A seller may contract with intermediaries, such as wholesalers, distributors, or other third parties, to perform all or part of the seller’s obligations under sections 2(d) and (e). The use of intermediaries does not relieve a seller of its responsibility to comply with the law. Therefore, in contracting with an intermediary, a seller should ensure that its obligations under the law are in fact fulfilled.

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Terms Used In 16 CFR 240.11

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.