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1)
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Exhibit the
highest degree of professionalism for online companies, both in
appearance and performance; |
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Provide visible evidence on the
web site that the customer does, indeed, come first - including strict professional courtesy at all times; |
| 3) |
Provide complete contact information
on the web site for the benefit of the customer; |
| 4) |
Provide all types of industry appropriate
payment options on the web site for the convenience of the customer; |
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Provide a Privacy Statement clearly
informing all customers of exactly what use is made of visitor information; |
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Use only "Terms and Conditions" which
give protection for the customer as well as for the company; |
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Use only "Statements of Policy"
which are clear, concise and straightforward to avoid any possible misunderstanding; |
| 8) |
Refrain from the use of unsolicited
commercial bulk email (UCE) for any marketing purpose; |
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Comply with local laws regarding
business practices; comply with all regulations prohibiting
discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age; avoid illegal activities, or any violation
of intellectual property rights; provide web sites free from pornography
and violence; |
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Strictly adhere to all U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations, since anyone selling anything to a U.S. customer is required to follow FTC rules. |