Regulatory & Statutes

Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR)

The FTC rule governing telemarketing, covering do-not-call compliance, required disclosures, calling-time limits, and prohibited practices. It operates alongside — not instead of — the TCPA.

Why Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) Matters for Operators

Lead generation runs on top of a stack of statutes and rules — the TCPA, the FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule, the FCC’s orders, and a fast-growing set of state laws. Knowing which one governs a given action is the difference between a clean funnel and a costly one.

Understanding telemarketing sales rule (tsr) is part of running a clean lead-generation funnel. Whether you generate, buy, or broker leads, this concept affects how you capture consent, who you can contact, and the proof you need to keep — so it directly shapes your exposure.

Key Takeaways

  • 1Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) is a regulatory concept that operators should understand to stay clean.
  • 2The FTC rule governing telemarketing, covering do-not-call compliance, required disclosures, calling-time limits, and prohibited practices. It operates alongside — not instead of — the TCPA.
  • 3Use the free tools below to apply this concept to your own funnel and find out where you're exposed.

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