North Dakota Century Code Title 13. Debtor and Creditor Relationship § 13-11-12. Advertising and marketing practices

1. A debt-settlement provider may not represent, expressly or by implication, any results or outcomes of its debt-settlement services in any advertising, marketing, or other communication to consumers unless the debt-settlement provider possesses substantiation for the representation at the time the representation is made.

2. A debt-settlement provider may not make, expressly or by implication, any unfair or deceptive representations, or any omissions of material facts, in any of its advertising or marketing communications concerning debt-settlement services.

3. All advertising and marketing communications concerning debt-settlement services must disclose the following material information clearly and conspicuously: Debt-settlement services are not appropriate for everyone. Failure to pay your monthly bills in a timely manner will result in increased balances and will harm your credit rating. Not all creditors may agree to reduce principal balance, and they may pursue collection, including lawsuits.