Addis Brand Ambassador Terms and Conditions  
This Addis Brand Ambassador Agreement is made between the Addis Brand Ambassador whose signature (or online digital confirmation), name and address appear on this Agreement (hereafter referred to as “Addis Brand Ambassador”) and the authorized independent Addis Distributor with whom the Addis Brand Ambassador has established a service relationship (Hereafter referred to as Addis Distributor”).  The Addis Brand Ambassador and Addis Distributor hereby acknowledge and agree that Addis (hereafter referred to as the “Company”), with its principal place of business located at Sacks Circle, Bellville South, Western Cape, South Africa is a third-party beneficiary of this Addis Brand Ambassador Agreement and shall have the authority to enforce these Terms and Conditions as specifically provided herein.  

 

Purchase and Sale of Addis Products

  1. As an Addis Brand Ambassador, I agree to purchase Addis Products at the established Addis Brand Ambassador price for resale to my customers at the recommended retail price.   
  2. I will be responsible for taking orders for my customers and arranging for the delivery of the products to my customers at my own risk and cost.  
  3. I will be responsible for collecting the purchase prices for products purchased by my customers from me.  
  4. I may not sell products for the purpose of exporting them outside the country in which my Addis Distributor conducts business, without the written consent of my Addis Distributor or the Company.  
  5. To qualify as an Addis Brand Ambassador and to purchase Addis Products at the Addis Brand Ambassador wholesale price, I agree to: (I) register with Addis; (ii) sign this Agreement (or online digital confirmation) ; and (iii) perform sales activities necessary to generate personal retail sales. To remain active as an Addis Brand Ambassador, I must place a minimum order per month, (as stipulated in the Distributor Terms and Conditions). I will be regarded as inactive if I don’t place an order within period of 6 weeks.  
  6. I agree to protect my independent Addis business and the Company from false, deceptive, or misleading advertising. I agree not to use the Company’s trademarks or trade names in any type of advertising or literature, without the Company’s prior written permission. I recognize the Company’s trademarks, trade names, and copyrights, in whatever form, are the exclusive property of the Company. 
  7. To assist me in my sales activities, Addis stationery, promotional material and sales aids will be made available for me to buy from time to time. 
  8. This agreement shall in no way be construed as a franchise agreement for purposes of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 as no consideration is paid or to be paid to me by the Addis Distributor or Addis. The revenue I generate comes from the profit I make when selling the products in accordance with this agreement.  
  9. I may also make use of marketing tools such as emails and electronic flyers to market and sell products to customers, provided I comply with the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 that apply to direct marketing activities including: 
    • getting the prior written consent of your customers to your communicating with them in this way 
    • respecting the right of every customer to refuse to receive communications from you 

Payment Terms 

  1. At the time an order for Addis Products is placed; the full payment is due. My customers will make payments directly to me.  
  2. I will be responsible for purchasing, ordering and collecting the products from the Distributor at my own cost. The purchase price payable by me for these products will be at the prices stipulated by the Distributorship. I will be required to pay for the products according to the Addis Distributors terms and conditions. 

Expectations and Responsibilities 

  1. I agree to promote and sell Addis Products and to present the Addis Direct Selling Opportunity by maintaining the highest standards of integrity, honesty and responsibility. I accept responsibility for maintaining the reputation and brand image of the Company. I further agree that I shall not submit any false or fraudulent information to receive any prize, award, or payment based upon volume sales, recruiting or personal sales or make any material misrepresentation of fact to the Company in connection with my Addis business. 
  2. I understand that the Company has 5-year warranty for specific Addis products sold to my customers as set out in the guidelines. I understand and agree that it is my responsibility to assure customer satisfaction with respect to Addis Products and services. I agree to provide warranty services to my customers in a manner consistent with established Addis guidelines.  
  3. I agree to adhere to and comply with established Addis programme guidelines and procedures including, but not limited to the ordering system, discount programme and incentive programme. I understand and agree that failure to adhere to the Addis  programme guidelines and procedures may result in suspension or termination of all my Addis Brand Ambassador privileges. 
  4. I acknowledge and agree that the Company’s discount and incentive programmes are designed to compensate and recognize the personal efforts and results of each Addis Brand Ambassadors sales, recruiting and promoting activities. Accordingly, I agree that I will not assign sales or recruits to third parties (including members of my unit) to qualify or receive greater compensation, awards or incentives. I understand and agree that Company will have the right to audit my Addis Brand Ambassador activities to assure compliance with these Terms and Conditions. I further understand and agree that the Company may contact me periodically to obtain information regarding my Addis Brand Ambassador activities as part of the Company’s audit and compliance programmes.  
  5. It is agreed between the parties that I am an independent contractor and not an employee, agent or representative of the Distributor or the Company and will not be treated as an employee with respect to such services for income tax purposes. I acknowledge and agree that all income taxes are my personal responsibility and that I am not eligible for unemployment or workers’ compensation benefits.  
  6. I acknowledge and agree that the privileges associated with Addis Brand Ambassador status are personal to me and that my rights and obligations under these Terms and Conditions cannot be assigned or transferred. I acknowledge and agree that I cannot transfer or move to another Manager or Distributor, without prior written consent from my current Distributor.  I further understand that if my manager is repositioned, I will be reassigned by my Distributor.  
  7. This Agreement may be terminated by either party on one week’s written notice to that effect. If payment is not made within the terms of this Agreement, then the Distributor may cancel the Agreement with immediate effect without prejudice to (that is without harming or limiting) any of its other rights in law.  
  8. This Agreement and Addis policies and procedures may be amended from time to time by the Company, provided I am given not less than thirty (30) days prior written notice, identifying and setting forth the affected provisions, together with the effective date of the amendment. Such notification can be provided by publication on the Company’s application. I further understand and agree that I will be deemed to have accepted such amended Agreement, policies or procedures, if I continue to place orders for Addis Products following the effective date of the amendment. 
  9. This Agreement is subject to acceptance by the company at its offices in Cape Town, South Africa. The parties agree that this Agreement will be governed by the laws of South Africa and that the proper venue of any claim or dispute concerning any matter related to this Agreement and any action commenced by either party will be in the applicable courts in Cape Town, South Africa.  

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