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Exhibit the highest degree of professionalism for online companies; |
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Provide visible evidence on the Web site that the customer comes first - including strict professional courtesy at all times; |
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Provide complete contact information; |
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Provide all types of industry appropriate payment options through secure payment processors; |
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Provide a Privacy Statement clearly informing all customers what use is made of visitor information; |
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Use only "Terms and Conditions" which give protection for the customer as well as for the company; |
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Use only "Statements of Policy" which are clear, concise and straightforward; |
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Refrain from the use of unsolicited commercial bulk email (UCE) for any marketing purpose; |
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Comply with local laws regarding business practices; comply with all regulations prohibiting discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age; avoid illegal activities, or any violation of intellectual property rights; provide web sites free from pornography and violence; |
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Strictly adhere to all U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations, since anyone selling anything to a U.S. customer is required to follow FTC rules. |