Consumer Protection (Telecommunications Service) Regulation
a) the existence or nature of the Applicable Product or Service;
b) the price or the way in which it is calculated;
c) the existence of a specific price advantage, if available;
d) the main features of the Applicable Product or Service, such as its availability,
benefits, risks, composition, execution accessories, after-sale customer service,
complaint handling process, method and date of manufacture, delivery, quantity,
fitness for purpose, usage, specifications, geographical or commercial origin;
e) the extent of the Advertiser’s commitments, the motives for the commercial
practice and the nature of the sales process, any statement or information in
relation to direct or indirect sponsorship; or
f)
the need for a service, part, replacement or repair.
ARTICLE 8
COMPARATIVE ADVERTISING
Without prejudice to the obligations set out in Article 6 of this Regulation, a Comparative
Advertisement shall be permitted only when the following conditions are met by the
Advertiser:
a) the Advertisement is not a Misleading Advertisement;
b) the Advertiser distinguishes its offerings by highlighting real benefits,
innovations, and genuine distinguishing factors;
c)
the Advertisement does not unfairly criticize, discredit, or disparage a
competitor or its products and/or services in the Advertisement; and
d)
The Advertiser does not issue Advertisements that unfairly denigrate a
competitor’s quality of service, so as to reduce public confidence in the products
and/or services offered by that other competitor.
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