Compliance

CAN-SPAM Act

The US law that decides what a compliant cold email actually has to include.

Definition

A US federal law governing commercial email, requiring accurate sender details, a clear physical address, a working unsubscribe link, and non-deceptive subject lines.

Unlike some other regions, the US doesn't require prior opt-in for B2B cold email, which is what makes cold outreach legally viable there in the first place. But every message still needs an honest 'From' line and a real way to opt out, and violations carry real financial penalties per email.