Online-Marketing 30-Day Rule

A Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") rule gives that a seller who declares that a product will be shipped within a certain time must practically think it will. If the seller doesn't specify the time within which an item will be shipped, the seller must practically believe that it can be vessel within 30 days from the day the order is located. If the seller can't ship the commodities within the stated or 30-day deadline, the seller must notify you, and give you a chance to stop your order and receive a money back. Or, the seller can just cancel your order and refund your money.

Breaking these rules or regulations can expose a seller to legal action by the FTC, the Postal Service, and state law enforcement authorities. The FTC can assess penalties of up to $10,000 for each violation. These systems do not relate to products prepared on a cash-on-delivery (C.O.D.) basis.