Monday, June 25, 2007
Never Cold Call Leads Again!!!!
ITV Ventures Power Matrix and Spillover!
Home of the Exclusive Power Matrix
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Each new Independent Business Owner (IBO) you sponsor earns you $150 Fast Cash Bonus paid as a commission on the product included in the Premier IBO Package. When your personally sponsored IBOs sponsor their own IBOs, you receive a $20 "Mentoring" bonus for each.
Grow your organization through the power of Duplication:
- Sponsoring with a geometric progression in multiples of 4
As you sponsor and fill a level of your Power Matrix, new IBOs are automatically placed in the next available spot on the advanced matrix level. Spillover helps you to fill your Power Matrix quickly and effortlessly when you sponsor new IBOs.
Spill benefits and helps new IBOs in your Power Matrix as additional IBOs are placed within their Power Matrix.
Helping others achieve your Financial Freedom, allows YOU to achieve YOUR Financial Dreams!
There is NO LIMIT to your income when you build your Organization & your Power Matrix!
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Different Opportunity levels
With Direct Response Network Marketing
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A new wealth-generating movement is emerging. The recent formation of ITV Ventures™ signals a new era in home business ownership, a new wave of self-made financial success stories… and for many, the opportunity for substantial wealth.
Industry insiders are describing ITV Ventures™ as one of the most innovative home-based business ventures ever created. It embodies the maturity of media giant ITV™. But with the entrepreneurial spirit of startup!
Opportunity #1 - Retail Sales
Enjoy some of the highest profits on product sales in the industry! Creating retail customers is as simple as making a courtesy call!
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Choosing to participate in the leads program can be a fast and simple way to earn money!
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Make the courtesy calls to truly qualified leads: - People who have expressed interest in ITV™ products - People who are already ITV™ product users
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Up to 100% profit on every retail sale!
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Continuous monthly income when customers register for the Order Assurance Program!
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No need to inventory product ITV Ventures™ ships product directly to your customers!
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Courtesy calls to customers takes retailing to a whole new level of success!
Opportunity #2 - Total Living Discount Members
Membership definitely brings rewards! Total living discount members reward you 3 ways! Earn commissions on portions of your existing customers and the new ones that you serve along the way!
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Every Total Living Member (TLM) earns you money: - $25 Enrolling Bonus (includes yearly renewal bonus per TLM) - Personal Commissions (35% on half the wholesale value of Member's order) - Matrix Commissions
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Now you can offer your friends and family your IBO pricing and still earn money!
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Great option for prospects who want to use ITV™ products but may not be ready to make the IBO commitment
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Continuous monthly income when TLMs register for the Order Assurance Program!
Opportunity #3 - Independent Business Owner (IBO)
Secure your position in this new and growing company with the highest in commission payouts as well as true business embodyment which allows you to set your income and choose your rewards.
Outstanding Benefits Exclusive to ITV Ventures™ IBOs!
• Wholesale discounts on all ITV™ products• Weekly bonus and retail profit checks• Monthly Matrix Commission checks• Exclusive access to ITV™ generated qualified leads• Professional Business Management Center• Monthly Action Program (MAP) training
Each new IBO you sponsor earns you: - $150 Fast Cash Bonus paid as a commission on the product included in the Premier IBO Package - Generous Commissions
Infomercial giant has taken the Direct Response Industry by storm...
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Direct Response Network Marketing
This is our current status: ITV™ is so good at direct response advertising, in 5 short years, they have already 2 million customers in their database , and on most days, they get tens of thousands of callers who call in after watching their ‘talk show' style 30-minute infomercials.
Now, with their 600 person call centers in both Boston and Maine, they still miss at least half the callers, and simply never get a chance to call them back to just take orders, answer basic questions, up sell other products, etc, nor do they have the time to fully establish a proper client service relationship with their existing database of 2 million clients.
In effect, they're missing out on tens of millions of dollars in profits by not maximizing the 'real-life-time-value' of each customer.
The solution? They've spent 8 years planning their new division known as ITV Ventures™ and perfecting the technology known as the “ Home Agent ” program, which allows people now to be part of a real home based business with a real chance at success. A paradigm shift has taken place where now people will soon be able to answer live phone calls of those responding to our National infomercials via the 800 number that will be displayed on the TV infomercials.
It's sheer genius and it's predicted to revolutionize not only the infomercial business, but also the work from home Internet business. http://www.itvventures.com/sarah_tapp
ITV Ventures Fun Facts!
This is not a Start-Up...It's a RAMP UP to Success!
Millions of sales!
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Over 500 employees
Offices in Massachusetts, Maine, Illinois & California
Nationally ranked informercials from Jordan Whitney & IMS
More winning informercials in the past 3 years than any other company!
70% growth in revenues over the last 3 years!
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Database of over 2 million customers
Over $50 Million spent annually on Direct Response TV media (infomercials)!
Get Started Today!
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This business model is so new, so powerful, the first of its kind and you are positioned at the forefront of a life changing, money making, avalanche of prosperity and abundance! I encourage every one of you to take a real hard look at this, the harder you look the more you will love it!
What is included in your Premier IBO Business in a Briefcase:
• Total Living Membership (TLM) • Natural Cures™ Newsletter Subscription• How to Get Started Fast Manual• Magic of Thinking Big• ITV™ Total Living Catalogue• DVD containing ITV™ infomercials to help you share the products• Selection of ITV™'s most popular products (over $600 retail value)• ITV Ventures™ Personal Website• Business Management Center• CD with the ITV Ventures™ Adventures in Opportunity presentation• All the necessary business tools to help you get started
All for only $499.00!
Take advantage of your timing right now! Fortunes will be made with this powerful business model a year from now, five years from now …but YOU will never be at this very moment ever again, The Time Is Now!
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Sunday, June 24, 2007
~~THE LAZY MANS PROGRAM IN ITV VENTURES~~
This excerpt is a copied and pasted from an email sent to IBOs from ITV on January 26, 2007
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(begin excerpt)THE LAZY MAN'S PROGRAM: now how's that for a title? This program is the simplest way to build your ITV VENTURES™ business. Actually the program began with the release of Order Assurance Program (OAP) Customers.This is the automatic way to build PV and make retail profits from ITV™ customers already on auto-ship. The NEW component to this program will kick-in when the Business Opportunity Show airs and people are calling in to sign up as IBOs --- you will have access to these people through TWO methods:1) Call Center conversions that you will be able to purchase for your organization.2) In-home agent calls directly to you when that program is up and running sometime first quarter.Now we know there are no "lazy" ITV VENTURES™ IBOs --- but ITV™ is committed to making building your ITV™ business simple and easy!(end of excerpt)This is getting more interesting by the day.It is becoming clear that everything ITV Ventures™ says they are going to do… they do.OK. So sometimes it takes a little longer than we might hope for but it does happen.And what they are doing is incredible!This email from last January talks about the coming home agent program which is just getting started now. It also talks about the OAP Lead Program. And just last week there was a major release of OAP leads. (If you are not up to speed on that scroll down and read the post from June 12th).And this email excerpt tells us (as Donald Barrett has discussed in his presentations) that people who sign up directly with corporate headquarters as IBOs will be available for us to purchase.Wow! We can expand our businesses and populate our down lines by "purchasing IBOs". That is Incredible! We can purchase product customers and IBOs.Does it get any easier than this? Unbelievable!!(P.S. If you have not seen the excellent Donald Barrett video got to http://www.itvventures.com/sarah_tapp Folks. If you are already on board this is going to be great. And for those of you that are not, you should be looking to get in ASAP. Timing is important!
Saturday, June 23, 2007
What You Can REALLY Earn-An Update From a Friend
ITV Ventures is amazing. http://www.itvventures.com/sarah_tapp
I got on the phone this morning and took 7 Live Calls from people who just got done watching one of our 30 Minute TV Infomercials on one of the incredible products sold by ITV.I was on the phone 2 hours and 12 minutes, I sold 6 of those 7 customers 15 different products, earned $370 and one of those people want to join the business opportunity and that will pay another $150 commission, so thus, I earned over $520 for 2 hours on the phone, answering the phone at home.Here is something even more amazing, out of my 6 sales, all of them are on our Monthly Auto Ship which at 15 products x $15 per month will pay me another $225 per month or $2700.00 per year. In just the last 10 months, I have over 600 customers on OAP and my weekly checks on these customers alone are over $2000 per week and this does not even include the nearly $15,000.00 per month in residual I am earning at just 10 months in the ITV Ventures business!Now here is the sad part, many of you have been sitting on the sidelines, "waiting to get in the game", but you have not ever believed that a home based business could really be this simple! Pick up the phone, say hello and take the order, type in the customers information on your computer and the company ships the products and does all the paperwork and bookkeeping, then every week, sends you a check and at the end of each month, they pay you again with the monthly residual check.Are you sick and tired of NEVER succeeding in your opportunities(s)? Do you want to be a part of a six-year old, multi million dollar, cash-rich, debt-free company who will spend over $100 Million dollars on TV Infomercials building your business for you over the next 12-24 months, would you like to once and for all be done with chasing the elusive, "pot of gold" in home based businesses?If so, this is the last stop. I will show you, teach you and mentor you to a great income no matter if you want to work 5 hours per week, 20 hours per week, or more! It just needs to be you, making a decision once and for all to take the step to get started! Watch the opportunity now! http://www.itvventures.com/sarah_tapp then call or email me 707-703-5726 snt1056@sbcglobal.net
LAUNCH EVENT RE-CAP!
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If you missed the Official ITV VENTURES™ Launch event.... you missed the most excitement yet!
The opening session that featured a keynote speech by Founder and President, Donald Barrett! He then introduced and premiered a brand new infomercial based on Kevin Trudeau's latest book, "The Weight Loss Cure They Don't Want You to Know About!"
After the show premiere, Kevin Trudeau himself took the stage to share his own story. The highlight of the evening was all the recognition of ITV™ IBOs ending with the FIRST ITV™ car award for the FIRST Platinum IBO, Mr. Scott Nelson! Congratulations, Scott! He's driving his new Lexus...thanks to his outstanding effort and the rewards Scott and all our IBOs can earn as an ITV Ventures™ Independent Business Owner! We also introduced former Lakers Basketball star and ITV Ventures™ Founder, Mr. A.C. Green!
Saturday found Donald Barrett and Kevin Trudeau back on stage. Together they introduced new ITV™ programs... such as:
THE ITV VENTURES™ FOUNDER PROGRAM is continuing! Now everyone still has the opportunity to become a Founder simply by personally sponsoring 10 new IBOs on or before August 31, 2007 ---and the program is retroactive to the sign-up date of any IBO! And THEN.... You are eligible for the exclusive FOUNDER TRIP every year.... for LIFE! As long as you are an active commission qualified IBO.... you cruise through life with ITV™! Personally sponsor 10 and get ONE cruise ticket!Personally sponsor 15 and get TWO cruise tickets! How simply beautiful!
THE LAZY MAN'S PROGRAM: now how’s that for a title?This program is the simplest way to build your ITV VENTURES™ business. Actually the program began with the release of Order Assurance Program (OAP) Customers.This is the automatic way to build PV and make retail profits from ITV™ customers already on auto-ship. The NEW component to this program will kick-in when the Business Opportunity Show airs and people are calling in to sign up as IBOs --- you will have access to these people through TWO methods:
Call Center conversions that you will be able to purchase for your organization.
In-home agent calls directly to you when that program is up and running sometime first quarter.
Now we know there are no "lazy" ITV VENTURES™ IBOs --- but ITV™ is committed to making building your ITV™ business simple and easy! Saturday afternoon was infused with the energy of THREE new infomercials and product premiers! IBOs got "sneak peaks" of new shows that will promote the sale of:
NAKED MINERALS™ COSMETICS!
THINK STRAIGHT™ NUTRITIONAL!
H.O.P.E. - HELP OUR PETS EXCEL!
Product information and launch up-dates will appear in your BMC as details become available. Sunday kicked-off with a two hour Q&A session with Donald Barrett at the helm as he fielded questions. The afternoon was filled with breakout sessions on each ITV™ product and IBOs had the opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with product formulators and learn more about all our fabulous products like SeaVegg® from Scott Kennedy; FlexProtex® from Patty McPeak; Almighty Cleanse™ from Danny Vierra; Naked Minerals™ from Julie McLewee and the entire Naked Minerals™ group; Think Straight® from Robert Rudelic and H.O.P.E.™ from Dr. Bill Barnett! The event never really wound "down," but wound "UP" on such high energy and excitement that no one wanted to go home! All in all, it was a real WOW event and one that will carry the momentum of ITV™ through in fast-forward! http://www.itvventures.com/sarah_tapp
The Weight Loss Cure "They" Dont Want You To Know About!
Donald Barrett hits another Home Run!
That's right!
ITV™ HAS ANOTHER #1 RATED SHOW!
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According to industry ratings the new show with Donald Barrett and Kevin Trudeau: "The Weight Loss Cure They Don’t Want You to Know About" is the number ONE show in the country!
ITV™ exclusively markets all of Kevin's books on TELEVISON. And, even though the books can also be purchased in some retail stores and on sites like Amazon, you can purchase them at the lowest price for resale and lead generation! Use the books as a way to introduce people to other ITV™ products. The people who purchase the book (from whatever source) are people who ARE interested in natural products.... and these same people can buy those products from YOU!
All three of Kevin Trudeau's books are now available in your BMC. As a "product" or as a "lead generator," your IBO price is the lowest available!
CONGRATULATIONS TO
DONALD BARRET AND KEVIN TRUDEAU!
ANOTHER ITV™ HOMERUN SHOW ENHANCES YOURITV VENTURES™ DRAMATICALLY!ENJOY YOUR SUCCESS!
Weight Loss Cure Discovered!
Kevin Trudeau’s New Book: The Weight Loss Cure is now available to IBOs –Today! (Kevin Trudeau lost over 45 pounds in just 6 weeks)
An absolute cure for obesity was discovered almost fifty years ago by a British medical doctor. Tens of thousands of people used this simple, inexpensive, safe medical treatment and achieved miraculous, fast, and permanent weight loss. For the first time in fifty years this revolutionary breakthrough discovery, which permanently cures the condition of obesity, is being released to the public. This book gives you the cure that can solve your overweight condition once and for all.
Transform your body once and for all
Melt away up to 30 pounds or more in as little as 30 days
Lose weight in your trouble areas; stomach, hips, thighs, and buttocks
Get a slender, fit profile
Keep the weight off for good
Get a copy for you and a friend, today!
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PricingRetail: $29.95IBO/TLM: $10.00
Get Naked with Naked Minerals Make up!
Naked Minerals™ is here and wanting you to Get Naked™!!!!
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This product is now available to IBO’s, TLM and Customers....in two separate amazing "Intro-Kits." Don't wait start making money now with Naked Minerals™. Now that everyone has had a chance to buy in....Limits on purchases have been lifted!
The Fundamentals Collection:
The Fundamentals Collection contains 2 shades of Pressed Minerals Foundation, 2 shades of Sun Kissed Bronzer, a silky smooth Kabuki Brush and troubleshooting Conceal Brush. Plus, a Beautiful Brows Kit as your FREE GIFT.Retail Price - $126.00IBO Price - $63.00
The Supreme Collection:
You get the Fundamentals kit plus Revolution Eyes Shadow Trio, Color Wash Cheek ‘n Lip, Lip Glaze, and the professional-grade 9-piece brush set for perfect application. Plus, a Beautiful Brows Kit as your FREE GIFT.Retail Price - $180.00IBO Price - $90.00
IBOs can sell these to retail customers and make an immediate 50% mark-up!!!!
SHADE SELECTION:
Every Naked Minerals™ foundation contains a warm and cool shade and to help you blend the perfect shade for you. The bonus is that if you mix the two colors together you get a third "neutral" shade which is great for some skin tones.
Vanilla (Light)Skin Tone: Porcelain, Ivory, Pale, FairDescription: Made for skin that’s sensitive to the sun, doesn't tan and is prone to freckles.
Almond (Medium)Skin Tone: Light, Light-medium, Medium, Olive, GoldenDescription: Our most popular foundation. Complements complexions that tan in the sun. (If you're unsure, go with this.)
Deep Caramel (Tan / Dark)Skin Tone: Description: Deep beige hues suitDescription: Suitable for women with naturally deep, olive and golden hues.
Dark Chocolate (Darkest)Skin Tone: Deep, African-American skinDescription: Tailor made for the richest, darkest complexions to sweep-on smoothly without ashiness.
ITV™ Income Opportunity Media
TUESDAY MAY 8, 2007
Imagine this... a national Income opportunity meeting each week! On television! At the same time in every time zone! Well...it’s coming soon! http://www.itvventures.com/sarah_tapp
ITV™ was negotiating with CNBC for a consistent weekly time slot for the ITV VENTURES™ Business Opportunity show that will begin airing in the third quarter based on available air time inventories.
Prior to the CNBC weekly airing, ITV™ will run the Income Opportunity show on many stations across the country... Check the media schedule in you BMC for details.
Watch for more information coming on the CNBC national media buy!
It’s getting more exciting by the day at ITV VENTURES™...
We’ve always said this is….YOUR AdVenture in OpportunitySM!
History behind ITV Ventures
ITV VENTURES was spawned from ITV Direct, one of the top direct response companies in the country. No other company has produced as many top 10 infomercials as ITV has in the past 5 years. http://www.itvventures.com/sarah_tapp
Ready to escape the “rat race?” If you crave financial independence and dream of a better lifestyle, then the newly formed ITV Ventures™ wants to hear from you today. The truth is there’s no limit on how much money you can earn as an ITV Ventures™ Independent Business Owner. With ITV’s simple yet comprehensive training system, in the time it takes to watch a couple of movies, you can create a steady revenue stream for years to come.The concept is simple: You get paid to connect purchase-ready customers with the products they want. These targeted “hot leads” have expressed interest in ITV Ventures’™ products, and in many cases, have purchased them before.So, you don’t have to recruit your friends or family. And you don’t need to be a superior salesperson. What you do need is a few spare hours every week and the drive to succeed. You’ll soon discover why ITV Ventures™ is in a league of its own. A new wealth-generating movement is emerging. The recent formation of ITV Ventures™ signals a new era in home business ownership, a new wave of self-made financial success stories… and for many, the opportunity for substantial wealth. Industry insiders are describing ITV Ventures™ as one of the most innovative home-based business ventures ever created. It embodies the maturity of media giant ITV Direct®. But its take-charge, trailblazing corporate culture echoes that of a success-driven, fledgling company.In business, if you miss the ground floor, you miss the boat.You have the rare opportunity to partner with one of the leading health and wellness companies in this unique money-making venture.
ITV VENTURES™ #1 IN INTERNET RANKINGS
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ITV Ventures™ has topped MLMRankings.com with 122.67% for internet interest. The interest trend is based on public interest tracked through search engine requests.
Nearly 20% ahead of the second ranking company, ITV Ventures™ is the company launched on the success of media giant ITV Direct®, also the top ranked infomercial company based on percentage of successful hit shows.
Driven by ITV Direct® infomercials, consistently rated in the top ten by media ranking services, ITV Ventures™ offers an entirely new business model for those who see the advantage of being in business for themselves while supported by the infrastructure of an already successful multi-million dollar company.
Merging the highly successful direct response business with network marketing, Founder and President, Donald Barrett, states "ITV Ventures™ will be the fastest growing company in the history of network marketing. We are creating the next generation of MLM with the combined business models defined as "direct response network marketing."
ITV Ventures™ is creating the significant internet buzz that pushed them to #1 in the rankings and is attracting experienced network marketers because of the uniqueness of the concept of an infomercial company expanding into network marketing. However, the opportunity is also attracting those who are new to MLM who are looking for a viable home-based business that far outpaces the competitive offerings.
Although separate companies, ITV Direct®, with a million dollars a week in media buys that generate thousands of inbound calls per show, fuels the lead generation program that provides ITV Ventures™ Independent Business Owners (IBO) with inbound call leads from prospective and actual customers.
According to Barrett, "The ITV Ventures™ program solves the primary problems that challenge many other network marketing companies like lead generation, fulfillment and recruiting." He goes on to say, "Rather than only approaching friends, relatives and neighbors, the program's IBOs will benefit from ITV Ventures™ own consumer leads generated from millions of dollars of media expenditures."
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The Opportunity
Friday, June 22, 2007
Watch The Much Anticipated Income TV Infomercial
An Opportunity of a Lifetime Awaits You......
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ITV Ventures™ is the opportunity of a lifetime! With ITV Ventures™ you're connected to hundreds of thousands of consumers through the millions of dollars being spent on proven T.V. shows promoting the products and services you sell. No other home based opportunity can route live calls from successful infomercials directly to you in the comfort of your home - the income generating potential of this innovative business model is limitless! ITV Ventures™ is the revolutionary, patent pending opportunity that is "Positively Impacting People®". Now it's your turn to make a decision that will positively impact your health, freedom and prosperity.
As an ITV Ventures™ Independent Business Owner, there is no limit to what you can earn. In fact, our business model compliments your efforts, and together, makes earning the income you desire a reality. Your income earning potential is no longer limited by "who you know", but augmented by who we reach with our successful product and opportunity infomercials. Our commitment to our Independent Business Owners extends beyond providing the leads they need, but also includes the support and training they need to leverage the opportunity and realize the income and lifestyle that they desire. This training and support includes conference calls, marketing materials, scripts, events and specially designed monthly training materials that leave you feeling confident, capable and motivated to succeed.
Why should you join ITV Ventures™? Click the link below and see for yourself why becoming an ITV Ventures™ Independent Business Owner is a simple yet revolutionary way for you to make money and create a successful financial future for you and your family.
http://www.itvventures.com/sarah_tapp Click on Opportunity!
Become an ITV Ventures Independent Business Owner today and immediately start receiving a 50% purchase discount on all your personal purchases and up to 100% markup on all your retail sales! Your volume activity qualifies you for bonuses, commissions, trips and more!
You deserve to live the life you desire but it takes a decision - a decision to "Positively Impact People®" -- including yourself. Become an ITV Ventures™ Independent Business Owner today!
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Take Live Calls From Your Home-Collect Commissions!
ITV VENTURES™ ROLLS OUT ITS ONE-OF-A-KIND REMOTE HOME AGENT™ PROGRAM!
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A company redefining the Network Marketing industry is the best way to describe ITV Ventures™, the new breed of work-from-home income opportunity that is sweeping the U.S.
This entirely new business model, called Direct Response Network Marketing™, combining the power of three proven industries, Direct Response Television, Internet Marketing and the winning components of Network Marketing, has morphed once again, this time to include an unbelievable Home Agent component.
Now, building your ITV Ventures™ business is as easy as picking up the phone and saying “hello”! This revolutionary new concept is simple --ITV™ airs its successful, top ranked infomercials and only ITV Ventures™ Independent Business Owners have the opportunity to take the live calls, generated from these shows, in the comfort of their own home!
ITV Ventures™ Independent Business Owners are connected to hundreds of thousands of consumers through the millions of dollars being spent on proven T.V. shows promoting the products and services they sell. There is even a show dedicated to the unbelievable ITV Ventures™ income opportunity! No other home based opportunity can route live calls, from successful infomercials, directly to its independent distributors in the comfort of their home - the income generating potential of this innovative business model is limitless.
Without a doubt, ITV Ventures™ is changing the face of work-from-home opportunities.
Sign up or get more info here: http://www.itvventures.com/sarah_tapp
Friday, June 15, 2007
ITV Ventures Cancellation Process
12.1 — Effect of Cancellation
So long as a Representative remains active and complies with the terms of the Representative Agreement and these Policies and Procedures, ITV shall pay commissions to such Representative in accordance with the Marketing and Compensation Plan. A Representative’s bonuses and commissions constitute the entire consideration for the Representative’s efforts in generating sales and all activities related to generating sales (including building a Matrix organization). Following a Representative’s non-renewal of his or her Representative Agreement, cancellation for inactivity, or voluntary or involuntary cancellation of his or her Representative Agreement (all of these methods are collectively referred to as “cancellation”), the former Representative shall have no right, title, claim or interest to the marketing organization which he or she operated, or any commission or bonus from the sales generated by the organization. A Representative whose business is canceled will lose all previously-held rights as a Representative. This includes the right to sell ITV products and the right to receive future commissions, bonuses, or other income resulting from the sales and other activities of the Representative’s former Matrix sales organization. In the event of cancellation, Representatives agree to waive all rights they may have, including but not limited to property rights, to their former Matrix organization and to any bonuses, commissions, or other remuneration derived from the sales and other activities from his or her former Matrix organization.
The former Representative shall not hold himself or herself out as an ITV Representative and shall not have the right to sell ITV products. A Representative whose Representative Agreement is cancelled shall receive commissions and bonuses only for the last full pay period he or she was active prior to cancellation (less any amounts withheld during an investigation preceding an involuntary cancellation).
Former Representatives may re-apply as an ITV Representative after six (6) calendar months of inactivity (i.e. no attendance at any ITV functions, no purchases of ITV products for resale, no sales of ITV products, no sponsoring, and no participation in any other form of Representative activity or operation of any other ITV business). Following the six-month period of inactivity, the former Representative may re-apply under a sponsor of his/her choice. However, the re-entry is at the Representative level (Section 3.3) and the former Matrix organization remains in its current position.
12.2 — Cancellation Due to Inactivity
It is the Representative’s responsibility to lead his or her marketing organization with the proper example in personal production of sales to end consumers. Without this proper example and leadership, the Representative will lose his or her right to receive commissions from sales generated through his or her marketing organization. Therefore, Representatives who produce less than the minimum Personal Volume (“PV”) requirements as specified in the ITV Marketing and Compensation Plan for any pay period will not receive a commission for the sales generated through their marketing organization for that pay period.
If a Representative has failed to make any product purchases or place any product orders which satisfy his or her minimum Personal Volume (“PV”) requirements as specified in the ITV Marketing and Compensation Plan for a period of two (2) consecutive calendar months, the Agreement and position will be automatically terminated. Written confirmation of the termination will not be provided by ITV. Also, any Representative that fails to participate in the MAP (Monthly Action Program), which is the ongoing education and training system for ITV Ventures, for two consecutive months will be automatically terminated.
12.3 — Involuntary Cancellation
A Representative’s violation of any of the terms of the Agreement, including any amendments that may be made by ITV in its sole discretion, may result in any of the sanctions listed in Section 9.1, including the involuntary cancellation of his or her Representative Agreement. Cancellation shall be effective on the date on which written notice is mailed, return receipt requested, to the Representative’s last known address, or when the Representative receives actual notice of cancellation, whichever occurs first.
ITV expressly reserves the right to terminate all Representative Agreements upon thirty (30) days written notice in the event that it elects to: (1) cease business operations; (2) dissolve as a corporate entity; or (3) terminate distribution of its products via direct selling.
12.4 — Voluntary Cancellation
A participant in this direct sales plan has a right to cancel at any time, regardless of reason. Cancellation must be submitted in writing to the company at its principal business address. The written notice must include the Representative’s signature, printed name, address, and Representative I.D. Number.
12.4.1 - Non-renewal
A Representative may also voluntarily cancel his or her Representative Agreement by failing to renew the Agreement on its anniversary date.
12.5 Buy-Back Policy
ITV agrees to repurchase from a cancelled or canceling Representative all unencumbered products and sales aids purchased by the Representative from ITV within the previous thirty days, which are unused and in commercially resalable condition, for not less than 90 percent of the actual amount paid by the Representative for the products and sales aids which are being returned. Products and sales aids shall be deemed “resalable” if: (1) the product or sales aids, and their packaging, are in a condition that it is commercially reasonable for ITV to resell the merchandise at 100% of its wholesale cost; and (2) the expiration date on the product has not elapsed; and (3) the labeling on the product is current; and (4) the product or sales aids are unopened and the seals are unbroken (discontinued products and sales aides are non-refundable); and (5) the product or sales aids are in their original containers, and have not been damaged in any fashion. ITV will honor all terms, including the longer time periods, of state buy-back laws in Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Puerto Rico, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming. Additionally, Montana Distributors who cancel within 15 days are entitled to a 100% refund of any consideration given to participate. Products certified as sold under the 50% rule are no longer subject to buy-back. Commissions paid on returned product are recoverable from all persons to whom the commissions were paid.
SECTION 13 — DEFINITIONS
Active Representative — A Representative who satisfies the minimum Personal Volume (“PV”) requirements, as set forth in the ITV Marketing and Compensation Plan, to ensure that he or she is eligible to receive bonuses and commissions.
Active Rank — The term “active rank” refers the current rank of a Representative, as determined by the ITV Marketing and Compensation Plan, for any calendar month. To be considered “active” relative to a particular rank, a Representative must meet the criteria set forth in the ITV Marketing and Compensation Plan for his or her respective rank. (See the definition of “Rank” below.)
Agreement - The contract between the Company and each Representative includes the Representative Application and Agreement, the ITV Policies and Procedures, the ITV Marketing and Compensation Plan, and the Business Entity Form (where appropriate), all in their current form and as amended by ITV in its sole discretion. These documents are collectively referred to as the “Agreement.”
Cancel — The termination of a Representative’s business. Cancellation may be either voluntary, involuntary, or through non-renewal or inactivity.
Commissionable Products — All ITV products on which commissions and bonuses are paid. Business Tools and sales aids are not commissionable products.
Personal Volume (PV) — The amount of volume from a sales order upon which commissions are paid. WDV will be in the currency of the country in which the order was placed.
Company — The term “Company” as it is used throughout the Agreement means ITV Marketing Group, Inc.
Matrix — See “Marketing Organization” below.
Matrix Activity Report — A monthly report generated by ITV that provides critical data relating to the identities of Representatives, sales information, and enrollment activity of each Representative’s Marketing Organization. This report contains confidential and trade secret information which is proprietary to ITV.
Matrix Leg — Each one of the individuals enrolled immediately underneath you and their respective marketing organizations represents one “leg” in your marketing organization.
End Consumer — A person who purchases ITV products for the purpose of personally using them rather than for resale to someone else.
Immediate Household — Heads of household and dependent family members residing in the same house.
Kit — ITV offers several kits to help Representatives develop the income opportunity afforded by marketing and selling ITV products. Each kit contains a selection of ITV training materials, business support literature, and product display items. The Future Leader Kit contains a more expansive collection of these items than the Business Builders Kit.
Level — The layers of Matrix Representatives in a particular Representative’s Marketing Organization. This term refers to the relationship of a Representative relative to a particular upline Representative, determined by the number of Representatives between them who are related by sponsorship. For example, if A sponsors B, who sponsors C, who sponsors D, who sponsors E, then E is on A’s fourth level.
Level Compression — The process by which inactive Representatives are excluded from the computation of bonuses and commissions for eligible Representatives. ITV’s compression program ensures that Representatives are paid on the Personal Volume (PV).
Marketing Organization — The Representatives sponsored below a particular Representative.
Official ITV Material — Literature, audio or video tapes, files, and other materials developed, printed, published and distributed by ITV to Representatives.
Personal Production — Moving product to an end consumer for personal use.
Recruit — For purposes of ITV’s Conflict of Interest Policy (Section 4.8), the term “recruit” means actual or attempted solicitation, enrollment, encouragement, or effort to influence in any other way, either directly or through a third party, another ITV Representative to enroll or participate in another multilevel marketing, Representative marketing or direct sales opportunity. This conduct constitutes recruiting even if the Representative’s actions are in response to an inquiry made by another Representative.
Resalable — Products and sales aids shall be deemed "resalable" if each of the following elements is satisfied: 1) they are unopened and unused; 2) packaging and labeling has not been altered or damaged; 3) the product and packaging are in a condition such that it is a commercially reasonable practice within the trade to sell the merchandise at full price; 4) the product contains current ITV labeling; and 5) the item has not been updated, re-recorded or reprinted since the customer or Representative’s purchase. Any merchandise that is clearly identified at the time of sale as nonreturnable, discontinued, or as a seasonal item, shall not be resalable.
Retail Customer — An individual who purchases ITV products from a Representative.
Roll-Up — The method by which a vacancy is filled in a Marketing Organization left by a Representative whose Representative Agreement has been cancelled.
Sponsor — A Representative who enrolls another Representative into the Company, and is listed as the Sponsor on the Representative Application and Agreement. The act of enrolling others and training them to become Representatives is called “sponsoring.”
Upline — This term refers to the Representative or Representatives above a particular Representative in a sponsorship line up to the Company. Conversely stated, it is the line of sponsors that links any particular Representative to the Company.
WHOLESALE DOLLAR VOLUME (WDV) -- All ITV products are assigned a WDV equivalent to their actual Wholesale Price paid by Representatives.
ITV Ventures Payment and Shipping
11.1 — Insufficient Funds
It is the responsibility of each Representative to ensure that there are sufficient funds or credit available in his or her account to cover any monthly Automatic Re-order (Autoships and Business Center fees). ITV will not contact Representatives in regard to orders or services cancelled due to insufficient funds or credit. With Autoships, this may result in a Representative’s failure to meet his or her Personal Volume requirements for the month.
11.2 — Returned Checks
All checks returned by a Representative’s bank for insufficient funds will be re-submitted for payment. Any outstanding balance owed to ITV by a Representative for NSF checks and returned check fees will be withheld from subsequent bonus and commission checks.
11.3 — Restrictions on Third Party Use of Credit Cards and Checking Account Access
Representatives shall not permit other Representatives or customers to use his or her credit card, or permit debits to their checking accounts, to enroll or to make purchases from the company.
11.4 — Sales Taxes
In designing the ITV opportunity, one of our guiding philosophies has been to free Representatives from as many administrative, operational, and logistical tasks as possible. In doing so, Representatives are free to concentrate on those activities that directly affect their incomes, namely product sales and enrollment activities. To these ends, ITV relieves Representatives of the burdens of remitting sales taxes, filing sales tax reports, and keeping records relative to sales taxes. Representatives must, however, insure that they collect the proper sales taxes when payment for product orders is made by customers. If you are unsure of the applicable sales tax rate in a locality in which you are making a sale, please contact the local or state taxing authority for assistance.
By virtue of its business operations, ITV is required to charge sales taxes on all applicable purchases made by Representatives and customers, and remit the taxes charged to the respective states. Accordingly, ITV will remit sales taxes on behalf of Representatives, based on the price of the products, according to applicable tax rates in the state or province to which the shipment is destined. If a Representative has submitted, and ITV has accepted, a current Sales Tax Exemption Certificate and Sales Tax Registration License, sales taxes will not be added to the invoice and the responsibility of collecting and remitting sales taxes to the appropriate authorities shall be on the Representative. Exemption from the payment of sales tax is applicable only to orders which are shipped to a state or province for which the proper tax exemption papers have been filed and accepted. Applicable sales taxes will be charged on orders that are drop-shipped to another state/province. Any sales tax exemption accepted by ITV is not retroactive.
The taxability of products and sales tax rates differ by state. Additionally, an increasing number of local taxes (county and city) are being initiated throughout the country. It is the responsibility of each Representative to know what products are taxable and at what rate. Again, if you have questions regarding taxability and rates, contact your state or local department of revenue for assistance.
Ordering With ITV VENTURES
10.1 — Purchasing ITV Products
Each Representative should purchase his or her products directly from ITV. If a Representative purchases products from another Representative or any other source, the purchasing Representative will not receive the Personal Volume that is associated with that purchase.
10.2 — General Order Policies
On mail orders with invalid or incorrect payment, ITV will attempt to contact the Representative by phone, and/or mail to try to obtain another payment. If these attempts are unsuccessful after five working days, the order will be returned unprocessed. No C.O.D. orders will be accepted. ITV maintains no minimum order requirements. Orders for products and business tools may be combined.
Autoship orders can be placed and adjusted online. However, autoships can be cancelled only in writing via U.S. Mail, fax or email. There is a ten (10) day processing period for cancellations.
10.3 — Shipping and Back Order Policy
ITV will normally ship products within 3-5 business days from the date on which it receives an order. ITV will expeditiously ship any part of an order currently in stock. If, however, an ordered item is out-of-stock, it will be placed on back order and sent when ITV receives additional inventory. Representatives will be charged and given Personal Volume on back ordered items unless notified on the invoice that the product has been discontinued. ITV will notify Representatives and customers if items are back-ordered and are not expected to ship within 30 days from the date of the order. An estimated shipping date will also be provided. Back ordered items may be cancelled upon a customer’s or Representative’s request. Customers and Representatives may request a refund, credit on account, or replacement merchandise for cancelled back orders. If a refund is requested, the Representative’s Personal Volume will be decreased by the amount of the refund in the month in which the refund is issued.
10.4 — Confirmation of Order
A Representative and/or recipient of an order must confirm that the product received matches the product listed on the shipping invoice, and is free of damage. Failure to notify ITV of any shipping discrepancy or damage within thirty days of shipment will cancel a Representative’s right to request a correction.
ITV VENTURES DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS
9.1 — Disciplinary Sanctions
Violation of the Agreement, these Policies and Procedures, or any illegal, fraudulent, deceptive or unethical business conduct by a Representative may result, at ITV’S discretion, in one or more of the following corrective measures:
Issuance of a written warning or admonition;
Requiring the Representative to take immediate corrective measures;
Imposition of a fine, which may be withheld from bonus and commission checks;
Loss of rights to one or more bonus and commission checks;
ITV may withhold from a Representative all or part of the Representative’s bonuses and commissions during the period that ITV is investigating any conduct allegedly violative of the Agreement. If a Representative’s business is cancelled for disciplinary reasons, the Representative will not be entitled to recover any commissions withheld during the investigation period;
Suspension of the individual’s Representative Agreement for one or more pay periods;
Involuntary termination of the offender’s Representative Agreement;
Any other measure expressly allowed within any provision of the Agreement or which ITV deems practicable to implement and appropriate to equitably resolve injuries caused partially or exclusively by the Representative’s policy violation or contractual breach;
In situations deemed appropriate by ITV, the Company may institute legal proceedings for monetary and/or equitable relief.
9.2 — Grievances and Complaints
When a Representative has a grievance or complaint with another Representative regarding any practice or conduct in relationship to their respective ITV businesses, the complaining Representative should first report the problem to his or her Sponsor who should review the matter and try to resolve it with the other party's upline sponsor. If the matter cannot be resolved, it must be reported in writing to the Representative Services Department at the Company. The Representative Services Department will review the facts and attempt to resolve it. If it is not resolved, it will be referred to the Dispute Resolution Board for final review and determination.
9.3 — Dispute Resolution Board
The purpose of the Dispute Resolution Board is to: (1) review appeals of disciplinary sanctions; and (2) review matters between ITV Representatives. After the response or settlement instituted by Representative Services has been denied or otherwise remains unresolved, the Dispute Resolution Board reviews evidence, deliberates, and responds to current outstanding issues on a collective basis.
A Representative may submit a written request for a telephonic or in-person hearing within seven business days from the date of: (1) the written notice by ITV of disciplinary action; or (2) the written decision of Representative Services regarding disputes between Representatives. All communication with ITV and the Representative seeking resolution of a dispute must be in writing. It is within the DRB’s discretion whether a claim is accepted for review. If the DRB agrees to review the matter, it shall schedule a hearing within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the Representative’s written request. All evidence (e.g., documents, exhibits, etc.) that a Representative desires to have considered by the DRB must be submitted to ITV no later than seven business days before the date of the hearing. The Representative shall bear all of the expenses related to his or her attendance and the attendance of any witnesses he or she desires to be present at the hearing. The decision of the Dispute Resolution Board will be final and subject to no further review. During the pendency of the claim before the DRB, the Representative waives his or her right to pursue arbitration or any other remedy.
Following issuance of a sanction, the disciplined Representative may appeal the sanction to the Dispute Resolution Board (“DRB”). Representative’s appeal must be in writing and received by the Company within 15 days from the date of ITV’S cancellation notice. If the appeal is not received by ITV within the 15 day period, the sanction will be final. The Representative must submit all supporting documentation with his or her appeal correspondence. If the Representative files a timely appeal of cancellation, the DRB will review and reconsider the cancellation, consider any other appropriate action, and notify the Representative in writing of its decision.
The Representative Agreement of any Representative initiating suit against ITV or its partners, directors, officers or employees will be considered cancelled upon receipt of notice or documentation that the suit is intended.
9.4 — Arbitration
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. If a Representative files a claim or counterclaim against ITV, he or she may only do so on an individual basis and not with any other Representative or as part of a class or consolidated action. Representatives waive all rights to trial by jury or to any court. All arbitration proceedings shall be held in Essex County, Massachusetts, unless the laws of the state in which a Representative resides expressly require the application of its laws, in which case the arbitration shall be held in the capital of that state. The parties shall be entitled to all discovery rights allowed under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. No other aspects of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure shall be applicable to an arbitration. There shall be one arbitrator, an attorney at law, who shall have expertise in business law transactions with a strong preference being an attorney knowledgeable in the direct selling industry, selected from the panel, which the American Arbitration Panel provides. Each party to the arbitration shall be responsible for its own costs and expenses of arbitration, including legal and filing fees. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties and may, if necessary, be reduced to a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. This agreement to arbitrate shall survive any termination or expiration of the Agreement.
Nothing in these Policies and Procedures shall prevent ITV from applying to and obtaining from any court having jurisdiction a writ of attachment, a temporary injunction, preliminary injunction, permanent injunction or other relief available to safeguard and protect ITV’S interest prior to, during or following the filing of any arbitration or other proceeding or pending the rendition of a decision or award in connection with any arbitration or other proceeding.
9.5 — Governing Law, Jurisdiction and Venue
Jurisdiction and venue of any matter not subject to arbitration shall reside in Essex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts unless the laws of the state in which a Representative resides expressly require the application of its laws, in which case that state’s law shall govern all issues related to jurisdiction and venue. The laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall govern all other matters relating to or arising from the Agreement unless the laws of the state in which a Representative resides expressly require the application of its laws.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS
9.1 — Disciplinary Sanctions
Violation of the Agreement, these Policies and Procedures, or any illegal, fraudulent, deceptive or unethical business conduct by a Representative may result, at ITV’S discretion, in one or more of the following corrective measures:
Issuance of a written warning or admonition;
Requiring the Representative to take immediate corrective measures;
Imposition of a fine, which may be withheld from bonus and commission checks;
Loss of rights to one or more bonus and commission checks;
ITV may withhold from a Representative all or part of the Representative’s bonuses and commissions during the period that ITV is investigating any conduct allegedly violative of the Agreement. If a Representative’s business is cancelled for disciplinary reasons, the Representative will not be entitled to recover any commissions withheld during the investigation period;
Suspension of the individual’s Representative Agreement for one or more pay periods;
Involuntary termination of the offender’s Representative Agreement;
Any other measure expressly allowed within any provision of the Agreement or which ITV deems practicable to implement and appropriate to equitably resolve injuries caused partially or exclusively by the Representative’s policy violation or contractual breach;
In situations deemed appropriate by ITV, the Company may institute legal proceedings for monetary and/or equitable relief.
9.2 — Grievances and Complaints
When a Representative has a grievance or complaint with another Representative regarding any practice or conduct in relationship to their respective ITV businesses, the complaining Representative should first report the problem to his or her Sponsor who should review the matter and try to resolve it with the other party's upline sponsor. If the matter cannot be resolved, it must be reported in writing to the Representative Services Department at the Company. The Representative Services Department will review the facts and attempt to resolve it. If it is not resolved, it will be referred to the Dispute Resolution Board for final review and determination.
9.3 — Dispute Resolution Board
The purpose of the Dispute Resolution Board is to: (1) review appeals of disciplinary sanctions; and (2) review matters between ITV Representatives. After the response or settlement instituted by Representative Services has been denied or otherwise remains unresolved, the Dispute Resolution Board reviews evidence, deliberates, and responds to current outstanding issues on a collective basis.
A Representative may submit a written request for a telephonic or in-person hearing within seven business days from the date of: (1) the written notice by ITV of disciplinary action; or (2) the written decision of Representative Services regarding disputes between Representatives. All communication with ITV and the Representative seeking resolution of a dispute must be in writing. It is within the DRB’s discretion whether a claim is accepted for review. If the DRB agrees to review the matter, it shall schedule a hearing within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the Representative’s written request. All evidence (e.g., documents, exhibits, etc.) that a Representative desires to have considered by the DRB must be submitted to ITV no later than seven business days before the date of the hearing. The Representative shall bear all of the expenses related to his or her attendance and the attendance of any witnesses he or she desires to be present at the hearing. The decision of the Dispute Resolution Board will be final and subject to no further review. During the pendency of the claim before the DRB, the Representative waives his or her right to pursue arbitration or any other remedy.
Following issuance of a sanction, the disciplined Representative may appeal the sanction to the Dispute Resolution Board (“DRB”). Representative’s appeal must be in writing and received by the Company within 15 days from the date of ITV’S cancellation notice. If the appeal is not received by ITV within the 15 day period, the sanction will be final. The Representative must submit all supporting documentation with his or her appeal correspondence. If the Representative files a timely appeal of cancellation, the DRB will review and reconsider the cancellation, consider any other appropriate action, and notify the Representative in writing of its decision.
The Representative Agreement of any Representative initiating suit against ITV or its partners, directors, officers or employees will be considered cancelled upon receipt of notice or documentation that the suit is intended.
9.4 — Arbitration
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. If a Representative files a claim or counterclaim against ITV, he or she may only do so on an individual basis and not with any other Representative or as part of a class or consolidated action. Representatives waive all rights to trial by jury or to any court. All arbitration proceedings shall be held in Essex County, Massachusetts, unless the laws of the state in which a Representative resides expressly require the application of its laws, in which case the arbitration shall be held in the capital of that state. The parties shall be entitled to all discovery rights allowed under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. No other aspects of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure shall be applicable to an arbitration. There shall be one arbitrator, an attorney at law, who shall have expertise in business law transactions with a strong preference being an attorney knowledgeable in the direct selling industry, selected from the panel, which the American Arbitration Panel provides. Each party to the arbitration shall be responsible for its own costs and expenses of arbitration, including legal and filing fees. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties and may, if necessary, be reduced to a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. This agreement to arbitrate shall survive any termination or expiration of the Agreement.
Nothing in these Policies and Procedures shall prevent ITV from applying to and obtaining from any court having jurisdiction a writ of attachment, a temporary injunction, preliminary injunction, permanent injunction or other relief available to safeguard and protect ITV’S interest prior to, during or following the filing of any arbitration or other proceeding or pending the rendition of a decision or award in connection with any arbitration or other proceeding.
9.5 — Governing Law, Jurisdiction and Venue
Jurisdiction and venue of any matter not subject to arbitration shall reside in Essex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts unless the laws of the state in which a Representative resides expressly require the application of its laws, in which case that state’s law shall govern all issues related to jurisdiction and venue. The laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall govern all other matters relating to or arising from the Agreement unless the laws of the state in which a Representative resides expressly require the application of its laws.
ITV VENTURES PRODUCT GUARANTEES, RETURNS AND INVENTORY REPURCHASES
8.1 — Product Guarantee
8.1.1 - Returns by Retail Customers
ITV offers, through its Representatives, a 30 day 100% money-back guarantee of all products to all retail customers (less shipping costs). Every Representative is bound to honor the retail customer guarantee. If, for any reason, a retail customer is dissatisfied with any ITV product, the retail customer may return the product DIRECTLY TO ITV VENTURES FOR A FULL REFUND (LESS SHIPPING COSTS). COMMISSIONS PAID ON SUCH SALE/ RETURN WILL BE ADJUSTED FROM REPRESENTATIVES FOLLOWING MONTHS COMMISSIONS.
A retail customer who makes a purchase of $25.00 or more has three business days (72 hours) after the sale or execution of a contract to cancel the order and receive a full refund consistent with the cancellation notice on the order form. When a Representative makes a sale or takes an order from a retail customer who cancels or requests a refund within the 72 hour period, the Representative must promptly refund the customer's money as long as the products are returned to the Representative unopened and in substantially as good condition as when received. Additionally, Representatives must orally inform customers of their right to rescind a purchase or an order within 72 hours, and ensure that the date of the order or purchase is entered on the order form. All retail customers must be provided with two copies of an official ITV sales receipt at the time of the sale. The back of the receipt provides the customer with written notice of his or her rights to cancel the sales agreement.
8.1.2 - Returns by Representatives (Products Purchased for Personal Use)
If a Representative is unsatisfied with any ITV product purchased for personal use, the Company offers a 30 day 100% money-back guarantee (less shipping costs). This guarantee is limited to $500. If a Representative wishes to return merchandise exceeding $500, in any 12 month period, the return will be deemed an inventory repurchase and the Company shall repurchase the inventory pursuant to the terms of Section 8.3, and the Representative’s Agreement shall be cancelled.
8.1.3 - Returns by Representatives (Products Returned by Personal Retail Customers)
If a personal retail customer returns a product to the Representative from whom it was purchased, the Representative may return it to the company for an exchange or refund (less shipping). All products returned by personal retail customers must be returned to the Company within 10 days from the date on which it was returned to the Representative along with the sales receipt which the Representative gave to the customer.
8.2 — Return of Sales Aids by Representatives
(See #16 of attached Terms and Conditions.)
8.2.1 - Montana Residents
A Montana resident may cancel his or her Representative Agreement within 15 days from the date of enrollment, and may return his or her Start-Up Kit or Business Kit for a full refund within such time period.
8.3 — Procedures for All Returns
The following procedures apply to all returns for refund, repurchase, or exchange:
All merchandise must be returned unopened and in resalable condition by the Representative or customer who purchased it directly from ITV and may incur a 10% restocking charge.
All products to be returned must have a Return Authorization Number, which will be obtained by calling the Representative Services Department. This Return Authorization Number must be written on each carton returned.
The return is accompanied by:
a copy of the original packing slip; or
a copy of the original dated retail sales receipt.
Proper shipping carton(s) and packing materials are to be used in packaging the product(s) being returned for replacement, and the best and most economical means of shipping is suggested. All returns must be shipped to ITV shipping pre-paid. ITV does not accept shipping-collect packages. The risk of loss in shipping for returned product shall be on the Representative. If returned product is not received by the Company’s Distribution Center, it is the responsibility of the Representative to trace the shipment.
If a Representative is returning merchandise to ITV that was returned to him or her by a personal retail customer, the product must be received by ITV within ten (10) days from the date on which the retail customer returned the merchandise to the Representative, and must be accompanied by the sales receipt the Representative gave to the customer at the time of the sale.
No refund or replacement of product will be made if the conditions of these rules are not met.
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ITV Ventures Bonuses and Commissions
7.1 — Bonus and Commission Qualifications
A Representative must be active and in compliance with the Agreement to qualify for bonuses and commissions. So long as a Representative complies with the terms of the Agreement, ITV shall pay commissions to such Representative in accordance with the Marketing and Compensation plan. The minimum amount for which ITV will issue a check is $5.00. If a Representative’s bonuses and commissions do not equal or exceed $5.00, the Company will accrue the commissions and bonuses until they total $5.00. A check will be issued once $5.00 has been accrued.
7.2 — Adjustment to Bonuses and Commissions
7.2.1 — Adjustments for Returned Products
Representatives receive bonuses and commissions based on the actual sales of products to end consumers. When a product is returned to ITV for a refund or is repurchased by the Company, the bonuses and commissions attributable to the returned or repurchased product(s) will be deducted, in the month in which the refund is given, and continuing every pay period thereafter until the commission is recovered, from the Representatives who received bonuses and commissions on the sales of the refunded products.
7.2.2 — Other Deductions
ITV will deduct from all bonus and commission checks a data processing fee for Matrix genealogy reports sent to Representatives. The fee is $3.00 for the first page and $.25 for each additional page sent to the Representative.
7.3 — Unclaimed Commissions and Credits
Representatives must deposit or cash commission and bonus checks within six months from their date of issuance. A check that remains uncashed after six months will be void. After a check has been voided, ITV will attempt to notify a Representative who has an uncashed check by sending a monthly written notice to his or her last known address identifying the amount of the check and advising that the Representative can request that the check be reissued. There shall be a $15.00 charge for reissuing a check, and a $10.00 fee for each notice that is sent to the Representative. These charges shall be deducted from the balance owed to the Representative.
Customers or Representatives who have a credit on account must use their credit within six months from the date on which the credit was issued. If credits have not been used within six months, ITV shall attempt to notify the Representative or customer on a monthly basis, by sending written notice to the last known address, advising the Representative or customer of the credit. There shall be a $10.00 charge for each attempted notification. This charge shall be deducted from the Representative’s or customer’s credit on account.
7.4 — Online Activity Reports
All information provided by ITV in online activity reports, including but not limited to Personal Volume (or any part thereof) and Matrix sponsoring activity, is believed to be accurate and reliable. Nevertheless, due to various factors including the inherent possibility of human and mechanical error; the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of orders; denial of credit card and electronic check payments; returned products; and credit card and electronic check charge—backs – the information is not guaranteed by ITV or any persons creating or transmitting the information.
ALL (“WDV”) INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER. IN PARTICULAR, BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION, THERE SHALL BE NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, OR NON—INFRINGEMENT.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, ITV AND/OR OTHER PERSONS CREATING OR TRANSMITTING THE INFORMATION WILL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE TO ANY REPRESENTATIVE OR ANYONE ELSE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES THAT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF OR ACCESS TO PV INFORMATION (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, BONUSES, OR COMMISSIONS, LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY, AND DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM INACCURACY, INCOMPLETENESS, INCONVENIENCE, DELAY, OR LOSS OF THE USE OF THE INFORMATION), EVEN IF ITV OR OTHER PERSONS CREATING OR TRANSMITTING THE INFORMATION SHALL HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ITV OR OTHER PERSONS CREATING OR TRANSMITTING THE INFORMATION SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY TO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE UNDER ANY TORT, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, PRODUCTS LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT OR TERMS AND CONDITIONS RELATED THERETO.
Access to and use of ITV’S online activity reporting services and your reliance on the information contained therein is at your own risk. All such information is provided to you "as is". If you are dissatisfied with the accuracy or quality of the information, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue use of and access to ITV’S online activity reporting services and your reliance on the information.
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Thursday, June 14, 2007
Sales Requirements of ITV Ventures Home Business Representatives
6.1 — Product Sales
The ITV Marketing and Compensation Plan is based upon the sale of ITV products to end consumers. Representatives must fulfill personal and Matrix Organization retail sales requirements (as well as meet other responsibilities set forth in the Agreement) to be eligible for bonuses, commissions and advancement to higher levels of achievement. The following sales requirements must be satisfied for Representatives to be eligible for commissions:
Representatives must satisfy the Personal Volume (“PV”) requirements associated with their rank as specified in the ITV Marketing and Compensation Plan.
Over fifty percent (50%) of a Representative’s wholesale orders must be sold to retail customers.
Representatives must develop or service the number of customers and Representatives associated with their rank as specified in the ITV Marketing and Compensation Plan.
6.2 — Inactivity
Any Representative failing to produce Personal Volume (“PV”) in the ITV Marketing and Compensation Plan for two (2) consecutive calendar months will be automatically terminated. Any representative that does not produce the required $100 (one hundred dollar) Personal Volume worth of products for one month will be required to purchase or sell $200 (two hundred dollars) worth of products the following month or will be automatically terminated. Also, any Representative that fails to participate in the MAP (Monthly Action Program), which is the ongoing education and training system for ITV Ventures, for two consecutive months will be automatically terminated.
6.3 — No Territory Restrictions
There are no exclusive territories granted to anyone. No franchise fees are required.
6.4 — Sales Receipts
All Representatives must provide their retail customers with a copy of an official ITV sales receipt at the time of the sale. These receipts set forth the Customer Satisfaction Guarantee for ITV products, as well as any consumer protection rights afforded by federal or state law. Representatives must maintain all retail sales receipts for a period of two years and furnish them to ITV at the company’s request.
If a sale qualifies as a “door—to—door” sale, Representatives must ensure that the following information is contained on each sales receipt:
(1) The date of the transaction;(2) The date (not earlier than the third business day following the date of the transaction) by which the buyer may give notice of cancellation; and(3) Name and address of the selling Representative;
Remember that customers must receive a copy of the sales receipt. In addition, Representatives who make “door—to—door” sales must orally inform the buyer of his or her cancellation rights.
For the purposes of these Policies and Procedures, a “door—to—door” sale means a sale or contract for sale of consumer goods or services with a purchase price of $25 or more, in which the buyer’s agreement or offer to purchase is made at a place other than the place of business of the seller (e.g., sales at the buyer’s residence or at facilities rented on a temporary or short—term basis, such as hotel or motel rooms, convention centers, fairgrounds and restaurants, or sales at the buyer’s workplace). The phrase “consumer goods or services” is defined as “goods or services purchased, leased, or rented primarily for personal, family, or household purposes, including courses of instruction or training regardless of the purpose for which they are taken.” Thus, whether a transaction involves “consumer goods or services” will depend upon the ultimate purposes of the purchaser.
“Door—to—door” sales do not include a transaction:
(1) Made pursuant to prior negotiations in the course of a visit by the buyer to a retail business establishment having a fixed permanent location where the products are exhibited for sale on a continuing basis; or(2) Conducted and consummated entirely by mail or telephone, and without any other contact between the buyer and the seller or its Representative prior to delivery of the products or performance of the services.
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ITV Ventures Responsibilities of Representatives
5.1 — Change of Address or Telephone
To ensure timely delivery of products, support materials, and commission checks, it is critically important that ITV’S files are current. Street addresses are required for shipping since UPS cannot deliver to a post office box. Representatives planning to move should send their new address and telephone numbers to ITV’S Corporate Offices to the attention of the Representative Services Department. To guarantee proper delivery, two weeks advance notice must be provided to ITV on all changes.
5.2 — Continuing Development Obligations
5.2.1 — Ongoing Training
Any Representative who sponsors another Representative into ITV must perform a bona fide assistance and training function to ensure that his or her Matrix is properly operating his or her ITV business. Representatives must have ongoing contact and communication with the Representatives in their Matrix Organizations. Examples of such contact and communication may include, but are not limited to: newsletters, written correspondence, personal meetings, telephone contact, voice mail, electronic mail, and the accompaniment of Matrix Representatives to ITV meetings, training sessions, and other functions. Upline Representatives are also responsible to motivate and train new Representatives in ITV product knowledge, effective sales techniques, the ITV Marketing and Compensation Plan, and compliance with Company Policies and Procedures. Communication with and the training of Matrix Representatives must not, however, violate Section 4.2 (regarding the development of Representative—produced sales aids and promotional materials).
Representatives must monitor the Representatives in their Matrix Organizations to ensure that Matrix Representatives do not make improper product or business claims, or engage in any illegal or inappropriate conduct. Upon request, every Representative should be able to provide documented evidence to ITV of his or her ongoing fulfillment of the responsibilities of a Sponsor.
5.2.2 — Increased Training Responsibilities
As Representatives progress through the various levels of leadership, they will become more experienced in sales techniques, product knowledge, and understanding of the ITV program. They will be called upon to share this knowledge with lesser experienced Representatives within their organization.
5.3 — Nondisparagement
ITV wants to provide its independent Representatives with the best products, compensation plan, and service in the industry. Accordingly, we value your constructive criticisms and comments. All such comments should be submitted in writing to the Customer Service Department. Remember, to best serve you, we must hear from you! While ITV welcomes constructive input, negative comments and remarks made in the field by Representatives about the Company, its products, or compensation plan serve no purpose other than to sour the enthusiasm of other ITV Representatives. For this reason, and to set the proper example for their Matrix, Representatives must not disparage ITV, other ITV Representatives, ITV’S products, the Marketing and Compensation plan, or ITV’S directors, officers, or employees. The disparagement of ITV, other ITV Representatives, ITV’S products, the Marketing and Compensation plan, or ITV’S directors, officers, or employees constitutes a material breach of these Policies and Procedures.
5.4 — Providing Documentation to Applicants
Representatives must provide the most current version of the Policies and Procedures and the Compensation Plan to individuals whom they are sponsoring to become Representatives before the applicant signs a Representative Agreement. Additional copies of Policies and Procedures can be acquired from ITV.
5.5 — Reporting Policy Violations
Representatives observing a Policy violation by another Representative should submit a written report of the violation directly to the attention of the ITV Compliance Department. Details of the incident such as dates, number of occurrences, persons involved, and any supporting documentation should be included in the report.
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Operating an ITV Ventures Business
4.1 — Adherence to the ITV Marketing and Compensation Plan
Representatives must adhere to the terms of the ITV Marketing and Compensation Plan as set forth in the official ITV Compensation Plan Summary. Representatives shall not offer the ITV opportunity through, or in combination with, any other system, program, or method of marketing other than that specifically set forth in official ITV print and digital publications.
Representatives shall not require or encourage other current or prospective Representatives to participate in ITV in any manner that varies from the program as set forth in official ITV literature. Representatives shall not require or encourage other current or prospective Representatives to execute any agreement or contract other than official ITV agreements and contracts in order to become an ITV Representative. Similarly, Representatives shall not require or encourage other current or prospective Representatives to make any purchase from, or payment to, any individual or other entity to participate in the ITV Marketing and Compensation Plan other than those purchases or payments identified as recommended or required in official ITV literature.
4.2 — Advertising
4.2.1 — In General
All Representatives shall safeguard and promote the good reputation of ITV and its products. The marketing and promotion of ITV, the ITV opportunity, the Marketing and Compensation Plan, and ITV products shall be consistent with the public interest, and must avoid all discourteous, deceptive, misleading, unethical or immoral conduct or practices.
To promote both the products and the tremendous opportunity ITV offers, Representatives must only use the sales aids and support materials produced by ITV. The rationale behind this requirement is simple. ITV has carefully designed its products, product labels, Marketing and Compensation Plan, and promotional materials to ensure that each aspect of ITV is fair, truthful, substantiated, and complies with the vast and complex legal requirements of federal, state and provincial laws. If ITV Representatives were allowed to develop their own sales aids and promotional materials (which includes Internet advertising), notwithstanding their integrity and good intentions, the likelihood that they would unintentionally violate any number of statutes or regulations affecting a ITV business is almost certain. These violations, although they may be relatively few in number, would jeopardize the ITV opportunity for all Representatives.
Accordingly, Representatives MUST submit all written sales aids, promotional materials, advertisements, marketing strategies and other literature (including proposed Internet advertising) to the Compliance and Advertising Department for approval prior to publication. {Download Advertising Request Form} Unless the Representative receives specific written approval to use the material, the request shall be deemed denied and a violation of this agreement. Under no circumstance are Representatives allowed to market, sell, or advertise the products and services of ITV on any auction based website. (I.E. ebay)
4.2.2 — Spamming and Unsolicited Faxes
Except as provided in this section, Representatives may not use or transmit unsolicited faxes, mass e—mail distribution, unsolicited e—mail, or “spamming” relative to the operation of their ITV businesses. The terms "unsolicited faxes" and “unsolicited e—mail” mean the transmission via telephone facsimile or electronic mail, respectively, of any material or information advertising or promoting ITV, its products, its compensation plan or any other aspect of the company which is transmitted to any person, except that these terms do not include a fax or e—mail: (a) to any person with that person's prior expressed invitation or permission; (b) to any person who has personally requested information online anywhere within the product and business field occupied by ITV at that time; or (c) to any person with whom the Representative has an established business or personal relationship. The term "established business or personal relationship" means a prior or existing relationship formed by a voluntary two—way communication between a Representative and a person, on the basis of: (a) an inquiry, application, purchase or transaction by the person regarding products offered by such Representative; or (b) a personal or familial relationship, which relationship has not been previously terminated by either party.
4.2.3 — Representative Web Sites & Pages
If a Representative desires to utilize an Internet web page to promote his or her business, he or she may do so through the company’s official web site, using official ITV templates. Alternatively, Representatives may develop their own web pages; however, any Representative who does so: (a) must use the text of the company’s official web site; and (b) may not supplement the content of his or her web site with text from any source other than the company. Representatives who develop or publish their own web sites must register their site(s) with the company and receive written approval from the Compliance and Advertising Department prior to the public availability of the site(s). The failure to register constitutes a material breach of these policies and procedures.
4.2.4 — Domain Names and E—Mail Addresses
Representatives may not use or attempt to register any of ITV’S trade names, trademarks, service names, service marks, logos, product names, the Company’s name, or any derivative thereof, for any Internet domain name. Nor may Representatives incorporate or attempt to incorporate any of ITV’S trade names, trademarks, service names, service marks, logos, product names, the Company’s name, or any derivative thereof, into any electronic mail address. Such an attempt violates this Agreement and Federal Law.
4.2.5 — Trademarks and Copyrights
ITV will not allow the use of its trade names, trademarks, logos, designs, or symbols by any person, including an ITV Representative, without its prior, written permission. Representatives may not produce for sale or distribution any recorded company events and speeches without written permission from ITV, nor may Representatives reproduce for sale or for personal use any recording of company—produced audio or videotape presentations.
4.2.6 — Media and Media Inquiries
Representatives must not attempt to respond to media inquiries regarding ITV, its products, or their independent ITV businesses. All inquiries by any type of media must be immediately referred to ITV’S Compliance and Advertising Department. This policy is designed to assure that accurate and consistent information is provided to the public as well as a proper public image.
4.2.7 — Telemarketing Techniques
The use of any automated telephone solicitation equipment or "boiler—room" telemarketing operations in connection with the marketing or promotion of ITV, its products or the opportunity is strictly prohibited. Representatives will abide by the “Do Not Call” list, call time restrictions and any other local, state or Federal law including but not limited to the Telemarketing Sales Rule and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. In connection with any inbound or outbound phone call if a consumer requests not to be called, Representatives agree to respect such a request and notify the Company of such a request.
4.3 — Bonus Buying
“Bonus buying” includes: (a) the enrollment of individuals or entities without the knowledge of and/or execution of an Independent Representative Application and Agreement by such individuals or entities; (b) the fraudulent enrollment of an individual or entity as a Representative; (c) the enrollment or attempted enrollment of non—existent individuals or entities as Representatives (“phantoms”); or (d) the use of a credit card by or on behalf of a Representative or customer when the Representative or customer is not the account holder of such credit card. Bonus buying constitutes a material breach of these Policies and Procedures, and is strictly and absolutely prohibited.
4.4 — Business Entities
A corporation, partnership or trust (collectively referred to in this section as a “Business Entity”) may apply to be an ITV Representative by submitting its Certificate of Incorporation, Partnership Agreement or trust documents (these documents are collectively referred to as the “Entity Documents”) to ITV, along with a properly completed Business Entity Registration form. An ITV business may change its status under the same sponsor from an individual to a partnership, corporation or trust, or from one type of entity to another. There is a $25.00 fee for each change requested, which must be included with the written request and the completed Representative Application and Agreement. The Business Entity Registration form must be signed by all of the shareholders, partners or trustees. Members of the entity are jointly and severally liable for any indebtedness or other obligation to ITV. 4.5 — Changes to the ITV Busines
4.5.1 — In General
Each Representative must immediately notify ITV of all changes to the information contained on his or her Representative Application and Agreement. Representatives may modify their existing Representative Agreement (i.e., change Social Security number to Federal I.D. number, or change the form of ownership from an individual proprietorship to a business entity owned by the Representative) by submitting a written request, a properly executed Representative Application and Agreement, and appropriate supporting documentation.
4.5.2 — Addition of Co—Applicants
When adding a co—applicant (either an individual or a business entity) to an existing ITV business, the Company requires both a written request as well as a properly completed Representative Application and Agreement containing the applicant and co—applicant’s Social Security Numbers and signatures. To prevent the circumvention of Section 4.24 (regarding transfers and assignments of ITV businesses), the original applicant must remain as a party to the original Representative Application and Agreement. If the original Representative wants to terminate his or her relationship with the Company, he or she must transfer or assign his or her business in accordance with Section 4.24. If this process is not followed, the business shall be cancelled upon the withdrawal of the original Representative. All bonus and commission checks will be sent to the address of record of the original Representative.
4.5.3 — Change of Sponsor
To protect the integrity of all marketing organizations and safeguard the hard work of all Representatives, ITV does not permit changes in sponsorship. Maintaining the integrity of sponsorship is critical for the success of every Representative and marketing organization.
4.5.4 – Voluntary Cancellation and Re—application
A Representative may legitimately change organizations by voluntarily canceling his or her ITV business in writing (Section 12.4) and remaining inactive (i.e., no attendance at any ITV functions, no purchases of ITV products for resale, no sales of ITV products, no sponsoring, no participation in any other form of Representative activity or operation of any other ITV business) for six (6) full calendar months. Following the six—month period of inactivity, the former Representative may re—apply under a sponsor of his/her choice. However, the re—entry is at the Representative level (Section 3.3) and the former Matrix organization remains in its current position.
Representatives may apply and re—enter ITV in the organization of their choosing ONLY by canceling their Representative Agreement in writing and remaining inactive for six months.
4.6 — Unauthorized Claims and Actions
4.6.1 – Indemnification
A Representative is fully responsible for all of his or her verbal and written statements made regarding ITV products and the Marketing and Compensation Plan which are not expressly contained in official ITV materials. Representatives agree to indemnify ITV and ITV’S directors, officers, employees, and agents, and hold them harmless from any and all liability including judgments, civil penalties, refunds, attorney fees, court costs, or lost business incurred by ITV as a result of the Representative’s unauthorized representations or actions. This provision shall survive the termination of the Representative Agreement.
In addition, Representatives agree to indemnify ITV and ITV’s directors, officers, employees, and agents, and hold them harmless from any and all liability including judgments, civil penalties, refunds, attorney fees, court costs, or lost business incurred by ITV as a result of association and relationship with third—party programs offered through ITV.
4.6.2 — Income Claims
In their enthusiasm to enroll prospective Representatives, some Representatives are occasionally tempted to make income claims or earnings representations to demonstrate the inherent power of ITV’S Marketing and Compensation Plan. This is counter—productive because new Representatives may become disappointed very quickly if their results are not as extensive or as rapid as the results others have achieved. At ITV, we firmly believe that the ITV income potential is great enough to be highly attractive, without reporting the earnings of others.
Moreover, the Federal Trade Commission and several states have laws or regulations that regulate or even prohibit certain types of income claims and testimonials made by persons engaged in direct selling. While Representatives may believe it beneficial to provide copies of checks, or to disclose the earnings of themselves or others, such approaches have legal consequences that can negatively impact ITV as well as the Representative making the claim unless appropriate disclosures required by law are also made contemporaneously with the income claim or earnings representation. Because ITV Representatives do not have the data necessary to comply with the legal requirements for making income claims, a Representative, when presenting or discussing the ITV opportunity or Marketing and Compensation Plan to a prospective Representative, may not make income projections, income claims, or disclose his or her ITV income (including the showing of checks, copies of checks, bank statements, or tax records). Hypothetical income examples that are used to explain the operation of the Marketing and Compensation Plan, and which are based solely on mathematical projections, may be made used to prospective Representatives, so long as the Representative who uses such hypothetical examples makes clear to the prospective Representative(s) that such earnings are hypothetical.
4.7 — Commercial Outlets and Commercial Sales
ITV strongly encourages the retailing and selling of its products through the personal contact of person to person sales. In an effort to reinforce this method of marketing and to help provide a standard of fairness for its Representative base, Representatives may not display or sell ITV products or literature in any retail or service establishment without prior written approval by ITV.
4.7.1 — Trade Shows, Expositions and Other Sales Forums
Representatives may display and/or sell ITV products at trade shows and professional expositions. Before submitting a deposit to the event promoter, Representatives must contact the Representative Services Department in writing for conditional approval, as ITV’S policy is to authorize only one ITV business per event. Final approval will be granted to the first Representative who submits an official advertisement of the event, a copy of the contract signed by both the Representative and the event official, and a receipt indicating that a deposit for the booth has been paid. Approval is given only for the event specified. Any requests to participate in future events must again be submitted to the Compliance and Advertising Department. ITV further reserves the right to refuse authorization to participate at any function which it does not deem a suitable forum for the promotion of its products or the ITV opportunity. Approval will not be given for swap meets, garage sales, flea markets or farmer’s markets, as these events are not conducive to the professional image ITV wishes to portray.
4.8 — Conflicts of Interest
4.8.1 – Nonsolicitation
ITV Representatives may participate in other party—plan, direct selling or Representative marketing or multilevel marketing ventures (collectively “Representative marketing”), and Representatives may engage in selling activities related to non—ITV products and services if they desire to do so. However, if a Representative elects to participate in another Representative marketing opportunity, in order to avoid conflicts of interest and loyalties, Representatives are prohibited from Unauthorized Recruiting, which includes the following:
During the term of this agreement and for 6 months thereafter, any actual or attempted recruitment or enrollment of ITV Representatives for other Representative marketing business ventures, either directly or through a third party. This includes, but is not limited to, presenting or assisting in the presentation of other Representative marketing business ventures to any ITV Representative, or implicitly or explicitly encouraging any ITV Representative to join other business ventures. Because there is an extreme likelihood that conflicts will arise if a Representative operates two Representative marketing programs, it is the Representative’s responsibility to first determine whether a prospect is a ITV Representative before recruiting or enrolling the prospect for another Representative marketing business venture.
Producing or offering any literature, tapes or promotional material of any nature for another Representative marketing business which is used by the Representative or any third person to recruit ITV Representatives for that business venture;
Selling, offering to sell, or promoting any competing non—ITV products or services to ITV Representatives. Any product or service in the same generic category as a ITV product is deemed to be competing (e.g., any greeting card is in the same generic category as ITV’S promotional products, and is therefore a competing product, regardless of differences in cost, style or quality, any nutritional product that has one or more of the ingredients of an ITV nutritional product).
Offering ITV products, or promoting the ITV Marketing and Compensation Plan, in conjunction with any non—ITV products, services, business plan, opportunity, or incentive; or
Offering any non—ITV products, services, business plan, opportunity, or incentive at any ITV meeting, seminar, launch, convention, or other ITV function, or immediately following such event; or
Offering ITV products, services, business plan, opportunity, or incentive at any non—ITV Representative marketing business meeting, seminar, launch, convention, or other non—ITV Representative marketing function, or immediately following such event.
4.8.2 — Matrix Activity Reports
All Matrix Activity Reports and the information contained therein are confidential and constitute proprietary information and business trade secrets belonging to ITV. Matrix Activity Reports are provided to Representatives in strictest confidence and are made available to Representatives for the sole purpose of assisting Representatives in working with their respective Matrix Organizations in the development of their ITV business. Representatives should use their Matrix Activity Reports to assist, motivate, and train their Matrix Representatives. The Representative and ITV agree that, but for this agreement of confidentiality and nondisclosure, ITV would not provide Matrix Activity Reports to the Representative. A Representative shall not, on his or her own behalf, or on behalf of any other person, partnership, association, corporation or other entity:
Directly or indirectly disclose any information contained in any Matrix Activity Report to any third party;
Directly or indirectly disclose his or her password or other user access code to his or her Matrix Activity Report;
Use the information to compete with ITV or for any purpose other than promoting his or her ITV business;
Recruit or solicit any Representative of ITV listed on any report, or in any manner attempt to influence or induce any Representative of ITV, to alter their business relationship with ITV; or
Use or disclose to any person, partnership, association, corporation, or other entity any information contained in any Matrix Activity Report.
Upon demand by the Company, any current or former Representative will return the original and all copies of Matrix Activity Reports to the Company.
4.9 — Cross—Sponsoring
Actual or attempted cross sponsoring is strictly prohibited. “Cross sponsoring” is defined as the enrollment of an individual who or entity that already has a current Representative Agreement on file with ITV, or who has had such an agreement within the preceding six calendar months, within a different line of sponsorship. The use of a spouse’s or relative’s name, trade names, DBAs, assumed names, corporations, partnerships, trusts, federal ID numbers, or fictitious ID numbers to circumvent this policy is prohibited. Representatives shall not demean, discredit or defame other ITV Representatives in an attempt to entice another Representative to become part of the first Representative’s marketing organization. This policy shall not prohibit the transfer of an ITV business in accordance with Section 4.24.
4.10 — Errors or Questions
If a Representative has questions about or believes any errors have been made regarding commissions, bonuses, Matrix Activity Reports, or charges, the Representative must notify ITV in writing within 60 days of the date of the purported error or incident in question. ITV will not be responsible for any errors, omissions or problems not reported to it within 60 days.
4.11 — Excess Inventory Purchases Prohibited
Representatives are not required to carry inventory of products or sales aids. Representatives who do so may find making retail sales and building a marketing organization somewhat easier because of the decreased response time in fulfilling customer orders or in meeting a new Representative’s needs. Each Representative must make his or her own decision with regard to these matters. To ensure that Representatives are not encumbered with excess inventory that they are unable to sell, such inventory may be returned to ITV upon the Representative’s cancellation pursuant to the terms of Section 8.3.
ITV strictly prohibits the purchase of products in unreasonable amounts primarily for the purpose of qualifying for commissions, bonuses or advancement in the Marketing and Compensation Plan. Representatives may not purchase more inventory than they can reasonably resell in a month nor may they encourage others to do so.
4.12 — Governmental Approval or Endorsement
Neither federal nor state regulatory agencies or officials approve or endorse any MLM—plan companies or programs. Therefore, Representatives shall not represent or imply that ITV or its Marketing and Compensation Plan have been "approved," "endorsed" or otherwise sanctioned by any government agency.
4.13 — Holding Applications or Orders
Representatives must not manipulate enrollments of new applicants and purchases of products. All Representative Applications and Agreements must be sent to ITV within 72 hours from the time they are signed by a new Representative. Likewise, all completed order forms and payments must be sent to ITV within 72 hours from the time they are received by the Representative.
4.14 — Identification
All Representatives are required to provide their Social Security Number, Social Insurance Number, or a Federal Employer Identification Number to ITV on the Representative Application and Agreement. Upon enrollment, the Company will provide a unique Representative Identification Number to the Representative by which he or she will be identified. This number will be used to place orders, and track commissions and bonuses.
4.15 — Income Taxes
Every year, ITV will provide an IRS Form 1099 MISC (Non—employee Compensation) earnings statement to each U.S. resident who falls into one of the following categories:
Had earnings of over $600 in the previous calendar year; or
Made purchases during the previous calendar year in excess of $5,000.
Each Representative is responsible for paying local, state/provincial, and federal taxes on any income generated as an Independent Representative. If a ITV business is tax exempt, the Federal tax identification number must be provided to ITV.
4.16 — Independent Contractor Status
Representatives are independent contractors acting without the control of or direction by ITV, and are not purchasers of a franchise or a business opportunity. The agreement between ITV and its Representatives does not create an employer/employee relationship, agency, partnership, or joint venture between the Company and the Representative. Representatives shall not be treated as an employee for his or her services or for Federal or State tax purposes. All Representatives are responsible for paying local, state, and federal taxes due from all compensation earned as a Representative of the Company. The Representative has no authority (expressed or implied), to bind the company to any obligation. Each Representative shall establish his or her own goals, hours, and methods of sale, so long as he or she complies with the terms of the Representative Agreement, these Policies and Procedures, and applicable laws.
The name of ITV and other names as may be adopted by ITV are proprietary trade names, trademarks and service marks of ITV. As such, these marks are of great value to ITV and are supplied to Representatives for their use only in an expressly authorized manner. Use of the ITV name on any item not produced by the company is prohibited except as follows:
Representative’s NameIndependent ITV Representative
All Representatives may list themselves as an “Independent ITV Representative” in the white or yellow pages of the telephone directory under their own name. No Representative may place telephone directory display ads using ITV’S name or logo. Representatives may not answer the telephone by saying “ITV”, “ITV Incorporated”, or in any other manner that would lead the caller to believe that he or she has reached corporate offices of ITV.
4.17 — Insurance
You may wish to arrange insurance coverage for your business. Neither your homeowner’s insurance policy nor your automobile insurance policy covers business—related injuries, or the theft of or damage to inventory or business equipment. Contact your insurance agent to make certain that your property is protected. This can often be accomplished with a simple “Business Pursuit” endorsement attached to your present homeowner’s and automobile policies.
4.18 — International Marketing
Because of critical legal and tax considerations, including: compliance with foreign laws regarding the approval, registration or licensure of products; compliance with customs, tax, and immigration laws; compliance with direct selling laws; income representations; and literature content and language requirements, ITV must limit the resale of ITV products and the presentation of the ITV business to prospective customers and Representatives located within those countries in which ITV is authorized to operate (as announced in official company materials). Moreover, allowing a few Representatives to conduct business in markets not yet opened by ITV would violate the concept of affording every Representative the equal opportunity to expand internationally.
Accordingly, Representatives are authorized to sell ITV products and enroll Representatives only in the countries in which ITV is authorized to conduct business, as announced in official company literature. ITV products or sales aids cannot be shipped into or sold in any foreign country. Representatives may sell, give, transfer, or distribute ITV products or sales aids only in their home country. In addition, no Representative may, in any unauthorized country: (a) conduct sales, enrollment or training meetings; (b) enroll or attempt to enroll potential Representatives; or (c) conduct any other activity for the purpose of selling ITV products, establishing a marketing organization, or promoting the ITV opportunity.
4.19 — Adherence to Laws and Ordinances
4.19.1 — Local Ordinances
Many cities and counties have laws regulating certain home—based businesses. In most cases these ordinances are not applicable to Representatives because of the nature of their business. However, Representatives must obey those laws that do apply to them. If a city or county official tells a Representative that an ordinance applies to him or her, the Representative shall be polite and cooperative, and immediately send a copy of the ordinance to the Compliance Department of ITV. In most cases there are exceptions to the ordinance that may apply to ITV Representatives.
4.19.2 — Compliance with Federal, State, and Local Laws
Representatives shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations in the conduct of their businesses.
4.20 — Minors
A person who is recognized as a minor in his/her state of residence may not be an ITV Representative. Representatives shall not enroll or recruit minors into the ITV program.
4.21 — One ITV Business Per Representative and Per Household
A Representative may operate or have an ownership interest, legal or equitable, as a sole proprietorship, partner, shareholder, trustee, or beneficiary, in only one ITV business. No individual may have, operate or receive compensation from more than one ITV business. Individuals of the same family unit may not enter into or have an interest in more than one ITV Business. A “family unit” is defined as spouses and dependent children living at or doing business at the same address.
In order to maintain the integrity of the ITV Marketing and Compensation Plan, husbands and wives or common—law couples (collectively “spouses”) who wish to become ITV Representatives must be jointly sponsored as one ITV business. Spouses, regardless of whether one or both are signatories to the Representative Application and Agreement, may not own or operate any other ITV business, either individually or jointly, nor may they participate directly or indirectly (as a shareholder, partner, trustee, trust beneficiary, or any other legal or equitable ownership) in the ownership or management of another ITV business in any form.
An exception to the one business per Representative rule will be considered on a case by case basis if two Representatives marry or in cases of a Representative receiving an interest in another business through inheritance. Requests for exceptions to policy must be submitted in writing to the Compliance and Advertising Department.
4.21.1 — Actions of Household Members or Representative Individuals
If any member of a Representative’s immediate household engages in any activity which, if performed by the Representative, would violate any provision of the Agreement, such activity will be deemed a violation by the Representative and ITV may take disciplinary action pursuant to the Statement of Policies against the Representative. Similarly, if any individual associated in any way with a corporation, partnership, trust or other entity (collectively “Representative individual”) violates the Agreement, such action(s) will be deemed a violation by the entity, and ITV may take disciplinary action against the entity.
4.22 — Requests for Records
Any request from a Representative for copies of invoices, applications, Matrix activity reports, or other records will require a fee of $3.00 for the first page of the copy and $.25 for each additional page. This fee covers the expense of mailing and time required to research files and make copies of the records.
4.23 — Roll—up of Marketing Organization
When a vacancy occurs in a Marketing Organization due to the termination of an ITV business, it is determined which IBO on the first level below the terminated IBO has the highest lifetime rank. Lifetime rank is the highest rank ever achieved by an IBO. If there is a tie among IBOs, it is determined who has the highest number of personally sponsored active IBOs for the most recently completed calendar month. If there is still a tie, then it is determined which IBO has the highest GV for the most recently completed calendar month. If a tie still remains, then it is determined which IBO has the lowest join date. If a tie still remains, then the IBO with the lowest IBO# is chosen.
4.24 — Sale, Transfer or Assignment of ITV Business
4.24.1 — Company Approval Required
Although a ITV business is a privately owned, independently operated business, the sale, transfer or assignment of a ITV business is subject to certain limitations. If a Representative wishes to sell his or her ITV business, the following criteria must be met:
Protection of the existing line of sponsorship must always be maintained so that the ITV business continues to be operated in that line of sponsorship.
The buyer or transferee must be (or must become) a qualified ITV Representative. If the buyer is an active ITV Representative, he or she must first terminate his or her ITV business simultaneously with the purchase, transfer, assignment or acquisition of any interest in the new ITV business.
Before the sale, transfer or assignment can be finalized and approved by ITV, any debt obligations the selling Representative has with ITV must be satisfied.
The selling Representative must be in good standing and not in violation of any of the terms of the Agreement in order to be eligible to sell, transfer or assign an ITV business.
Prior to selling a ITV business, the selling Representative must notify the ITV Compliance and Advertising Department in writing of his or her intent to sell the ITV business. This statement must have a notarized signature.
The selling Representative must also purchase the ITV Sale/Transfer Packet. It will list the current fee structure and procedure for completing the sale, transfer or assignment of the individual ITV business. No changes in sponsorship of Matrix Representatives can result from the sale, transfer or assignment of an ITV business.
4.24.2 — Right of First Refusal
If a Representative desires to sell his or her ITV business, the Representative’s Sponsor must be given the first right and option, in writing and sent via certified mail/return receipt requested, to purchase the business. If the Sponsor desires to purchase the business, the purchased business will merge with the Sponsor’s marketing organization to create a single marketing organization. If the Sponsor fails to notify the selling Representative of his or her intention to purchase the business within 10 business days after his or her receipt of selling Representative’s notice of intent to sell, the selling Representative may proceed with the sale to a third party willing to purchase the existing business upon the same terms provided in the offer to the seller’s Sponsor. If the seller sells, transfers or assigns or attempts to sell, transfer or assign his or her business upon terms different than those set forth in the offer to the seller’s Sponsor, such transfer shall be voidable at ITV’S option.
4.24.3 – Procedure
The buyer, transferee or assignee must complete a Representative Agreement (or Transfer Agreement if he or she is a current ITV Representative) and possess reasonable ability to satisfactorily perform the obligations of an ITV Representative who is of the same rank or status as the selling Representative.
Upon complete execution of the purchase and sale agreement, and the new Representative Agreement, the parties must submit copies of the same to ITV’S Compliance and Advertising Department for review and approval. ITV reserves the right to request additional documentation that may be necessary to analyze the transaction between the buyer and seller. ITV’S Compliance and Advertising Department will approve or deny the sale, transfer or assignment within 30 days after its receipt of all necessary documents from the parties.
The purchaser of the existing business will assume the obligations and position of the selling Representative. A Representative who sells his or her business shall not be eligible to re—apply as an ITV Representative for a period of at least six full calendar months after the sale.
4.25 — Separation of a ITV Business
ITV Representatives sometimes operate their ITV businesses as husband—wife partnerships, regular partnerships, corporations, or trusts. At such time as a marriage may end in divorce or a corporation, partnership or trust (the latter three entities are collectively referred to herein as “entities”) may dissolve, arrangements must be made to assure that any separation or division of the business is accomplished so as not to adversely affect the interests and income of other businesses up or down the line of sponsorship. If the separating parties fail to provide for the best interests of other Representatives and the Company, ITV will involuntarily terminate the Representative Agreement and roll—up their entire organization pursuant to Section 4.23.
During the pendency of a divorce or entity dissolution, the parties must adopt one of the following methods of operation:
One of the parties may, with consent of the other(s), operate the ITV business pursuant to an assignment in writing whereby the relinquishing spouse, shareholders, partners or trustees authorize ITV to deal directly and solely with the other spouse or non—relinquishing shareholder, partner or trustee.
The parties may continue to operate the ITV business jointly on a “business—as—usual” basis, whereupon all compensation paid by ITV will be paid in the joint names of the Representatives or in the name of the entity to be divided as the parties may independently agree between themselves.
Under no circumstances will the Matrix Organization of divorcing spouses or a dissolving business entity be divided. Similarly, under no circumstances will ITV split commission and bonus checks between divorcing spouses or members of dissolving entities. ITV will recognize only one Matrix Organization and will issue only one commission check per ITV business per commission cycle. Commission checks shall always be issued to the same individual or entity. In the event that parties to a divorce or dissolution proceeding are unable to resolve a dispute over the disposition of commissions and ownership of the business, the Representative Agreement shall be involuntarily cancelled.
If a former spouse or a former entity Representative has completely relinquished all rights in their original ITV business, they are thereafter free to enroll under any sponsor of their choosing, so long as they meet the waiting period requirements set forth in Section 4.5.4. In such case, however, the former spouse or partner shall have no rights to any Representatives in their former organization. They must develop the new business in the same manner as would any other new Representative.
4.26 — Sponsoring
All active Representatives in good standing have the right to sponsor and enroll others into ITV. Each prospective Representative has the ultimate right to choose his or her own Sponsor. If two Representatives claim to be the Sponsor of the same new Representative, the Company shall regard the first application received by the Company as controlling.
4.27 — Stacking
The term “stacking” includes: (a) the failure to transmit to ITV, or the holding of an Independent Representative Application and Agreement in excess of three business days after its execution; (b) the placement or manipulation of Independent Representative Applications and Agreements for the purpose of maximizing compensation pursuant to ITV’S Marketing and Compensation Plan; or (c) providing financial assistance to new Representatives for the purpose of maximizing compensation pursuant to ITV’S Marketing and Compensation Plan. Stacking constitutes a material breach of these Policies and Procedures, and is strictly and absolutely prohibited.
4.28 — Succession
Upon the death or incapacitation of a Representative, his or her business may be passed to his or her heirs. Appropriate legal documentation must be submitted to the Company to ensure the transfer is proper. Accordingly, a Representative should consult an attorney to assist him or her in the preparation of a will or other testamentary instrument. Whenever an ITV business is transferred by a will or other testamentary process, the beneficiary acquires the right to collect all bonuses and commissions of the deceased Representative’s marketing organization provided the following qualifications are met. The successor(s) must:
Execute a new Representative Agreement;
Comply with terms and provisions of the Agreement; and
Meet all of the qualifications for the deceased Representative’s status.
Bonus and commission checks of an ITV business transferred pursuant to this section will be paid in a single check jointly to the devisees. The devisees must provide ITV with an “address of record” to which all bonus and commission checks will be sent. If the business is bequeathed to joint devisees, they must form a business entity and acquire a federal taxpayer Identification number. ITV will issue all bonus and commission checks and one IRS Form 1099 to the business entity.
4.28.1 — Transfer Upon Death of a Representative
To effect a testamentary transfer of a ITV business, the successor must provide the following to ITV: (1) an original death certificate; (2) a notarized copy of the will or other instrument establishing the successor’s right to the ITV business; and (3) a completed and executed Representative Agreement.
4.28.2 — Transfer Upon Incapacitation of a Representative
To affect a transfer of a ITV business because of incapacity, the successor must provide the following to ITV: (1) a notarized copy of an appointment as trustee; (2) a notarized copy of the trust document or other documentation establishing the trustee’s right to administer the ITV business; and (3) a completed Representative Agreement executed by the trustee.
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