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20. Sales
Taxes - All Strategic Advisors Inc. services are not subject
to the sales tax in the state, county, or city that levies such
a tax and in which a sale occurs. If Strategic Advisors Inc. sells
products (hard goods) in the future they may be taxable. A tax on
product will be calculated on the retail value of the purchase.
Unless the Advisor has filed a tax resale number with the Company,
the Company will collect the appropriate tax.
21. Sponsorship
- All Advisors have the right to sponsor others anywhere within
the United States, or other nations as they may from time to
time be opened by Strategic Advisors Inc., bearing in mind the need
for personal contact. Note, however, that Company Advisors are free
to retail Services (or products when adopted) anywhere in the world
provided that they meet legal requirements such as customs compliance
in foreign countries. Every person has the ultimate right to choose
his/her own sponsor when they initially sign-up as an Advisor with
the company.
22. Propriety
Nature of Downline Reports - Strategic Advisors Inc. may from
time to time supply data processing information and reports to
Company Advisors concerning their downline organizations. The
Advisor agrees that such information is proprietary and confidential
to both the company and the individual Advisor and is transmitted
to the Advisor in confidence.
A.
The Advisor agrees that he/she will not disclose such information
to any third party directly or indirectly, nor use the information
to compete with the company directly or indirectly.
B.
The Advisor and the company agree that, but for this agreement of
confidentiality and nondisclosure, the company would not provide
the above confidential information to the Advisor.
23. Amendments
- Strategic Advisors Inc. expressly reserves the right to alter
or amend prices, limit services, product (if adopted) availability
and/or formulation, policies and procedures, and compensation plan
and all associated agenda. Such amendments are automatically
incorporated as part of the agreement between the Company and the
Advisor when published in official company literature or by electronic
communication to include e-mail and website postings.
24. Annual
Renewal Fee - Independent Advisors are required to renew
their Strategic Advisors Inc. agreements on the anniversary of the
date they became Independent Advisors. The annual renewal fee
is to be $20.00 at this time. Renewal forms will be distributed
by the Company two months prior to the anniversary date of the individual
Advisors. Failure to return the agreement by the anniversary date
will be construed as a resignation and all agreements between the
company and the Advisor will be considered null and void.
25. Advisor
Change of Address - Independent Advisors must report any
change of address by sending written notice to Strategic Advisors Inc.
office.
26. Resignation
of An Advisor - An Advisor has the right to terminate their
agreement at any time and for any reason without reason without
penalty by giving seven (7) days written notice to the company at
its principal place of business.
A.
At the end of the seven (7) day notice period, all rights to commissions,
position, and wholesale purchases cease, and the Advisor is no longer
entitled to advertise, sell, or promote Strategic Advisors Inc. products.
The former Advisors downline shall be transferred to his/her sponsor.
B.
The resigning Advisor is not eligible to be sponsored into Strategic Advisors Inc.
again for a period of six (6) months following the date of termination.
C.
If the Advisor requests a refund it will be only on unused portions
of the monthly trustee fee.
27. Termination
Due To Inactivity - After (6) months of consecutive inactivity,
an Advisor will be deleted from the commission structure.
The deleted Advisor will, however, be eligible for immediate responsorship.
28. Sanctions
and Enforcement Action - Sanctions will not be employed lightly,
nor will the company be arbitrary or unfair in their use. It is
important to remember, however, that an Advisor who violates these
policies and procedures jeopardizes the integrity and standing of
all Advisors. The company reserves the right to revoke the status
of Advisors or place violators on probation or suspension for a
period which may delay their eligibility for advancement in the
marketing plan. It is for the benefit of everyone that every Advisor
abides by the letter and spirit of these policies and procedures.
29. Termination
of Advisor Membership - Strategic Advisors Inc. reserves the
right to terminate any Advisor membership at any time, or suspend
said Advisor for a probationary period, when it is determined that
the Advisor has violated the provisions of the Advisor Agreement,
including the provisions of these Policies and Procedures as they
now exist or may be amended, or the provisions of applicable laws
and standards of fair dealing.
A.
Upon such a termination, the company shall notify the Advisor by
certified mail at the latest address listed with the company.
B.
The terminated Advisor agrees to immediately cease representing
himself/herself as an Advisor, and will not be allowed to ever return
to the position of Advisor with Strategic Advisors Inc. Where applicable
state law on termination of an Advisor is inconsistent with company
policy, such state law termination procedures shall be in force.
C.
If the Advisor wishes to appeal the termination, Strategic Advisors Inc.
must receive the appeal, in writing, within fifteen (15) days from
the date of mailing of the company's termination letter. If the
appeal is not received with the 15-day period, the termination will
be automatically deemed final. If the Advisor files a timely appeal
of termination, Strategic Advisors Inc. will review and reconsider
the termination, consider any other appropriate action and notify
the Advisor of its decision. The decision of the company will be
final and subject to no further review.
D.
In the event that the termination is not rescinded, the termination
will be effective as of the date of the company's original termination
notice.
E.
Upon termination of an Advisor membership, all rights to commissions,
position, and wholesale purchase rights cease. The terminated Advisors
organization shall be transferred to his/her sponsor. The terminated
Advisor will not be eligible for future sponsorship.
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