non-existent products as a means of assessing likely public demand,
should such a product be offered in the future.
c)
Where it becomes clear that an advertised product is not available, (in
circumstances where the public are not likely to assume from advertising
its ready availability) immediate action must be taken to ensure that
further advertisements for the products are promptly amended or
withdrawn.
(xiii) Guarantees
a)
The word 'guarantee' should not be used in any way that could diminish
consumers' legal rights. Substantial limitations should be spelt out in the
advertisement. Before commitment, consumers should be able to obtain
the full terms of the guarantee from advertisers.
b)
Advertisers should inform consumers about the nature and extent of any
additional rights provided by the guarantee, over and above those
stipulated by law, and should make clear how to obtain redress.
(xiv) Comparisons
a)
Advertisements containing comparisons with other advertisers, or other
products are permissible in the interest of vigorous competition and
public information, provided they comply with the terms of this section.
b)
All comparative advertisements shall respect the principles of fair
competition and shall be so designed that there is no likelihood of the
consumer being misled as a result of the comparison, either about the
product advertised or that with which it is compared.
c)
The subject matter of a comparison shall not be chosen in such a way as
to confer an artificial advantage upon the advertiser or so as to suggest
that a better bargain is offered than is truly the case.
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