explains the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the federal law governing warranties on consumer products.
Complying with the Credit Practices Rule
If your company is a creditor subject to FTC jurisdiction, the Credit Practices Rules applies to you. Read this guide to find out what the Rule requires and what transactions are covered.
Copier Data Security: A Guide for Businesses [PDF]
Does your company keep sensitive data — Social Security numbers, credit reports, account numbers, health records, or business secrets? If so, then you’ve probably instituted safeguards to protect that information. Your information security plans also should cover the digital copiers your company uses.
Dealer's Guide to the Used Car Rule [PDF]
Most dealers who sell used vehicles must comply with the Used Car Rule. This publication explains how to prepare and display the Buyer's Guide and provides a compliance checklist.
Environmental Claims: Summary of the Green Guides [PDF]
If your company makes environmental claims in your ads or on your products, you'll want to know about the FTC's Green Guides. This summary of the Guides introduces how truth-in-advertising principles apply to green marketing and highlights terms often used in environmental ads.
FTC's Privacy Rule and Auto Dealers: FAQs [PDF]
Auto dealers that extend credit, arrange financing or leasing, or give financial advice must notify customers about the information they collect, who they share it with, and how they protect it. Are you following the rules of the road?
How to Comply with the FTC Fuel Rating Rule [PDF]
Are you a refiner, importer, producer, distributor, or retailer of automotive fuel? The Fuel Rating Rule – once known as the Octane Rule – explains what you must tell consumers so they can make informed decisions at the pump.
Labeling Alternative Fueled Vehicles
Does your company manufacture or sell new or used alternative fueled vehicles? Learn more about what you need to tell potential purchasers.
Labeling Alternative Fuels
Tips for businesses on complying with the Fuel Rating Rule and the Alternative Fuels and Vehicles Rule.
Marketing Your Mobile App: Get It Right from the Start [PDF]
Attention app developers! Basic truth-in-advertising and privacy principles apply to your product. It’s important to give the straight story about what your app can do and be transparent about your privacy practices. This start-from-scratch publication from the FTC reminds you to consider your choices from the user's perspective.
Peer-to-Peer File Sharing: A Guide for Business [PDF]
Most businesses collect and store sensitive information about their employees and customers. If you use Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file sharing software in your business, consider the security implications and minimize the risks associated with it.
Protecting Personal Information: A Guide for Business [PDF] [En español]
Practical tips for business on creating and implementing a plan for safeguarding personal information.
Selling 'American-Made' Products? What Businesses Need to Know About Making Made in USA Claims [PDF]
According to the Federal Trade Commission, “Made in USA” means that “all or virtually all” the product has been made in America. That is, all significant parts, processing and labor that go into the product must be of U.S. origin.
