DubLi Networks Policies and Procedures
for all Business Associates are outlined below. Take
your time to read the entire document to fully understand
the Policies and Procedures.
I. Business Associate's Rights and Obligations
A. Ethics
DubLi Network conducts business in an ethical and
credible manner and requires its Business Partners
to deal ethically with their customers, with each
other and with the company. DubLi Network permits
no unethical or illegal activity and will intercede
when such behaviour may exist. DubLi Network reserves
the right to use its best judgement in deciding whether
certain Business Associate's activities are unethical.
Furthermore, DubLi Network may use its own discretion
in determining the appropriate course of action. If
DubLi Network determines that unethical activities
may exist, then it reserves the right to suspend or
terminate the Business Associate status, including,
but not limited to, all commissions and payments of
any kind. Under no circumstances would a Business
Associate who is terminated for unethical or illegal
activity be entitled of a refund of their original
application fee, nor are they entitled to sell or
transfer their position.
EXAMPLES OF UNETHICAL OR ILLEGAL ACTIVITY INCLUDE,
BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
1. Making false or misleading representations of any
kind including, but not limited to, misrepresentations
about DubLi Networks services or the DubLi Network
Bonus Plan
2. Cross-line recruiting. DubLi Network Business Associates
may not recruit an individual or entity that has been
previously sponsored by another Business Associate.
3. Any unauthorized use of DubLi Networks name, trademarks
or copyrighted material (i.e. reproducing DubLi Networks
forms, business cards, etc.)
4. Violation of any country, federal, state or local
laws or regulations
EXAMPLES OF WHAT OUR ETHICS ARE:
1. Treat others as you wish to be treated.
2. Be honest in all business dealings.
3. Represent DubLi Networks Bonus Plan completely
and without exaggeration to all potential Business
Associates
4. Work in harmony with all of DubLi Networks Business
Associates recognizing that this supports my own business.
II. Marketing and Advertising Policy
A. Use of DubLi Networks Identity
In addition to our Business Associates and employees,
DubLi Networks identity is one of its most valuable
assets and, therefore, must be protected at all times
in order to maintain its integrity for all. As such,
DubLi Networks Business Associates are strictly prohibited
from representing themselves as having any other affiliation
with DubLi Network other than as a "DubLi Network
Business Associate" or as an “Independent
Agent of DubLi Network” at any time or in any
manner.
Also, Business Associates are strictly prohibited
from using logos, names, trademarks, or other proprietary
information belonging to DubLi Network, its parent
company, sister companies or wholly owned subsidiaries.
B. SPAM Policy
Spamming is a crime and will not be tolerated. Violators
will not be tolerated, and risk losing their Business
Associate status. You will only be warned once!!
C. Development and Use of Business Associate Marketing
Materials
DubLi Network, including its parent company, sister
companies or wholly owned subsidiaries, strictly prohibits
DubLi Network Business Associates from creating, distributing,
and/or using unauthorized marketing materials that
include any DubLi Network trademarks, logos, names
or proprietary information.
DubLi Network will develop such materials with our
trademarks, logos and name for the Business Associates.
D. Media Inquiries and Personal Appearances
On occasion, DubLi Networks Business Associates may
be contacted by members of the media as a source or
subject for a story. If this occurs Business Associates
must immediately refer such inquiries directly to
DubLi Networks Marketing Department.
Business Associates are strictly prohibited representing
DubLi Network in any public media arena and from using
uncompensated media forms including, but not limited
to, news releases, articles, editorials, unpaid advertising,
infomercials/advertorials, and television, cable or
radio program appearances to promote or publicise
DubLi Network or its products, except as approved
in writing by DubLi Network. Such requests must be
submitted in writing to DubLi Networks Marketing Department
at least 30 days in advance of the media activity.
This policy is necessary to ensure an accurate, legal
and consistent public image for DubLi Network and
its Business Associates.
E. Further Limitations
DubLi Network reserves the right to limit or disallow
any marketing activities that cast negative aspersions
on the integrity, truthfulness, and/or reputation
of DubLi Network.
III. Status as a Business Associate
A. Claims of Employment
Business Associates are independent contractors and
not employees of DubLi Network. The position of Business
Associates shall not be construed as creating a relationship
of employee-employer, agency, partnership or joint
venture between any participant, sponsor and DubLi
Network. It is impermissible to assert or imply that
a Business Associate or prospective Business Associate
is or will be employed by DubLi Network.
B. Contractual Obligations
All Business Associates are responsible for any expenses
which result from their business operation. Miscellaneous
expenses include, but are not limited to, license
or permits required to operate a business, legal fees
connected with the use of a business name, telephone
expenses, product advertising, etc. Business Associates
shall not involve DubLi Network in any contractual
relationships relative to their businesses. Business
cannot and shall not sign contracts, rent or lease
office space or equipment, open bank accounts, secure
credit, cash negotiable instruments, make purchases
or enter into agreements of any kind in the name of
DubLi Network. Such action is prohibited and causes
the termination of the Business Associate status.
Each Business Associate shall hold DubLi Network,
its shareholders, partners, members, directors, officers
and employees harmless from any claims, damages or
liabilities arising out of such action.
C. Reporting Taxes
Business Associates are not considered employees for
purposes of the Social Security Act, the Federal Unemployment
Tax Act, Federal Income Tax laws or any other laws
governing employees. It is the Business Associates
responsibility to make self-employment and income
tax payments as required by law in the Business Associates
own country. As such, DubLi Network does not deduct
any taxes from any commission.
IV. Business and Legal Entities as a Business Associate
A. Companies
A sole proprietorship, partnership, Limited Liability
Company (LLC) or corporation may become a Business
Associate subject to review and approval by DubLi
Network. However, no individual may participate in
more than one Business Associate position without
the prior written approval of DubLi Network.
B. Trusts
Business Associates can operate their representative
status in the name of a trust. The person(s) that
is (are) responsible for operating the business of
the trust must be of legal age and cannot be another
Business Associate or have an ownership interest in
another Business Associate status.
C. Marriage
A husband and wife may operate under the same representative
position or independently.
D. Specifications for Independent Representative
Names
DubLi Network reserves the right to approve or disapprove
any Business Associate's choice of business names,
formation of partnerships, corporations and trusts.
E. Age
Business Associates must be of the age of majority
in the country in which they reside.
V. Identification Numbers
All representatives will be assigned a unique number
that identifies them as a Business Associate of DubLi
Network. This number is referred to as their Team
ID Number. It is the Business Associate's responsibility
to provide this number on all forms and on the Business
Associates Agreement when sponsoring a new Business
Associate.
VI. Sponsoring New Business Associates
A. Business Associate Agreements
New Business Associates must complete the sign up
process on the DubLi Network website at www.dublinetwork.com.
The start date of a Business Associate is the date
that their completed Business Associate Agreement
is entered and the payment is received.
B. Representation
Business Associates shall make no claim or inference
to prospective Business Associates as to the anticipated
or actual income a Business Associate might earn.
DubLi Network makes no guarantees of income, nor assurances
of any profits or success. Any success achieved will
be based solely upon the Business Associate's effort,
commitment and skills.
Each Business Associate understands that no Attorney
General of any state, country or other regulatory
authorities ever reviews, endorses or otherwise approves
any product membership or compensation program of
any marketing company. As such, each Business Associate
shall make no such claim to a prospective DubLi Network
Business Associate. In the event that a question arises
concerning DubLi Network compliance with the law,
such question shall be submitted to DubLi Network
in writing. DubLi Network Business Associates shall
make no false claims or misleading statements concerning
these relationships and understand that if they do,
their relationship with DubLi Network may be terminated
and all commissions and bonuses forfeited.
Business Associates agree to indemnify and hold DubLi
Network harmless from all claims, damages and expenses,
including attorney fees arising out of actions or
conduct in violation of the agreement.
C. Business Associate Disputes
DubLi Network may or may not mediate any disputes
between two or more Business Associates if requested
to do so by all of the parties involved in the dispute.
DubLi Network, however, reserves the right to review
sponsoring practices. If DubLi Network agrees to mediate
any dispute, its findings shall be binding on all
parties involved in the dispute.
D. Changing Sponsorship
DubLi Network believes in and maintains the maximum
protection of the Business Associates relationship
with his or her sponsor. Therefore, changing sponsors
is strictly prohibited.
A Business Associate may join DubLi Network under
a new sponsor only after a period of no less than
one full calendar year from the date of resignation
or no less than one full calendar year after a Business
Associate fails to renew. All resignations must be
in writing and delivered to DubLi Network.
DubLi Network reserves the right to change sponsorship
if it has been found out that unethical or misleading
practices were used.
VII. Maintaining/Changing the Status of Your Business
A. Annual Renewal Fee
A renewal fee of €150 is charged beginning one
year after the Business Associate start date. The
fee is charged to cover the support costs, IT production,
annual maintenance and improvements of the Back Office
IT system for a period of one year. DubLi Network
will automatically subtract the fee from the Business
Associates commission if they do not receive a resignation
before the period of one year has passed. If the Business
Associate has not earned any commission DubLi Network
will send an application for the fee. If DubLi Network
does not receive the application and renewal fee 30
days after sending the application, DubLi Network
will assume that the Business Associate does not wish
to renew his/her status with DubLi Network. Therefore
deactivation of the position will occur, resulting
in the forfeiture of bonuses, commissions or other
payments from DubLi Network. It is the Business Associates
responsibility to ensure that DubLi Network has his/her
accurate and current address information. Renewal
applications are available on the DubLi Network website.
B. Selling Your Business Associate Status
To protect the integrity of the business opportunity,
DubLi Network restricts the sale of Business Associate
status. All requests for the sale of a Business Associate
status must be reviewed and approved by DubLi Network.
In order to obtain permission to sell your Business
Associate status, forward a letter of intention to
DubLi Network, indicating your wish to sell. DubLi
Network will send all needed documentation to the
seller for completion, before the process can begin.
For more information, please contact the Business
Associate Services at support@dublinetwork.com.
The Business Associate status WILL NOT be considered
SOLD until it is approved by DubLi Network. Therefore,
DO NOT accept any funds from the potential buyer until
the sale has been approved and finalized by DubLi
Network.
C. Transfer/Disposition of Business Associate Business
Upon the death or incapacity of a Business Associate,
or one of its principals, the rights to the commission
and marketing position shall pass on to the designated
successor IF he complies with all the terms of the
DubLi Networks agreement, DubLi Networks Policies
and Procedures and fulfils the duties and obligations
required of a Business Associate.
VIII. Commissions
A. Reports
Hierarchy Reports are available at the DubLi Network
website. The Business Associate acknowledges and agrees
such information is proprietary and confidential to
DubLi Network and is transmitted to the Business Associate
in strict confidence. The information provided may
not be distributed to any other individual or company.
B. Eligibility for Commissions
All Business Associates must be active and qualified
according to the Bonus Plan in order to be eligible
to receive any commission.
D. Commissions
Commissions are paid to the Business Associate's debit
card.
IX. Compliance
These Policies and Procedures were created as a guideline
for DubLi Network and all Business Associates and
serve to protect the rights of both parties. These
Policies and Procedures are intended to ensure proper
functioning of daily business operations. DubLi Network
reserves the right to amend the Polices and Procedures
from time to time, as DubLi Network deems necessary.
DubLi Network may promptly terminate any Business
Associate who violates any provision on the Business
Associate agreement, which includes all Policies and
Procedures itemized herein. Termination cancels any
and all rights, and will be effective upon verification
of said violation(s) and notification of the offending
Business Associate by DubLi Network. Under no circumstance
would a Business Associate who is terminated for unethical
activity be entitled to a refund of their original
application fee or be allowed to transfer their Business
Associate position to another party.
X. AMENDMENTS
In order to sustain a viable marketing company, DubLi
Network specifically reserves the right to make any
amendments or adjustments it deems necessary with
respect to products and services offered, its Policies
and Procedures, the marketing and Bonus Plan and/or
pricing. Upon notification through the DubLi Network
website any changes like that are incorporated as
part of this agreement between DubLi Network and its
Business Associates.