Involuntary Termination Process
How involuntary termination works and your options.
Termination Process Flow
Typical Process
Step 1: Issue Identification
- Complaint received
- Audit discovery
- Monitoring detection
Step 2: Investigation
- Facts gathered
- Evidence collected
- Parties interviewed
Step 3: Notice
You receive notice including:
- Nature of alleged violation
- Evidence summary
- Opportunity to respond
- Deadline for response
Step 4: Your Response
You may:
- Provide explanation
- Submit evidence
- Acknowledge and accept
- Remain silent (not recommended)
Step 5: Decision
Company decides from available disciplinary sanctions:
Disciplinary Sanctions
The Company may impose any of the following sanctions, individually or in combination:
- Written warning — Formal admonition placed on file
- Corrective measures — Require immediate action to resolve issue
- Commission loss — Temporary or permanent loss of bonus/commission rights
- Commission hold — Withholding commissions during investigation
- Suspension — One or more pay periods without participation
- Organization transfer — Transfer of portion or all of Marketing Organization
- Involuntary termination — Immediate cancellation of IA Agreement
- Monetary fine — Financial penalty for violation
- Legal proceedings — Civil or criminal proceedings in appropriate jurisdiction
Sanction Selection Factors
Company considers:
- Severity of violation
- Pattern of behavior
- Impact on other IAs or customers
- Willfulness vs. negligence
- Cooperation with investigation
Step 6: Notification
Decision communicated including:
- Final determination
- Effective date
- Consequences
- Appeal rights
Effects of Termination
- Account closed — Immediate or effective date
- Commissions — May forfeit pending
- Primary Wallet balance — Subject to terms
- Downline — Rolls up to sponsor
- Re-enrollment — May be permanently barred
Appeal Process
If you believe the disciplinary action was wrong:
- Submit written appeal within 10 business days
- Include new evidence or explanation
- Clearly state grounds for appeal
- Await review and decision
Appeal Timeline
- Appeal submission deadline — 10 business days from notification
- Company review period — Up to 30 days
- Decision notification — Within review period
Important: Appeals submitted after 10 business days may not be considered. The 30-day review period begins when the Company receives your complete written appeal.
Appeal Considerations
Company evaluates:
- New evidence provided
- Procedural fairness
- Severity vs violation
- Pattern of behavior
Appeal Outcomes
- Reinstated — Termination reversed
- Modified — Reduced to suspension
- Upheld — Termination stands
After Termination
- Account access — Revoked
- Data — Retained per legal requirements
- Future enrollment — Likely prohibited
- Reputation — Consider carefully before violations
Prevention
Best approach: Don't violate policies.
- Read Policies & Procedures
- Ask before uncertain actions
- Use approved materials only
- Follow compliance guidelines