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A consumer is a person who purchases goods or services for personal use.

In Ohio, a consumer is defined as an individual who acquires goods or services for personal, family, or household purposes. This definition is in line with the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act (OCSPA), which provides a legal framework to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or unconscionable sales practices by suppliers. The OCSPA, along with other state statutes and federal laws such as the Federal Trade Commission Act, regulates various aspects of consumer transactions, including advertising, sales, and business practices, to ensure that consumers are treated fairly. Ohio consumers also have specific rights under the OCSPA, including the right to cancel certain types of sales within a specified period and the right to seek remedies in court for violations of the Act.

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