DSSRC Case Decisions and Administratively Resolved Inquiry Summaries
Case Decisions
Case #177-2024: Monitoring Inquiry – Global Strong, LLC d/b/a Lovvare
Lovvare (“Lovvare” or "Company") is a direct selling company that sells nutritional and wellness products. The Company is headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming.
Case #176-2024: Monitoring Inquiry – Dudley Beauty Corp, LLC
Dudley Beauty Corp, LLC (“Dudley Beauty” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company that sells cosmetics, fragrances, haircare/accessories, and skincare products. The Company is headquartered in High Point, North Carolina and was founded in 1967.
Case #175-2024: Administrative Closure – DXN USA
DXN USA (“DXN” or the “Company”) is a subsidiary of DXN Holdings Bhd, a multi-level direct selling company that was founded in 1993, and located in Walnut, California. The Company’s product lines include dietary supplements, cosmetics, specialty beverages, and personal care products.
Case #174-2024: Administrative Closure – Norwex USA, Inc.
Norwex USA, Inc. (“Norwex” or the "Company") is a direct selling company that sells home cleaning and personal care items. The Company was founded in 1994 in Norway, and its United States operations are headquartered in Coppell, TX.
Case #173-2024: Administrative Closure – Surge365
Surge365 (or the “Company”) is a multi-level direct selling company headquartered in Wood River, Illinois that offers customers discounts on hotels, rentals, cruises, flights, and other travel services.
Case #172-2024: Administrative Closure – Shaklee Corporation
Shaklee Corporation (“Shaklee” or the “Company”) is a direct-selling company founded in 1956 and based in Pleasanton, CA. The Company markets natural nutritional supplements, beauty products, and household products.
Case #171-2024: Monitoring Inquiry – MONAT Global Corp
MONAT Global Corp (“MONAT” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company that sells haircare, skincare, and wellness products. The Company is headquartered in Doral, Florida and was founded in 2014.
Case #170-2024: Administrative Closure – PartyLite Worldwide, LLC
PartyLite Worldwide, LLC (“PartyLite” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company headquartered in Plymouth, MA and founded in 1973. The Company markets candles, home décor, and home fragrance products.
Case #169-2024: Administrative Closure – Vida Divina Worldwide, Inc.
Vida Divina Worldwide, Inc., (“Vida Divina” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company that markets health and wellness products, including beverages and nutritional supplements. The Company is headquartered in Ontario, Canada and was founded in 2016.
Case #168-2024: Monitoring Inquiry – Lifestyles USA
Lifestyles USA (“Lifestyles” or the “Company”) is a direct-selling company that sells nutritional supplements, skincare, weight management, and health/fitness/wellness products. The Company is headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, and was founded in 1989.
Case #167-2024: Monitoring Inquiry – Zurvita Holdings, Inc.
Zurvita Holdings, Inc. (“Zurvita” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company that sells energy drinks and other nutritional health supplements. The Company is headquartered in Irving, Texas and was founded in 2008.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Case #162-2024: Compliance Inquiry – Magnetude Jewelry
Magnetude Jewelry (or the “Company”) is a multi-level direct selling company that was founded in 2017 and based in Woodbine, Maryland. The Company sells bio-magnetic interchangeable fashion jewelry to consumers.
Case #161-2024: Monitoring Inquiry – inCruises International LLC
inCruises International LLC (“inCruises” or the “Company”) is a Puerto Rico-based multi-level marketing company that sells vacation package memberships. These memberships focus on accumulating reward points that can then be used to purchase cruise packages through the inCruises website.
Case #160-2024: Compliance Inquiry – Healy World, Inc.
Healy World, Inc. (“Healy World” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company based in Mainz, Germany with its domestic headquarters in Orlando, Florida. The Company markets consumer health and wellness products with a focus on microcurrent frequency devices.
Case #159-2024: Administrative Closure – Xyngular Corporation
The Xyngular Corporation (“Xyngular or the "Company") is a multi-level direct selling company that offers a range of health and wellness products, including supplements, meal replacement shakes, energy drinks, and weight loss programs.
The Company is headquartered in Lehi, Utah and was founded in 2009.
Case #158-2024: Monitoring Inquiry – pawTree, LLC
pawTree, LLC (“pawTree” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company that sells a range of products for cats and dogs, such as supplements, grooming supplies, and food. The Company is headquartered in Southlake, Texas and was founded in 2014.
Case #157-2024: Monitoring Inquiry – Lemongrass Spa Products
Lemongrass Spa Products (“or the “Company”) is a direct selling company that markets personal beauty and skincare products specializing in those that do not contain chemicals commonly found in bath and beauty products.
Case #156-2024: Administrative Closure – Cabi, LLC
Cabi, LLC ("Company") is a multi-level direct selling company, headquartered in Carson, CA and founded in 2002, that sells clothing and personal accessories.
Case #155-2024: Administrative Closure – Touchstone Crystal, Inc.
Touchstone Crystal, Inc. (“Touchstone Crystal” or the "Company") is a multi-level direct selling company that sells jewelry and accessories.
Case #154-2024: Administrative Closure – Unicity International
Unicity International ("Company") is a multi-level direct selling company headquartered in Provo, UT and founded in 1986 that sells nutritional supplements and self-care products.
Case #153-2024: Monitoring Inquiry – Trades of Hope LLC
Trades of Hope LLC (“Trades of Hope” or the “Company”) is a multi-level direct selling company that specializes in the sale of an assortment of goods including jewelry, personal accessories, home decor, and coffee. According to its website, Trades of Hope purchases its products from local artisans around the globe, including from Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Uganda, Kenya, Peru,...
Case #152-2024: Administrative Closure – ibuumerang, Ltd
ibuumerang, Ltd (“ibuumerang” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company that offers discount travel for its members. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and was founded in 2019.
Case #151-2024: Administrative Closure – Ruby Ribbon
Ruby Ribbon ("Company") is a multi-level direct selling company located in Burlingame, CA that was founded in 2011 and sells shapewear, athleisure, and intimates.
Case #150-2024: Administrative Closure – Vida Divina Worldwide, Inc.
Vida Divina Worldwide, Inc. (“Vida Divina” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company that markets health and wellness products, including beverages and nutritional supplements. The Company is headquartered in Ontario, Canada and was founded in 2016.
Case #149-2024: Administrative Closure – Innov8tive Nutrition
Innov8tive Nutrition ("Company") is a multi-level direct selling company that sells nutritional supplements and self-care products.
Case #148-2024: Monitoring Inquiry – LiveGood, Inc. USA
LiveGood Inc. USA (“LiveGood” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company that sells a variety of multivitamins and supplements with a focus on sleep aids, inflammation management, muscle recovery and weight management. The Company is headquartered in Jupiter, Florida and was founded in 2022.
Case #147-2024: Monitoring Inquiry – PaperPie f/k/a Usborne Books & More
PaperPie f/k/a Usborne Books & More (“PaperPie” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company that was founded in 1989 and based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.1 The Company distributes children’s books and educational products.
Case #146-2023: Administrative Closure – Enzacta USA
Enzacta USA (“Enzacta or the “Company”) is a direct selling company that sells nutritional and wellness products. The Company is headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming and was founded in 2003.
Case #145-2023: Administrative Closure – Tranont
Tranont (or the “Company”) is a multi-level direct selling company based in Utah. Founded in 2013, the Company sells health and wellness products, including a line of CBD products.
Case #144-2023: NGO Inquiry – Modere USA, Inc.
Modere USA, Inc. (“Modere” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company founded in 2012 and based in Newport Beach, California that markets health, beauty, and wellness products.
Case #143-2023: Administrative Closure – Traveling Vineyards
Traveling Vineyards (or the “Company”) was a direct selling company based in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The Company was established in 2010 and sells boutique wines.
Case #142-2023: Administrative Closure – Globallee, Inc.
Globallee, Inc. (“Globallee” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company located in Irving, Texas, founded in 2019. The Company sells various health and wellness supplements and has offices in Japan, Canada, Australia, and the United States.
Case #141-2023: Administrative Closure – Red Aspen, LLC
Red Aspen, LLC, (“Red Aspen” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company that markets beauty and cosmetic products. The Company is headquartered in Meridian, Idaho and was founded in 2017.
Case #140-2023: Administrative Closure – Younique, LLC
Younique, LLC (or the “Company”) is a direct-selling company based in Utah that sells beauty products.
Case #139-2023: NGO Inquiry – Elomir, Inc.
Elomir, Inc. (“Elomir” or the “Company”) sells nutritional supplements including its flagship product, Axis Klärity. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring process, which monitors advertising and marketing claims disseminated by direct selling companies and their salesforce members.
Case #138-2023: Monitoring Inquiry – Thrive Life, LLC
Thrive Life, LLC is a direct selling company that manufactures and markets freeze-dried and rehydrated foods. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring process, which monitors advertising and marketing claims disseminated by direct selling companies and their salesforce members.
Case #137-2023: Administrative Closure – Herbalife International of America, Inc.
Herbalife International of America, Inc., (“Herbalife” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company that sells nutritional and wellness products. The Company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and was founded in 1980.
Case #136-2023: Administrative Closure – Grace & Heart
Grace & Heart (or the “Company”) was a direct selling company based in California. The Company was established in 2015 and sold fashion jewelry.
Case #135-2023: Administrative Closure – Global Domains International
Global Domains International is a direct-selling company based in California that sells domain names via an affiliate network. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring process, which monitors advertising and marketing claims disseminated by direct selling companies and their salesforce members.
Case #134-2023: Compliance Inquiry – B-Epic Worldwide, LLC
B-Epic Worldwide LLC is a Utah-based multi-level marketing company that sells health and wellness products. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace.
Case #133-2023: Government Referral – Sweet Minerals, LLC
Sweet Minerals, LLC (“Sweet Minerals” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company based in Pasadena, Maryland. The company was founded in 2011 and markets makeup, personal care, skin care, and cosmetic products.
Case #132-2023: Administrative Closure – jBloom Designs
jBloom Designs (“jBloom” or the “Company”) is a multi-level marketing company that sells custom jewelry. The Company is headquartered in St. Peters, MO and founded in 2013.
Case #131-2023: Compliance Inquiry – Seint Beauty
Case #130-2023: Monitoring Inquiry – Healy World
Healy World, Inc. (“Healy World” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company based in Mainz, Germany with its domestic headquarters in Orlando, Florida.
Case #129-2023: Monitoring Inquiry – Zinzino, LLC
Zinzino, LLC (“Zinzino” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company founded in 2005 that offers nutritional supplements to consumers. The Company is headquartered in Frölunda, Sweden and has a subsidiary in Jupiter, Florida.
Case #128-2023: Compliance Report – The Juice Plus+ Company, LLC
The Juice Plus+ Company, LLC (“JuicePlus” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company founded in 1970 and based in Collierville, Tennessee. The Company markets fruit and vegetable juice extract supplements.
Case #127-2023: Administrative Closure – Traci Lynn Jewelry
Traci Lynn Jewelry (or the “Company”) was a direct selling company based in Florida. The Company was established in 1989 and sold affordable fashion jewelry.
Case #126-2023: Monitoring Inquiry – Zallevo, LLC
Zallevo, LLC (“Zallevo” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company founded in 2020 and based in St. George, Utah. The Company markets health and wellness products focusing on weight loss and anxiety/stress reduction.
Case #125-2023: Monitoring Inquiry – Pink Zebra
Pink Zebra At Home (or the “Company”) is a direct selling company founded in 2011 and based in Sugar Land, Texas. The Company markets home fragrance and décor products including a wide range of items such as scented wax melts, candles, reed diffusers, room sprays, and other related accessories.
Case #124-2023: Government Referral – Tori Belle Cosmetics
Tori Belle Cosmetics (“Tori Belle” or the “Company”) is a direct-selling company founded in 2019 and based in Woodinville, Washington. The Company markets beauty and cosmetic products.
Case #123-2023: Administrative Closure – Seint Beauty
Seint Beauty (“Seint” or the “Company”), formerly Maskcara Beauty, is a multi-level marketing company founded in 2013 and based in St. George, Utah. The Company markets consumer and personal care products with a focus on cosmetics and cosmetic accessories.
Case #122-2023: Government Referral – iCoinPro
iCoinPro (or the “Company”) is a multi-level direct selling company that markets education, information, and training for cryptocurrency services. The Company was founded in 2017 and is located in Carson City, Nevada.
Case #120-2023: Monitoring Inquiry – Pure Haven, LLC
Pure Haven, LLC (“Pure Haven” or the “Company”) is a direct-selling company founded in 2009 and based in Rhode Island. The Company markets household products and personal care products to consumers including a line of skin care products.
Case #119-2023: Government Referral – Wayal Health Sciences USA, Inc.
Wayal Health Sciences USA, Inc., (“Wayal Health” or the “Company”) is a multi-level direct selling company founded in 2016. The Company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and markets health and wellness nutritional supplements.
Case #118-2023: Administrative Closure – Daxen, Inc.
Unicity International, Inc. (“Unicity” or the “Company”) is a multi-level marketing company headquartered in Orem, Utah and founded in 1986. The Company markets nutritional and personal care products and operates in approximately 30 countries, including the United States, Australia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Colombia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand,...
Case #117-2023: Administrative Closure – Unicity International, Inc.
Unicity International, Inc. (“Unicity” or the “Company”) is a multi-level marketing company headquartered in Orem, Utah and founded in 1986. The Company markets nutritional and personal care products and operates in approximately 30 countries, including the United States, Australia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Colombia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New...
Case #116-2023: Administrative Closure – GelMoment, Inc.
GelMoment, Inc. (“GelMoment” or the “Company”) is a direct-selling company founded in 2014 and based in Montreal, Canada. The Company markets gel nail polish and other beauty products.
Case #115-2023: NGO Inquiry – The Juice Plus+ Company, LLC
The Juice Plus+ Company, LLC is a direct selling company founded in 1970 and based in Collierville, Tennessee. The Company markets fruit and vegetable juice extract supplements. An NGO identified to DSSRC certain earnings and product performance claims disseminated by salesforce members and the Company.
Case #114-2023: Administrative Closure – Reliv International, Inc.
Reliv International, Inc. is a direct-selling company founded in 1988, and based in Chesterfield, Missouri. The Company markets proprietary nutritional supplements. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of the direct selling marketplace.
Case #113-2023: Administrative Closure – Vic Beauty, LLC
Vic Beauty, LLC was a direct sales cosmetic and personal care company based in Los Angeles, California. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #112-2023: Compliance Inquiry – Magnetude Jewelry
Magnetude Jewelry (or the “Company”) is a multi-level direct selling company based in Maryland that sells bio-magnetic interchangeable fashion jewelry to consumers. According to the Company’s website, the Company’s independent representatives earn money through commission on product sales or recruiting other salesforce members.
Case #111-2023: Administrative Closure – Shaklee Corporation
Shaklee Corporation (“Shaklee” or the “Company”) is a direct-selling company founded in 1956 and based in Pleasanton, CA. The Company markets natural nutritional supplements, beauty products, and household products.
Case #110-2023: Administrative Closure – Prime My Body
Prime My Body LLC (“Prime My Body” or the “Company”) is a direct-selling company based in Carrollton, Texas. The company was founded in 2013 and sells CBD oils and other nutritional products.
Case #109-2023: Administrative Closure – Direct Cellars
Case #108-2023: Administrative Closure – Save the Day Seasonings
Case #107-2023: Administrative Closure – BeneYOU LLC (a/k/a Avisae)
BeneYOU LLC (a/k/a Avisae) (“BeneYOU” or the “Company”) is a direct selling company headquartered in Lindon, Utah, that acquired the Avisae brand in 2018. The company markets personal care and wellness products.
Case #106-2023: Monitoring Inquiry – Magneceutical Health, LLC
Magneceutical Health, LLC (“Magneceutical Health” or the “Company”) is a company headquartered in Clearwater, FL that markets a medical device called the Magnesphere, which is a magnetic resonance therapy system designed to help reduce the symptoms associated with chronic stress.
Case #105-2023: Monitoring Inquiry – Peach Underneath, Inc.
Peach Underneath, Inc. (“Peach Underneath” or “the Company”) was a multilevel marketing company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts that marketed premium, athletic-inspired clothing and intimate apparel.
Case #104-2023: Government Referral – Karatbars International
Karatbars International is a multi-level direct selling company founded in 2011 that markets small gold bars and gift items in gold bullion. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #103-2023: Monitoring Inquiry – Essential Bodywear, LLC
Essential Bodywear, LLC is a direct selling company founded in 2003 and headquartered in Commerce, Michigan. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #102-2023: Compliance Inquiry – Innov8tive Nutrition, Inc.
Innov8tive Nutrition is a direct selling company that was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #101-2023: Monitoring Inquiry – NeVetica International, Inc.
NeVetica International, Inc. is a direct selling company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and founded in 2016. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #100-2022: Monitoring Inquiry – Youngevity International, Inc.
Youngevity International, Inc. is a direct selling company that sells health, nutrition, and wellness products. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #99-2023: Government Referral – Perfectly Posh, LLC
Perfectly Posh, LLC is a direct selling company based in Salt Lake City, Utah that markets personal care and beauty products. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #98-2022: Monitoring Inquiry – Ruby Ribbon, Inc.
Ruby Ribbon, Inc. is a multi-level marketing company that markets women’s apparel, handbags, and other accessories. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #97-2022: Administrative Closure – Unicity International, Inc.
Unicity International, Inc. is a multi-level marketing company that markets nutritional and personal care products and operates in approximately 30 countries. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #96-2022: Government Referral – ViSalus, Inc.
ViSalus, Inc. is a multilevel marketing company that markets weight management nutritional products, dietary supplements, and energy drinks. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #95-2022: Monitoring Inquiry – PartyLite Worldwide, LLC
PartyLite Worldwide, LLC is a multi-level marketing company that markets candles, home décor, and home fragrance products. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #94-2022: Administrative Closure – Tealightful Treasures, Inc.
Tealightful Treasures, Inc. is a retail company with a direct-to-consumer website that markets several varieties of loose-leaf tea products. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #93-2022: Administrative Closure – Ardyss International, LLC
Ardyss International LLC is a multi-level marketing company that markets reshaping apparel, nutrition, personal care, and home care products.This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #92-2022: Administrative Closure – Sunrider International
Sunrider International is a multi-level marketing company that markets herbal food and beverages, nutritional supplements, and skin care and personal care products.This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #91-2022: Monitoring Inquiry – Kannaway, LLC
Kannaway, LLC is a direct selling company headquartered in Poway, CA that sells CBD and wellness products to consumers. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent...
Case #90-2022: Monitoring Inquiry – Zilis LLC
Zilis LLC is a multi-level direct-selling company headquartered in Argyle, Texas that sells wellness products to consumers.
Case #89-2022: Monitoring Inquiry – My Lala Leggings, Inc.
My Lala Leggings, Inc. is a multi-level marketing company headquartered in Palmdale, CA that sells women’s clothing, specializing in leggings.
Case #88-2022: Monitoring Inquiry – B-Epic Worldwide, LLC
B-Epic Worldwide, LLC is a multi-level direct-selling company located in Layton, Utah that markets health, detox, and fitness products.
Case #87-2022: Monitoring Inquiry – MWR Life, LLC
MWR Life, LLC is a multi-level direct selling company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that offers discounts on travel services such as flights, hotels, resorts, cruises, vacation rentals, car rentals, excursions, theme parks, and trains. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling...
Case #86-2022: Monitoring Inquiry – Visi
Visi is a direct-selling company headquartered in Pleasant Grove, Utah specializing in a variety of health-related products, including protein, essential oils, and extracts. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring process, which monitors advertising and marketing claims made in the direct selling industry.
Case #85-2022: Monitoring Inquiry – Reliv International, Inc.
Reliv International, Inc. is a multilevel direct-selling company located in Chesterfield, Missouri that markets and distributes nutritional supplements and personal care products. This...
Case #84-2022: Monitoring Inquiry – Navan Global
Navan Global was a multilevel marketing company located in Franklin, Tennessee, manufacturing and distributing health and CBD-related products. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its...
Case #83-2022: Government Referral – Root Wellness LLC, a/k/a Root Brands
Root Wellness LLC is a direct-selling company founded in 2019 and located in Brentwood, Tennessee. The Company markets health and wellness products, most notably its Clean Slate, Restore, and Zero-In products. In February 2021, DSSRC initiated an inquiry regarding the dissemination of health-related claims by Root Wellness and its salesforce members and opened a...
Case #82-2022: Administrative Closure – LurraLife Global
LurraLife Global was a multi-level direct-selling company that marketed health and wellness products, including detoxification tea, to consumers. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #81-2022: Administrative Closure – QuiAri, LLC
QuiAri, LLC is a multi-level direct-selling company in Brandon, Florida, that markets health and wellness products. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #80-2022: Government Referral – Fifth Avenue Collection, Inc.
Fifth Avenue Collection is a multi-level direct-selling company that sells fashion jewelry products headquartered in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) commenced this inquiry pursuant to its ongoing, independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #79-2022 – Government Referral – Vyvo, Inc.
Vyvo, Inc. is a multi-level direct selling company that markets a smart watch, DNA and genetics testing, and nutritional supplements. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace and concerns earnings claims disseminated by the Company and its salesforce members.
Case #78-2022 – Monitoring Inquiry – H20 At Home
H2O At Home is a multilevel marketing company headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania that offers consumers a line of non-toxic cleaning solutions. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC...
Case #77-2022 – Compliance Inquiry – Root Wellness LLC
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) opened a compliance inquiry against Root Wellness after health-related product claims similar to those addressed in a 2021 inquiry appeared in the social media posts of Root Wellness salesforce members. In addition, during its inquiry DSSRC identified more than 30 other related issues.
Case #76-2022 – Monitoring Inquiry – Sanki Global LLC
This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry. Sanki Global LLC is a multi-level direct selling company headquartered in Japan, with U.S. offices located in Henderson, Nevada.
Case #75-2022 – Monitoring Inquiry – Tranont
This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry. Tranont is a multi-level direct selling company based in Utah. Founded in 2013, the Company sells health and wellness products, including a line of CBD products.
Case #74-2022 – Monitoring Inquiry – Opulence Global
Opulence Global is a multi-level direct selling company that sells skincare, personal care, and health & wellness products. This inquiry concerns product and earnings claims disseminated by salesforce members on social media regarding the Fountain of Life product, an antioxidant that includes a Picea Abies extract as one of its primary...
Case #73-2022 – Monitoring Inquiry – Financial Education Services
Financial Education Services is a multi-level direct selling company that markets credit repair services to consumers. This inquiry concerns earnings claims disseminated by company salesforce members on social media.
Case #72-2022 – Monitoring Inquiry – Stella & DOT, LLC
Stella & DOT, LLC is a multi-level direct selling company that sells jewelry, bags, accessories, and women’s clothing. The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) began this inquiry pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry. This inquiry concerns earnings claims disseminated by Stella & DOT and its...
Case #71-2022 – Monitoring Inquiry – Lifebrook, LLC
Lifebrook was a multilevel marketing company headquartered in Vermillion, South Dakota that sells juices, supplements, and other products containing Aronia. The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) began this inquiry pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #70-2022 – Monitoring Inquiry – My Lala Leggings, Inc.
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #69-2022 – Monitoring Inquiry – Max International, LLC
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #68-2022 – Monitoring Inquiry – Daxen, Inc.
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #67-2022 – Monitoring Inquiry – WorldVentures Marketing, LLC
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #66-2022 – Monitoring Inquiry – Tastefully Simple
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #65-2022 – Government Referral – FutureNet, Inc.
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs.
Case #64-2022 – Compliance Report – Young Living Essential Oils, LLC
Young Living Essential Oils, LLC (“Young Living” or the “Company”) is a global multi-level direct selling company that sells essential oils and other personal care and wellness products.
Case #63-2022 – Monitoring Inquiry – Innov8tive Nutrition
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #62-2022 – Monitoring Inquiry – MWC Living, LLC d/b/a BE (Better Experience)
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs and commenced this inquiry pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #61-2022 – Compliance Report – Mary Kay, Inc.
Mary Kay, Inc.’s (“Mary Kay” or the “Company) business model is that of a direct sales company, which means Mary Kay products are sold by Mary Kay independent sales force members, person to person, away from fixed retail locations. The Company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Mary Kay was founded in 1963 and has an estimated three million independent beauty consultants selling Mary Kay®...
Case #60-2022 – Monitoring Inquiry – Morinda, Inc., Corporation
Morinda, Inc. is a multi-level direct-selling company that markets a noni juice blend (Tahitian Noni) and various dietary supplements, personal care products, and essential oils. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #59-2022 – Government Referral – BE Rules, a/k/a BE Factor, f/k/a Melius
BE Rules, a/k/a BE Factor, f/k/a Melius (“BE” or the “Company”) is a multi-level direct selling company that markets forex and cryptocurrency trading package subscriptions. BE Rules is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and also maintains offices in India and the United Kingdom.[1] The Company maintains a Facebook page[2], an Instagram page[3], a company...
Case #58-2022 – Monitoring Inquiry – Surge365
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #57-2022 – Compliance Report – Le-Vel Brands, LLC
Le-Vel Brands, LLC (“Le-Vel” or the “Company) is a multi-level direct selling company headquartered in Frisco, Texas that was founded in 2012. The Company sells health and wellness products including dietary supplements containing vitamins, minerals, plant extracts, antioxidants, enzymes, probiotics, and amino acids.
Case #56-2022 – Monitoring Inquiry – Immunotec
Case #55-2021 – Monitoring Inquiry – Wildtree, Inc.
Wildtree, Inc. is a spice and seasoning company headquartered in Lincoln, Rhode Island that specializes in healthy meal solutions for families. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #54-2021: Government Referral – Dot Dot Smile
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #53-2021: Monitoring Inquiry – Jeunesse Global
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) opened a monitoring inquiry with Jeunesse Global over concerns about earnings claims disseminated by salesforce members for the company. DSSRC appreciated Jeunesse’s good faith actions to remove the challenged claims on social media sites, but DSSRC recommended Jeunesse continue its communication with salesforce members to ensure that...
Case #52-2021: Monitoring Inquiry – Daxen, Inc.
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #51-2021: Compliance Report – dōTERRA International, LLC
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. In 2019, DSSRC commenced an inquiry regarding several core health-related and income claims being disseminated on the social media pages of certain distributors of dōTERRA. More specifically, the inquiry included both...
Case #50-2021: Monitoring Inquiry – Chalk Couture
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #49-2021: Monitoring Inquiry – Lifebrook, LLC
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #48-2021: Government Referral – Q Sciences
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #47-2021: –Monitoring Inquiry– Root Wellness, LLC
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #46-2021: –Monitoring Inquiry– SwissJust USA
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #45-2021 – Monitoring Inquiry – Globallee, Inc.
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #44-2021 – Government Referral – ByDzyne
Case #43-2021 – Monitoring Inquiry – Limbic Arc, LLC
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #42-2021 –Monitoring Inquiry– Max International, LLC
Case #41-2021 – Government Referral – Alliance in Motion Global, Inc.
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #40-2021 – NGO Inquiry –Mary Kay, Inc.
Case #39-2021: –Monitoring Inquiry– Enagic, USA, Inc.
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #38-2021: –Monitoring Inquiry– Zinzino, LLC.
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #37-2021: –Monitoring Inquiry– Aihu, Inc.
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #36-2021: – Government Referral – Bulavita
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self- regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #35-2021: – Government Referral – UWell Life, Inc.
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #34-2021 – Monitoring Inquiry – via ONEHOPE Wine
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #33-2021: – Government Referral – RBC Life Sciences, Inc.
Case #32-2021 – Monitoring Inquiry – Magnetude Jewelry
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #31-2021 -NGO Inquiry- Primerica, Inc.
Case #30-2020 -Government Referral- Gano Excel USA, Inc.
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #29-2020 -Governmental Referral- Flavon USA, LLC
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced by the DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.
Case #28-2020 -Government Referral- Fortress Network LLC
Case #27-2020 - Monitoring Inquiry - LurraLife, LLC
DSSRC's inquiries are a result of ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry. Here DSSRC challenged earnings and product advertising claims made by LurraLife, LLC and the salesforce for the multi-level direct selling company that provides nutritional, tea, and coffee products.
Case #26-2020 -NGO Inquiry- Counter Brands LLC d/b/a/ Beautycounter
DSSRC's inquiries cover the marketing disseminated by a direct selling company and/or its salesforce. Here, a nonprofit, non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to protecting consumers identified certain Beautycounter earnings claims being disseminated on social media and on the Beautycounter website. The NGO’s initial written submission to DSSRC...
Case #25-2020 -NGO Inquiry- International Markets Live, Inc.
DSSRC's inquiries are in regards to the marketing disseminated by a direct selling company and/or its salesforce. Here, a nonprofit NGO brought to DSSRC’s attention certain...
Case #24-2020 -NGO Inquiry- Le-Vel Brands LLC
Case #23-2020 -Monitoring Inquiry- Fifth Avenue Collection, Inc.
Case #22-2020 -Competitor Challenge- BioReigns
Case #21-2020 -Monitoring Inquiry- R&D Global d/b/a B-Epic
BASIS OF INQUIRY
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced by the DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the...
Case #20-2020 -Compliance- Pure Romance, LLC
BACKGROUND
In 2019, the Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”), a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc, commenced a review pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct...
Case #19-2020 -Monitoring Inquiry- Initial Outfitters, Inc.
BASIS OF INQUIRY
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced by the DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry. Through its monitoring of the direct...
Case #18-2020 -Monitoring Inquiry- Tranont
BASIS OF INQUIRY
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced by the DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling...
Case #17-2020 -NGO Inquiry- dōTERRA International LLC
BASIS OF INQUIRY
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced pursuant section D(ii) of the DSSRC Policies & Procedures.
Specifically,...
Case #16-2020 -Government Referral Report- New U Life
Case #15-2020 -Monitoring Inquiry- Global Domains International
BASIS OF INQUIRY
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced by the DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in...
Case #14-2020 -Monitoring Inquiry- Paparazzi Accessories, LLC
BASIS OF INQUIRY
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced by the DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the...
Case #13-2020 -Challenge- Young Living Essential Oils, LLC
BASIS OF INQUIRY
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced by TINA pursuant to the challenge provisions articulated in the DSSRC Policies & Procedures.
Case #12-2020 -Monitoring Inquiry- Aloette Cosmetics
BASIS OF INQUIRY
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced by the DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling...
Case #11-2020 -Monitoring Inquiry- Dose of Nature
BASIS OF INQUIRY
Dose of Nature (“Dose of Nature” or the “Company”) is a multi-level direct selling company that offers water-soluble CBD and nano CBD products for humans and animals.
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising...
Case #10-2020 -Monitoring Inquiry- Magnolia and Vine
BASIS OF INQUIRY
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC), is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced by the DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct...
Case #9-2020 -Monitoring Inquiry- MyDailyChoice, Inc. DBA HempWorx
BASIS OF INQUIRY
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC), is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. (BBB NP) This inquiry was commenced by the DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising...
Case #8-2019 -Monitoring Inquiry- New U Life
BASIS OF INQUIRY
New U Life (“NUL” or “Company”) is a multi-level direct selling company that was founded in November 2017 and is headquartered in Lehi, UT. NUL offers a variety of health, wellness and weight loss products including Somaderm™ which has been described as “a powerful, innovative transdermal human growth...
Case #7-2019 -Monitoring Inquiry- It Works!
BASIS OF INQUIRY
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC), is a national advertising...
Case #6-2019 -Government Referral Reports- MojiLife, LLC
BASIS OF INQUIRY
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced by the DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the...
Case #5-2019 -Government Referral Reports- Aloe Veritas, Inc.
BASIS OF INQUIRY
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced by the DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing...
Case #4-2019 -Monitoring Inquiry- Pure Romance, LLC
BASIS OF INQUIRY
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC), is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc., This inquiry was commenced by the DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing...
Case #3-2019 -Challenge- Team National, Inc.
BASIS OF INQUIRY
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC), is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced by TINA pursuant to the challenge...
Case #2-2019 -Monitoring Inquiry- Southwestern Advantage, Inc.
BASIS OF INQUIRY
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced by the DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in...
Case #1-2019 -Monitoring Inquiry- Wildtree, Inc.
BASIS OF INQUIRY
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) is a national advertising self-regulation program administered by BBB National Programs, Inc. This inquiry was commenced by the DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct...
Administratively Resolved Inquiry Summaries
DSSRC Administrative Closure #334
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") that markets consumer beauty and cosmetic products regarding 22 earnings claims disseminated on social media. DSSRC was concerned that the claims conveyed messages suggesting that potential independent contractors could achieve significant (e.g., replacement income) income, financial freedom, or free trips...
DSSRC Administrative Closure #333
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) that markets sportswear apparel regarding 14 earning claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The claims at issue were communicated on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #332
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") that sells a variety of products including meal solutions, baking products and cookware regarding seven Facebook posts that included representations stating that potential salesforce members can earn meaningful income, replace full time income and/or have unlimited income potential.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #331
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") that markets nutritional supplement products regarding 23 social media posts that communicated earnings claims and four social media posts regarding product performance claims. The claims were communicated on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and on Company blogs. DSSRC was concerned that the earnings claims...
DSSRC Administrative Closure #330
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") that sells a wide range of kitchen tools, cookware, and food products regarding fifteen earnings claims that appeared on various social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and LinkedIn. DSSRC expressed concern that the posts conveyed claims regarding the potential income a typical salesforce...
DSSRC Administrative Closure #329
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company that specializes in health and wellness products, particularly those aimed at promoting longevity and healthy aging. Their product offerings typically include supplements and other nutritional products designed to support cellular health, energy levels, and overall well-being. The inquiry involved 12 earnings claims...
DSSRC Administrative Closure #328
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") that markets weight loss and health management products regarding 15 earnings claims disseminated on social media as well as the Company’s website which contained a video describing the Company’s incentive trip. DSSRC was concerned that the claims conveyed messages suggesting that potential independent...
DSSRC Administrative Closure #327
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") that provides professional and personalized life insurance products regarding one video on YouTube and a claim on the Company website that communicated an unlimited earnings claim.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #326
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") regarding nine earnings claims disseminated on Facebook and YouTube. DSSRC was concerned that the claims conveyed messages suggesting that potential Company salesforce members could achieve significant income, replacement income and/or “financial freedom” through participation in the Company's business...
DSSRC Administrative Closure #325
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") regarding five product claims and nine earnings claims disseminated on social media and on the Company’s website. DSSRC expressed concern...
DSSRC Administrative Closure #324
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") regarding eight earnings claims disseminated on social media. DSSRC was concerned that the claims conveyed messages suggesting that potential independent contractors could achieve significant (e.g., “$130,000 in 6 months”) and/or unlimited income through participation in the Company's business opportunity. This...
DSSRC Administrative Closure #323
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") that sells a variety of home fragrance products regarding eleven earnings claims disseminated on Facebook and TikTok. DSSRC was concerned that the claims conveyed messages suggesting that potential salesforce members could achieve significant income and luxurious incentive trips through participation in the...
DSSRC Administrative Closure #322
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") regarding 24 earnings claims disseminated on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on the Company website. DSSRC was concerned that the claims conveyed messages suggesting that potential independent contractors could achieve significant income through participation in the Company's business opportunity. This...
DSSRC Administrative Closure #321
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") that markets professional service products including legal and identity theft solutions in the United States and Cannada regarding 13 earnings claims disseminated on Facebook, Instagram and on the Company website. DSSRC was concerned that the claims conveyed messages suggesting that potential independent...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
DSSRC Administrative Closure #304
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) that markets nutritional supplement and weight-loss products regarding health claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The claims at issue consisted of six health-related product claims that were disseminated on Facebook and YouTube.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #303
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") that markets dietary supplements and other personal care products regarding certain claims that appeared on social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok. The claims identified by DSSRC in the inquiry consisted of five earnings claims and two product claims. With respect to the...
DSSRC Administrative Closure #302
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") that markets travel products regarding 15 earnings claims that were disseminated on social media by members of the Company's salesforce. DSSRC expressed its concern to the Company about the social media posts conveying claims regarding the potential income that a typical salesforce member could earn from the...
DSSRC Administrative Closure #301
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company ("Company") that markets health, fitness and beauty products regarding five earnings claims disseminated by members of the Company's salesforce on Facebook.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #300
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) reached out to a direct selling company ("Company") that sells home and personal fragrance products regarding seven earnings claims disseminated on social media by members of the Company's salesforce. DSSRC expressed concern about the posts conveying claims regarding the potential income that a typical salesforce member could earn from the Company's...
DSSRC Administrative Closure #299
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) that markets health and wellness products regarding nine earnings and health claims disseminated on Facebook by Company salesforce members.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #298
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) that sells health, wellness, and beauty products, regarding 11 product performance claims and two earnings claims that were disseminated by salesforce members on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and X.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #297
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) that sells personal care and cleaning products regarding claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The claims at issue consisted of nine earnings claims that were disseminated on Facebook and Loom.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #296
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) that markets jewelry products regarding ten earnings claims disseminated on Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube by Company salesforce members.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #295
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding eleven earnings claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #294
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company that markets household good products regarding seven social media posts that were disseminated by a salesforce member on Facebook and YouTube.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #293
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company regarding seven earnings claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #292
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company that sells meal kits and other food accessories regarding 13 earning claims that were disseminated on Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok by Company salesforce members.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #291
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) specializing in the clean air industry regarding ten earnings claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #290
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding two social media posts disseminated by Company salesforce members on Facebook.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #289
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #288
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding eight claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #287
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding eleven earning claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #286
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding ten earning claims disseminated on Facebook and Instagram and which included terms such as “financial freedom”, “unlimited earnings potential” and “debt free.”
DSSRC Administrative Closure #285
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding nine earnings claims and one product performance claim disseminated on Facebook by Company salesforce members.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #284
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding nine earnings claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The posts at issue originated from Facebook and Pinterest.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #283
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding eight earning claims made by salesforce members on Facebook as well as by the Company on the Company’s website.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #282
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding six earning claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The claims at issue were disseminated on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and the Company’s website. DSSRC expressed concern that these social media posts could be reasonably interpreted by consumers to mean that the Company’s...
DSSRC Administrative Closure #281
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding seven product performance claims disseminated on Facebook by Company salesforce members.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #280
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding ten earnings claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The posts at issue originated from Facebook and YouTube.
DSSRC Administrative Closure #279
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding eight earning claims disseminated on Facebook by Company salesforce members.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding eight product performance claims and nine earnings claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The claims at issue were disseminated on Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding twelve earning claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The claims at issue were disseminated on Facebook and YouTube.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding fourteen earning claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The claims at issue were disseminated on Facebook and Pinterest.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) that markets home décor and fashion accessories regarding eight earning claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. All of the claims at issue were disseminated on Facebook.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) that markets beauty products regarding seven earning claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The claims at issue were disseminated on Facebook and YouTube.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) that markets CBD products regarding fifteen product performance claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. More specifically, the claims at issue were disseminated on Facebook and Instagram.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding twelve earning claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The claims at issue were disseminated on Facebook and on the Company website.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding twelve product performance claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The claims at issue were disseminated on Facebook, Vimeo, Pinterest, and Twitter.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) that markets CBD products regarding eleven product performance claims and one earnings claim disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The claims at issue were disseminated on Twitter, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram. Although several of the social media posts were disseminated in 2019 or...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding six earning claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The claims at issue were disseminated on Facebook and YouTube.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding eight product claims and four earning claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The claims at issue were disseminated on Facebook and YouTube.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding ten product claims and four earning claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The claims at issue were disseminated on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) that specializes in hemp-based CBD oil products regarding eleven product claims and four earning claims that were disseminated on Facebook and YouTube.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding nine earning claims disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The claims at issue were disseminated on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) that markets jewelry and other accessories regarding ten earnings claims that were disseminated on social media. All of the claims appeared on Facebook.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) that markets clothing products regarding seven earnings claims that were disseminated on Facebook by Company salesforce members.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding fourteen product performance claims and one earnings claim disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The claims at issue were disseminated on Facebook and YouTube.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding ten earnings claims that were disseminated on social media by Company salesforce members. The claims at issue were all disseminated on Facebook.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct-selling company (“Company”) that markets dietary supplement products regarding six product performance claims that were disseminated on social media by the Company’s salesforce members and as well as weight-loss depictions and testimonials that appeared on the Company’s website. DSSRC expressed its concerns regarding the claims that the...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) that sells women’s beauty products regarding certain earnings claims that were disseminated on social media by the Company’s salesforce members. The claims at issue originated from eleven social media posts disseminated on Facebook. The eleven Facebook posts included claims that salesforce members can generally...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) initiated an inquiry involving a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding four earnings claims disseminated by Company salesforce members on Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and YouTube. The inquiry pertained to the Company’s use of terms such as “a debt-free life,” “financial freedom,” and social media posts suggesting that the typical Company sales...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct-selling company (“Company”) that markets travel-related products regarding certain earnings claims that were disseminated on social media by the Company’s salesforce members as well as an earnings claim made in the Company’s compensation plan on the Company’s website. The claims which were disseminated by Company salesforce members were...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding nine earnings claims that were disseminated on social media by the Company’s salesforce members on Facebook and the Company website.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding certain earnings claims and one health-related product claim that were disseminated on social media by the Company’s salesforce members. The claims at issue were all disseminated on Facebook.
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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 were disseminated on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. DSSRC contacted the Company and expressed concern that these social media posts could be reasonably interpreted by consumers as...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding earnings claims that were disseminated on social media by the Company’s salesforce members. All of the posts at issue were disseminated on Facebook. DSSRC contacted the Company and expressed concern that these social media posts could be reasonably interpreted by consumers as meaning that the typical...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) opened an inquiry with a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding certain earnings claims disseminated on social media by the Company’s salesforce members. The claims at...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding certain earnings claims and health-related claims that were disseminated on social media by the Company’s salesforce...
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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. All but one of the...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct-selling company (“Company”) that sells wellness products regarding certain product and earnings claims that were disseminated on social media by the Company’s...
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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 included...
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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 were all disseminated on Facebook. DSSRC contacted the Company and expressed concern that these social media posts could be reasonably interpreted by consumers as meaning that the...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct-selling company (“Company”) that sells cosmetic products regarding certain earnings claims that were disseminated on social media by the Company’s salesforce members. The posts were identified as part of DSSRC’s ongoing monitoring process, which found thirteen posts on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct-selling company (“Company”) that sells several brands of weight-loss and nutritional wellness products regarding certain earnings claims and health-related product claims that were disseminated on social media by the Company’s salesforce members. The posts were identified as part of DSSRC’s ongoing monitoring process, which found three...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) initiated an inquiry involving a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding six earnings claims disseminated by Company salesforce members on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The claims identified by DSSRC included, but were not limited to, “earn 4 to 5 figures income,” “you decide your income,” “I paid off my entire family’s medical bills,” “I just paid...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a company (“Company”) regarding eighteen social media posts disseminated on Facebook and YouTube that were identified pursuant to its monitoring of the direct selling industry. Fifteen of the social media posts made health-related claims regarding skin conditions such as, but not limited to, eczema and psoriasis. DSSRC was also concerned that...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding four social media posts disseminated on Facebook that were identified pursuant to its monitoring of the direct selling industry. Three of the posts included references to the ability for Company salesforce members to earn full time income. In addition, the remaining post referenced the COVID-19...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding four social media posts disseminated on Facebook and one YouTube video that were identified pursuant to its monitoring of the direct selling industry. DSSRC expressed its concern to the Company that all five posts communicated atypical earnings claims regarding the amount of income that could be...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding five social media posts disseminated on Facebook and one YouTube video that were identified pursuant to its monitoring of the direct selling industry. The Facebook posts included references to the efficacy of the Company’s products to treat several health-related conditions including arthritis and...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a company (“Company”) regarding thirteen social media posts disseminated on Facebook that were identified pursuant to its monitoring of the direct selling industry. The posts included references to, among other things, the Company’s “unlimited income potential” and how salesforce members can earn “$1,000 a month,” become “financially...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding three social media posts disseminated on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. DSSRC was concerned that these posts may be reasonably interpreted as communicating that by partaking in the Company’s business opportunity, salesforce members would earn a substantial income. The posts were identified by DSSRC...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding five social media posts that DSSRC was concerned were communicating inappropriate earnings claims. The posts included references such as “replace another income,” “full-time opportunity,” “travel for free,” “what would you do with an extra $500 a month?”, and “looking for a new career or...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding three social media posts disseminated by company salesforce members that communicated health-related product claims. In addition, DSSRC also inquired regarding certain earnings claims that appeared on the Company’s website as well as earnings claims disseminated by salesforce members on social...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding one social media post disseminated by a company salesforce member. Some of the language in the post made an atypical representation regarding the level of income that a salesforce member could expect to earn from the Company’s business opportunity. The post was identified by DSSRC pursuant to...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding six social media posts. The inquiry involved a number of health-related posts which included claims that the Company’s products can treat Alzheimer’s disease and cancer and prevent diabetes and strokes. The posts were identified by DSSRC pursuant to its ongoing, independent monitoring of the...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding nine social media posts. DSSRC was concerned that these posts made both explicit and implied claims that typical salesforce members of the Company could generally expect to earn significant, full-time, or career replacement income through participating in the Company’s business opportunity. The...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding one social media post that was disseminated by a salesforce member of the Company. DSSRC was concerned that the post communicated that a typical salesforce member will earn a significant amount of income from the Company’s business opportunity.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding four social media posts that conveyed the message that the Company's products can treat several serious health-related conditions including diabetes and autism. DSSRC was also concerned that some of the social media posts communicated the message that salesforce members can generally expect to...
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DSSRC contacted a direct selling company regarding three social media posts disseminated by salesforce members that communicated the efficacy of the Company’s products to treat ADHD in children, COVID-19 and other health-related conditions. The social media posts came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding three social media posts that DSSRC was concerned conveyed, either through depictions or accompanying text, that the Company’s salesforce members can earn a significant income through the Company’s business opportunity.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding four social media posts that DSSRC was concerned contained health-related product claims including statements that the Company’s products could prevent, treat, or cure COVID-19. DSSRC identified the subject social media posts that were made by Company salesforce members through its ongoing...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding four Facebook posts that were disseminated by salesforce members of the Company. All four of the post conveyed strong health-related product claims including the message that the Company’s products were effective to treat serious health conditions such as COVID-19, ADHD, dementia, Alzheimer’s...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding social media posts that were disseminated by salesforce members. The subject claims and social media posts came to DSSRC’s attention through its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding four Facebook posts that were disseminated by Company salesforce members. All four of the posts made reference to prospective salesforce members being able to “replace lost income” through the Company’s business opportunity and one of the posts included an implied reference to achieving...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding one Facebook post and two TikTok posts disseminated by salesforce members of the Company. DSSRC was concerned that the Facebook post conveyed disease treatment claims and that the TikTok posts contained strong health-related product performance claims including claims that the Company’s...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding two Facebook posts disseminated by salesforce members. DSSRC was concerned that one of the posts conveyed claims that the Company’s products can protect against disease including express claims stating that the salesforce member is “COVID free” and the products being a “pandemic response.”...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding six posts made on social media by Company salesforce members. DSSRC was concerned that the social media posts disseminated by these Company salesforce members included unsubstantiated product, health and wellness benefits including claims that the Company’s products can protect against...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding two Facebook posts by Company salesforce members that referenced serious health-related conditions that purportedly could be addressed by use of the Company’s products.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding two Facebook posts making claims about the Company’s products. The Facebook posts were disseminated by a Company salesforce member and a former salesforce member of the Company. The social media posts were identified during DSSRC’s monitoring of the...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding three Facebook posts disseminated by Company salesforce members that were identified during DSSRC’s monitoring of the direct selling industry. DSSRC expressed its concern to the Company that all of the posts implied that the Company products are effective to treat a number of health-related...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding three Facebook posts that were identified during DSSRC’s monitoring of the direct selling industry and disseminated by Company salesforce members.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) commenced an inquiry with a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding three Facebook posts disseminated by Company salesforce members.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) about three Facebook posts disseminated by salesforce members of the Company. Two of the posts in question implied that the Company’s nutritional products could help individuals that consume such products fight viruses including COVID-19. The other post made specific health-related product efficacy claims...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) about two Facebook posts disseminated by salesforce members of the Company. The posts in question implied that engaging in direct selling of the Company’s products could provide replacement income for those out of work due to COVID and/or a new career during the current public health crisis.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (Company) regarding three Facebook posts disseminated by its salesforce members. The subject claims and social media posts came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (Company) regarding three coronavirus related hashtags that accompanied a post stating that the Company’s product can strengthen the immune system. Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stated that coronavirus related claims and hashtags when coupled with claims that a product can strengthen or boost the...
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding two Facebook posts and one Instagram post disseminated by Company salesforce members. All three posts referenced the ability of the direct selling company’s product to prevent and eliminate the coronavirus.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company regarding three Facebook post disseminated by its salesforce members. The subject claims and social media posts came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding three Facebook posts disseminated by salesforce members that included claims that the Company’s products can assist in treating a number of serious health-related conditions including, but not limited to, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis.
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DSSRC contacted a direct selling company regarding two Facebook posts disseminated by its salesforce members. The subject social media posts came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace. Specifically, DSSRC expressed concern that the posts conveyed the unsupported health-related message that the Company’s direct selling products can protect...
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DSSRC contacted a direct selling company regarding three social media posts disseminated by its salesforce members. The subject social media posts came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace. Specifically, DSSRC expressed concerns that the posts conveyed unsupported product, health and wellness benefits and the message that the Company’s...
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Social media advertising for a direct selling company that markets health and wellness products came to the attention of the Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) pursuant to its monitoring of the direct selling industry. DSSRC identified three Facebook posts that were disseminated by Company salesforce members as communicating egregious health-related claims. One post stated “build your immune...
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DSSRC contacted a direct selling company about two Facebook posts disseminated by the company’s salesforce members that conveyed product performance stating and/or implying that the company’s products can help prevent or treat COVID-19. Both posts came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace.
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DSSRC contacted a direct selling company about two YouTube videos disseminated by the company’s salesforce members that conveyed product performance claims while referencing the current global pandemic. Both videos came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace.
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DSSRC contacted a direct selling company about two social media posts disseminated by the company’s salesforce members that conveyed product performance claims. Both social media posts came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace.
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DSSRC contacted a direct selling company about certain social media posts disseminated by salesforce members regarding product efficacy claims that referenced “Corona Virus.” DSSRC also identified more general product claims regarding viruses that DSSRC was concerned could be reasonably interpreted could be reasonably interpreted as meaning that the company’s products are effective against the...
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DSSRC contacted a direct selling company about three social media posts disseminated by salesforce members regarding business opportunities during the pandemic. The social media posts came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace.
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DSSRC contacted a direct selling company about three business opportunity posts disseminated by salesforce members. The social media posts came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace.
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DSSRC contacted a direct selling company about three social media post disseminated by salesforce members. The social media posts came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace. Specifically, DSSRC expressed concern that the social media posts conveyed unsubstantiated product health and wellness benefit claims related to the current COVID-19...
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DSSRC contacted a direct selling company about four social media posts disseminated by its salesforce members. The subject social media posts came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace. Specifically, DSSRC expressed concern that the social media posts conveyed unsubstantiated product, health and wellness benefits that the Company’s direct...
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DSSRC contacted a direct selling company about a social media post disseminated by a salesforce member. The subject social media post came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace. Specifically, DSSRC expressed concern that the social media post conveyed unsubstantiated product, health and wellness benefits that the Company’s direct selling...
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DSSRC contacted a direct selling company about two social media posts disseminated by its salesforce members. The subject social media posts came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace. Specifically, DSSRC expressed concerns that two of the social media posts conveyed unsubstantiated product, health and wellness benefits that the Company’s...
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DSSRC contacted a direct selling company about thirty-five social media posts disseminated by its salesforce members. The subject social media posts came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace. Specifically, DSSRC expressed concerns that thirty-three of the social media posts...
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Social media posts disseminated by distributors for a multi-level company came to the attention of the Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) pursuant to its internal monitoring process. More specifically, one Instagram post...
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In 2019, DSSRC contacted a direct selling company regarding several earnings claims on the direct selling company’s website as well as claims that were being disseminated by the company’s salesforce on social media.
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DSSRC contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) about earnings claims disseminated on the Company’s website and on social media by salesforce members. Specifically, DSSRC identified a number of express and implied earnings claim that referenced financial freedom, exorbitant bonuses and vacations, luxury cars, the ability to pay off college loans and generous reward programs. The advertising also...
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In 2020, a direct selling company contacted DSSRC seeking guidance regarding company events at which top distributors are recognized. The direct selling company stated that it had previously presented some of its highest performing distributors with oversized checks at the event but, since the success of those top distributors was not typical, it was concerned that the oversized checks might convey an...
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DSSRC opened an inquiry with a direct selling company regarding Instagram and Facebook posts made by the Company salesforce regarding claims of achieving “financial freedom,” a claim stating that potential recruits can “earn the income that want,” an unqualified claim of atypical earnings and an unqualified claim regarding company incentive trips.
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The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) inquired with a direct selling company regarding twos social media posts disseminated by members of the Company salesforce. The first claim appeared on Instagram and stated that that the salesforce member was able to more than replace her salary from here previous, full-time job.