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7/25/2024 - DSSRC Administrative Closure #320
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding certain earnings claims that were disseminated on social media by the Company’s salesforce members. The claims at issue originated from three (3) posts disseminated on LinkedIn. DSSRC contacted the Company and expressed concern that these posts communicated statements that could be reasonably interpreted by consumers as meaning that they can expect to earn significant earnings from the Company’s business opportunity.
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7/17/2024 - Case #166-2024: Administrative Closure – My Lala Leggings
My LaLa Leggings ("Company") is a direct selling company that sells leggings as well as other apparel and accessories. The Company was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Palmdale, California.
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7/01/2024 - Case #165-2024: Monitoring Inquiry – Lyconet America, Inc.
Lyconet America, Inc. (“Lyconet” or the “Company”) operates as an international direct selling company assisting independent marketers in establishing and managing their individual shopping networks. Established in 2014, the Company is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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6/27/2024 - Case #164-2024: Monitoring Inquiry – Global Domains International, Inc.
Global Domains International, Inc. (“GDI” or the “Company”) is a direct-selling company based in Carlsbad, California. The Company was established in 1999 and sells domain names via an affiliate network.
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6/26/2024 - Case #163-2024: Monitoring Inquiry – Limbic Arc, LLC
Limbic Arc, LLC (“Limbic Arc” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company founded in 2019 and based in Utah that offers a health-related technology product and nutritional supplements to its subscriber affiliates.
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6/25/2024 - DSSRC Administrative Closure #319
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) that manufactures, and internationally distributes preparation, storage, and serving containers for the kitchen and home. The DSSRC inquiry involved 25 earnings claims (including incentive-based claims) disseminated on social media platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and on salesforce member blogs. DSSRC expressed concern that the claims communicated that salesforce members typically earn significant income from the Company’s business opportunity.
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6/25/2024 - DSSRC Administrative Closure #318
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) that sells a variety of nutritional supplements about 14 earnings claims disseminated on Facebook and Twitter. DSSRC expressed concern that the earnings claims conveyed, among other things, that typical Company salesforce members can earn significant income with minimal effort, be free of debt, earn a full-time income, and receive free cars as a result of participating in the Company’s business opportunity.
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6/25/2024 - DSSRC Administrative Closure #317
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted, a direct selling company (“Company”) that sells a variety of nutritional and wellness products regarding five earnings claims identified on Facebook. DSSRC expressed concern that the social media posts/claims may be interpreted as meaning that the Company’s business opportunity will result in salesforce members’ achieving substantial or significant income, free gifts and trips, and/or financial freedom.
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6/25/2024 - DSSRC Administrative Closure #316
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted, a direct selling company (“Company”) that sells a variety of nutritional and wellness products including skin care, weight-loss and energy products. The DSSRC inquiry involved 13 product performance claims identified on Facebook and Instagram. DSSRC expressed concern that the claims communicated to consumers that the Company’s products could treat a number of health-related conditions including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), asthma, depression, arthritis and joint pain, among other conditions.
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6/25/2024 - DSSRC Administrative Closure #315
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") regarding four social media posts that communicated earnings claims and five posts that communicated health-related product claims. DSSRC expressed concern that the earnings claims conveyed that a typical salesforce member could achieve “financial freedom” and that typical Company salesforce members could earn significant (e.g. $20,000 a month) income from the Company’s business opportunity. The health-related claims included representations that the Company’s products could address significant health-related conditions including anxiety, migraines and depression. The claims were disseminated on social media channels including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and TikTok.
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6/25/2024 - DSSRC Administrative Closure #314
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) that markets skin care and cosmetic products. The claims at issue consisted of two product performance claims and seven earnings claims that were disseminated on Facebook.
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6/25/2024 - DSSRC Administrative Closure #313
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") that markets nutritional supplements, bath and beauty care treatments, aromatherapy, home accents, and motivational products regarding seven product performance claims and four earnings claims that were disseminated by the Company's salesforce on Facebook and Youtube, including one claim that appeared on the Company website. DSSRC expressed concern with statements implying that the Company’s products provided relief from kidney disease, depression, diabetes and skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema and with earnings claims implying that Company business opportunity participants can achieve financial freedom and can make “$20K in bonuses.”
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6/25/2024 - DSSRC Administrative Closure #312
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") that sells adult novelty products regarding nine Facebook posts that communicated earnings claims. DSSRC expressed concern about the posts conveyed claims regarding the potential income a typical salesforce member could earn from the Company's business opportunity, including the possibility of achieving “financial freedom,” “full time income” and that the typical Company salesforce member could earn “over $500” per month.
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6/25/2024 - DSSRC Administrative Closure #311
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") that sells health supplements regarding two social media posts that communicated earnings claims, two posts that communicated health-related claims, and one claim on the Company website that communicated a parity claim regarding the effectiveness of the Company’s products. DSSRC expressed concern that the posts conveyed claims regarding the potential income a typical salesforce member could earn from the Company's business opportunity, including the possibility of becoming a “millionaire” and that the typical Company salesforce member could earn “$10,000 a month.” The health-related claims included representations that Company products could effectively treat depression, hormonal imbalance, and chronic pain. The website claim pertained to the unparalleled efficacy of its products.
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6/25/2024 - DSSRC Administrative Closure #310
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") that sells personal protective equipment regarding fifteen social media posts that communicated earnings claims. Thirteen of the posts were communicated on Facebook, one appeared on Pinterest and the remaining blog post was created by a third party with no affiliation to the Company. DSSRC expressed concern that the posts conveyed claims regarding the potential income that a typical salesforce member could earn from the Company's business opportunity, including the possibility of achieving “financial freedom,” earning “full time income,” and that the typical Company salesforce members could “make a small investment that has a large, life changing return.”
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6/25/2024 - DSSRC Administrative Closure #309
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted, a direct selling company (Company”) that sells wine and spirits, regarding three Facebook posts and one YouTube video that communicated earnings claims. DSSRC expressed concern about the posts conveyed claims regarding the potential income that a typical salesforce member could earn from the Company's business opportunity, including the possibility of earning “unlimited income” and that the typical Company salesforce members could earn “full-time income.”
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6/25/2024 - DSSRC Administrative Closure #308
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") that markets nutrition, personal care, home cleaning and cosmetic products regarding two references to “financial freedom.” One reference was made by an independent contractor and disseminated on his LinkedIn page and the second reference was made on the Company website. The website also featured a short video which included various independent contractor testimonials regarding how they achieved financial freedom.
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6/25/2024 - DSSRC Administrative Closure #307
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") headquartered in Europe that markets magnetic jewelry products regarding 12 product performance claims (including hashtags) that were disseminated on Facebook. DSSRC was concerned that the claims at issue communicated the message that the Company’s products could prevent or treat health-related conditions including, but not limited to, arthritis, migraine headaches and fibromyalgia.
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6/25/2024 - DSSRC Administrative Closure #306
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") regarding five social media posts that communicated earnings claims and three posts that communicated health-related product claims. DSSRC expressed concern that the earnings claims conveyed that a typical salesforce member could achieve “financial freedom” and that typical Company salesforce members could earn significant income from the Company’s business opportunity. The health-related claims included representations that the Company’s products could result in significant weight loss for users. The claims were disseminated on Facebook and TikTok.
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6/25/2024 - DSSRC Administrative Closure #305
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") that sells bath and body products regarding four social media posts that communicated earnings claims and two posts that communicated health related claims. DSSRC expressed concern about the posts conveyed claims regarding the potential income that a typical salesforce member could earn from the Company's business opportunity, including the possibility of achieving “financial freedom” and that the typical Company salesforce members could earn up to “$500 per month.” The health-related claims included representations that Company products could effectively treat headaches, psoriasis and eczema. The claims were disseminated on Facebook and Pinterest.