ReviewProof · digital products & creators
The FTC's fake-reviews rule bans fake/AI reviews, bought followers, undisclosed influencers, and review suppression.
Creators and digital-product sellers increasingly ship AI-made content, sell on marketplaces, run memberships and market hard — so AI-labeling, platform, review and subscription rules apply even without physical goods.
This rule applies to digital creators who use reviews, testimonials, influencers, or affiliates. Use reviews, testimonials, influencers or affiliates? Penalties run to ~$53k per violation. Not sure? The free checker tells you in about a minute — no signup.
You need to be able to answer "yes" to each of these — the points digital creators most often get caught on:
⚠️ Exposure: up to $53,088 per violation (FTC) · Status: Since Oct 2024.
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Creators and digital-product sellers increasingly ship AI-made content, sell on marketplaces, run memberships and market hard — so AI-labeling, platform, review and subscription rules apply even without physical goods. Use reviews, testimonials, influencers or affiliates? Penalties run to ~$53k per violation.
Yes — the FTC's rule (16 CFR Part 465, effective Oct 2024) bans fake or AI-written reviews, bought engagement, undisclosed insider reviews, and review suppression, with penalties up to about $53,088 per violation.
Yes — any material connection (payment, free product, or affiliate commission) must be disclosed clearly and conspicuously.
You can't deceptively suppress or threaten over honest negative reviews. Removing genuine criticism to mislead shoppers is prohibited.
RuleGoose checks this against the FTC reviews rule (16 CFR Part 465) + Endorsement Guides. Read it yourself: eCFR — 16 CFR Part 465 →
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FTC fake-reviews & endorsements is one of several rules a digital products & creators business has to meet. See the full digital products & creators compliance checklist →, or read the platform-neutral FTC fake-reviews & endorsements guide.
Informational only, not legal advice, and not affiliated with the FTC. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.