### Question
How is the "vendor" defined?


### Answer
The term **vendor** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 5724* as follows -

> any person who, through the use of the telephone, offers goods or services for a telephone-billed purchase

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 5724*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 83-TELEPHONE DISCLOSURE AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION > SUBCHAPTER II-BILLING AND COLLECTION**

