Virginia

Virginia E-Commerce Compliance

27 compliance rules covering Virginia consumer protection law

Va. Code § 59.1-196 et seq.

Consumer Protections

What Virginia's UDAP statute prohibits

Deceptive practices
Unfair practices
Unconscionable practices

Compliance Rules

What ComplyGuard checks for Virginia 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 Virginia

Private Right of Action
Consumers can sue directly
Class Actions
Not permitted
Pre-Suit Notice
Not required
Statute of Limitations2 years (Va. Code § 8.01-243 general personal-action limitation; VCPA does not appear to state its own)
DamagesPrivate (§ 59.1-204): actual damages or $500 (whichever greater). Willful violation: up to 3x actual damages or $1,000 (whichever greater). Reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs may be awarded. AG/public (§ 59.1-206): civil penalty up to $2,500/willful violation

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