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Independent Consultant Agreement / Application Form

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Instructions:

  1. Print 2 copies of this form using your browser's "Print" command.
  2. Read the Terms and Conditions and Policies and Procedures sections carefully.
  3. Decide whether you want to go PRO NOW or PRO Delayed. PRO NOW is highly recommended because it creates a strong and unified group. Nearly all of our group are PRO NOW because of it's many benefits. It's up to you.
  4. Complete the New Independent Consultant section.
  5. If you have trouble filling out any of the forms, please call your Recommending IC at the phone number provided below on this page.
  6. The Recommending IC must complete the sponsor information on the form. Keep one copy for your records and mail one copy of the entire form to:


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You can cancel your subscription for any reason at any time. Annual subscribers who cancel will receive a refund for all unmailed issues. So there's absolutely NO RISK. And you can keep the Debt-FREE & Prosperous Living™ Basic Course as our contribution to your debt elimination and wealth building.

As a PRO Subscriber, here's what I'll get:

If I choose Pro Delayed, I'll get:

  1. The Debt-FREE & Prosperous Living™ newsletter
  2. The Small Business Builder newsletter
  3. Membership in the Quota-Phone National Buying Service
  4. $100 a month in Grocery Store Discount Coupons and Product Rebates

My FREE Bonuses:

  1. The Debt-FREE & Prosperous Living™ Basic Course: including the 275-page manual and four cassette lessons
  2. The FIC Update newsletter cassette
  3. The Field Effect newsletter

If I choose Pro Now, I'll also get:

  1. An unlimited message voice mailbox
  2. A five-document (40 pages) fax on demand system
  3. A monthly Pro-MLM training cassette
  4. The Monthly Activity Planner (MAP) MLM time/activity and goal planner

My FREE Bonuses:

  1. Immediate promotion to Supervisor if you become a consultant
  2. 10% discount on sales tools and conferences if you become a consultant

Electronic Funds Transfer Section

Monthly authorization for electronic transfer (automatic check). Must include "voided" check or printed deposit slip.

Name of your bank __________________________

Bank Address _____________________________

City ____________________ State ____ Zip _______

Bank Phone Number __________________________

This is a: __ Checking __ Savings __ Bus. Checking account

Signature: ________________________________

Date: ____________________

CHECK ONE OPTION ONLY

___ Montly Pro Now Subscriber - $97
First month's $92 plus $5 shipping and handling for bonuses ($92/monthly ongoing). Monthly subscribers must fill out Electronic Funds Transfer section below.

____ Annual Pro Now Subscriber - $1,109
One year's subscription of $1,104 plus $5 shipping and handling for bonuses.

____ Monthly Pro Delayed* Subscriber - $37
First month's $32 plus $5 shipping and handling for bonus. Monthly subscribers must fill out Electronic Funds Transfer section below.

____ Annual Pro Delayed* Subscriber - $389
One year's subscription of $384 plus $5 shipping and handing for bonus.

*Pro DELAYED subscribers will pay for and receive only the DELAYED component of the Pro subscription until they qualify for the full Pro package. See description below for details.

ORDER AMOUNT: $________________
+
FIC Business Manual: $40
+
OVERNIGHT Delivery (48 states only) Add: $15
+
WI residents add 5% sales tax: $________________
=
TOTAL Enclosed: $________________

Method of Payment (check one):

___ Check/M.O. ___ VISA ___ MasterCard ___ Discover

Debit or Credit Card #: __________________________

Exp. Date: _________________

Signature: _____________________________

Phone number of cardholder: _____________________

Subsciber Information:

Your Name: _________________________________

Street Address: ______________________________

City: ___________________ State: ____ Zip: ______

E-mail Address: _____________________________

Daytime Phone: (____) _______________________

 

Salesperson's Name:

SPCC:

TERMS & CONDITIONS

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BELOW LISTED TERMS AND CONDITIONS, I HEREBY SUBMIT MY APPLICATION TO BECOME A DEBT-FREE & PROSPEROUS LIVING(tm) INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT (herein after referred to as IC) WITH FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE NETWORK LIMITED (herein after referred to as FINL) AND HEREBY STATE AND AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

  1. I am of legal age, in the state in which I reside, to enter into this agreement.
  2. Upon acceptance of this Application, I understand I will become an IC with FINL, and will be eligible to participate in the selling and distribution of FINL products and subscriptions, and receive commissions, bonuses and overrides in connection with such sales in accordance with FINL's Policies and Procedures, and Compensation Plan.
  3. I understand that, as an IC, I am an independent contractor, not an agent, employee, or franchisee of FINL. I further understand and agree that I will not be treated as an employee with respect to withholding services for tax purposes. Nor will I be treated as an employee for purposes of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, the Federal Insurance Contribution Act, the Social Security Act, any State Unemployment Act, or State Employment Security Act. I agree to pay all applicable federal and state self employment taxes, sales taxes, local taxes and/or 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 profits, commissions, overrides, and bonuses derived primarily from in-person sales or solicitations of orders from ultimate consumers.
  5. I understand that as an IC, I am required to purchase and read the Independent Consultant Business Manual. I also agree to familiarize myself with FINL's Policies and Procedures (on the reverse of this Application), as well as with the company's products and subscriptions. If within 1 year from the date of this application and agreement, I decide not to continue as an IC, I may submit my written resignation and return my Business Manual for a refund if it is in good and re-salable condition. I understand that ten percent (10%) will be deducted from my refund as a restocking charge. Such a resignation terminates this agreement.
  6. I hereby agree to present FINL's Compensation Plan fairly, accurately and completely, emphasizing that retail sales of FINL information products or subscriptions are a requirement to earn money, and that no recruitment fee can be derived from the mere act of recommending other ICs.
  7. I understand that no level of earnings are guaranteed from one's participation in the compensation plan, and I agree that I will not make any representations about potential or expected earnings of any IC.
  8. I further certify that neither FINL nor anyone else have made any claims of guaranteed profits or representations of anticipated profits that might result from my efforts as an IC. I understand that my success comes from retail sales, servicing my customers, and the development of a sales organization. I understand and agree that I will make no statements, disclosures or representations in selling FINL products and subscriptions, or in the recommendation of other prospective ICs, other than those contained in approved company literature.
  9. I hereby agree not to package and sell FINL's business opportunity with other programs or business opportunities. I further agree not to repackage or relabel FINL products or marketing materials, nor to sell said products or marketing materials under any other name or label. I further agree to refrain from modifying or reproducing part or all of any marketing materials which have been copyrighted by FINL and to refrain from using any marketing materials which have not been pre-approved by FINL for advertising, promoting, or describing FINL's products, subscriptions or Compensation Plan.
  10. In the event I sponsor other ICs, I agree to perform a bona fide supervisory function in connection with their sale of FINL products and subscriptions to the ultimate consumer. I also agree to train any ICs I sponsor in the performance of these functions. I agree to have continuing communication with and supervision over my sales organization directly with my personally-sponsored ICs and through them to ICs below them.
  11. I understand that FINL, in order to maintain a viable marketing program, may make modifications in the Policies and Procedures, Compensation Plan and company literature, as well as in subscription and information product prices. I further agree to be bound by such changes upon notification by the company. 1This application and agreement is effective, if properly signed by the applicant, on the date received and accepted by FINL in their home office.
  12. 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 franchisee fees have been paid, nor am I acquiring any interest in a security by the acceptance of this application and agreement. 1I understand that, because of the personal nature of this Agreement, it may not be transferred or otherwise assigned to anyone other than the person hereby making application, without the prior written consent of FINL.
  13. The term of this agreement is for one year and shall automatically renew, from year to year, on its anniversary date, unless terminated in writing by the IC for any reason, or by FINL for cause. If terminated by the IC, he or she cannot rejoin as an IC for 6 months.
  14. This Application and Agreement is governed by laws of the State of Wisconsin, and the parties agree that proper jurisdiction and venue shall be in the state and federal courts of Grant County, Wisconsin. This agreement shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of both parties.
  15. I understand and agree that this Application and Agreement, including FINLs Policies and Procedures, both incorporated herein by reference, constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto. I have read this agreement, including the Policies and Procedures (on reverse), and I acknowledge keeping a copy of all documents referred to, and agree to abide by and be bound by the terms contained therein as indicated by my signature on this document.
  16. NOTE: Both the new IC and the Sponsor should make and keep photocopies of this agreement for their records, before it is submitted to FINL.

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT AGREEMENT

NOTE: Business Manual purchase is REQUIRED. You must include $40 ($35 + $5 s&h) with this Independent Consultant Agreement.

For new Independent Consultants who are monthly Pro Now:

I understand that when my monthly gross commission check reaches $100, the $92 for my Pro Now subscription will automatically be deducted from my monthly commissions and FINL will stop debiting my bank account. At that point my downline will be paying my Pro Now subscription for me. I also understand that, should my commission drop back below $100, FINL will again debit my bank account for $92/month until I get my commissions back to $100/month.

For new Independent Consultants who are monthly Pro Delayed:

I understand that when my monthly gross commissions, overrides and bonuses for product sales reach $100, the $92 for my Pro Now subscription will automatically be deducted from my monthly commissions and FINL will stop debiting my bank account for $32. I will begin receiving the marketing tools component and bonuses of the full Pro Now subscription. At that point, my downline will be paying my Pro Now subscription for me. I also understand that, should my commission drop back below $100, FINL will now debit my bank account for $92/month until I get my monthly commission back to $100/month.

NEW INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

Social Security #
or
Federal ID # __________________________________
(circle one)

Company (if desired) ___________________________

Name ______________________________________

Address ____________________________________

City ______________________ State ____ Zip ___________

Home Phone: ___________________________

Work Phone: ___________________________

As a participant in this independent marketing plan, I have the right to cancel this agreement at any time, regardless of the reason. I understand that such a cancellation must be submitted in writing to the company at its principal place of business. I have read the all of this agreement and agree to its terms. I also understand that if I terminate my marketer status I will not be accepted for reinstatement for six months.

_________________________________________________
Signature of new Consultant                 Date signed

STRATEGIC PLACEMENT OPTION (SPO) FOR THE NEW CONSULTANT

By checking the box and signing below, I am instructing FINL to place all new Subscribers and/or Independent Consultants received at FINL with my Social Security, Federal ID or SPCC number in the Sponsor field, in the first available position in my downline (from top to bottom, left to right, based in a 3-wide by 7-levels-deep sales organization). I understand that SPO is designed as a convenience for me to build a solid, manageable sales organization based in a 3-by-7 model and is not to be used as an incentive to attract new ICs by promising "spillover". I also understand that it is my responsibility to periodically acquire a genealogy to determine where these new subscribers/ICs were placed in my downline. And I also understand that if I wish to place a new Subscriber/IC under another Independent Consultant, I must put their SSN, FID or SPCC# in the Sponsor section of the agreement and if that person is utilizing the SPO feather, the new Subscriber/IC will automatically be placed in their 3-by-7 organization as described above. SPO can be disabled any time by sending a letter to FINL headquarters, requesting that SPO be turned off.

___ Yes, I want the Strategic Placement Option

_________________________________________________
Signature of new Consultant                 Date signed

RECOMMENDING IC
(IC responsible for introducing this new IC to the business)

Social Security #
or
Federal ID # __________________________________
(circle one)

_________________________________________________
Recommending IC's Name or Company Name

SPONSOR
(the IC to whom this new IC will be assigned)

Social Security #
or
Federal ID # __________________________________
(circle one)

_________________________________________________
Sponsor's Name or Company Name

 

Policies & Procedures

FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE NETWORK LIMITED, INC. STATEMENT OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR DEBT-FREE & PROSPEROUS LIVING(tm) INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS

FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE NETWORK LIMITED's Policies and Procedures are established to support the Company, its Customers and its Independent Consultants. FINL reserves the right to institute, alter or modify prices, company literature, company policies and/or the commission/override compensation plan. FINL will make every effort to keep all aspects of its business beyond reproach legally, ethically and morally. FINL will also make every feasible effort to be timely and responsive to the needs of customers and Independent Consultants, and provide a sound foundation for a long-term, profitable business relationship.

VIOLATION OF ANY OF THESE POLICIES OR PROCEDURES SHALL RESULT IN THE TERMINATION OF THIS INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT AGREEMENT AND ALL COMMISSION/OVERRIDE PAYMENTS WILL BE STOPPED!

  1. This statement of Policies and Procedures is incorporated into the IC Agreement, located on the reverse hereof. Both sides of this document constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding their business relationship.

  2. Federal and State regulatory agencies do not approve or endorse direct selling programs. Therefore, ICs may not represent that any FINL products, subscriptions or marketing plans have been approved or endorsed by any governmental agency.

  3. FINL reserves the right to terminate a Debt-FREE & Prosperous Living(tm) IC at any time, for cause, when it is determined that the IC has violated the provisions of this agreement, including the provisions of these policies and procedures as they may be amended, or the provisions of applicable laws and standards of fair dealing. Such involuntary termination shall be made by FINL at its discretion. However, written notice shall be provided by FINL prior to termination to allow for appeal or correction of the violation. Upon an involuntary termination, FINL shall notify the IC by certified mail at their latest address listed with the company. The IC will have fifteen (15) days from the date the certified letter was mailed to appeal the termination in writing. The written appeal is expected to contain, but is not limited to, new facts and/or mitigating circumstances. In the event of termination, the terminated IC agrees to immediately cease representing him/herself as a Debt-FREE & Prosperous Living(tm) Independent Consultant. Where applicable state law on termination of an IC is inconsistent with FINL policy, such state law termination procedures shall be in force.

  4. FINL encourages each IC to keep accurate sales records. Commissions are based upon retail sales to the ultimate consumers; therefore all forms of stockpiling or front-loading of products or subscriptions are actively discouraged. The sale of products and services are offered to ICs only for sale to consumers and, at the IC's election, personal purchase. Each IC is encouraged to set up his/her own hours and to determine his/her method of marketing, so long as he/she complies with the policies and procedures herein.

  5. No IC may have any financial interest in more than one personal FINL sales organization in their own name and social security number, and in more than one other FINL sales organization, whether a company, corporation, partnership or trust, without prior written approval of FINL. This should be interpreted to mean that each individual person involved in an FINL marketing program can have a financial interest in no more than two sales organizations within FINL. Furthermore, ICs who elect to have a second position must place that second position in the downline of their first position. Violation of this rule will be grounds for immediate termination of the IC's relationship with FINL and forfeiture of all unpaid commissions and overrides.

  6. Upon the death or incapacity of the IC, his/her rights to commissions and marketing position, together with the IC's responsibilities, shall pass to his/her successors. Written application and approval by FINL is needed. The successor IC must fulfill all responsibilities of the previous IC.

  7. FINL reserves the right to approve or disapprove an IC's change of business name, in connection with the formation of a partnership, corporation and/or trust for tax, estate planning or limited liability purposes. If approved, the organization's new name must appear on a new Independent Consultant Agreement, along with the appropriate Social Security or Federal Identification Number. A partnership or corporation may be an IC.

  8. No false or misleading income projections may be made to any prospective IC. This conduct is specifically prohibited. FINL believes the actual income potential in marketing FINL products and subscriptions is sufficient without resorting to unrealistic income projections.

  9. Commission checks or direct deposits are sent to ICs by the 10th of each month. The check or deposit includes commissions and overrides earned on subscription and/or product sales processed at FINL through the 15th of the prior month, as well as any bonus income earned. A $2.50 accounting and processing fee will be deducted from each monthly check or deposit.

  10. In order to participate in the compensation plan for a given month, ICs must have sold or purchased at least $5.00 worth of products and/or subscriptions during the previous sales period. (Ongoing subscriptions count towards the minimum $5.00 buy or sell requirement.) Any IC who has not sold or purchased at least $5.00 worth of product for a period of 3 consecutive months will be terminated as an IC and removed from the downline, at which time the IC's personally sponsored ICs (if any) will roll-up to the removed IC's sponsor.

  11. All ICs have the right to sell FINL products and subscriptions, and they may also recommend others to become Debt-FREE & Prosperous Living(tm) Independent Consultants. If there should be a dispute regarding who recommended a new IC, FINL reserves the right to decide who gets credit for the recommendation based on internal office documentation.

  12. Upon request and purchase, FINL will supply data processing information and reports to an IC concerning their sales organization. ICs agree that such information is proprietary and confidential to FINL and is transmitted in confidence. The IC agrees that he or she will not disclose such information to any third party directly or indirectly, nor use the information to expose to the people in the reports any non-FINL products or services offered by the IC or any company other than FINL. The IC and FINL agree that, if not for this agreement of confidentiality and nondisclosure, the company would not provide the above confidential information to the IC.

  13. FINL does not waive its right to insist on compliance with these Policies and Procedures or with the applicable laws governing the conduct of business. This is true in all cases, both specifically expressed and implied, unless an officer of FINL, who is authorized to bind FINL in contracts or agreements, specifies in writing that FINL waives any of these provisions. In addition, any time FINL gives permission for a breach of these Policies and Procedures, that permission does not extend to future breaches.

  14. Except for specified advertising materials provided by the company, ICs may not reproduce FINL marketing materials, or use FINL's company logos, trademarks, trade names, literature, or the words or content of any literature or recorded message, in any type of advertising without prior written approval from FINL.

  15. ICs are required to purchase the IC Business Manual. They will receive training by reading and studying this manual, studying other official FINL training materials, and by attending FINL training meetings as available

 
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