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FTC Revises Magnuson-Moss Regulations to Comply With E ...

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The FTC revised its Magnuson–Moss Warranty Rules to comply with provisions of the federal “E-Warranty Act,” enacted in 2015. The updates mainly relate to how written warranty information can be provided and communicated, including requirements tied to electronic formats.

Potential Impact on AppleCare+

If these FTC rules affect warranty disclosure/communication requirements (especially around how warranty terms are presented to consumers), they could influence how Apple (and AppleCare+) provides warranty information, marketing disclosures, and terms to customers in the U.S. However, AppleCare+ is an extended service plan and not always a direct fit for every Magnuson–Moss obligation, so impacts would likely be indirect—driving compliance in disclosures and consumer-facing documentation rather than changing coverage terms.

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The revisions enact key provisions of the E-Warranty Act, signed into law in September, 2015. ... FTC Consumer Protection Investigations and Enforcement • ...

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Details

Country

United States

Region

The United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico

Discovered

8/2/2026

Relevance Score

62%

Language

English