
Specific Rules for Video & TV Advertisements
For all video advertisements published on social media platforms, television, websites, or other digital marketing channels, disclaimer text and promotional disclosures must be presented in a clear, legible, and prominent manner in accordance with applicable Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) advertising guidelines.
Disclaimer text must not be displayed briefly, obscured, excessively small, or otherwise presented in a way that may mislead consumers. Advertising disclosures must comply with the following prominence requirements:
1. Text Size
Disclaimer text must be sufficiently large and readable across the device or platform where the advertisement is viewed. Small or microscopic text that cannot reasonably be read by an ordinary consumer is not considered compliant.
2. Display Duration
Disclaimer text must remain visible on screen for a sufficient period of time to allow an ordinary viewer to read and understand the disclosure in full. Brief or rapidly disappearing disclaimers may be considered misleading.
3. Contrast & Visibility
Text must clearly contrast against the background video or imagery. Advertisers should use appropriate formatting such as:
- White text on dark backgrounds
- Dark text on light backgrounds
- Solid banners or overlays behind text where necessary
Disclosures must remain visually clear throughout the advertisement.
Advertising Disclosure Checklist
To assist with compliance under Australian Consumer Law (ACL), all advertisements, promotional materials, pricing campaigns, video ads, social media posts, and marketing content containing pricing or promotional offers should include the following disclosures where applicable:
Baseline Scope Disclosure
Any advertised price should clearly state that pricing applies to a “Standard Installation” only.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Advertisements should briefly define what constitutes a standard installation, including common assumptions such as:
- Single-storey property
- Single-phase electrical supply
- Standard meter box distance/access
- Typical installation conditions
Additional works, upgrades, non-standard installations, or site-specific requirements may incur additional costs.
GST Disclosure
All advertised retail pricing intended for Australian consumers should clearly indicate that GST is included unless otherwise expressly stated.
Illustrative / Marketing Material Warning
All images, renderings, videos, system layouts, battery placements, panel configurations, and visual materials are provided for illustrative and marketing purposes only. Actual system designs, layouts, equipment placement, and installation outcomes may vary depending on site conditions, engineering requirements, distributor regulations, and installer assessment.
Final Pricing & Site Inspection
All advertised pricing, system recommendations, and promotional offers remain subject to:
- Site inspection
- Distributor approval
- Electrical compliance requirements
- Product availability
- Engineering review
- Formal quotation and final system design
Final pricing may vary depending on site-specific conditions and customer requirements.