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Compliance & Warnings

Last Updated: 2025-11-25

WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical.

ADULTS 21+ ONLY • WHOLESALE MARKETING SITE • NOT FOR SALE TO MINORS

This website is restricted to adults of legal smoking age (21 years or older) and is intended exclusively for licensed tobacco/vape retailers, distributors, and industry professionals. We do not sell products directly to consumers.

1. Purpose and Scope

Spark Bar is committed to full compliance with all federal, state, and local laws governing the marketing and distribution of nicotine-containing products. This page outlines our compliance framework and the warnings required by law.

Website Classification

  • Business-to-Business (B2B) Only: This site does not sell or ship any vape or nicotine products to consumers
  • Wholesale Marketing: Information is provided for brand awareness and educational purposes to licensed distributors
  • Age-Restricted: Access is strictly limited to adults 21 years of age or older

2. Federal Compliance Requirements

2.1 Mandatory Nicotine Warning

Under federal law, all marketing materials for nicotine-containing products must display the following warning:

WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical.

This warning appears on every page of our website that markets or depicts nicotine products, including the homepage, product collections, and downloadable materials.

2.2 Age Verification

All visitors must confirm they are 21 years of age or older before accessing this website. We implement technical controls including:

  • Age gate modal on first visit
  • Secure age verification cookies (180-day duration)
  • Re-verification upon cookie expiration

2.3 No Health or Cessation Claims

Important: Spark Bar products are NOT designed or sold for smoking cessation. No statements on this website have been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

We make no health, safety, or wellness claims unless our products receive an FDA Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) order. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

3. State-Specific Compliance

In addition to federal requirements, we comply with state-specific regulations that vary by jurisdiction. Our website automatically adapts content based on your geographic location to ensure full compliance.

3.1 Geographic Content Restrictions

Based on your state location (determined via IP geolocation), we may restrict:

  • Flavored Product Marketing: States with flavor bans (CA, MA, NJ, NY, RI, UT, etc.) see tobacco flavor only
  • Promotional Offers: States prohibiting coupons/discounts (CA, MA, NJ, NY, RI, DC) see no promotional pricing
  • FDA Authorization Filters: Some states (AR, NC) require only FDA-authorized products to be shown
  • Consumer Sales Messaging: States restricting online D2C sales (ME, MA, MT, OR, SD, WA) see wholesale-only content

3.2 California Proposition 65 Warning

California law requires an additional warning for products that may expose users to chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or reproductive harm:

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including nicotine, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

California visitors see this warning on every page in addition to the federal warning. Full Proposition 65 information is available on our dedicated Prop 65 page.

3.3 View State Availability Map

To understand how our website adapts based on your location, visit our interactive State Availability page. This resource shows:

  • Which states have flavor marketing restrictions
  • Coupon and promotional offer availability by state
  • FDA authorization requirements
  • Online consumer sales restrictions
View State Availability Map

4. Youth Marketing Prevention

Spark Bar maintains a strict no-youth-targeting policy. We implement comprehensive content controls to ensure our marketing does not appeal to minors.

4.1 Prohibited Content

Our content policies explicitly prohibit:

  • Cartoon Characters: No animated characters, mascots, or youth-appealing illustrations
  • Candy/Food Imagery: No references to candy, desserts, or food products marketed to children
  • Toy-Like Designs: No products designed to resemble toys, school supplies, or children's items
  • Youth Activities: No depictions of schools, playgrounds, or youth-oriented activities
  • Celebrity Endorsements: No endorsements by individuals under 21 or those with significant youth appeal

4.2 Automated Content Screening

All website content undergoes automated screening to flag youth-appealing terms, imagery, or themes. Content that fails screening is blocked from publication. See our Responsible Marketing Policy for complete details.

5. Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement

5.1 Automated Compliance Systems

We employ technical systems to ensure ongoing compliance:

  • IP Geolocation: Real-time geographic detection to apply state-specific restrictions
  • Content Filtering: Automated screening of all marketing materials for prohibited content
  • Warning Display Validation: Ensures federal and state warnings appear on every required page
  • Audit Logging: 24-month retention of compliance events (warnings shown, restrictions applied)

5.2 Policy Updates

Tobacco and nicotine product regulations evolve frequently. We monitor regulatory changes at federal, state, and local levels and update our compliance systems accordingly. This Compliance page is reviewed monthly and updated as needed. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects our most recent review.

6. Retailer and Distributor Responsibilities

If you are a licensed retailer or distributor, you are solely responsible for ensuring your business operations comply with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction, including:

  • Maintaining valid tobacco/vape retail licenses
  • Implementing age verification at point of sale (21+ requirement)
  • Adhering to state and local flavor restrictions, flavor bans, and product limitations
  • Proper product labeling with required warnings
  • Compliance with advertising restrictions in your area (e.g., distance from schools)
  • Tax collection and remittance as required by your jurisdiction

Spark Bar provides wholesale marketing support but cannot provide legal or regulatory advice. Consult with legal counsel regarding your specific compliance obligations.

7. Legal Disclaimer

This compliance page is informational only and does not constitute legal advice.Tobacco and nicotine product regulations are complex and subject to change. While we implement strict compliance measures, we recommend consulting with qualified legal counsel for specific regulatory questions. Spark Bar assumes no liability for third-party compliance failures or regulatory violations.

8. Compliance Contact

For compliance-related questions or to report concerns about youth access or regulatory violations:

Spark Bar Compliance Team

Email: compliance@getsparkbar.com

General Inquiries: info@getsparkbar.com

Location: Tampa Bay, FL

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