Rule CG-REV-001
Patient quotes and reviews: what rule CG-REV-001 checks
Rule CG-REV-001 is one of the checker's patient quotes and reviews rules. It cites 16 CFR Part 465, 15 U.S.C. 45b. The reason, source and safer wording are below.
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Review gating, staff-written reviews, payment for better ratings and clauses that ban reviews are unfair and deceptive review practices.
Source: FTC Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials, 16 CFR Part 465; Consumer Review Fairness Act, 15 U.S.C. 45b; FTC Act section 5
Safer wording: Ask every patient the same way for an honest review, never select or write reviews, and never penalize or contract against negative reviews.
16 CFR Part 465, 15 U.S.C. 45b · Needs counsel review
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