Fsa

deliajen · 12-08-2009, 10:37:23 AM

i have received a solicitor email about a generic insurance domain,i had a basic site up with a disclaimer about being an agent and not actually selling insurance,now this is a niche market and very little competition so having the generic domain it went straight to the pinnacle of google without very little work,now the solicitor says remove the site within 48 hrs(which i did)and they stated that it contravenes FSA rules and also stole there keywords

,i did add a page with "site terms" and "privacy policy" stated that the site was for information only and not legal advice,i do actually think i could make a good income from the site if i could get the site going.

my question is do i actually need a consumer credit licence for being an affiliate?

what is the procedure for obtaining the right legal documentation for the site?

Mark

armistice · 12-08-2009, 11:10:12 AM

Who was the solicitor representing, one of the companies pushed down the google ranking?

The fsa page "do i need to be authorised" will help,
Do I need to be authorised?

accelerator · 12-08-2009, 11:12:21 AM

I think you'll also find past discussion of whether you need FSA authorisation at affiliates4u.com.

Rgds

grantw · 12-08-2009, 12:02:28 PM

If it contravenes FSA rules then surely that's for the FSA to decide, not some competitor? As for the stolen keywords, if it's targetting a specific niche then surely most sites within that niche will be using similar keywords.

On what grounds are they demanding that you remove the site?

All seems very odd to me!

Grant

mojoco · 12-08-2009, 12:08:11 PM

If it is purely generic and their concern is basically because they see you as being a competitor I would put the site back up. (once you check on the FSA position)

deliajen · 12-08-2009, 02:32:57 PM

well basically it is that they own most of the top rankings in google and sponsered listings in different guises,i must of put there nose out of joint when i leaped over them.

the actual MD sent the email eventually......he sent it ten times and couldn't attach the letter via email using the attachment facility which i found amusing.

apparently if i get permission from a regulated company has an affiliate then if i put "representative of a regulated company" in the footer then i am covered for that thanking "pugyrob" for his research.

i will have to find an affiliate scheme now.

Mark

grantw · 12-08-2009, 02:54:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deliajen

well basically it is that they own most of the top rankings in google and sponsered listings in different guises,i must of put there nose out of joint when i leaped over them.

If you're not yet part of an affiliate scheme then surely your site is just information at the moment?? Personally I'd put it back up straight away.

I still don't understand on what grounds they demanded you remove the site??

Grant

redbird · 12-08-2009, 03:02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grantw

If you're not yet part of an affiliate scheme then surely your site is just information at the moment?? Personally I'd put it back up straight away.

I still don't understand on what grounds they demanded you remove the site??

Grant

Slightly difficult without seeing site/emails etc but if it was mine I'd put it back, tell them to complain to FSA and if the FSA tell you to take it down then you will although I suspect they are more likely to offer guidance.

For good measure I'd also report the solicitors to the Law society as well

deliajen · 12-08-2009, 03:15:30 PM

bb99 · 12-08-2009, 03:23:26 PM

Advertising Standards, as policed by the ASA do not apply to websites as such but they do apply to adverts on websites. If your website doesn't contain any adverts, the ASA won't be interested in any complaint.

IANAL, etc etc.

12-08-2009, 10:37:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
deliajen Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: loughborough,leicestershire Posts: 1,818 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (94% / 14)	Fsa i have received a solicitor email about a generic insurance domain,i had a basic site up with a disclaimer about being an agent and not actually selling insurance,now this is a niche market and very little competition so having the generic domain it went straight to the pinnacle of google without very little work,now the solicitor says remove the site within 48 hrs(which i did)and they stated that it contravenes FSA rules and also stole there keywords ,i did add a page with "site terms" and "privacy policy" stated that the site was for information only and not legal advice,i do actually think i could make a good income from the site if i could get the site going. my question is do i actually need a consumer credit licence for being an affiliate? what is the procedure for obtaining the right legal documentation for the site? Mark __________________ PizzaVouchers \| Pendant\| Loughborough

12-08-2009, 11:12:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
accelerator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: England Posts: 4,764 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 31)	I think you'll also find past discussion of whether you need FSA authorisation at affiliates4u.com. Rgds __________________ LowPrices.co.uk \| My Twitter \| KeyphraseDomains.co.uk \| Mens Shirts \| Hotels in Bath \| Money Off Code

12-08-2009, 12:02:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
grantw Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,597 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 56)	If it contravenes FSA rules then surely that's for the FSA to decide, not some competitor? As for the stolen keywords, if it's targetting a specific niche then surely most sites within that niche will be using similar keywords. On what grounds are they demanding that you remove the site? All seems very odd to me! Grant __________________ Domain Brokerage :: Bulk UK Whois :: Property Insurance

12-08-2009, 02:32:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
deliajen Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: loughborough,leicestershire Posts: 1,818 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (94% / 14)	well basically it is that they own most of the top rankings in google and sponsered listings in different guises,i must of put there nose out of joint when i leaped over them. the actual MD sent the email eventually......he sent it ten times and couldn't attach the letter via email using the attachment facility which i found amusing. apparently if i get permission from a regulated company has an affiliate then if i put "representative of a regulated company" in the footer then i am covered for that thanking "pugyrob" for his research. i will have to find an affiliate scheme now. Mark __________________ PizzaVouchers \| Pendant\| Loughborough

12-08-2009, 03:23:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
bb99 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,561 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 4)	Advertising Standards, as policed by the ASA do not apply to websites as such but they do apply to adverts on websites. If your website doesn't contain any adverts, the ASA won't be interested in any complaint. IANAL, etc etc. __________________ Droppr - finely tuned .uk dropcatching for Nominet members Gazebos \| Flyers, Postcards \| Tree Surveys \| Dent Repairs Leeds \| Poster Printing

12-08-2009, 11:10:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
armistice Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 96 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	Who was the solicitor representing, one of the companies pushed down the google ranking? The fsa page "do i need to be authorised" will help, Do I need to be authorised?

12-08-2009, 12:08:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
mojoco Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 764 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 64)	If it is purely generic and their concern is basically because they see you as being a competitor I would put the site back up. (once you check on the FSA position)

12-08-2009, 03:15:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
deliajen Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: loughborough,leicestershire Posts: 1,818 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (94% / 14)

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