Puffery
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004037
Exaggerated or extravagant statements made in advertising or sales pitches that are not meant to be taken literally. These claims are subjective and cannot be proven false, such as declaring a product "the best ever." Courts consider whether a reasonable person would interpret the statement as a factual claim or mere opinion.
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"definition": "Exaggerated or extravagant statements made in advertising or sales pitches that are not meant to be taken literally. These claims are subjective and cannot be proven false, such as declaring a product \"the best ever.\" Courts consider whether a reasonable person would interpret the statement as a factual claim or mere opinion.",
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