AMBASSADOR AGREEMENT 2.0
WHEREAS, Dogstory Network co (hereinafter “A.I American Idogs”) has established a program to recognize and reward individuals (hereinafter “Ambassadors”) who refer new clients to A.I events, and, WHEREAS, Ambassadors have the ability and desire to promote and market A.I courses and events to third parties not previously clients of A.I, NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Ambassador shall promote A.I events in accordance with the current promotional opportunity set forth in Appendix “A,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. In consideration of such referrals, A.I shall pay to the Ambassador the Bonus (as used in this Agreement, the terms “bonus” and “commission” are interchangeable and each shall include the other) set forth in Appendix “A.” The Ambassador bonus program set forth herein applies only to A.I shows held in the United States and Canada.
2. The Ambassador shall promote and market A.I shows using only promotional materials supplied by, or purchased from, A.I. The Ambassador acknowledges that such A.I materials are the intellectual property of A.I and are protected by trademark and/or copyright, and may not be reproduced without the express, written consent of A.I. The Ambassador shall submit for approval of A.I, prior to use, any marketing or promotional materials not provided by A.I. A.I shall not unreasonably withhold its approval of such materials, but A.I shall have the exclusive right to determine the acceptability of such materials. Ambassadors may purchase A.I materials for their use in marketing on a cost plus 10% basis, plus shipping, unless otherwise agreed in writing. In the event of use of unauthorized marketing materials, or misuse of A.I approved marketing materials, Ambassadors shall, upon demand being made by A.I, promptly correct or remove any and all unauthorized marketing materials from their use, in any format. Failure to comply with A.I approved marketing may, in the discretion of A.I, result in removal of the Ambassador from this program and forfeiture of any bonuses earned.
3. Ambassadors shall be compensated only for referrals of new clients not already contained within A.I’s database. Ambassadors shall be compensated only for their own referrals and not for subsequent referrals of those individuals. Ambassadors shall not be entitled to referral fees based upon their own course, camp or program registrations. Ambassadors shall be entitled to commissions for referrals made subsequent to the date of the Ambassador’s registration for the Ambassador 2.0 program only. No commissions shall be considered earned for any referrals made prior to Ambassador’s participation in this program.
4. All Ambassador bonus payments shall be made in US dollars. Payment of bonuses based upon payment for show tickets, camps or events made in currencies other than US dollars shall be subject to conversion at exchange rates prevailing at the time of payment. Payment of bonuses shall not be made until the aggregate amount of bonuses earned is at least $20.00.
5. Ambassadors shall not enter their own or any other Ambassador’s Reference number prior to the purchase or sale of the tickets(s). While attending/volunteering any A.I event, course or show, Ambassadors shall not solicit attendees to become their referral or change their established Ambassador and Ambassadors shall not hand out tickets to A.I events containing their Ambassador Reference number. Any Ambassador in violation of this provision will be removed from the program and shall forfeit any and all Bonuses due.
6. Ambassadors shall receive commissions for any and all eligible purchases made by their referred clients. Purchases made by referred clients shall be tracked to their referring Ambassador through emails report send by A.I. Clients may change Ambassadors, or may purchase through other Ambassador links, which will also be tracked by computer “cookies.” In such event, commissions shall be based upon whichever Ambassador is linked to the “cookie” associated with the purchase. Unless overridden by a subsequent “cookie”-Ambassador link, a client shall remain a referral of the original referring Ambassador.
7. The Ambassador shall maintain a current e-mail address through the A.I database. The Ambassador shall be responsible for the accuracy of all Ambassador information entered into the website system. A.I shall not be liable for errors in the entry of Ambassador information by Ambassadors or by referred clients when registering for A.I shows or events through the Ambassador website link.
8. The Ambassador agrees to file and remit any and all applicable federal, state or provincial tax returns and payments due on Bonuses paid, and shall hold A.I harmless from any claims or demands for failure to report or remit taxes due by them for Bonuses paid under this program. The Ambassador agrees to abide by the A.I Terms and Conditions, Privacy and Anti-Spam Policies as posted on the A.I website, and as modified from time to time.
9. Ambassadors acknowledge that in entering into this agreement the parties hereto are independent contractors and entities, and no partnership, agency, employment or representative capacity is created or intended hereby. Ambassadors shall not represent themselves to be agents or representatives of A.I.
10. Ambassadors may withdraw from the program at any time by notifying A.I, in writing or by email. Withdrawal shall be effective upon receipt by A.I of the Ambassador’s election to withdraw.
11. A.I reserves the right to modify the terms of this Agreement from time to time. The Ambassador shall be notified by email of any material changes to the Agreement. A.I reserves the right at any time, and in its sole discretion, to terminate this Agreement with regard to any individual Ambassador and the right to terminate the Internet Ambassador program in its entirety.
12. Participation in the Ambassador Program shall be considered to be de facto proof of the Ambassador’s acceptance of all of the terms of the Agreement. This agreement sets forth all of the terms of the Internet Ambassador Agreement. No oral or written agreements or understandings not expressly set forth herein shall have any effect. This Agreement shall supersede all previous oral or written Ambassador Agreements, and the terms set forth herein shall be considered controlling. Should any individual term of this Agreement be deemed unenforceable, such invalidity shall not affect the enforceability of any remaining terms and conditions.
13. A.I shall have no liability for any direct, indirect or consequential damages or losses of revenues or profits arising under or relating to this Agreement or the Internet Ambassador Program.
14. Participation in the Ambassador program shall be considered de facto permission for A.I, or Independent Contractors acting on behalf of A.I including but not limited to rescues organizations, to contact Ambassadors by telephone, mail or email for purposes related to the Ambassador program; and participation in the Ambassador program shall constitute the granting of permission to A.I to provide such Independent Contractors with such Ambassador contact information.
15. Ambassadors acknowledge that information of a confidential and proprietary nature regarding clients they have referred to A.I may be provided to Ambassadors, either directly by such clients, or by the company, including client names, contact and financial or transactional information relating to referred registrations. Ambassadors hereby acknowledge that any such confidential information disclosed to them shall remain the property of such clients and of A.I, and that Ambassadors shall hold in confidence all such confidential information, using it only for purposes authorized by A.I or its clients related to such referrals and resulting registrations under this program, and shall not use such information for the Ambassadors’ personal benefit or the benefit of any third party.
16. A.I employees, Trainers, Core Team and Excel Team are not eligible to participate in the Ambassador Program. APPENDIX A CURRENT PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY Ambassador Bonuses – Qualification Bonuses are earned off of show tickets, Sponsor referral and commercial vendors presented from the show at the A.I event, as well from direct course sales through A.I websites or call-in, and based upon Ambassador referral. Bonuses are not paid for show tickets or product purchases, upgrades or direct office sales initiated by A.I, or for tickets purchased at other show location. Sales of show tickets will earn:
-$2 on the price paid for online general admission tickets from 1 to 10 tickets sold.
– $3 on the price paid for online general admission tickets from 11 to 25 tickets sold.
– $4 on the price paid for online general admission tickets from 26 to 50 tickets sold.
– $5 on the price paid for online general admission tickets from 51 and up tickets sold.
– $5 on the price paid for paper general admission tickets from the first ticket sold.
– All purchases made by your referrals for sponsorship referral will earn a 10% bonus on the price sponsorship level taken by the referral.
– The referral of commercial vendor booths at the A.I show through web or call-in direct sales with A.I will pay the Ambassador a 10 % commission.
Bonus shall be based on first payment only (1st month, or 3 months or 1 year). No monthly commissions paid on monthly dues. A.I reserves the right to add or discontinue tickets sale or referral program at any time. A.I reserves the right to change the rate of Bonuses from time to time and shall notify the Ambassadors by email in the event of a change in such rate.
Ambassadors must register for the new Ambassador 2.0 program, regardless of past Ambassador registration. Ambassadors must complete and submit to A.I either a W9 tax form, if resident in the United States. Ambassadors shall not be entitled to Bonuses for referrals on sales for which a refund is made by A.I. Any adjustments necessitates by such refunds shall be reflected on the Ambassador’s next scheduled Bonus payment date.
No commissions shall be paid with regard to attendees who do so as “free guests.” Bonuses shall be based upon funds actually paid by referrals (in full or paid in installments actually collected). The following shall not be subject to bonus or commission: shipping charges, convenience fees, installment fees, transfer fees, finance fees, tax or tax fees, and Credit card discount. Ambassador Bonuses will be paid on a monthly basis, and shall be payable based upon funds actually received by A.I and subject to applicable regulatory consumer “cooling off” periods.
The average issuance time of Bonus payments is up to two weeks after payments have been processed. Due to the large number of Ambassadors, however, payments can take up to 30 days to be issued.