Federal Seller Protections Gain Momentum | AI Disclosure | Renewed Changes?

Hello All

1. A federal Online Sellers’ Bill of Rights has been introduced, building on similar protections proposed in New York. The legislation aims to improve transparency and due process for legitimate marketplace sellers facing enforcement actions, suspensions, and frozen funds. Vote if you support; This past week, Amazon repeatedly gave sellers 72 hours to provide an LOA or risk suspension, without offering the “I don’t have an LOA” option that had been available in the past; Image supression checklist; I will announce #asgtg27 event information next week!

2. New York’s AI advertising law is prompting Amazon to require disclosure of AI generated people in listing images and A+ Content. Make sure your content is compliant. Link

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4. ASGTG sources report Amazon may be closing new Apple and Samsung Renewed approval applications. Existing approved sellers should expect increased enforcement around those brands and stick to Like New Renewed inventory to help protect their approvals. There will be fewer sellers in this program.

5. New “We are taking this action because our systems continue to detect an active relationship between your accounts”

6. Amazon is starting to roll out WhatsApp communication for notifications and communication with our sellers. Link.

7. A buyer states that a seller copied their genuine customer review photos to create fake reviews. If true, this could involve copyright infringement, review manipulation, and a serious violation of Amazon policy. LInk

8. Suits did an interesting Live help on X to speak to sellers. Link.

9. How Marketplaces stifle free speech. Link

10. “We have identified a listing enforcement action concern that requires your immediate attention. A consultation call has been scheduled to help you address this matter…During the call, we will explain the specific violation, guide you through the necessary steps to resolve it, and answer any questions you may have.”

Wishing You A Great Weekend, ED Rosenberg Voice of the Seller