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  1. 01ecfr.govFTC Business Opportunity Rule, 16 CFR 437: definition in 437.1(c), disclosure document 7 days before payment in 437.2 and 437.3; eCFR current to Oct 16, 2026; checked Oct 20, 2026Primary
  2. 02statutes.capitol.texas.govand https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._bus._&_com._code_section_51.003 (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code ch. 51; 51.003 covers an initial payment over $500 plus a profit representation and seller support such as a sales, production or marketing program; checked Oct 20, 2026Primary
  3. 03ecfr.govFTC Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, 255.5 material connections; checked Oct 20, 2026Primary
  4. 04ecfr.gov16 CFR 465, Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials; checked Oct 20, 2026Primary

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