### Question
How does the law define covered communication?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 45b*, **covered communication** is defined as:

> a written, oral, or pictorial review, performance assessment of, or other similar analysis of, including by electronic means, the goods, services, or conduct of a person by an individual who is party to a form contract with respect to which such person is also a party

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 45b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION; PROMOTION OF EXPORT TRADE AND PREVENTION OF UNFAIR METHODS OF COMPETITION > SUBCHAPTER I-FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION**

