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# What is CAN-SPAM?

-   [Newsletter Glossary](/newsletter-glossary)
-   CAN-SPAM

# CAN-SPAM

CAN-SPAM, short for Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography And Marketing, is a U.S. law regulating commercial email. It requires senders to accurately represent themselves, use a valid email address, enable easy opt-out, and include a physical mailing address in email footers — all of which are also mandatory within your beehiiv account. 

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