Consumer Protection (Telecommunications Service) Regulation
2. If the Advertisement refers to a special offer, the Advertiser shall clearly indicate on
the Advertisement the date on which the offer commences and ends, and whether it
is subject to availability of the Applicable Product or Service.
3. If a Consumer must satisfy any conditions prior to qualifying for any discounts, it
shall be made clear in the Advertisement. If, because of the nature of the Advertising
Means used, that this information is not included in the Advertisement, the
Advertiser shall ensure that:
a)
the Advertisement shall include a statement such as “subject to conditions”
or words which have the same clear effect; and
b)
the Consumer has been made aware of the conditions before they enter into
any contracts as a result of the Advertisement.
ARTICLE 11
EXPRESSIONS AND STATEMENTS IN ADVERTISEMENTS
Advertisers shall comply with the following in relation to such expressions and
statements included in Advertisements:
a) free:
i. the expression “free” shall mean free and without any direct or indirect
costs to the Consumer in obtaining the Applicable Product or Service;
ii. Advertisements shall not describe an Applicable Product or Service as
“free” if:
1. the Consumer has to pay packing, packaging, administration or
handling costs for the Applicable Product or Service;
2. the cost of response including the price of a product or service
which a Consumer must buy to take advantage of the
Applicable Product or Service, has been increased, except
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