Minnesota Statutes Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection (Ch. 324-341) § 325G.56. Definitions

Subdivision 1. Scope. For purposes ofsections 325G.56to325G.62, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2. Automatic renewal. “Automatic renewal” means a plan or arrangement in which a subscription or purchasing agreement is automatically renewed at the end of a definite term for a subsequent term.

Subd. 3. Clear and conspicuous. “Clear and conspicuous” means in larger type than the surrounding text, or in contrasting type, font, or color to the surrounding text of the same size, or set off from the surrounding text of the same size by symbols or other marks, in a manner that calls attention to the language. In the case of an audio disclosure, “clear and conspicuous” means in a volume and cadence sufficient to be readily audible and understandable.

Subd. 4. Consumer. “Consumer” means any individual who seeks or acquires, by purchase or lease, any goods, services, money, or credit for personal, family, or household purposes. Consumer includes but is not limited to a member as defined insection 325G.23, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

Subd. 5. Continuous service. “Continuous service” means a plan or arrangement in which a subscription or purchasing agreement continues until the consumer terminates the agreement.

Subd. 6. Indefinite subscription agreement. “Indefinite subscription agreement” means a subscription or purchasing agreement:

Indefinite subscription agreements include but are not limited to contracts, as defined insection 325G.23, subject to automatic renewal or continuous service.

Subd. 7. Offer terms. “Offer terms” means the following disclosures:

Subd. 8. Seller. “Seller” means a seller, lessor, licensor, or professional who advertises, solicits, or engages in consumer transactions, or a manufacturer, distributor, or licensor who advertises and sells, leases, or licenses goods or services to be resold, leased, or sublicensed by other persons in consumer transactions. Seller includes but is not limited to a club as defined insection 325G.23, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.