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RCC 14 juli 2011, Dossiernr. 2011/00408 (Sunweb)

Reclamerecht. Radio- en televisiecommercial van Sunweb waarin o.a. wordt gezegd: "Snel boeken! Dan zitten ze eraan vast." Klager stelt dat deze tekst niet klopt, want als de prijs enigszins anders en in het nadeel van Sunweb wordt de boeking geannuleerd. Verweerder stelt dat als klant reis boekt, deze boeking als definitieve reservering wordt beschouwd. Aanbod kan inderdaad herroepen worden wegens correctie van fouten. Prijscorrectie kan binnen acht uur na boeking worden toegepast op grond van ANVR Reisvoorwaarden, hoewel dit uitzonderlijk is. Uiting voldoet aan alle wet- en regelgeving.

Commissie oordeelt dat uitingen indruk wekken dat verweerder zich altijd gebonden acht aan boeking. Vast is komen te staan dat na de boeking een prijscorrectie kan worden doorgevoerd door verweerder. Mededeling dat verweerder aan de boeking "vast zit" is daarom te absoluut. en wekt onjuiste indruk. Sprake van onjuiste informatie (art. 8.2 aanhef NRC). Strijd met art. 7 NRC. Doet aanbeveling.

Als erkend is echter komen vast te staan dat er ver­schil­lende redenen kunnen zijn die adverteerder aanleiding geven het aanbod na de boeking te herroepen, óók voor zover het de prijs betreft. Adverteerder houdt zich im­mers het recht voor een prijscorrectie toe te passen. De mededeling dat adverteer­der ook bij zeer lage prijzen na boeking aan de aangeboden vakantie “vastzit”, is der­halve te absoluut en wekt daardoor een onjuiste indruk.

Lees de gehele uitspraak hier (link / pdf)
Regeling: NRC art. 7; art. 8.2 aanhef
Zie eerdere uitspraak over Sunweb hier: RB 1010

Ook de Advertising Standards Authorization, de RCC in Groot-Britannië, heeft een bundel uitspraken gepubliceerd. Categorieën variëren van holistische zorg, prijsvraag bij bier, evenementenwervingbureau, vrouwencentrum, shampoo, fotocamera, Groupon, verhuizersgilde, autobedrijf, telefoonabonnement, slotenmaker, bedrijf wat advertentieruimte aanbiedt, keukenproducten, download service voor spelletjes op mobiel, brandstofbesparend product, supermarkt, dieetprogramma, vliegmaatschappij, anti-rimpel crème, marketing website, Virgin Media, website voor domeinnamen, oplossing tegen stotteren, garage, vergelijking van financiële producten, biologische boerderij.

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Organic Trade Board
A magazine ad for organic farming that featured a man and his son dressed in a pantomime cow costume was headlined "We love organic because we care about animals". Text beneath quoted the man featured in the ad and said "I like to see myself as the brains of this outfit, even if my son doesn't agree! But when he told me about organic, well, I never looked back. Organic means fewer drugs or antibiotics, it also means better conditions for animals so they get to thrive and grow more naturally....

Moneysupermarket.com Ltd
Website and email for a financial products comparison service: a. The website included the text "“EXCLUSIVE CREDIT CARDS...Because we’re Britain’s No. 1 comparison site we have been able to negotiate great exclusive deals especially for moneysupermarket.com customers. Use our free, independent comparison to find the best offers you can’t find elsewhere.” On the page for all UK credit cards, the “Smart Search” feature was offered as an “Exclusive service” and stated “Get approved first time....

Lawrence of Kemnay Ltd
A regional press ad, for a car dealership, appeared on 3 March 2011. It was headlined “CUSTOMER SAVING £3400” and included an image of a car. Further text stated “new model fordfiesta edge 1.25 (60PS) 3-dr New on the road price £12,395 Our on the road price £8,995 HURRY - limited number available for immediate delivery on ‘11’ reg ... ”.

Stammering Cure
A website, on 5 April 2011, with the url www.stammeringcure.org. Text stated "... Discover how to stop stuttering with stammering cure that works ... You can Click Here Now to check out one thing that really helped me with my stammer ...". A number of hyperlinks on the website led to www.killyourstutter.com, a site which advertised a product that claimed to cure a stutter.

Webfusion Ltd
A website for domain names gave prices for various types of domain names including ".co.uk £2.99 a year". Text at the bottom of the home page stated "All prices Ex. VAT".

Virgin Media Ltd
a. A national press ad for Virgin Media seen in September and October 2010 stated "Fibre optic broadband £15 a month - It's official, Ofcom have proven our fibre optic broadband is around twice as fast as BT, Sky and Talk Talk's comparable packages, even at peak times†". The cross sign was linked to footnote text which stated "Source: Ofcom, July 2010. Virgin Media up to 10Mb broadband compared to competitors 8Mb or 10Mb broadband". b. A second national press ad also seen in September and...

Suntek Group
A marketer's own website, accessed on 16 April, stated "The best things in life are free ... like FREE SHIPPING! In addition to our recent storewide price reduction, we are now offering worldwide free shipping for all items and on all orders! No minimum purchase requirements!"

kgb (UK) Ltd
A sales promotion, on the kgb website, viewed on 28 March 2011. Text stated “£26 for a two-month supply of Acai Anti-Wrinkle Capsules worth £99.98 from i want to pay less - save 74%"

bmibaby Ltd
A promotional e-mail and a website for an airline promotion offering discounts on flights: a. The email ad stated "Gotta fly, baby! Up to 40% off ALL flights!" b. The website also stated "Up to 40% off ALL flights!". Terms and conditions at the bottom of the next page, after clicking on the promotion, stated "Offers available until Tuesday 22nd March. Up to 40% off applies to the airfare only and excludes airport taxes and charges".

Alegiance Services Ltd
An ad for a diet programme on the website www.dailyhealthalerts.com stated “Acai berries are the latest weight loss fad ... While there are ton’s [sic] of Acai berry ads online, Acai Diet Plus is one of the most credible and trustworthy suppliers on the market. It included the free* trial of the product and it did not try to fool me into agreeing to additional hidden offers”. Additional text featured in a customer testimonial stated "I couldn‘t be any happier with the results. I Lost 6 kgs in...

Aldi Stores Ltd
An e-mail, for Aldi supermarket, had the subject heading "Try the Aldi challenge today". The body of the e-mail had the headline "Try the Aldi challenge today and see how much you can save!". Below were two images, one showing 13 premium brand products with the text "Other supermarkets £13.92", and next to it the second featuring 13 equivalent Aldi products and the text "Your Aldi store ONLY £7.53". Text between the two images stated "SWAP &...

Global Gateway AS
Claims on the VIABTOR website, for a fuel saving device, stated "VIABTOR FOR GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND PRIVATE ECONOMY ... DRIVE CHEAPER AND MORE ECO FRIENDLY ... By using the VIABTOR you can contribute to solving the huge problems the world is facing today: climate changes, pollution and CO2 emissions ... Comprehensive tests show that from the moment the VIABTOR is fitted the car becomes more fuel efficient and produces less pollution ... GET A VIABTOR FOR YOUR CAR AND SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND YOUR...

Jesta Digital GmbH
A TV ad for a mobile phone game download service, broadcast in April 2011, featured a voice-over which stated "Get this SMS spy app on your mobile and subscribe for £4.50 per week! Fool your friends and pretend that you read other people's text messages. Just enter the phone number of your victim and spy his SMS box. Send 'Spy' to XXXXX. This fun app can hack into your friend's mobiles and give you all their incoming and very private SMS messages. So try it! Just text 'Spy' to XX XXX. That’s...

Jean Patrique Cookware Ltd
Two promotional e-mails, for kitchenware products, included an image of electronic salt and pepper mills: a. The first ad was sent on 3 March 2011 and had the subject heading “Electronic Salt and Pepper Mills only 1.99 GBP RRP 49.99 GBP”. The e-mail was headlined “ELECTRONIC SALT & PEPPER MILLS RRP £49.99 You SAVE £48 per Pair. Text below stated “This is an Incredible OFFER ! ...HURRY UP ! Attention: Offer only valid while stocks last!” and showed “£49.99” crossed out; “ONLY £1.99”...

Hansa Media Ltd
A mailing, dated 07/03/2011, from a company selling advertising space stated "Your business details will appear on www.searchforcompanies.co.uk”. It was laid out in tabular format with the headings "Unit", "Quantity", "Price per month" and “Total amount". It also provided a customer number, web pin number and a payment date. It also provided bank transfer and cheque details for payment. Text at the foot of the mailing stated "This document is not a demand for payment. It is an invitation to...

Lock-Serv
Claims on the Salisbury Locksmiths 24-7 website on 5 March 2011 included “Locksmith Salisbury Locksmiths In Salisbury 24 Hour Locksmith Salisbury No Callout Charges In Salisbury Local Locksmith In Salisbury ... Salisbury Locksmiths 24-7 originally started off in Salisbury in 2006 ... We have a large coverage of highly skilled locksmiths in Salisbury ... Salisbury Locksmiths 24-7 can be at your door within 30 Minutes of your call day or night ... ”.

Hutchison 3G UK Ltd
Claims on Three's website, viewed on 27 March 2011, stated "No other network gives you more for £10. More minutes, texts, and internet You get a great value package when you convert £10 of credit into our All in One 10 Add-on. See the table below to find out how we compare to these other high-street operators". The table compared Three's package to those of Orange, T-Mobile, Tesco, Virgin, Asda, Vodafone and O2.

Midland Van Conversions
Claims on a website for a van conversion company, in April 2011, stated "Based in the heart of England, Midland van conversions have over 40 years experience within the motortrade and specialise in the conversions of all makes of panel van". The 'Gallery' section of the website featured photos of different van conversions.

National Guild of Removers Storers
Text on the National Guild of Removers & Storers website stated "No other organisation or firm comes close to matching The Guild and its Members when it comes to consumer protection measures".

MyCityDeal Ltd
Two e-mails for Groupon deal of the day coupons: a. One e-mail, sent on 15 February, stated "£98 for £1650 towards Invisalign Teeth-Bracing Technology and Whitening at Q Clinic. View now For £98,00 [sic] Discount 94% Saving £1552,00 [sic]". Underneath, below the heading "Highlights" text stated "£1650 discount on the full price (usually £3,500)" and text under the heading "Fine Print" stated "Holder must pay remaining balance". b. The second e-mail, sent on 5 March, stated "Today's Extra...

DSG Retail Ltd
An electronics website advertising the NIKON Coolpix S8000 Compact Digital Camera listed the price as £119.97 and stated "Save a total of £130.02". When clicking the ad, on 30/03/2011, a second page loaded which informed consumers that the product was not available and recommended an alternative camera.

Alberto-Culver Company (UK) Ltd
a. A press ad was headed "10x stronger after just one use* Naturally". The body copy stated "With fewer sulphates and silicone free conditioning, new TRESemme Naturals won't dry out or weigh down your hair. With natural extracts of avocado, sweet orange and aloe vera, it helps to hydrate and smooth. Giving you hair that's 10X stronger after only one use. Get salon performance naturally, at a price that feels right". Text at the bottom of the ad stated "*TRESemme Naturals Shampoo and...

Albany Womens Centre
A company listing on Yell.com, for a pregnancy advice service, appeared under a search listing for 'Abortion Clinics'. The ad stated "Albany Women's Centre [address]. Considering Abortion? Free Pregnancy Testing Information & Advisory Service Quick & Confidential Morning After? Polish And Spanish Spoken".

Alfa Agency
Two online ads for an events recruitment company: a. The first ad, on the FRIDAY-AD website on 7 April 2011, was headlined "Alfa Agency Pr Events staff Models required work available ...". Text underneath stated "Alfa Agency Pr events staff Models required work available right now. Events/promotional staff/Models required for events. If you have any experience in these areas and wish to earn good rates, please email us with your CV and a photograph ... Currently we have positions to fill for...

Carlsberg UK Ltd
A prize promotion, on packs of Carlsberg, in January 2011, stated “Main Competition 2. There are 14 main prizes to be won in total. One prize will be won every week for the duration of the promotion. Each main prize consists of a 47 inch LG 3D TV, a Sky+HD box, a years subscription to Sky World and Sky+HD, and four pairs of 3D glasses. Everyone who buys a promotional pack will also be eligible to send off for a free pair of Carlsberg pint glasses ... All entries must be received by 7th...

Anette Poths
A website on 25 April 2011, for Anette Poths holistic family care, stated "Reflexology is deeply relaxing, aids elimination of toxins, improves circulation and digestion, increases energy levels and promotes mental and emotional well-being".

RCC 21 juni 2011, Dossiernr. 2011/00382 (Adotravel)

Reclamerecht. Uiting over hotel op website met o.a. de tekst: "direct aan het strand" en "Aquapark". Klaagster stelt dat 1. weg moet worden overgestoken om bij strand te komen en 2. het aquapark onderdeel is van naastgelegen hotel. Verweerder heeft klachten gemotiveerd weersproken.
Commissie oordeelt ad 1. Dat verweerder niet heeft weersproken dat er een weg ligt tussen hotel en strand. Daarom sprake van onjuiste informatie t.a.v. voordelen product (art. 8.2 aanhef en onder b NRC). Strijd met art. 7 NRC. Doet aanbeveling. Ad. 2 Wijze van aanprijzing suggereert niet dat Aquapark onderdeel is van in uiting genoemde hotel. Geen strijd met NRC nu niet in uiting staat vermeld dat Aquapark onderdeel is van naastliggend hotel. Wijst dit onderdeel af.

Ad 1.
Verweerder heeft niet weersproken dat er een weg is gelegen tussen Daima Biz Resort en het strand en dat men deze weg dient over te steken dan wel onderdoor te gaan, om het strand te bereiken. Gelet hierop acht de Commissie de mededeling “Daima Biz Resort ligt direct aan het strand” onjuist. In zoverre gaat de reclame gepaard met onjuiste informatie ten aanzien van de voordelen van het product als bedoeld in artikel 8.2 aanhef en onder b NRC.

Lees de gehele uitspraak hier (link / pdf)

Regeling: NRC art. 7, art. 8.2 aanhef en onder b

RCC 21 juni 2011, Dossiernrs. 2011/00399 en 2011/00399-I (RandstadRail)

Parallele publicatie IE-Forum.nl (IEF 9931). Reclamerecht. Vermelding RandstadRail op treinen van RET en HTM en op perrons. Klager stelt dat door deze aanduiding ten onrechte de indruk wordt gewekt dat er sprake is van 1 bedrijf, m.n bij presentatie OV chiplezers. Verweerder stelt dat naamsvermelding op voertuigen geen reclame is in de zin van art. 1 NRC, maar een feitelijke aanduiding, welke verplicht is door de Stadsregio's. OV chipsystemen van RET en HTM zijn gescheiden en klager kan het teveel betaalde bedrag gerestitueerd krijgen.
Commissie oordeelt dat de vermelding "RandstadRail" een aanduiding is van de geëxploiteerde lijnen en geen aanprijzing inhoudt. Daarom geen sprake van reclame (art. 1 NRC). Wijst klacht af.

De Commissie begrijpt uit het verweer dat HTM en RET ingevolge een opdracht van respectievelijk Stadgewest Haaglanden en Stadsregio Rotterdam verplicht zijn om enkele tram- en metrolijnen te exploiteren onder de naam “RandstadRail”. Naar het oordeel van de Commissie moet de vermelding “RandstadRail”, zoals deze voorkomt op de bij de klacht overgelegde foto’s van voertuigen en perrons, worden gezien als aanduiding van de naam waaronder bedoelde lijnen worden geëxploiteerd, zonder dat daarin een aanprijzing is gelegen.

Lees de gehele uitspraak 2011/00399 hier (link /pdf)

Lees de gehele uitspraak 2011/00399-I hier (link / pdf)

Regeling: NRC art. 1

Vz. RCC 16 mei 2011. Dossiernr. 2011/00286

Reclamerecht. Uiting in brochure over reis naar Thailand vanaf 1399 euro. Klaagster stelt dat op verzoek van adverteerder reis werd omgeboekt en dat deze daardoor 400 euro p.p. duurder was geworden. Vond waarschuwing nodig, nu annulering niet meer mogelijk was. Verweerder heeft verweer gevoerd.
Voorzitter oordeelt dat Commissie klacht zal afwijzen. Uiting is niet in strijd met NRC, ook al is omgeboekte reis duurder. In uiting wordt nl. vanaf-prijs genoemd en verwezen naar website. Wijst klacht af.

Dat bij het wijzigen van de boeking voor de nieuwe reis een hogere prijs gold, brengt niet mee dat de reclame-uiting in strijd is met de Nederlandse Reclame Code. In de brochure staat duidelijk dat sprake is van een vanaf-prijs en wordt verwezen naar de website, waarop, naar door adverteerder is gesteld, de op dat moment geldende prijs wordt vermeld. Gelet op het voorgaande kan de klacht naar het oordeel van de voorzitter niet slagen.

Lees de gehele uitspraak hier (link / pdf)

RCC 16 mei 2011, Dossiernr. 2011/00269 (Sunweb)

Reclamerecht. Aanbieding voor vakantie naar Bulgarije voor 399 euro per persoon. Klaagster stelt dat deze vakantie niet voor genoemd bedrag geboekt kon worden. Verweerder stelt door technische fout de prijs niet juist op website stond. Sprake van menselijke fout.

Commissie oordeelt dat er sprake is van onjuiste informatie t.a.v. de prijs (art. 8.2 onder d NRC) nu de aangeboden reis niet voor genoemde prijs beschikbaar was. Menselijke fout komt voor rekening van adverteerder. Strijd met art. 7 NRC. Doet aanbeveling en brengt uitspraak onder aandacht van breed publiek (art. 17 lid 1 jo. 18 lid 4 Reglement RCC en CVB).

Geklaagd wordt over het feit dat een reis werd aangeboden die achteraf voor de aangeboden prijs niet beschikbaar bleek te zijn. Aldus is in de uiting onjuiste informatie verschaft ten aanzien van de prijs van het product, als bedoeld in artikel 8.2 onder d van de Nederlandse Reclame Code (NRC). Voorts is de Commissie van oordeel dat deze onjuiste informatie de gemiddelde consument ertoe kan brengen een besluit over een transactie te nemen dat hij anders niet had genomen. Om die reden is de bewuste mededeling misleidend en daardoor oneerlijk in de zin van artikel 7 NRC. Het feit dat, naar adverteerder aanvoert, de onderhavige situatie het gevolg is van een menselijke fout, doet niet aan het voorgaande af, nu deze omstandigheid voor rekening van adverteerder dient te komen.

Lees de gehele uitspraak hier (link / pdf)
Regelingen: NRC art. 7, art. 8.2 onder d; Reglement RCC en CVB art. 17 lid 1, art. 18 lid 4

RCC 19 mei 2011, Dossiernr. 2011/00273 (Expedia)

Reclamerecht. Aanbieding op website voor twee retourtickets naar Newark incl. 9 hotelovernachtingen in NY. Klaagster stelt dat tijdens boekingsproces de prijs op de allerlaatste pagina werd verhoogd.

Commissie oordeelt dat er sprake is van onjuiste informatie t.a.v. de prijs (art. 8.2 onder d NRC). Strijd met art. 7 NRC. Doet aanbeveling.

Geklaagd wordt over het feit dat een reis werd aangeboden die aan het einde van het boekingsproces slechts voor een hogere prijs beschikbaar bleek te zijn. Aldus is in de uiting onjuiste informatie verschaft ten aanzien van de prijs van het product, als bedoeld in artikel 8.2 onder d van de Nederlandse Reclame Code (NRC).

Lees de gehele uitspraak hier (link / pdf)
Regeling: NRC art. 7, art. 8.2 onder d

CVB 9 juni 2011, Dossiernr. 2011/00073 (Ryanair)

Reclamerecht. Website van Ryanair. Klaagster stelt dat administratiekosten 80% van de totale ticketprijs bedragen. Deze kosten worden pas vermeld later in het boekingsproces. Goedkope prijzen op website daarom alleen lokmiddel. Strijd met art. III sub 1 RR. Klacht is gemotiveerd weersproken.

Commissie oordeelt dat administratiekosten worden berekend, tenzij men over MasterCard Prepaid Debit Card beschikt. Onvoldoende duidelijk dat sprake is van optionele kostenpost. Strijd met art. III onder 1 RR. Doet aanbeveling.

Grieven: 1. onacceptabel dat Ryanair vertaling beslissing pas 2 dagen voor afloop appeltermijn heeft ontvangen. 2. Geen strijd met art. III sub 1 RR, want alle geadverteerde tarieven zijn inclusief alle bijkomende kosten. 3. Dossiernr. 1553/07.0689 kan niet genegeerd worden. Hierin staat dat advertenties Ryanair voldoen aan RR. 4. Absurd om over verkrijgbaarheid MasterCard Prepaid Debit card in uitingen te informeren. Grieven zijn gemotiveerd weersproken.

CVB: Grief 1. Onderdeel treft geen doel, adverteerder dient zelf voor vertaling te zorgen. Grieven 2, 3 en 4. Niet aannemelijk geworden dat de genoemde MasterCard gangbaar betaalmiddel is voor Nederlandse reizigers en dat zij makkelijk informatie over de Card kunnen vinden. Ook zijn er beperkingen aan Card verbonden, dus niet te verwachten dat op korte termijn gangbaar betaalmiddel zal zijn. Hierdoor is betaling met deze Card geen reëel alternatief bij boeking van Ryanair vlucht. Sprake daarom van vaste onvermijdbare kosten en had in uiting opgenomen dienen te worden. Grieven treffen geen doel. Strijd met art. III sub 1 RR. Bevestigt beslissing Commissie.

5. Op grond van het voorgaande is het College van oordeel dat de MasterCard Pre­paid Debit Card voor de Nederlandse reiziger geen reëel alternatief vormt voor de betaalvormen waarbij men bij het boeken van een vlucht met Ryanair admini­stra­­­tie­kosten verschuldigd is. Aldus is in feite sprake van vaste onvermijdbare kos­ten. Te­recht stelt ANVR dat Ryanair deze kosten voor wat betreft de op Nederland gerichte uitingen reeds in de geadverteerde prijs had die­nen op te nemen. Ryanair heeft dit nagelaten. Het College onder­schrijft het oordeel van de Commissie dat Ryan­air daardoor in strijd met het bepaalde onder III sub ! RR heeft gehandeld. De grieven 2, 3 en 4 treffen derhalve geen doel, ook niet voor zover Ryanair naar ande­re be­slissingen van de Commissie verwijst. Niet gesteld of ge­bleken is immers dat in die beslissingen over identieke klachten is geoordeeld.

Lees de gehele uitspraak hier (link / pdf)

Regeling: RR art. III sub 1

Ook de Advertising Standards Authorization, de RCC in Groot-Britannië, heeft een bundel uitspraken gepubliceerd. Categorieën van 15 juni variëren van Circulation Booster, zwangerschapstesten, water ionizer, minibus, Peugeot, verrekijkers, James Bond magazine, film, technische winkel, batterijen, hair extensions, logo, website voor auto's, rij-examen, rijschool, apparaat voor infrarood therapie, vliegmaatschappij.

Categorieën van 8 juni variëren van Groupon, homeopatisch product, inboedelverzekering, Revival Fellowship, bulk SMS service, keuken en badkamer bedrijf, vacature website, modellenbureau, wedstrijd in automagazine, film en TV extra's, CVketel installatiebedrijf, vacatures, karateschool, Money manager, douchebak, steunband voor knie.

Categorieën van 1 juni variëren van elektronische apparaat voor gezondheid, voedingssupplement met magnesium, medium, huizenmarketing, sauzen, touroperator, filmrelease, Carpetright, tuinarchitectuur, levensverzekering, krant, bloedzuiverend middel, online adresboeksysteem.

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High Tech Health Ltd
A leaflet and a teleshopping ad made claims for a “circulation booster”. a. The leaflet stated, “Immediate relief from aches, pains and swelling! Poor circulation? Swollen feet & ankles? Cold feet & aching tired legs? You need the all new Circulation Booster V3”. It went in to some detail about the action and effects of the product, claiming that it “applies mild electrical muscle simulation” to the feet, that it “can reduce foot and ankle swelling … With regular use of the Circulation...

Home Health (UK) Ltd
A commercial ad on Ebay in April 2011, for pregnancy tests, stated "10 ULTRA EARLY 10mIU NHS PREGNANCY TTC TEST/TESTS".

Earth Trade Water Inc
An e-mail, sent 30 March 2011, to approximately 200 recipients, promoted water ionizers. All the recipients' e-mail addresses were visible in the “To” field. Text in the body of the e-mail stated “The colon has received increased attention in recent years as colon cancer has risen rapidly to become the third leading cause of death in the US. Poor diet, lack of exercise, and dehydration are factors that are often cited to lead to poor colon health. Poor colon health is considered a primary...

GM Coachwork Ltd
Claims on the home page of MiniBus Lite's website stated "MiniBus Lite is the only 17 seater minibus you can drive on a standard manual car licence. The GM Coachwork Minibus Lite is the UK's first 17 seater minibus (including driver) weighing less than 3.5 tonnes. The vehicle's low weight means that anyone with a current, valid UK full driving licence which they have held for over 2 years can drive it. This means that organisations such as schools can allow more of their staff to drive the...

Peugeot Motor Company plc
A TV ad, for Peugeot's 207 Envy, viewed on the children's channel Nick Jr on 5 March 2011 at 2:15pm during Peppa Pig, was shot from underwater in a dark swimming pool at night. A car was seen from below hitting the water and slowly sinking. Muted, bass music was heard in the background together with the sound of air bubbles escaping from the car to the surface and water rushing through the air vents. Two men were heard discussing the car over the telephone. The first said "Have you seen it?"...

Winning Deals Ltd
A national press ad, for binoculars, on 10 March 2011, stated "NATL. AIR & SPACE DEPOT SALE. NOTICE! Long range 24x Magnification. SEA & FIELD ZOOM BINOCULARS (all in original shipping cases). So powerful that if you were on the cliffs of Dover the coast of France would appear to be just ONE MILE AWAY!!!! ... Starting midnight 9th March, the National Air & Space Depot will accept orders direct from the public for 8-24x MAGNIFICATION SEA & FIELD ZOOM BINOCULARS ... TEST CERTIFICATE:...

MI6 Confidential
Claims on MI6 Confidential magazine's website, viewed on 16 March 2011, for a James Bond magazine, included "MI6 Confidential is the only professionally created James Bond magazine available exclusively in print".

Paramount Pictures UK
A TV ad for the film "No Strings Attached" broadcast on More4 between 13.30 and 14.30 on 11 February 2011, during the programme Deal or No Deal. The female character said "I need someone who's going to be in my bed, no strings attached" and the male character replied "I could do that". Two brief scenes showed the couple in bed together before on-screen text read "CAN BEST FRIENDS ... BE SEX FRIENDS?".

Comet Group plc
A brochure, for a technology retailer, was headed “Online prices in store now. Please ask in store for details”. Each double-page spread was also headed “Online prices in store now. Please ask in store for details” and “Prices checked daily”. The bottom of each page stated: “Prices and offers correct at time of going to press. Prices and offers may vary. Ask in-store for details. Offers valid from 17 February 2011”. Text at the top of page 22 stated: “Save £150. £89.99 was £239.99 Panasonic...

Batteries-Trade.co.uk
Claims on a website selling batteries, on 29 March 2011, stated "Customer Service ... 145-147 St John Street EC1V 4PY London (Please note that this is our warehouse address. No local pick up is available)".

Belle Hair Extensions
An ad on the Belle Hair Extensions website, seen 3 March 2011, promoted “1 Day Intense Hair Training £395. Text stated “On your Belle Hair Extension Fast Track Training Course you will be taught by qualified tutors these application methods (Micro fusion bonding, Micro Ring/Links) for just one price. You will get a professional hair extension kit and manual, professional insurance approved certification so you can start working immediately and certified professional training”. The website...

25poundlogo
A sales promotion on 25poundlogo website stated "One-time Special Offer Must End Midnight, Sat Mar 19 2011. Celebrating Our 500th customer! With every package you get ... FREE: Copyright Legal Certificate worth £50. FREE: Life-time alterations to your logo worth £50. OFFER OPEN NOW!".

All Vehicle Contracts Ltd
Claims on Autobuddy's website, viewed between 30 March and 3 April 2011, included "The Home of INSTANT Online Quotations". The website's home page included a "Quick Quotation Search" where consumers could choose from drop-down lists of a range of car manufacturers, models, "versions" and contract types, and a "Vehicle Shopper with Company Car Tax Calculations" where consumers could choose from drop-down lists of contract types, car manufacturers, CO2 emission levels and select a monthly cost...

Book A DSA Test
A website, for Book A DSA Test, on 13 March 2011, stated "Book a DSA Test. The quick and easy way to book your practical or theory driving test online ... You can now book your DSA Practical and Theory test FAST and SIMPLY online. We are here to provide you with the smart way to book and manage your DSA Practical Driving Test or your DSA Theory Driving Test online with as little fuss for you as possible. Booking your test couldn't be simpler now, just complete the online form for the test you...

Bradleys School of Motoring
Claims on a website for a driving school, in March 2011, stated "Find a driving instructor in Sunderland, Hartlepool & Durham with a higher pass rate than ours and we will give you your lesson for free!".

best-deal.com
A sponsored link on an internet search engine, for infra-red therapy devices, stated "Get Thermotex Online Thermotex -48%:Shop a large selection & find incredible deals! www.thermotex.deal24.co.uk".

bmibaby Ltd
A promotional e-mail, for flights, was sent in January 2011. It was headlined “Massive discounts, baby!”. Text below stated “Quick! It’s your last chance to book BIG savings on all flights for 2011. Don’t delay and check out the flights on offer”.

MyCityDeal Ltd
A sales promotion from Groupon, stated "Lengthen Those Lashes with Eyelash Extensions from Bo Chic for £24 instead of £90". Text under the heading "Fine Print" included"This Group is valid for 5 on 1 bud eyelash extensions only ....".

Nathans Natural LLC
The website for Levodyn, a herbal product, on 9 February 2011, stated “Levodyn is composed of 19 herbs and minerals that have been shown to help lower blood pressure and thus lead to a healthy heart. We have used only natural ingredients, so you never have to worry about the troublesome side effects of prescription medication ... can help naturally lower your blood pressure and help prevent cardiovascular problems ... Levodyn is a breakthrough non prescription high blood pressure reducing...

Lloyds TSB General Insurance Ltd
A TV ad, broadcast in October 2010, for home insurance showed a cartoon man coming home to find that he had been burgled. The ad showed him picking up a letter from Lloyds TSB titled "Personal Claims Consultant" and the man was subsequently visited by a Personal Claims Consultant. A voice-over said "At Lloyds TSB, we understand how upsetting it can be when things go wrong, which is why we'll send you a personal claims consultant to help you when you need it most. So the same person will...

Medway Revival Fellowship
A circular for the Revival Fellowship was headlined "YOUR INVITATION TO COME AND SEE". Text on the back of the circular included "After prayer, Russell was healed from a severe food allergy and Autism. He now leads a healthy and completely normal life", "In 1984, Granville suffered another brain haemorrhage and died 3 times. After prayer, he came alive. He still lives today", "Trevor & Leila were told that their newborn girl was 'incompatible with life'...

Text Marketer Ltd
Claims on a website, CompareBulkSMSPrices, on 11 April 2011, stated "The latest up to date prices for Bulk SMS - checked 6 days ago ... With hundreds of Bulk SMS suppliers around the world, our mission is to stay up to date with the cheapest and best deals, the best technology and customer service tools". Underneath, a table headed "The Main Price Comparison Chart" included a list of companies and details of their bulk SMS services. The company listed as "The Current Number 1" was Text...

The Kitchen and Bathroom Company
A regional press ad for The Kitchen and Bathroom Company stated "Create your Dream Home, Free Fitting*" and "Free Fitting RRP £2499 Range Pack inc: Cooker, Splash Back & Chimney £399* With purchase of a kitchen". The asterisk linked to text that stated "Not in conjunction with any other offer".

Powerhouse Direct Ltd
Text on a job search website, for a Junior Trainee in Marketing/Sales/PR/Customer Service, stated information about the role including "salary: £15,000 per year" and "job term: Permanent/Full-time".

Talent Search UK
An ad in the regional press (a) and a follow-up leaflet (b) for Talent Search UK stated: a. "MODELS & EXTRAS DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE THE NECESSARY QUALITIES TO BE A MODEL OR EXTRA?CATALOGUE, PHOTOGRAPHIC & FILM/T.V. EXTRA WORK, FASHION & PROMOTIONAL WORK ... ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT [SIC]. LIMITED SPACES". Text at the bottom of the ad stated "Placement with UK agencies". b. "Some TV Credits/Modelling Assignments our Agencies have are as...

Creative Media Ltd
A competition in a car magazine, in February 2010, to win £10,000 worth of car accessories was headlined "WIN A £10,000 MAKEOVER!" Text below stated "FORGET TRINNY, SUSANNAH AND THAT Gok fella, when it comes to full on budget busting makeovers we've got a competition that'll blow your socks off ... it's not very often we get to offer a full-on motor makeover but that generous lot over at the Auto Sound & Style Show, to celebrate their awesome event kicking off on the 7th of...

ELI Casting Agency
Text on the Gumtree website, for film and TV extras, stated "BECOME A WELL PAID FILM and TV EXTRA OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE! MEET and WORK WITH TOP CELEBRITIES! EARN £80 - £300 PER SHOOT... TO APPLY: E-MAIL US YOUR: NAME and E-MAIL ADDRESS ONLY TO: office@elicasting.co.uk ANYTIME! 24/7 We will get back to you as quickly as possible. Please bare [sic.] with us as we are very busy!".

A1 Services
An ad in Yellow Pages on 19 January 2011, for A1 Services, a boiler installation firm, listed the names of six different locations in Hertfordshire followed by a telephone number for each location. The ad also featured the logos for Corgi and Oftec alongside the text "Registered Installers".

AC Generations Ltd
Four online ads by AC Generations seen in February 2011 for job vacancies stated in each case that the job type was "permanent" and that the vacancies were for the following roles: "Brand Management and Marketing"; "Customer Service Property Surveying"; "Customer service/sale advisors"; and "Hospitality & Catering". All of the ads included an example of the weekly wage, e.g. "Salary: Up to £500/week" and "Salary: £300 - £500...

Karate Leadership UK
Claims on Karate Leadership UK's website, viewed in March 2011, included "WHICH MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL IS BEST FOR ME AND / OR MY FAMILY ??? ... If they charge for your Martial Arts on a 'Per Session' basis you're in the wrong school. This can mean only one of two things, firstly they aren't intending on being around for long or secondly this is just a 'hobby' for them. Remember we are talking about introducing an adult into your child's life that can potentially have a massive effect on their...

Lloyds TSB Bank plc
A TV ad, for Lloyds TSB’s Money Manager service, viewed on 8 March 2011, stated "With all our bills, direct debits and purchases, it's sometimes hard to keep track of our money. Money Manager from Lloyds TSB is a new, free way to show you how much you're spending and on what. It helps you keep control of your spending so you can see where you can save a little here and there. Lloyds TSB, for the journey". On-screen text displayed during the ad stated "Money Manager is not intended to provide...

First Bathrooms
A website for bathrooms showed an image of a shower tray. Text stated "Easy Plumb Rectangle Shower Tray 900 x 800mm ... The original, classically designed shower tray, featuring a high-gloss surface which feels exactly like ceramic to the touch. This tray is made from a stone resin mix for strength and rigidity, eliminating the movement so often found with plastic composite trays".

Home Shopping Selections Ltd
A press ad, promoting a thin strap worn below the knee, was headlined “IMMEDIATE KNEE PAIN RELIEF”. The product was pictured and text stated “We asked an independent research company to test our Knee Strap. The results were fantastic and now the benefits of the Knee Strap speak for themselves - as ordinary, every day, [sic] people confirm what we already knew! The Knee Strap works! The independent research company asked a panel of men and women, who suffer from knee pain to try our Knee... 

Telehealth Solutions Ltd
An e-mail on 14 March 2011, from Telehealth Solutions, stated "Keep Long-Term Condition Patients Safer, Healthier and Out of Hospital - Help Patients and Reduce Costs - The HomePod is an iPad-like device that patients can use to measure vital signs, answer questions about their symptoms, and send the information to clinical staff ... Evidence and Research - Studies estimate telehealth can reduce hospital admissions by over 90%, and the length of hospital stays by the same proportion...

Subtle Energy Therapy UK
A website, selling Miracle Mineral Supplement (MMS) and magnesium products, on 1 March 2011, stated "... The proof of the efficacy of this simple protocol was in successfully helping over 75,000 people in several African nations - including Uganda and Malawi - rid themselves, primarily of malaria, but also hepatitis, cancer, and AIDS ... If your health is not perfect ... you're habitually low on energy, have trouble keeping your weight down, or blood pressure in the normal range, or...

Mr Fakole
A circular, for Mr Fakole, stated "Mr Fakole Serious African international medium 20 years of experience in Haiti 100% successful ... Results are sure, serious and guaranteed ...".

upad Ltd
Text on www.upad.com stated "RENTAL PROPERTY MARKETING Advertise your property on 950 UK sites for £69 ... We'll put your property on ... rightmove.co.uk, FindaProperty.com, Zoopla, Globrix, lettingsearch.co.uk, primelocation.com, Gumtree & 950 more including ...". When readers clicked on "including" they were taken to a page that listed 998 different websites.

Unilever UK Ltd
Two ads, for gravy granules, in catering magazines: a. The first ad featured a picture of a tub of gravy granules above a headline which stated "unbeatable taste vs. Bisto*". Smaller text below the headline stated "KNORR has unbeatable scores for taste, appearance, consistency and aroma when testing against main competitors*". Smallprint at the bottom of the ad stated "*Partner Research Jan-April 2010". b. The second ad featured a picture of a sachet of gravy granules above headline text...

Thomas Cook Tour Operations Ltd
A national press ad, on 7 January 2011, for a holiday promotion had the headline "it is Summer 2011 10% off guaranteed". Text below stated "10% off all our Summer 2011 holidays. Guaranteed. Find the same holiday as ours cheaper elsewhere and we'll match the price. If we can't match the price, we'll give you the holiday free. Guaranteed". Text at the bottom-right of the ad next to the Thomas Cook logo stated "thomascook.com". Small print at the bottom of the ad stated "The 10% discount offer...

Lions Gate UK Ltd
Two TV ads for the release of the film The Mechanic, featuring the actors Jason Statham and Ben Foster: a. The first ad began with Jason Statham saying "Do you know what a mechanic is?" and showed him punching a man in the stomach, who was wearing a blood-stained T-shirt, and then running and shooting a gun at the camera. Ben Foster replied "A hitman". Scenes from the film were then shown in quick succession including a man being hit over the head with a sheet of metal and a man being shot...

Carpetright plc
A TV ad for Carpetright plc showed the presenter demonstrating how easy it was to clean a Kosset carpet before saying "and it's exclusive to Carpetright".

Aspen Landscaping Driveways
A regional press ad, on 1 February 2011, for landscaping and driveway work, stated "ASPEN LANDSCAPING & DRIVEWAYS - NORTH STAFFS NO.1 *Block Paving Specialists *Natural Stone Patios *Garden Walls & Other Aspects *Winter Discounts - Recommendations from most leading Builders Merchants ... All work Guaranteed. Call now for free quotation".

Asda Financial Services Ltd
A TV ad for life assurance, from Asda, broadcast on 28 February, for people aged over 50 featured a man arriving home with his shopping. The man said "I'd been meaning to get some life cover but I wasn't sure where to go." At the same time, on-screen text stated "For people aged 50 - 80 living in the UK". The man continued "Then I saw that Asda were offering over 50s life cover ... So I gave them a call. I didn't have to answer any health questions; I didn't have to visit my GP. I just had...

Independent News Media Ltd
A TV ad, for a newspaper, stated “i squeezes the content of a quality paper into one that's small and beautifully informed. So I've got the knowledge, in one quick fix. No celeb gossip nonsense, just intelligent stuff and that's why I love i.

Fitalifestyle Ltd
An ad for Liquid Chlorophyll, in the online shop of the See My Cells website, seen 16 March 2011, stated “Liquid Chlorophyll is the most potent blood cleanser and deodorizer. Liquid Chlorophyll has the identical chemical structure to haemoglobin in blood. The only difference being the central atom in blood being iron and Chlorophyll's central atom being magnesium. Chlorophyll is made by the process of photosynthesis and is essential to life. Chlorophyll in liquid form is essential for...

Customer Service Helplines (UK) Ltd
A sponsored link, for an online directory service, stated “Tax Credits Helpline Speak To An HMRC Advisor By Phone Numbers for Customer Services”.

RCC 16 mei 2011, Dossiernr. 2011/00268 (Baoblad)

Reclamerecht. Baoblad pagina 48 en 49. Klager was deelnemer aan reis naar Madagaskar georganiseerd door verweerder. In Baoblad staat foto afgebeeld van 'Avenue de Baobab'. Hierdoor wordt indruk gewekt dat deze straat zal worden bezocht tijdens reis, dit blijkt echter niet het geval. Sprake van misleiding.
Commissie oordeelt dat pagina's 48 en 49 van Baoblad algemene informatie over de baobab bevatten. Gemiddelde consument zal alvorens reis te boeken website raadplegen om het volledige programma te bekijken, waaruit dan blijkt dat 'Avenue de Baobab' niet bezocht zal worden. Geen sprake van misleidende reclame. Wijst klacht af.

De Commissie is van oordeel dat de gemiddelde consument, alvorens hij naar aanleiding van dit aanbod een besluit neemt om een reis te boeken, de genoemde website zal raadplegen om het ‘volledige programma, vertrekdata en prijzen’ te bekijken. Dan zal, zo blijkt uit de klacht, blijken dat  een bezoek aan de in de folder op pagina 49 afgebeelde ‘avenue de baobab’ niet bij het programma is inbegrepen. Gelet hierop is geen sprake van misleidende reclame.

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