BodyWell, Inc.

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IN THE MATTER OF BODYWELL, INC., ET AL.

CONSENT ORDER, ETC., IN REGARD TO ALLEGED VIOLATION OF SECS. 5 AND 12 OF THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ACT Docket C-3754. Complaint, June 16, 1 997--Decision, June I 6, 1997 This consent order prohibits, among other things, the use of the name Slimming4 1 5 1 2 0 607 913 1554 53 -1 5 1 5 1 2 1 607 921 128 36 96.586266 Soles to represent that a product causes weight loss without scientific substantiation. The consent order requires the respondents to have scientific evidence to substantiate any claims regarding the effectiveness, benefits, and efficacy of any weight loss or fat loss product. In addition, the consent order requires testimonials to represent the typical experience of consumers or to clearly and prominently disclose the generally expected results. Furthermore the order prohibits misrepresentations about the existence or results of any test or study, violations of the FTC Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule, and requires the respondents to pay $100,000 in redress. Appearances For the Commission: Beth Grossman and Jeffrey Bloom. For the respondents: Linda A. Goldstein and Jeffrey S. Edelstein, Hall, Dickler, Kent, Friedman & Wood, New York, N.Y. COMPLAINT The Federal Trade Commission, having reason to believe that Bodywell, Inc., a corporation, and Gerard du Passage, individually and as an officer of the corporation ("respondents") have violated the provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act, and it appearing to the Commission that this proceeding is in the public interest, alleges: 1. Respondent Bodywell, Inc. is a New York corporation with its principal office or place of business at 27 West 20th Street, Suite 1001, New York, New York.

2. Respondent Gerard du Passage is an officer of the corporate respondent. Individually or in concert with others, he formulates, directs, controls or participates in the policies, acts or practices of the corporation, including the acts or practices alleged in this complaint. His principal office or place of business is the same as that of Bodywell, Inc.

3. Respondents have advertised, offered for sale, sold and distributed products to the public, including Slimming Soles, shoe insoles purported to cause weight loss by stimulating certain areas of the feet. Slimming Soles are devices, within the meaning of Complaint 123 F.T.C.

Sections 12 and 15 of the Federal Trade Commission Act. Advertisements for these products have appeared in the following publications: Cosmopolitan, Redbook, McCall's, Family Circle, The Denver Post, The National Enquirer, The Globe/ National Examiner, The Star, Woman's Day, Woman's Own, Diets & Exercise, Grit, Woman's World, Soap Opera Weekly, Capper's, Soap Dish, Soap Opera Digest, True Story, Weekly World News, The Sun, First For Women, Craft Works, Senior Citizens, Flower & Garden, TV Host, Soap Opera Magazine, Popular Magazine Group, Family, Woman’s Day Low Fat Meals, USAir, American Legion, Walking Magazine, Good Cooks’ Companion, Northwest, Retired Military Family, TV Blue Print, Almanac for Farmers, Farmers Almanac and Blum’s Almanac, and have been distributed as free standing inserts through Valassis FSI and News America.

4. The acts and practices of the respondents alleged in this complaint have been in or affecting commerce, as commerce is defined in Section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act. 5. Respondents have disseminated or have caused to be disseminated advertisements for Slimming Soles, including but not necessarily limited to the attached Exhibits A through C. These advertisements contain the following statements: A. 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This doctor has discovered that under your feet existed certain points that make you lose weight automatically if you stimulate them! * These points force your body to get rid of its surplus fat. * These points can make you lose over 15 lbs in just 6 weeks without dieting or doing any extra exercise! From these observations, Dr. Metz invented and designed the first pair of Slimming Soles based on the technique of Reflexology. These sole [sic] will make you lose weight with every step you take! Amazing results, scientifically proven! A recent medical test has been conducted with 478 people who had all failed to lose weight using any known method. After 6 weeks, 58% of these people had lost 15 Ibs or more, 27% had lost between 13 and 15 Ibs., and 15% had lost 13 Ibs. None of these people altered their eating habits, they didn't do any exhausting exercises or any particular form of gymnastics; all they did was slip Dr. Metz' Slimming Soles into their shoes! And now put your body in a constant weight loss mode without any effort and without any diet, by Dr. Metz.

Now, you too can lose weight rapidly, without going on a special diet and without having to do any extra exercise. All you have to do is slip Dr. Metz’ Slimming Soles into your everyday shoes and live normally. 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2400 61 23 96.859848 me5 1 3 1 6 5 972 2388 90 37 96.997772 with5 1 3 1 6 6 1078 2388 59 36 97.005882 thes 1 3 1 6 7 1152 2388 63 36 92.034744 Dr.5 1 3 1 6 8 1234 2388 110 35 43.194241 Metz’5 1 3 1 6 9 1364 2386 196 46 96.014648 Slimming5 1 3 1 6 10 1579 2385 107 36 96.985748 Soles5 1 3 1 6 11 1705 2395 76 35 96.545639 you5 1 3 1 6 12 1797 2382 78 38 95.393509 will5 1 3 1 6 13 1893 2383 84 46 95.393509 [sic]5 1 3 1 6 14 1997 2382 147 37 96.638245 thrilled4 1 3 1 7 0 493 2445 653 47 -1 5 1 3 1 7 1 493 2445 110 36 96.618492 about5 1 3 1 7 2 618 2446 59 36 96.431450 thes 1 3 1 7 3 692 2445 140 47 96.591583 weights 1 3 1 7 4 845 2457 75 34 96.309914 you5 1 3 1 7 5 934 2445 95 37 96.511002 have5 1 3 1 7 6 1045 2445 101 37 96.560165 lost. [In red type:] COUPON TO LOSE 16 LBS NO EFFORT!" (Exhibit A - Print Advertisement) B. [Large script:] Loses 1 3 2 1 5 1088 2619 40 35 97.010132 135 1 3 2 1 6 1145 2623 37 31 96.081627 to5 1 3 2 1 7 1203 2619 41 35 92.943497 155 1 3 2 1 8 1263 2617 81 37 91.197166 lbs.!5 1 3 2 1 9 1364 2617 99 35 96.689316 With5 1 3 2 1 10 1477 2628 49 24 96.757034 no5 1 3 2 1 11 1541 2616 135 36 96.474335 Effort!4 1 3 2 2 0 494 2671 1651 47 -1 5 1 3 2 2 1 494 2677 45 34 96.247948 IT5 1 3 2 2 2 572 2676 41 35 96.040962 IS5 1 3 2 2 3 647 2676 216 35 96.059959 FINALLY5 1 3 2 2 4 896 2676 243 42 96.399376 POSSIBLE,5 1 3 2 2 5 1172 2676 202 35 96.253433 THANKS5 1 3 2 2 6 1407 2674 67 36 96.904823 TO5 1 3 2 2 7 1506 2674 81 35 92.989555 DR.5 1 3 2 2 8 1622 2673 146 36 88.448357 METZ'5 1 3 2 2 9 1802 2671 343 37 96.159088 ASTONISHING4 1 3 2 3 0 494 2729 1649 47 -1 5 1 3 2 3 1 494 2733 255 36 96.357483 SLIMMING5 1 3 2 3 2 780 2733 164 43 96.220055 SOLES,5 1 3 2 3 3 976 2733 168 35 96.423409 WHICH5 1 3 2 3 4 1175 2733 105 35 95.370461 CANS 1 3 2 3 5 1309 2733 148 35 95.370461 MAKES 1 3 2 3 6 1486 2731 110 37 96.770531 YOU5 1 3 2 3 7 1628 2731 124 36 96.442421 LOSES 1 3 2 3 8 1790 2730 41 35 96.595222 135 1 3 2 3 9 1863 2730 67 35 94.708450 TO5 1 3 2 3 10 1965 2730 42 35 94.708450 155 1 3 2 3 11 2041 2729 102 36 96.529625 LBS.4 1 3 2 4 0 492 2790 732 36 -1 5 1 3 2 4 1 492 2791 236 35 96.378029 WITHOUT5 1 3 2 4 2 741 2790 98 35 96.651031 THES 1 3 2 4 3 854 2790 159 35 95.265823 LEAST5 1 3 2 4 4 1026 2790 198 35 95.265823 EFFORT!4 1 3 2 5 0 493 2846 568 48 -1 5 1 3 2 5 1 493 2847 142 47 96.559334 (script)5 1 3 2 5 2 652 2847 73 36 96.974342 ands 1 3 2 5 3 739 2846 155 36 96.670631 without5 1 3 2 5 4 909 2846 152 46 96.670631 dieting!2 1 4 0 0 0 493 2957 1654 225 -1 3 1 4 1 0 0 493 2957 1652 109 -1 4 1 4 1 1 0 495 2957 1650 52 -1 5 1 4 1 1 1 495 2962 102 46 82.407837 [A]re5 1 4 1 1 2 611 2973 74 36 96.658417 you5 1 4 1 1 3 699 2973 117 25 96.658417 aware5 1 4 1 1 4 831 2961 74 36 96.979820 that5 1 4 1 1 5 917 2959 60 38 96.964378 thes 1 4 1 1 6 991 2961 129 46 96.952637 simple5 1 4 1 1 7 1135 2961 73 36 96.921082 facts 1 4 1 1 8 1219 2962 47 36 96.968178 of5 1 4 1 1 9 1274 2961 157 47 96.450272 walking5 1 4 1 1 10 1445 2973 69 24 96.806763 cans 1 4 1 1 11 1526 2960 109 36 96.787079 makes 1 4 1 1 12 1648 2971 76 35 96.878426 you5 1 4 1 1 13 1736 2964 38 31 96.752831 to5 1 4 1 1 14 1789 2959 77 37 97.000847 loses 1 4 1 1 15 1880 2970 49 35 96.817192 up5 1 4 1 1 16 1944 2964 38 30 96.952942 to5 1 4 1 1 17 2003 2958 43 35 93.195465 155 1 4 1 1 18 2063 2957 82 43 40.025986 lbs.,4 1 4 1 2 0 493 3018 647 48 -1 5 1 4 1 2 1 493 3020 154 37 96.253487 without5 1 4 1 2 2 660 3019 141 47 96.881561 dieting5 1 4 1 2 3 816 3030 42 25 96.791733 or5 1 4 1 2 4 872 3018 169 47 96.128075 workings 1 4 1 2 5 1057 3019 83 36 96.832893 out?3 1 4 2 0 0 493 3073 1654 109 -1 4 1 4 2 1 0 493 3073 1654 51 -1 5 1 4 2 1 1 493 3079 85 43 96.962204 Yes,5 1 4 2 1 2 598 3079 41 35 95.818253 155 1 4 2 1 3 656 3077 66 36 83.688828 lbs.5 1 4 2 1 4 739 3088 68 25 96.668922 cans 1 4 2 1 5 820 3076 138 46 95.537605 simply5 1 4 2 1 6 972 3076 132 36 96.649529 vanish5 1 4 2 1 7 1117 3075 50 47 96.821793 by5 1 4 2 1 8 1176 3077 78 46 96.837784 just5 1 4 2 1 9 1268 3077 160 47 96.454613 walking5 1 4 2 1 10 1443 3076 61 37 96.280617 thes 1 4 2 1 11 1519 3087 104 25 96.487129 same5 1 4 2 1 12 1638 3075 159 36 96.334656 numbers 1 4 2 1 13 1811 3074 46 36 96.497208 of5 1 4 2 1 14 1866 3079 99 41 96.857719 steps5 1 4 2 1 15 1980 3073 78 36 96.883919 that5 1 4 2 1 16 2071 3084 76 35 96.934029 you4 1 4 2 2 0 494 3135 618 47 -1 5 1 4 2 2 1 494 3135 181 47 96.354881 normally5 1 4 2 2 2 690 3135 61 44 96.842003 do,5 1 4 2 2 3 768 3147 48 25 96.887108 no5 1 4 2 2 4 832 3146 115 31 96.421982 more,5 1 4 2 2 5 963 3145 50 25 96.953751 no5 1 4 2 2 6 1028 3135 84 35 96.914604 less. Complaint 123 F.T.C.

What Dr. Metz has discovered is that under your feet there are certain particular points which, when stimulated, automatically make you lose weight! * Points which compel your body to get rid of excess fat. * Points which can make you to lose 15 pounds in 6 weeks, without dieting and without exercising! In light of these observations, Dr. Metz developed and refined the first Slimming Soles based on the technique of Reflexology; they will make you lose weight every time you take a step! ASTONISHING RESULTS, SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN! Listen carefully to this:

A recent medical test was conducted with 478 people who had been unable to lose weight, regardless of what techniques they tried. These 478 people were each given a pair of Slimming Soles, with these 2 recommendations:

1. Don't walk more than usual 2. Don't make any changes in your eating habits. After 6 weeks of tests, 58% of these people had lost 15 Ibs. or more, 27% had lost between 11 and 15 lbs., and 15% had lost 11 lbs. These people made no changes in their eating habits and didn't do any strenuous exercise or workout regimen. All they did was slip a pair of Dr. Metz' Slimming Soles into their regular shoes! ‘Tlost 9 pounds in six weeks. You are telling the truth when you write...that you can have the body you've always dreamed of the natural way!’ Mr. Peter Wintherthur 'T have had your insoles now for 7 days. I have lost 5 Ibs.' BFB, Norristown, PA AND NOW PUT YOUR BODY IN A CONSTANT WEIGHT LOSS MODE, WITHOUT EFFORT, AND WITHOUT DIETING! Now you too can lose weight - quickly, easily, without a special diet and without any extra exercise. All you have to do is slip a pair of Dr. Metz' Slimming Soles inside your regular shoes, and go on about your normal life. You do not have to change any of your eating habits, or your lifestyle - all you have to do is walk normally (without excess). Say goodbye to austere diets, say goodbye to strenuous and often ineffective workout sessions. With your Erina5 1 8 1 2 6 1198 2393 149 37 96.251816 Solum Slimming soles, all you have to do is walk, just walk normally.

After 6 weeks, you should already have lost between 13 and 15 pounds (The tests prove it). You should find a new zest for life and a new energy. RESULTS ARE GUARANTEED! In slipping these new Slimming Soles into your shoes, you should quickly lose between 13 and 15 pounds. If, for whatever reason that does not happen, even if you lose only 7 or 8 pounds instead of 15, all you have to do is return your Slimming Soles, with their original packaging, and we will refund your money immediately, no questions asked. Your experiment will not have cost you a penny. But believe me, with the Dr. Metz' Slimming Soles you will be thrilled about the weight you have lost.

BODYWELL,INC.,ETAL. | 1581 1577 Complaint Our Guarantee for a 90 Day Risk Free-Trial In asking to try out the Dr. Metz’ Slimming Soles, you risk nothing except seeing your body being transformed daily, each day becoming more gracious and healthier (Excess weight is dangerous to your health). However, if after 90 days, for whatever reason, you are not 100% delighted with the results, all you have to do is return your pair of Slimming Soles in its original packaging, and you will be immediately given a full refund, no questions asked. This is our written pledge." (Exhibit B - Direct Mail Advertisement). C. COUPONS 1 3 2 1 3 874 865 68 37 96.209358 TO5 1 3 2 1 4 956 865 126 37 96.209358 LOSES 1 3 2 1 5 1101 865 42 37 96.558273 155 1 3 2 1 6 1159 865 101 37 95.747917 LBS.5 1 3 2 1 7 1277 864 130 36 95.986282 WITH5 1 3 2 1 8 1420 864 73 36 95.598923 NO5 1 3 2 1 9 1507 862 199 37 96.342438 EFFORT!4 1 3 2 2 0 486 918 1641 50 -1 5 1 3 2 2 1 486 924 84 42 96.042732 Yes,5 1 3 2 2 2 584 924 16 35 96.042732 I5 1 3 2 2 3 613 928 97 31 96.384811 wants 1 3 2 2 4 722 928 37 31 96.826164 to5 1 3 2 2 5 772 923 78 36 96.951584 loses 1 3 2 2 6 869 924 41 35 96.993599 135 1 3 2 2 7 926 928 37 31 96.667114 to5 1 3 2 2 8 981 924 42 35 96.667114 155 1 3 2 2 9 1039 922 67 37 89.989838 lbs.5 1 3 2 2 10 1120 922 100 37 96.858208 With5 1 3 2 2 11 1230 934 49 25 96.893715 no5 1 3 2 2 12 1293 921 118 44 96.953224 effort,5 1 3 2 2 13 1421 921 76 47 96.966476 just5 1 3 2 2 14 1507 921 51 46 97.005104 by5 1 3 2 2 15 1571 919 157 49 96.047340 slipping5 1 3 2 2 16 1740 920 54 36 96.653961 Dr5 1 3 2 2 17 1806 919 110 37 56.843071 Metz’5 1 3 2 2 18 1932 918 195 47 96.109840 Slimming4 1 3 2 3 0 487 979 410 47 -1 5 1 3 2 3 1 487 979 103 37 96.492485 Soles5 1 3 2 3 2 605 981 78 35 96.745819 into5 1 3 2 3 3 698 991 64 35 96.558708 my5 1 3 2 3 4 775 979 122 38 93.753479 shoes.4 1 3 2 4 0 485 1033 1450 50 -1 5 1 3 2 4 1 485 1038 16 35 95.729248 I5 1 3 2 4 2 515 1036 221 38 96.072006 understands 1 3 2 4 3 750 1036 75 38 96.945755 that5 1 3 2 4 4 837 1039 17 35 96.003563 I5 1 3 2 4 5 868 1037 108 37 96.003563 don’t5 1 3 2 4 6 989 1037 95 37 96.505409 have5 1 3 2 4 7 1100 1042 36 32 96.474548 to5 1 3 2 4 8 1151 1036 49 37 95.875320 do5 1 3 2 4 9 1215 1036 175 47 96.906425 anything5 1 3 2 4 10 1405 1035 77 37 93.129021 else5 1 3 2 4 11 1497 1057 13 5 93.129021 -5 1 3 2 4 12 1526 1047 49 24 97.013855 no5 1 3 2 4 13 1590 1035 85 43 96.812279 diet,5 1 3 2 4 14 1690 1045 50 26 96.788261 no5 1 3 2 4 15 1755 1033 180 37 96.522369 workout.2 1 4 0 0 0 485 1125 827 119 -1 3 1 4 1 0 0 485 1125 827 119 -1 4 1 4 1 1 0 485 1125 629 67 -1 5 1 4 1 1 1 485 1125 123 51 96.486610 Allows 1 4 1 1 2 623 1141 64 36 96.847771 2-35 1 4 1 1 3 704 1141 124 35 96.497894 weeks5 1 4 1 1 4 843 1141 59 36 97.005684 for5 1 4 1 1 5 916 1136 198 56 95.014282 delivery. (Exhibit C - Direct Mail Advertisement). 6. Through the trade name Slimming5 1 5 1 1 7 1567 1310 167 52 88.215187 Soles, and the means described in paragraph five, respondents have represented, expressly or by implication, that:

A. Slimming Soles cause significant weight loss. B. Slimming Soles cause significant weight loss without changes in diet or exercise.

C. Consumers using Slimming Soles will lose 13 to 16 pounds within six weeks, and will do so without changes in diet or exercise. D. Testimonials from consumers appearing in the advertisements for Slimming Soles reflect the typical or ordinary experience of members of the public who have used the product. 7. Through the trade name Slimming5 1 7 1 1 7 1568 2186 166 52 96.076981 Soles, and the means described in paragraph five, respondents have represented, expressly or by implication, that they possessed and relied upon a reasonable basis that substantiated the representations set forth in paragraph six, at the time the representations were made. 8. In truth and in fact, respondents did not possess and rely upon a reasonable basis that substantiated the representations set forth in paragraph six, at the time the representations were made. Therefore, the representation set forth in paragraph seven was, and is, false or misleading.

9. Through the means described in paragraph five, respondents have represented, expressly or by implication, that scientific studies demonstrate that Slimming Soles cause significant weight loss, Complaint 123 F.T.C.

including 13 to 16 pounds within six weeks, without changes in diet or exercise.

10. In truth and in fact, scientific studies do not demonstrate that Slimming Soles cause significant weight loss, including 13 to 16 pounds within six weeks, without changes in diet or exercise. Therefore, the representation set forth in paragraph nine was, and is, false or misleading.

11. In connection with the sal of Slimming Soles to consumers, respondents have represented, expressly or by implication, that Slimming Soles would be delivered to purchasers within a reasonable period of time.

12. In truth and in fact, in numerous instances, the Slimming Soles that were sold to purchasers have not been delivered to such purchasers within a reasonable period of time. Further, in numerous instances, respondents have failed to provide refunds of money paid by such purchasers within a reasonable period of time. Therefore, the representation set forth in paragraph eleven was, and is, false or misleading.

13. The acts and practices of respondents as alleged in this complaint constitute unfair or deceptive acts or practices, 7 and the making of false advertisements, in or affecting commerce in violation of Sections 5(a) and 12 of the Federal Trade Commission Act. De Meu” Slomeung Soles con br som ta any type of shorn. You erll br shie © 0 weer them wb your @reaure thors Ww your most casual (even your (averme sacaker. .|. As soon as you receive use thp Grom eto yrs tery coed eet walkeng. In post 0 few days you will aiready have tout oryght! Armvolutionsry diecovery...

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Complaint EXHIBIT A :

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EXHIBIT B EXHISIT B A Bodywell USA Exclusive. . . rage 3 A German Doctor Revolutionizes everything we believe about weight loss! IT IS FINALLY POSSIBLE, THANKS TO DR. METZ’ ASTONISHING SLIMMING SOLES, WHICH CAN MAKE YOU LOSE 13 TO 15 LBS. WITHOUT THE LEAST EFFORT! dude ae chgn& sets y / Dear Friend, Allow me to ask you this question:

You walk, don‘t you? When shopping. or. perhaps, when going tc work... Well. are you aware that the simple fact of walking can make you to lose up to 15 lbs., without dieting or working out? Yes, 15 lbs. can simply vanish by just walking the same number of steps that you normally do, no more, no less. Slim down as you walk. .that‘s the claim made by Dr. Robert Metz, a German weight-loss specialist and inventor of the first *Erina Solum” Slimming Soles! AN ORIGINAL D.SCOVERY...

This discovery is based on the principles vf reflexology, the ancient Chinese technique which consists of stimulating certain points on the soles of the feet, points which correspond to specific body organs. It is thugs actually possible to treat various ailments, such as digestive problems, migraine headaches, stomach aches, and many other afflictions as well.

What Dr. Metz has discovered is that under your feet there are certain parwhen stimulated, automatically make you lose weight! ticular points which, * Points which *compel* your body tu get rid of excess fat. * Points which can make you to lose 15 pounds in 6 weeks, without dieting and without exercising! * Pieces tte. ~tee ca ra BODY WELL USA, 1735 FIFTH AVE SUITE 2157. NEW YORK. NY 10010 —— I.

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Complaint EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT B Page 2 Dr. Metz developed and refined the = they wili maxe you —_——__ In Light of these observations, Slimming Soles based on the technique of Reflexology; lose weight every time you take a step! ASTONISHING RESULTS, SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN! Listen carefully to this:

A recent medical test was conducted with 478 people who had been un~ble to lose weight. regardless of what techniques they tried. These 478 people were each given a pair of Slimming Soles, ommendations:

with these 2 rec- 1. Don’t walk more than usual 2. Don’t make any changes in your eating habits. After 6 weeks of tests, 588 of these people had lost 15 lbs. or more, 27% These people made had lost between 11 and 15 Ibs., and 15% had lust 11 Ibs. no changes in their eating habits and didn‘t do any strenuous exercise or workout regimen. All they did was slip a pair of Dr. Metz’ Slimming Soles into their regular shoes! READ WHAT THOSE WHO LOST WEIGHT WITH THESE SOLES HAVE TO SAY...

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In order to receive a pair of Dr. Metz‘s Slimming Soles with no obligation is fill out the enclosed Special Order on your part, all you have to do including your shoe size, and send it, along with your payment to: Form, Body Well USA 175 Fifth Ave. Suite 2151 Mew York, WY 10010 Act now, in order to be sure that you don’t miss this remarkable opportunity to experience the delight that will be yours when you lose weight easily and naturally.

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You can wear them in your Your Slimming Soles will fit all kinds of shoes. finest dress shoes or in your most casual loafers. As soon as you get chem. slip them into your regular shoes, and walk. You'll find yourself losing weight in just a few days! I look forward to hearing from you.

qulaye Gerard du Passage President Sincerely, Only the Slimming Soles car- P.S. Seware: Watch out for cheap imitacions. irving Dr. Metz's name give you the cuarantee of a healthy and lasting weight loss.

Our Guarantee for a 90 Day Risk Free-Trial In asking to try out the Dr. Metz’ Slimming Soles, you risk nothing except seeing your body being transformed daily. each day becoming (Excess weight is dangerous to your you are not more gracious and healthier health). However. if after 90 days, for whatever reason, 100% delighted with the results. all you have to do is return your pair of Slimming Soles in its orig-nal packaging. and you will be immediately given a full refund, no questions asked. This is our written pledge, US61001C Proved in Caneda Complaint 123 F.T.C EXHIBIT C y) ;

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peopte to beat their weight problems.

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the same effect organ.

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BODYWELL, INC., ET AL. 1589 1577 Decision and Order DECISION AND ORDER The Federal Trade Commission having initiated an investigation of certain acts and practices of the respondents named in the caption hereof, and the respondents having been furnished thereafter with a copy of a draft of complaint which the Bureau of Consumer Protection proposed to present to the Commission for its consideration and which, if issued by the Commission, would charge respondents with violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act; and The respondents, their attorneys, and counsel for the Commission having thereafter executed an agreement containing a consent order, an admission by the respondents of all the jurisdictional facts set forth in the complaint, a statement that the signing of said agreement is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission by the respondents that the law has been violated as alleged in such complaint, or that the facts as alleged in such complaint, other than jurisdictional facts, are true and waivers and other provisions as required by the Commission's Rules; and The Commission having thereafter considered the matter and having determined that it had reason to believe that the respondents have violated the said Act, and that a complaint should issue stating its charges in that respect, and having thereupon accepted the executed consent agreement and placed such agreement on the public record for a period of sixty (60) days, now in further conformity with the procedure prescribed in Section 2.34 ofits Rules, the Commission hereby issues its complaint, makes the following jurisdictional findings and enters the following order: 1, Respondent Bodywell, Inc., also doing business as Bodywell U.S.A., is a corporation organized, existing and doing business under and by virtue of the laws of the State of New York, with its office and principal place of business located at 27 West 20th Street, Suite 1001, New York, New York.

Respondent Gerard du Passage is an officer of said corporation. He formulates, directs and controls the policies, acts and practices of said corporation, and his office and principal place of business is located at the above stated address.

2. The Federal Trade Commission has jurisdiction of the subject matter of this proceeding and of the respondents, and the proceeding is in the public interest.

Decision and Order 123 F.T.C.

ORDER DEFINITIONS For purposes of this order, the following definitions shall apply: 1. Competent5 1 4 1 1 3 856 716 94 45 97.014030 ands 1 4 1 1 4 961 716 189 45 96.946762 reliable5 1 4 1 1 5 1165 715 222 58 96.548927 scientific5 1 4 1 1 6 1404 714 243 46 95.650139 evidence shall mean tests, analyses, research, studies, or other evidence based on the expertise of professionals in the relevant area, that has been conducted and evaluated in an objective manner by persons qualified to do so, using procedures generally accepted in the profession to yield accurate and reliable results. 3 2. Unless otherwise specified, respondents shall mean Bodywell, Inc., a corporation, its successors and assigns and its officers; Gerard du Passage, individually and as an officer of the corporation; and each of the above's agents, representatives and employees.

3. Commerce shall mean as defined in Section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C, 44.

I, It is ordered, That respondents, directly or through any corporation, subsidiary, division, or other device, in connection with the manufacturing, labeling, advertising, promotion, offering for sale, sale, or distribution of any product in or affecting commerce, shall not make any representation, in any manner, expressly or by implication, that:

A. Such product causes significant weight loss, with or without changes in diet or exercise;

B. Such product causes weight loss at any particular rate or speed, or within any time period; or C. Such product provides any weight loss, fat loss, weight regulation, weight control or weight maintenance benefit, unless, at the time the representation is made, respondents possess and rely upon competent and reliable scientific evidence that substantiates the representation.

BODYWELL, INC., ET AL. 1591 1577 Decision and Order If.

It is further ordered, That respondents, directly or through any corporation, subsidiary, division, or other device, in connection with the manufacturing, labeling, advertising, promotion, offering for sale, sale, or distribution of any product in or affecting commerce, shall not use the name Slimming5 1 4 1 5 5 1053 786 152 45 96.856293 Soles or any other name in a manner that represents, expressly or by implication, that the product causes weight loss, unless, at the time the representation is made, respondents possess and rely upon competent and reliable scientific evidence that substantiates the representation.

IIL.

It is further ordered, That respondents, directly or through any corporation, subsidiary, division, or other device, in connection with the manufacturing, labeling, advertising, promotion, offering for sale, sale, or distribution of any food, dietary supplement, drug, device, or weight loss product or program, as food, drug and device are defined in Section 15 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, in or affecting commerce, shall not represent, in any manner, expressly or by implication, that the experience represented by any user testimonial or endorsement of the product represents the typical or ordinary experience of members of the public who use the product, unless:

A. At the time it is made, respondents possess and rely upon competent and reliable scientific evidence that substantiates the representation; or B. Respondents disclose, clearly and prominently, and in close proximity to the endorsement or testimonial, either: 1. What the generally expected results would be for users of the product, or 2. The limited applicability of the endorser's experience to what consumers may generally expect to achieve, that is, that consumers should not expect to experience similar results. For purposes of this Part, endorsement shall mean as defined in 16 CFR 255.0(b).

Decision and Order 123 F.T.C.

IV.

It is further ordered, That respondents, directly or through any corporation, subsidiary, division, or other device, in connection with the manufacturing, labeling, advertising, promotion, offering for sale, sale, or distribution of any food, dietary supplement, drug, device, or weight loss product or program, as food, drug and device are defined in Section 15 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, in or affecting commerce, shall not misrepresent, in any manner, expressly or by implication, the existence, contents, validity, results, conclusions or interpretations of any test, study, or research. V.

It is further ordered, That respondents, directly or through any corporation, subsidiary, division, or other device, in connection with the manufacturing, labeling, advertising, promotion, offering for sale, sale, or distribution of any product in or affecting commerce, shall not violate any provision of the Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule, 16 CFR Part 435, as amended, effective March 1, 1994, 58 Fed. Reg. 49095.

VI.

It is further ordered, That respondents shall pay to the Commission as consumer redress the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($ 100,000.00) no later than the date this order becomes final. Such payment shall be deposited into an escrow account, to be established by the Commission for the purpose of receiving payment due under this order.

The funds paid by respondents shall, in the discretion of the Commission, be used by the Commission to provide direct redress to purchasers of Slimming Soles in connection with the acts or practices alleged in the complaint, and to pay any attendant costs of administration. If the Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that redress to purchasers of this product is wholly or partially impracticable or is otherwise unwarranted, any funds not so used shall be paid to the United States Treasury. Respondents shall be notified as to how the funds are distributed, but shall have no right to contest the manner of distribution chosen by the Commission. At any time after this order becomes final, the Commission may direct the escrow agent to transfer funds from the escrow account to BODYWELL, INC., ET AL. 1593 1577 Decision and Order the Commission to be distributed as herein provided. The Commission, or its representative, shall, in its sole discretion, select the escrow agent.

Respondents relinquish all dominion, control and title to the funds paid into the escrow account, and all legal and equitable title to the funds vests in the Treasurer of the United States and in the designated consumers. Respondents shall make no claim to or demand for return of the funds, directly or indirectly, through counsel or otherwise; and in the event of bankruptcy of respondents, respondents acknowledge that the funds are not part of the debtor's estate, nor does the estate have any claim or interest therein.

VIL.

It is further ordered, That respondent Bodywell, Inc., and its successors and assigns, and respondent Gerard du Passage shall, for five (5) years after the last date of dissemination of any representation covered by this order, maintain and upon request make available to the Federal Trade Commission for inspection and copying: A. All advertisements and promotional materials containing the representation;

B. All materials that were relied upon in disseminating the representation; and C. All tests, reports, studies, surveys, demonstrations, or other evidence in their possession or control that contradict, qualify, or call into question the representation, or the basis relied upon for the representation, including complaints and other communications with consumers or with governmental or consumer protection organizations.

VUL.

It is further ordered, That respondent Bodywell, Inc., and its successors and assigns, and respondent Gerard du Passage shall deliver a copy of this order to all current and future principals, officers, directors and managers, and to all current and future employees, agents, and representatives having responsibilities with respect to the subject matter of this order, and shall secure from each such person a signed and dated statement acknowledging receipt of the order. Respondents shall deliver this order to current personnel within thirty (30) days after the date of service of this order, and to Decision and Order 123 F.T.C.

future personnel within thirty (30) days after the person assumes such position or responsibilities. Respondents shall maintain and upon request make available to the Federal Trade Commission for inspection and copying a copy of each signed statement acknowledging receipt of the order.

IX.

It is further ordered, That respondent Bodywell, Inc. and its successors and assigns shall notify the Commission at least thirty (30) days prior to any change in the corporation that may affect compliance obligations arising under this order, including but not limited to a dissolution of a subsidiary, parent or affiliate that engages in any acts or practices subject to this order; the proposed filing of a bankruptcy petition; or a change in the corporate name or address. Provided, however, that, with respect to any proposed change in the corporation about which respondent learns less than thirty (30) days prior to the date such action is to take place, respondent shall notify the Commission as soon as is practicable after obtaining such knowledge. All notices required by this Part shall be sent by certified mail to the Associate Director, Division of Enforcement, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C. X.

It is further ordered, That respondent Gerard du Passage, for a period of four (4) years after the date of issuance of this order, shall notify the Commission of the discontinuance of his current business or employment, or of his affiliation with any new business or employment whose activities relate to the manufacturing, labeling, advertising, promotion, offering for sale, sale or distribution of any dietary supplement, drug, device, or weight loss product or program, as drug and device are defined in Section 15 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, for which any health or weight loss claim is made. The notice shall include respondent's new business address and telephone number and a description of the nature of the business or employment and his duties and responsibilities. All notices required by this Part shall be sent by certified mail to the Associate Director, Division of Enforcement, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C.

BODYWELL, INC., ET AL. 1595 1577 Decision and Order XI.

It is further ordered, That respondent Bodywell, Inc., and its successors and assigns, and respondent Gerard du Passage shall, within sixty (60) days after the date of service of this order, and at such other times as the Federal Trade Commission may require, file with the Commission a report, in writing, setting forth in detail the manner and form in which they have complied with this order. XII.

This order will terminate on June 16, 2017, or twenty (20) years from the most recent date that the United States or the Federal Trade Commission files a complaint (with or without an accompanying consent decree) in federal court alleging any violation of the order, whichever comes later; provided, however, that the filing of such a complaint will not effect the duration of: A. Any Part in this order that terminates in less than twenty (20) years;

B. This order's application to any respondent that is not named as a defendant in such complaint; and C. This order if such complaint is filed after the order has terminated pursuant to this Part.

Provided further, that if such complaint is dismissed or a federal court rules that the respondent did not violate any provision of the order, and the dismissal or ruling is either not appealed or upheld on appeal, then the order will terminate according to this Part as though the complaint had never been filed, except that the order will not terminate between the date such complaint is filed and the later of the deadline for appealing such dismissal or ruling and the date such dismissal or ruling is upheld on appeal. Complaint 123 F.T.C.