[Logo: AiM] INDEPENDENT MARKETING ASSOCIATE APPLICATION & AGREEMENT
0000 X.X. GAGE BOULEVARD tel: (000) 000-0000
TOPEKA, KANSAS 66604 fax: (000) 000-0000
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Type or Print Clearly * Complete All Blanks
Read Side Two Completely * Signature Required
APPLICANT
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Social Security Number (or Fed I.D.#) Month Day Year
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Applicant's Name (First) (M.I.) (Last)
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Address (number and street -
UPS does not deliver to PO Box numbers) SALES TAX RATE
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City State Zip Code - Plus Four
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Area Home Area Work Area Fax
Code Phone Number Code Phone Number Code Phone Number
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SIGN
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A PARTICIPANT IN THIS NETWORK MARKETING PLAN HAS A RIGHT TO CANCEL AT ANY
TIME, REGARDLESS OF REASON. CANCELLATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO
THE COMPANY AT ITS PRINCIPLE PLACE OF BUSINESS.
By signing below, I acknowledge receipt of this Agreement, terms and
conditions, and the AIM Policies and Procedures provided to me BY
MY SPONSOR. I HAVE CLOSELY READ, UNDERSTAND, AND WILLINGLY AGREE TO BE
BOUND BY ALL OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Please accept my IMA
Application in accordance with all AIM terms and conditions on
side two of this agreement.
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SPONSOR
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Social Security Number
Sponsor's Name (or Fed I.D.#) BC#
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PLACEMENT: Automatic placement of this new IMA's Sales Volume (SV) will
be on the deepest point in the weakest division of the Sponsor's organization.
If the Sponsor elects to have this SV placed at a SPECIFIC POINT in the
organization. COMPLETE the following section, otherwise, PLEASE LEAVE THIS
SECTION BLANK, AS NO CHANGES IN PLACEMENT ARE ALLOWED.
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Place Sales Volume Beyond Exact Business Center Number
This Organizational Business Center: (include BC number and leg 1,2, or 3)
1 2 3
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INDEPENDENT MARKETING ASSOCIATE (IMA) OPTIONAL INITIAL ORDER FORM
(No Inventory Product Purchase Is Required To Become An AIM Independent
Marketing Associate)
TAX ADVANTAGE SYSTEM * Includes FREE SALES KIT, complete ($495.00
----- retail price) Tax Advantage System (TAS), training workbook, audio
training tapes, expense logs, filing system labels, FREE ($100.00
retail price) Renaissance Membership & Business Plan, product
catalogs, price sheets, & order forms. Associate cost $300.00
BUSINESS CONSULTANT PACK * Includes 4-Tax Advantage Systems and
----- 4-Renaissance Memberships as outlined above. Retail value = $2,380.
Potential retail sales profits = $1,180, Qualifies 4 Business
Centers, Qualifies $300 Fast Start Bonus, PLUS Qualifies your first
$100 in FREE PRODUCTS PLUS Tax Miles! Associate cost $1,200.00.
PREPAID TAX ADVANTAGE * I am tired of making the IRS my favorite
----- charity! Please enroll me in the Prepaid Tax Advantage (PTA)
System. Includes unlimited Q&A on the live and interactive weekly
tax training calls and toll free 1-800 one on one Tax Consultation,
Free 1040 Preparation, the 16th Amendment Newsletter, & th 2%
National Audit Defense Fund. Draft my enclosed payment method
for $100/month. Once my Associate Bonuses exceed $100 per month,
qualify my additional BCs for the PTA System out of my profits and
send me a 100 minute prepaid calling card for each additional
business center qualified each month.
THIS ORDER WILL QUALIFY 1 4 ________ BUSINESS CENTERS
PRODUCT ORDER TOTAL $_____________
TOTAL ENCLOSED $_____________
____ VISA ____ MasterCard # ____ DISCOVER ____ CHECK
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Print or Type Cardholder's Name: Expiration Date:
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PERSONAL CHECK ORDERS ARE HELD FOR 10 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO PROCESSING. For
fastest service and CV credit, send all orders by OVERNIGHT DELIVERY with
payment made by CASHIER'S CHECK, MONEY ORDER, OR CREDIT CARD.
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For Office Use Only Rec'd by:__________ Date Rec'd:__________
Amt Rec'd:__________ File #:__________
Form L100 (3/30/98)
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
YOU MAY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION, WITHOUT PENALTY OR OBLIGATION, WITHIN
THREE BUSINESS DAYS (ALASKA RESIDENTS FIVE DAYS) FROM THE DATE ON ' HE REVERSE
OF THIS FORM.
IF YOU CANCEL, ANY PROPERTY TRADED IN, ANY PAYMENTS MADE BY YOU UNDER THE
CONTRACT OR SALE AND ANY NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENT EXECUTED BY YOU WILL BE RETURNED
WITHIN 10 BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING RECEIPT, BY THE SELLER, OR YOUR CANCELLATION
NOTICE, AND ANY SECURITY INTEREST ARISING OUT OF THE TRANSACTION WILL BE
CANCELLED.
IF YOU CANCEL, YOU MUST MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE SELLER, AT YOUR RESIDENCE,
IN SUBSTANTIALLY AS GOOD CONDITION AS WHEN RECEIVED, ANY GOODS DELIVERED TO
YOU UNDER THIS CONTRACT OR SALE, OR YOU MAY, IF YOU WISH, COMPLY WITH THE
INSTRUCTIONS OF THE SELLER REGARDING THE RETURN SHIPMENT OF THE GOODS AT THE
SELLER'S EXPENSE AND RISK.
IF YOU DO MAKE THE GOODS AVAILABLE TO THE SELLER AND THE SELLER DOES NOT
PICK THEM UP WITHIN 20 DAYS OF THE DATE OF YOUR NOTICE OF CANCELLATION, YOU
MAY RETURN OR DISPOSE OF THE GOODS WITHOUT ANY FURTHER OBLIGATION. IF YOU
FAIL TO MAKE THE GOODS AVAILABLE TO THE SELLER, OR IF YOU AGREE TO RETURN
THE GOODS TO THE SELLER AND FAIL TO DO SO, THEN YOU REMAIN LIABLE FOR
PERFORMANCE OF ALL OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS CONTRACT.
TO CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION, MAIL OR DELIVER A SIGNED AND DATED COPY OF
THIS CANCELLATION NOTICE OR ANY OTHER WRITTEN NOTICE, OR SEND A TELEGRAM, TO
AIM, INC., 1001 X.X. XXXX BOULEVARD, TOPEKA, KANSAS 66604, NOT LATER THAN
MIDNIGHT OF THE THIRD DAY PAST THE FOLLOWING DATE:
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I HEREBY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION: Sales Representative
must enter transaction
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Date: Buyers Signature:
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE IMA APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT
In accordance with the terms and conditions contained in this Application
and Agreement, I hereby submit my Application to become an Independent
Marketing Associate, (hereinafter referred to as an IMA) with Advantage
International Marketing . (hereinafter referred to as the Company), and
hereby state and agree as follows:
1. I am of legal age, in the state in which I reside, to enter into this
Agreement This Application and Agreement becomes effective on the date
received, signed by the applicant, and accepted by the Company in its
home office.
2. Upon acceptance of this Application I understand that I will become an
IMA of the Company and will be eligible to participate in the selling
and distribution of the Company goods and services and receive
commissions in connection with such sales in accordance with the
Company's Policies and Procedures, and Compensation Plan.
3. I understand that as an IMA I am an independent contractor; not an agent,
employee, or franchisee of the Company. I further understand and agree
that I will not be treated as an employee with respect to such services
for federal or state tax purposes. Nor will I be treated as an employee
for purposes of the Federal Unemployment Act, the Federal Insurance
Contributions Act, the Social Security Act, the State Unemployment Act,
or State Employment Security Act. I understand and agree to pay all
applicable federal and state income taxes, self employment taxes, sales
taxes, local taxes, and/or local license fees that may become due as a
result of my activities under this Agreement.
4. I understand and agree that my remuneration will consist solely of retail
profits from the sales of Company goods, commissions, overrides and/or
bonuses relating to the sale or other output derived from in-person
sales, solicitations, or orders from ultimate consumers, primarily in
the home or otherwise.
5. I understand that I am not required b make any purchase in order b become
an IMA, other than a Sales Kit (optional in North Dakota and various
states), which is sold at the Company's cost, which contains sales
materials, not for resale. If I decide not b continue as an IMA, I may
submit my written resignation and return, for repurchase, the original
Sales Kit in good and resalable condition, less ten percent (10%) for
handling. Doing so automatically terminates this agreement I understand I
am not required to maintain an inventory of any kind in order to become
an IMA.(See the IMA Manual for additional product/ repurchase policies).
6. I hereby agree to represent the Company's Compensation Plan fairly and
completely, emphasizing that retail sales are a requirement, that no
purchase of goods or services is required at any level, that no
recruitment fee can be derived from the mere act of sponsoring other
ISRs, and that no earnings are guaranteed from participation in the
Compensation Plan. I agree that I will not make any representations
about the actual, potential, or expected earnings of any IMA of the
Company.
7. I understand that as an IMA, I am not guaranteed any income, nor am I
assured of any profit or success. I understand the Compensation Plan
and that I can only earn commissions upon the sale of the Company's
goods and services. I will be free to set my own hours, and determine
the location and methods of selling, within the guidelines and
requirements of this Agreement. I agree that I am responsible for my
own business expenses in connection with my activities as an IMA.
8. I further certify that neither the Company nor my sponsor have made any
claims of guaranteed earnings or representations of anticipated earnings
that might result from my efforts as an IMA. I understand that my success
as an IMA comes from retail sales, service, and the development of a
sales organization. I understand and agree that I will make no
statements, disclosures, or representations in selling the Company's
goods and services or in the sponsoring of other ISRs other than those
contained in approved Company literature.
9. I hereby agree that due to the personal nature of the sponsoring of
other ISRs, I will not advertise using the company name in any manner,
nor will I conduct any type of public opportunity meeting, mass
recruitment seminars, telemarketing recruitment campaigns, nor any other
type of print, broadcast, advertisement, or other type of effort designed
to recruit more than one specific IMA at any one time.
10. I hereby agree that due to the unique nature of the Company pay cycle, I
must forward each customer product order and/or IMA Application to the
home office within 24 hours (or the first business day) following the
date of the sale or enrollment. I understand and agree that any failure
on my part to follow this policy may result in termination of my IMA
status.
11. I hereby agree not to re-package or re-label the Company's goods or
services nor to sell said goods or services under any other name or
label. I further agree to refrain from producing, selling, and using,
for the purpose of advertising, promoting or describing the Company' s
goods and services, Compensation Plan, or other programs, any written,
recorded, or other materials which have not been approved or provided
by the Company.
12. In the event that I sponsor other ISRs, I agree to provide a bonafide
supervisory, distributive and selling function in connection with the
sale of the Company's goods and services to the ultimate consumer. I
also agree to tram any ISRs I may sponsor in the performance of these
functions. I agree to have a continuing and positive communication and
supervision with my sales organization. I agree that all training
seminars to be held in any type of open or public meeting facility
must meet all of the requirements of a Company approved meeting as
detailed in the IMA Training Manual.
13. I understand and agree that the Company, in order to maintain a viable
marketing system, may make modifications in the IMA Policies and
Procedures, Compensation Plan, Company literature, and product prices.
I further agree to be bound by such changes upon publication in
official company literature
14. CREDIT CARD AND BANK DRAFT ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT: As a convenience to
me in placing initial and future wholesale business purchase orders,
I may supply you with my signature and my confidential credit card
and/or bulk account information for your files exclusively for the
purpose of ordering products and services for my business, including
shipping and handling fees, from the Company. As an Independent
Marketing Associate with the Company, I operate my own business and am
responsible for all business decisions made on behalf of my business.
As a businessperson, I am familiar with the quality and cost of the
product(s) I am ordering, or will order m the future for resale within
my business. As a businessperson I understand that I am ordering all
products at IMA Cost in order to use and resale such products for the
purpose of generating a personal retail profit for my business. As an
independent businessperson, I understand and agree that I have a
merchant rather than a consumer relationship with the Company when
ordering using my bank account, VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card. I
am not purchasing products under the same conditions or purposes as a
retail consumer, rather, I am executing a business decision and
purchase order for the purpose of generating a profit from the
requested credit card transaction. As an independent businessperson, I
understand and agree that I am executing a business decision and
purchase order for the purpose of generating a profit from the requested
credit card transaction. I am fully aware of and satisfied with the
quality of products, shipping charges, and other pertinent details of
such transactions with the Company and agree that should I become
dissatisfied in any manner with the Company, I hereby waive my right
of cancellation, refund, or billing dispute of any authorized charges
placed on my personal VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card account
except as according to the Policies and Procedures contained in my
IMA Training Manual and this Agreement Any orders, refunds, billing
disputes, or exchanges shall be handled through the Company home
office, not through VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Cud, and will be
handled in accordance with the Policies and Procedures contained in
the Company Training Manual and supporting literature. I understand
and agree that should I execute a personal business decision to
order products, literature, or other items from the Company on behalf
of any other person that I will be bound by the terms of this
Agreement regardless of any decision or actions taken by the person
I am ordering for, and agree to bold the Company harmless from any
dispute I or company may have with this person due b my business
decisions or actions.
15. I understand that federal or state agencies do not approve or endorse
marketing programs. Therefore, I agree that I will not represent that
the Company, its products or program, have been approved or endorsed
by any governmental agency.
16. I understand that the acceptance of this Application does not
constitute the sale of a franchise or a distributorship, and that
there are no exclusive territories granted to anyone, and that no
franchise fees have been paid, nor am I acquiring any interest in a
security by the acceptance of this Agreement.
17. I understand that because of the personal nature of this Agreement it
may not be transferred or otherwise assigned without the prior written
consent of the Company.
18. The term of this agreement is perpetual unless terminated by myself or
the Company. I understand that I must apply for and renew annually
this Agreement, before the current renewal date established by the
Company. The renewal process and fees, if any, are established
annually by the Field Leadership Council in conjunction with the
Company.
19. I understand that either party to this Agreement may terminate this
Agreement by giving notice to the other party in writing. This
Application and Agreement is governed by the laws of the state of
Nevada, and the parties agree that proper jurisdiction and venue
shall be in the state and federal courts of Nevada. This Agreement
shall be binding on the successors and assigns of both parties.
20. I understand and agree that this Application and Agreement, including
the Company's Polices and Procedures, and Compensation Plan,
incorporated herein by reference constitute the entire agreement
between the parties hereto. I have read this Agreement including the
Polices and Procedures and Compensation Plan and I acknowledge
receiving a copy of all documents referred to and agree to abide by
and be bound by the terms contained therein.
