Ftc Disclosure Spot Checker
This tool quickly verifies if your marketing materials comply with FTC disclosure requirements, safeguarding you from potential legal issues and ensuring transparency.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add ftc-disclosure-spot-checker npx -- -y @trustedskills/ftc-disclosure-spot-checker
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ftc-disclosure-spot-checker": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/ftc-disclosure-spot-checker"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The FTC Disclosure Spot Checker analyzes text to identify potential violations of Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines regarding endorsements and advertising. It assesses whether disclosures are clear, conspicuous, and properly placed within the content. The skill helps creators ensure compliance with regulations concerning sponsored content and influencer marketing.
When to use it
- Reviewing social media posts for affiliate links or sponsorships.
- Checking blog articles containing product reviews or recommendations.
- Analyzing email newsletters promoting products or services.
- Auditing scripts for videos that include paid promotions.
Key capabilities
- Identifies potential endorsement violations.
- Evaluates the clarity and conspicuousness of disclosures.
- Checks placement of disclosure statements within content.
- Provides feedback on compliance with FTC guidelines.
Example prompts
- "Analyze this tweet for FTC disclosure issues: [paste tweet text]"
- "Does this blog post need a clearer disclosure? [paste blog post text]"
- "Check if the sponsored message in this email is compliant: [paste email content]"
Tips & gotchas
The skill's accuracy depends on the clarity and completeness of the provided text. It’s recommended to review its suggestions carefully, as it is not a substitute for legal advice from an FTC compliance expert.
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