1.    A debt-settlement provider may not represent, expressly or by implication, any results or outcomes of its debt-settlement services in any advertising, marketing, or other communication to consumers unless the debt-settlement provider possesses substantiation for the representation at the time the representation is made.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 13-11-12

  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute means the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

    2.    A debt-settlement provider may not make, expressly or by implication, any unfair or deceptive representations, or any omissions of material facts, in any of its advertising or marketing communications concerning debt-settlement services.

3.    All advertising and marketing communications concerning debt-settlement services must disclose the following material information clearly and conspicuously: Debt-settlement services are not appropriate for everyone. Failure to pay your monthly bills in a timely manner will result in increased balances and will harm your credit rating. Not all creditors may agree to reduce principal balance, and they may pursue collection, including lawsuits.