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CAN-SPAM Compliance Checker

Verify your email campaigns meet CAN-SPAM Act requirements. Check for required elements like physical address, unsubscribe links, and proper sender identification to avoid penalties.

CAN-SPAM Compliance Checker

Verify your email meets CAN-SPAM Act requirements

Not Compliant

0/9 required items • 0/11 total

0%

Missing Required Items (9)

  • "From" field accurately identifies sender
  • "Reply-To" address is valid and monitored
  • Subject line accurately reflects email content
  • Valid physical postal address included
  • Clear opt-out/unsubscribe mechanism present
  • Opt-out instructions are clear and conspicuous
  • Opt-out process is free and simple
  • Opt-out requests honored within 10 business days
  • Third-party senders also comply with CAN-SPAM

Sender Identification

0/3

Email Content

0/2

Opt-Out Requirements

0/4

Other Requirements

0/2

About CAN-SPAM

The CAN-SPAM Act (2003) sets rules for commercial email in the United States. Violations can result in penalties up to $50,120 per email.

Other regulations to consider:

  • GDPR (EU) - Requires explicit consent
  • CASL (Canada) - Similar to GDPR
  • PECR (UK) - Post-Brexit email rules
  • CCPA (California) - Privacy rights

Note: This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

About this tool

CAN-SPAM compliance is required for all commercial emails sent to US recipients. This checker helps you avoid the stiff penalties for violations. Beyond legal compliance, proper list management is essential—use our email validator to maintain address accuracy and our disposable email checker to prevent fake signups. A clean, engaged list also improves your metrics tracked with our campaign calculator and protects your sender reputation.

Frequently Asked Questions

CAN-SPAM is a US law (2003) that sets rules for commercial email. It requires honest subject lines, valid physical address, clear unsubscribe mechanism, and proper identification. Penalties can reach $50,000+ per violation.

Key requirements: 1) No deceptive subject lines, 2) Identify the message as an ad (if applicable), 3) Include your valid physical address, 4) Tell recipients how to opt out, 5) Honor opt-outs within 10 business days.

Transactional emails (order confirmations, password resets, etc.) are mostly exempt, but they still cannot contain false header information. If your transactional email includes marketing content, CAN-SPAM fully applies.

CAN-SPAM is US law. If you email EU residents, you must also comply with GDPR (requires explicit consent). Canada has CASL, and other countries have their own laws. Always comply with the strictest applicable law.

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