Per Policies & Procedures Section 6.1, violations of the Partner Agreement may result in disciplinary action.
Available Sanctions
| Sanction | Description |
|---|
| Written warning | Formal notice of violation requiring acknowledgment |
| Corrective action required | Must fix the issue immediately and confirm compliance |
| Commission withhold | One or more commission checks held pending resolution |
| Suspension | Agreement suspended for one or more pay periods |
| Organization transfer | Partial or full Marketing Organization moved to another sponsor |
| Termination | Involuntary cancellation of Partner Agreement |
| Monetary fine | Financial penalty assessed |
| Legal proceedings | For serious violations involving fraud or illegal activity |
Sanction Levels
Minor Violations
| Example | Typical Sanction |
|---|
| First-time disclosure omission | Written warning |
| Unapproved material (correctable) | Corrective action required |
| Minor policy misunderstanding | Written warning with education |
Moderate Violations
| Example | Typical Sanction |
|---|
| Repeat disclosure violations | Commission withhold |
| Unauthorized website | Corrective action + monitoring |
| Income claim without disclaimer | Commission withhold + retraining |
Serious Violations
| Example | Typical Sanction |
|---|
| Prohibited marketing methods | Suspension |
| Cross-recruiting | Organization transfer + suspension |
| Multiple repeat violations | Suspension or termination |
Severe Violations
| Example | Typical Sanction |
|---|
| Fraud or misrepresentation | Termination |
| Illegal activity | Termination + legal action |
| Material harm to company/members | Termination + monetary penalty |
Investigation Process
| Step | Description |
|---|
| 1 | Report received and documented |
| 2 | Evidence gathered and reviewed |
| 3 | Partner notified and given opportunity to respond |
| 4 | Investigation completed |
| 5 | Determination made |
| 6 | Sanction applied if warranted |
| 7 | Partner notified of outcome |
Partner Rights
| Right | Description |
|---|
| Notice | Written notification of alleged violation |
| Response | Opportunity to respond before sanctions |
| Evidence | Access to evidence used in determination |
| Appeal | Right to appeal sanctions through proper channels |
Appeal Process
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Submit written appeal within 14 days |
| 2 | Include supporting documentation |
| 3 | Appeal reviewed by senior management |
| 4 | Decision communicated in writing |
| 5 | Decision is final |
Commission Recovery
When commissions are recovered due to violations:
| Scenario | Recovery Method |
|---|
| Future commissions | Offset against future earnings |
| No future earnings | Invoice issued for repayment |
| Refusal to pay | Legal action may be pursued |
Reinstatement
After serving a suspension:
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|
| Compliance confirmation | Written acknowledgment of policies |
| Corrective action | All required corrections completed |
| Monitoring period | Enhanced monitoring for 6 months |
| Repeat offense | More severe sanctions apply |