### Question
How is the "transactional or relationship message" defined?


### Answer
The term **transactional or relationship message** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 7702* as follows -

> an electronic mail message the primary purpose of which is—


(i) to facilitate, complete, or confirm a commercial transaction that the recipient has previously agreed to enter into with the sender

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 7702*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 103-CONTROLLING THE ASSAULT OF NON-SOLICITED PORNOGRAPHY AND MARKETING**

