What does the Consumer Review Fairness Act Prohibit?
In summary, the Act makes it illegal for a company to use a contract provision that:
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bars or restricts the ability of a person who is a party to that contract to review a company’s products, services, or conduct;
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imposes a penalty or fee against someone who gives a review; or
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requires people to give up their intellectual property rights in the content of their reviews.
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