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.
Verify your email meets CAN-SPAM Act requirements
Not Compliant
0/9 required items • 0/11 total
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
0/3Email Content
0/2Opt-Out Requirements
0/4Other Requirements
0/2About 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.
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