District of Columbia
District of Columbia E-Commerce Compliance
27 compliance rules covering District of Columbia consumer protection law
Consumer Protections
What District of Columbia's UDAP statute prohibits
Deceptive practices
Unfair practices
Unconscionable practices
Compliance Rules
What ComplyGuard checks for District of Columbia businesses
Refund & Return Policies
3 rules
Subscription & Auto-Renewal
5 rules
Pricing & Comparison Claims
4 rules
Required Disclosures
8 rules
Advertising Claims
6 rules
Warranty Compliance
1 rule
Enforcement Landscape
Litigation risk factors for District of Columbia
Attorney GeneralDistrict of Columbia Attorney General
Private Right of Action
Consumers can sue directly
Class Actions
Permitted
Pre-Suit Notice
Not required
Statute of LimitationsLikely 3 years under D.C.’s general limitations statute; not expressly stated in the CPPA itself
DamagesPrivate (§ 28-3905): treble damages or $1,500 (whichever greater); reasonable attorney’s fees; punitive damages discretionary; injunctive relief. Carveout: § 28-3904(kk) claims = actual damages only. AG: injunctive relief, restitution, civil penalties
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