Google's content policy prohibits comments that involve "impersonation or deceptive behavior, " a spokesman said.

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Therefore, as the law is currently written, the two vendors in this case couldn't be held liable for deceptive behavior.

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The FTC can then use its authority to prosecute "deceptive" behavior if companies that agree to the guidelines don't live up to their promises.

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