ROSCA (Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act)
Federal law requiring clear disclosure before charging for online subscriptions.
📖 What It Means
The Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act (ROSCA) is a federal law that prohibits charging consumers for goods or services sold through negative option features unless the seller clearly discloses all material terms, obtains express informed consent, and provides a simple cancellation mechanism. ROSCA specifically targets "data pass" and "post-transaction" third-party sales.
✅ Key Points
- 1Sellers must clearly disclose all material terms before charging
- 2Express informed consent is required — pre-checked boxes are insufficient
- 3A simple cancellation mechanism must be provided
- 4Violations carry penalties up to $50,120 per violation
- 5FTC actively enforces ROSCA against subscription traps
💡 How to Use This
If a company enrolled you in a subscription without your clear, affirmative consent, cite ROSCA in your dispute. This is especially effective for "free trial" conversions and bundled subscriptions.
Find Your Service →⚖️ Legal Citation
15 U.S.C. §§ 8401–8405Use this citation in your dispute letters for legal weight.
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