Yaroslavl UFAS revealed hidden advertising football section

The Yaroslavl Interregional Department of the FAS found a violation of advertising legislation in the publication of the community “Typical Tutayev” in “Vkontakte”. In the post, residents were invited to sign up for the football section, but the recording did not contain mandatory advertising labeling.

The antimonopoly authority considered that the publication actually promoted the services of coaches. At the same time, there was no “advertising” mark, no information about the advertiser or a site where you can get information about him.

To determine the nature of the publication, experts studied the conditions under which classes are held. It turned out that part of the training is paid on the basis of contracts for the provision of educational services. This confirmed the advertising nature of the posted message, explained in Yaroslavl MUFAS.

The author of the publication was issued an order to eliminate the violation. In addition, the materials were handed over to an official of the department to resolve the issue of initiating an administrative case. For the placement of advertising without mandatory marking, liability is provided in the form of a fine.