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Business Owner Terms & Conditions
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I
understand that as a Cosway USA Inc. ("eCosway")
Independent Business Owner (“IBO”):
- I have the
right to introduce VIP Shoppers and IBOs
to shop at the eCosway stores and website in accordance
with these Independent Business Owner Terms and Conditions.
- I have the
right to enroll persons in eCosway.
- If qualified,
I have the right to earn commissions pursuant to the
eCosway Profit Plan.
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I
agree to present the eCosway Profit Plan and eCosway products
and services as set forth in official eCosway literature.
- I agree that as an
eCosway Independent Business Owner I am an independent contractor,
and not an employee, partner, legal representative, or franchisee
of eCosway. I agree that I will be solely responsible for
paying all expenses incurred by myself, including but not
limited to travel, food, lodging, secretarial, office, long
distance telephone and other expenses. I UNDERSTAND
THAT I SHALL NOT BE TREATED AS AN EMPLOYEE OF ECOSWAY FOR
FEDERAL OR STATE TAX PURPOSES. eCosway is not responsible
for withholding, and shall not withhold or deduct from my
bonuses and commissions, if any, FICA, or taxes of any kind.
- I have carefully
read and agree to comply with the eCosway Policies and Procedures
and the eCosway Profit Plan , both of which are incorporated
into and made a part of these Independent Business Owner
Terms and Conditions (these three documents shall be collectively
referred to as the "Agreement"). I understand
that without signing the Notice of Cancellation within five
(5) business days of acceptance of this Agreement, I acknowledge
reading and accepting these Terms and Conditions, the eCosway
Policies and Procedures and the eCosway Profit Plan. I understand
that I must be in good standing, and not in violation of
the Agreement, to be eligible for bonuses or commissions
from eCosway. I understand that the eCosway Policies and
Procedures and/or the eCosway Profit Plan may be amended
at the sole discretion of eCosway, and I agree to abide
by all such amendments. Notification of amendments shall
be posted on eCosway´s website and shall become effective
7 days after publication. The continuation of my eCosway
business or my acceptance of bonuses or commissions shall
constitute my acceptance of any and all amendments.
- The term of this
agreement is one year (subject to prior cancellation pursuant
to the eCosway Policies and Procedures). If I fail to annually
renew my eCosway business, or if it is canceled or terminated
for any reason, I understand that I will permanently lose
all rights as an IBO. I shall not be eligible to introduce
VIP Shoppers and IBOs; nor shall I be eligible to receive
commissions, bonuses, or other income resulting from the
activities of my former downline sales organization. In
the event of cancellation, termination or non-renewal, I
waive all rights I have, including but not limited to property
rights, to my former downline organization and to any bonuses,
commissions or other remuneration derived through the sales
and other activities of my former downline organization.
eCosway reserves the right to terminate all IBO Agreements
upon 30 days notice if the Company elects to: (1) cease
business operations; (2) dissolve as a business entity;
or (3) terminate distribution of its products and/or services
via direct selling channels. I understand that I have the
right to terminate my eCosway independent business at any
time with or without reason by sending written notice to
eCosway at its principal business address.
- I may not assign
any rights under the Agreement without the prior written
consent of eCosway. Any attempt to transfer or assign the
Agreement without the express written consent of eCosway
renders the Agreement voidable at the option of eCosway
and may result in termination of my business.
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I understand that if I fail to comply with the terms of
the Agreement, eCosway may at its discretion, impose upon
me disciplinary sanctions as set forth in the eCosway
Policies and Procedures. If I am in breach, default or
violation of the Agreement at termination, I shall not
be entitled to receive any further bonuses or commissions,
whether or not the sales for such bonuses or commissions
have been completed. I agree that eCosway may deduct,
withhold, set-off, or charge to any form of payment I
have previously authorized, any amounts I owe or am indebted
to eCosway.
- eCosway, its parent
or affiliated companies, directors, officers, shareholders,
employees, assigns, and agents (collectively referred to
as "affiliates"), shall not be liable for, and
I release eCosway and its affiliates from, all claims for
consequential and exemplary damages for any claim or cause
of action relating to the Agreement. I further agree to
release eCosway and its affiliates from all liability arising
from or relating to the promotion or operation of my eCosway
business and any activities related to it (e.g., the presentation
of eCosway products or eCosway Profit Plan, the operation
of a motor vehicle, the lease of meeting or training facilities,
etc.), and agree to indemnify eCosway for any liability,
damages, fines, penalties, or other awards arising from
any unauthorized conduct that I undertake in operating my
business.
- The Agreement, in
its current form and as amended by eCosway at its discretion,
constitutes the entire contract between eCosway and myself.
Any promises, representations, offers, or other communications
not expressly set forth in the Agreement are of no force
or effect.
- Any waiver by eCosway
of any breach of the Agreement must be in writing and signed
by an authorized officer of eCosway. Waiver by eCosway of
any breach of the Agreement by me shall not operate or be
construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach.
- If any provision
of the Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable,
such provision shall be severed, and the severed provision
shall be reformed only to the extent necessary to make it
enforceable. The balance of the Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect.
- This Agreement will
be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of California without regard to principles
of conflicts of laws. In the event of a dispute between
myself and eCosway arising from or relating to the Agreement,
or the rights and obligations of either party, the parties
shall attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute through
nonbinding mediation as more fully described in the eCosway
Policies and Procedures. eCosway shall not be obligated
to engage in mediation as a prerequisite to disciplinary
action against me. If we are unsuccessful in resolving our
dispute through mediation, the dispute shall be settled
totally and finally by arbitration as more fully described
in the eCosway Policies and Procedures. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, eCosway shall be entitled to bring an action
before the State or Federal Courts in Orange County, California,
seeking a restraining order, temporary or permanent injunction,
or other equitable relief to protect its intellectual property
rights, including but not limited to customer and/or distributor
lists as well as other trade secrets, trademarks, trade
names, patents, and copyrights.
- The parties consent
to jurisdiction and venue before any federal or state court
in Orange County, State of California, for purposes of enforcing
an award by an arbitrator, an action by eCosway for equitable
relief, or any other matter not subject to arbitration.
- Louisiana Residents:
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Louisiana residents may bring
an action against the Company with jurisdiction and venue
as provided by Louisiana law.
- Montana Residents: A Montana resident may cancel his or
her Independent Business Owner Agreement within 15 days
from the date of enrollment, and may return his or her starter
kit for a full refund within such time period.
- If I wish to bring an action against eCosway for any
act or omission relating to or arising from the Agreement,
such action must be brought within one year from the date
of the alleged conduct giving rise to the cause of action,
or the shortest time permissible under state law. Failure
to bring such action within such time shall bar all claims
against eCosway for such act or omission. I waive
all claims that any other statute of limitations applies.
- I authorize eCosway to use my name, photograph, personal
story and/or likeness in advertising or promotional materials
and waive all claims for remuneration for such use.
Version 1, September 2010
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