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Post by knutfg on Oct 7, 2010 4:14:50 GMT -5
One of the listed uses of the Forum states: "Share stories and success tips" At the same time, the "Success Stories" part of the Forum has been closed due to regulations not allowing "claims" to be posted. When posting about experiences of Protandim use (as answer to posted questions), how are these answers different to the not allowed "claims"? I was under the impression that anyone can describe a personal experience with any supplement as long as this not being presented as generally applicable or promising that anyone else will have the same result or benefit
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Post by Forum Administrator on Oct 8, 2010 2:11:36 GMT -5
It is a very frustrating situation that's as old as network marketing itself. The Federal Trade Commission and the FDA place restrictions on companies making "claims" that their products can do anything at all that hasn't been validated by them. In theory, they're trying to protect the innocent public from being duped.
And more recently, even individual Distributors (not just companies) are restricted from making such claims. If someone asks a question and someone else responds with what could be construed to be a "claim," the company could technically get in trouble. Even if it's a personal experience.
I know, I know. It doesn't make sense and it is very frustrating, especially when "some people" are getting such amazing results. However, if we don't want to get shut down, we must play by the rules. Basically, you can verbally tell your friends anything you want. We just can't "publish" anything. And writing something in a forum like this is, sadly, considered "publishing."
So, we will share virally, meaning one person telling another. Best wishes.
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