Penalties

What each rule costs if you ignore it

The maximum fine or penalty for every rule RuleGoose checks — pulled straight from the law or the regulator, and linked so you can verify it. Below each is a free 60-second checker so you can see where you actually stand.

⚠️ These are maximum statutory exposures — the ceiling written into each law, not a prediction. Real-world enforcement is discretionary and usually far lower, and small sellers are rarely hit with the cap. RuleGoose is an independent project; this is informational, not legal advice.

Figures reflect the latest statutory and inflation-adjusted maximums — including the 2025 FTC §5 ($53,088/violation) and ADA Title III ($118,225 first violation) adjustments — last reviewed June 2026. Always confirm against the official source linked on each card.

EU rules

LabelProof

From Aug 2026
EU AI Act content labeling
Maximum exposureup to €15M or 3% of global turnover (AI Act Art. 99)

Source: EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2024/1689

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GPSR Ready

Since Dec 2024
EU product safety (GPSR)
Maximum exposurerecalls, EU sales bans + member-state fines

Source: EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2023/988

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AccessProof

Since Jun 2025
EU Accessibility Act (WCAG)
Maximum exposuremarket withdrawal + member-state fines

Source: EUR-Lex — Directive (EU) 2019/882

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PrivacyProof

In force
GDPR privacy & cookie consent
Maximum exposureup to €20M or 4% of global turnover (Art. 83)

Source: EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2016/679

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PackProof

EPR in force · PPWR from 2026
EU packaging & EPR
Maximum exposureEPR registration fees + member-state fines

Source: EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR)

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ContractProof

In force
EU consumer rights (distance selling)
Maximum exposure12-month extended withdrawal period for missing disclosures + fines up to 4% of annual turnover (Omnibus Dir. 2019/2161)

Source: EUR-Lex — Directive 2011/83/EU

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US rules

RenewProof

In force
US auto-renewal & cancellation laws
Maximum exposureFTC fines up to $53,088/violation + state penalties

Source: ROSCA on Cornell LII (15 U.S.C. 8401)

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ReviewProof

Since Oct 2024
FTC fake-reviews & endorsements
Maximum exposureup to $53,088 per violation (FTC)

Source: eCFR — 16 CFR Part 465

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CCPA Ready

In force
US state privacy (CCPA/CPRA)
Maximum exposure$2,500/violation — $7,500 if intentional or a minor

Source: California AG — CCPA

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MailProof

In force
CAN-SPAM email marketing
Maximum exposureup to $53,088 per email (FTC)

Source: eCFR — 16 CFR Part 316 (CAN-SPAM Rule)

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TextProof

In force
TCPA SMS / text marketing
Maximum exposure$500–$1,500 per text or call

Source: TCPA on Cornell LII (47 U.S.C. 227)

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ADA Ready

In force
ADA web accessibility (US)
Maximum exposureDOJ up to $118,225 (1st violation) + private-suit costs

Source: ADA.gov — web accessibility guidance

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KidProof

In force
COPPA children's privacy (US)
Maximum exposureup to $53,088 per violation (FTC)

Source: eCFR — 16 CFR Part 312 (COPPA Rule)

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Platform & payments

Etsy Compliance

Since Jun 2025
Etsy 2025 Creativity Standards
Maximum exposurelisting removal + account suspension

Source: Etsy — Creativity Standards

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PayProof

In force
PCI DSS payment security
Maximum exposurecard-network fines $5K–$100K/month (contractual)

Source: PCI Security Standards Council

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