The document outlines the DSA Code of Conduct which establishes rules for direct selling companies and independent salespeople regarding deceptive practices, products/services, terms of sale, warranties/guarantees, identification/privacy, pyramid schemes, and inventory purchases. It aims to ensure ethical, legal, and honest business practices are followed.
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is a self-regulatory organization for the advertising industry in India. ASCI establishes and enforces a code of self-regulation for advertising content. The code aims to ensure truthfulness and honesty in advertising claims, prevent offensive or indecent content, and promote fairness in competition. ASCI encourages consumers to file complaints about ads that violate the code and has a Consumer Complaints Council that reviews complaints and issues rulings to bring ads into compliance.
The document provides an overview of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 in India. It discusses the objectives of the act, which are to better protect consumers and provide simple, speedy and inexpensive redress for consumer grievances. The act established consumer protection councils and defined key terms like "complaint", "goods", "services", and "consumer". It applies to all goods and services unless exempted and covers private, public and cooperative sectors. The rights of consumers outlined include protection from hazardous products, full information on products, access to competitive prices, being heard on consumer issues, and seeking redress for unfair trade practices.
Law of restrictive trade practice and unfair trade practices by sameer lakhaniSAMEER LAKHANI
This document provides an overview of restrictive trade practices and unfair trade practices under Indian law. It defines key terms like "trade", "trade practice", and restrictive and unfair trade practices. Restrictive trade practices prevent or restrict competition, while unfair trade practices use deceptive or misleading practices to promote goods or services. The document outlines various agreements and practices that are considered restrictive or unfair, such as price-fixing agreements. It also discusses the registration process for agreements, maintenance of registers, and the Commission's powers to issue orders regarding restrictive or unfair trade practices.
1) The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 was enacted to provide better protection of consumer interests in India. It applies to the whole country except Jammu and Kashmir.
2) The Act establishes Consumer Dispute Redressal forums at the district, state, and national levels to hear complaints from consumers regarding defective goods or deficient services.
3) A consumer is defined as any person who buys goods or avails services for personal use and not for resale. The Act provides consumers various rights such as safety, information, choice, and redressal.
Comparative advertising directly compares a business or product to a competitor. It aims to establish what offerings are superior to highlight benefits to consumers. Caution is needed to avoid legal risks like inaccurate claims or denigrating competitors. Indian law allows comparative advertising if statements are factual and don't unfairly attack other brands. The Advertising Standards Council of India regulates advertising through voluntary self-regulation and prohibits advertisements that are untruthful, inappropriate, promote harmful products, or are derogatory to competition. Comparative advertising can benefit consumers by providing more information but also risks if undertakings make unfair comparisons.
The Consumer Protection Act was enacted in 1986 to protect consumer interests in India except Jammu and Kashmir. It established Consumer Councils and authorities to resolve disputes. The objectives include protecting rights to life, information, choice, voice and redress. It defines consumers, complaints, defects, deficiencies and services. Complaints can be filed by individuals or organizations. The Act created three-tier consumer dispute redressal mechanisms - District Forums, State Commissions and the National Commission - to resolve disputes through inquiries and order remedies like replacements, refunds or compensation. Appeals of orders can be made to higher forums within 30 days.
The document provides an overview of the key aspects of the Consumer Protection Act 2019 in India. Some of the highlights include:
- Establishment of the Central Consumer Protection Authority to regulate matters relating to violation of consumer rights
- Expanded scope to include e-commerce transactions and provisions for e-filing complaints
- Increased pecuniary jurisdiction of consumer commissions
- Stiffer penalties for misleading advertisements
- Introduction of product liability provisions and provisions for mediation of disputes
The document summarizes the key aspects of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 in India. It outlines the objectives of protecting consumers' health, economic interests, and rights. It defines who constitutes a consumer and discusses unfair/restrictive trade practices, defects, excessive pricing, and hazardous goods. The legislation established forums for consumers to file complaints within 2 years, seeking remedies such as removal of defects, refunds, replacements or compensation for issues with goods or services within 90 days.
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is a self-regulatory organization for the advertising industry in India. ASCI establishes and enforces a code of self-regulation for advertising content. The code aims to ensure truthfulness and honesty in advertising claims, prevent offensive or indecent content, and promote fairness in competition. ASCI encourages consumers to file complaints about ads that violate the code and has a Consumer Complaints Council that reviews complaints and issues rulings to bring ads into compliance.
The document provides an overview of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 in India. It discusses the objectives of the act, which are to better protect consumers and provide simple, speedy and inexpensive redress for consumer grievances. The act established consumer protection councils and defined key terms like "complaint", "goods", "services", and "consumer". It applies to all goods and services unless exempted and covers private, public and cooperative sectors. The rights of consumers outlined include protection from hazardous products, full information on products, access to competitive prices, being heard on consumer issues, and seeking redress for unfair trade practices.
Law of restrictive trade practice and unfair trade practices by sameer lakhaniSAMEER LAKHANI
This document provides an overview of restrictive trade practices and unfair trade practices under Indian law. It defines key terms like "trade", "trade practice", and restrictive and unfair trade practices. Restrictive trade practices prevent or restrict competition, while unfair trade practices use deceptive or misleading practices to promote goods or services. The document outlines various agreements and practices that are considered restrictive or unfair, such as price-fixing agreements. It also discusses the registration process for agreements, maintenance of registers, and the Commission's powers to issue orders regarding restrictive or unfair trade practices.
1) The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 was enacted to provide better protection of consumer interests in India. It applies to the whole country except Jammu and Kashmir.
2) The Act establishes Consumer Dispute Redressal forums at the district, state, and national levels to hear complaints from consumers regarding defective goods or deficient services.
3) A consumer is defined as any person who buys goods or avails services for personal use and not for resale. The Act provides consumers various rights such as safety, information, choice, and redressal.
Comparative advertising directly compares a business or product to a competitor. It aims to establish what offerings are superior to highlight benefits to consumers. Caution is needed to avoid legal risks like inaccurate claims or denigrating competitors. Indian law allows comparative advertising if statements are factual and don't unfairly attack other brands. The Advertising Standards Council of India regulates advertising through voluntary self-regulation and prohibits advertisements that are untruthful, inappropriate, promote harmful products, or are derogatory to competition. Comparative advertising can benefit consumers by providing more information but also risks if undertakings make unfair comparisons.
The Consumer Protection Act was enacted in 1986 to protect consumer interests in India except Jammu and Kashmir. It established Consumer Councils and authorities to resolve disputes. The objectives include protecting rights to life, information, choice, voice and redress. It defines consumers, complaints, defects, deficiencies and services. Complaints can be filed by individuals or organizations. The Act created three-tier consumer dispute redressal mechanisms - District Forums, State Commissions and the National Commission - to resolve disputes through inquiries and order remedies like replacements, refunds or compensation. Appeals of orders can be made to higher forums within 30 days.
The document provides an overview of the key aspects of the Consumer Protection Act 2019 in India. Some of the highlights include:
- Establishment of the Central Consumer Protection Authority to regulate matters relating to violation of consumer rights
- Expanded scope to include e-commerce transactions and provisions for e-filing complaints
- Increased pecuniary jurisdiction of consumer commissions
- Stiffer penalties for misleading advertisements
- Introduction of product liability provisions and provisions for mediation of disputes
The document summarizes the key aspects of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 in India. It outlines the objectives of protecting consumers' health, economic interests, and rights. It defines who constitutes a consumer and discusses unfair/restrictive trade practices, defects, excessive pricing, and hazardous goods. The legislation established forums for consumers to file complaints within 2 years, seeking remedies such as removal of defects, refunds, replacements or compensation for issues with goods or services within 90 days.
The document discusses misleading advertisements and the Consumer Protection Act of 1986. It provides an example of a misleading advertising case against Red Bull in 2013, where consumers sued over false claims that Red Bull could boost performance. Red Bull settled by offering $10-15 refunds to customers since 2002, while denying wrongdoing. The conclusion calls for clearer comprehensive advertising laws and regulations in India, stiffer penalties for misleading ads, mandatory ASCI membership for major advertisers, and cautious implementation of new advertising regulations.
The document discusses trademark infringement and unfair competition. It defines infringement as the unauthorized use of a registered trademark that is likely to cause confusion. The key aspects of infringement are the similarity between marks, intent to deceive, and likelihood of confusion. Unfair competition can occur even without a registered trademark through intentionally deceptive business practices. Defenses against claims of infringement or unfair competition include arguing the trademark is invalid, the plaintiff's own conduct, or that different goods are involved.
The Consumer Protection Act was introduced in 1986 with the objectives of better protecting consumer interests and rights in India. It provides for a 3-tier quasi-judicial system of consumer disputes redressal at the district, state, and national levels to provide simple, quick, and inexpensive remedies to consumers. The Act defines key terms like "complaint", "consumer", "defect", "deficiency", and "service". It covers all goods, services, and sectors, except Jammu and Kashmir, and provides remedies in addition to those available under other laws.
The document summarizes the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 in India. The key points are:
1) The Act was introduced to protect consumers from exploitation and promote consumer rights like the right to safety, information, and redressal.
2) It establishes consumer protection councils at the central, state, and district levels to enable consumers to file complaints.
3) The district councils can hear claims up to 20 lakhs rupees, state councils between 20-100 lakhs, and central council above 100 lakhs.
4) Remedies under the Act include replacing defective goods, refunding payments, and stopping unfair trade practices.
The document summarizes the key aspects of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 in India. The objectives of the Act are to better protect consumer interests, provide rights to consumers regarding product quality and transparency, and establish quasi-judicial mechanisms like consumer protection councils and consumer courts at district, state and national levels to enable speedy redressal of consumer complaints. The Act applies to all goods and services and covers unfair trade practices, deficiencies in service, and restrictive trade practices harming consumers.
The Consumers Legal Remedies ActPlaintiffs PerspectiveThe 5th Annual Unfair Competition Law ProgramMay 18, 2007Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los AngelesReed R. Kathrein
Hagens Berman Sobel & Shapiro LLP
Managing Partner, San Francisco Office
The document summarizes key aspects of the Consumer Protection Act 2019 and compares it to the 1986 Act. It discusses definitions in the 2019 Act, including complainant, complaint, defect, deficiency in service, and e-commerce. It also summarizes three case laws, including one involving a complainant who received the wrong product from Amazon and was not refunded. The document defines unfair trade practices and product liability under the 2019 Act.
Integrated Marketing Communication - Liability for Misleading Advertisements ...Akanksha Gohil
Liability for Misleading Advertisements – Key
Features of Consumer Protection Bill Recently Passed
1.Law passed
2. Its liablities
3. Reaction of the population
4. Future strategies
5. Critical analysis
6. conclusion
The document outlines key aspects of the Consumer Protection Act, including defining a consumer, goods, services, and unfair trade practices. It also describes the objectives to protect consumer interests through the establishment of consumer councils at the central, state, and district levels as well as consumer dispute redressal agencies like district forums, state commissions, and a national commission to provide speedy and simple resolution to consumer disputes.
The document discusses ethical behavior in various aspects of retail business, including buying and selling merchandise, employee relationships, and interactions with customers. It provides guidance on sourcing merchandise from reputable suppliers, treating employees and customers with respect, and avoiding deceptive sales practices or commercial bribery. Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of integrity, quality, and fairness in retail operations.
1. The document outlines the terms and conditions for individuals wishing to become direct sellers for Fashion Suitings Pvt. Ltd., a company engaged in direct selling through multi-level marketing.
2. It defines key terms related to direct selling and specifies the privileges that direct sellers will enjoy, such as sales incentives and accessing their account information online.
3. Direct sellers must agree to the terms, which include requirements to provide accurate information, adhere to company policies, and comply with applicable laws.
The document outlines key provisions of the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 in India. It discusses duties of e-commerce entities, marketplace entities, inventory entities, and sellers on e-commerce platforms. It also summarizes two court cases - one where Snapdeal was fined for selling counterfeit goods, and another where Club Factory was briefly banned for not displaying proper product information as required by law. The document emphasizes the importance of these rules in protecting consumers and ensuring transparency in e-commerce.
DSA Code of Conduct Responsibilities and DutiesThe DSEF
The document outlines the responsibilities and duties of member companies in complying with a Code of Ethics, including:
1. Establishing procedures to promptly investigate consumer complaints about improper conduct by salespeople.
2. Being responsible for code violations by solicitors and representatives, and not using independent contractor status as a defense.
3. Designating a Code Responsibility Officer and complying with complaint handling and publication requirements.
Sikkim state-direct-selling-guidelines-2017Strategy India
The State Government of Sikkim publishes the direct selling Guidelines under this name: - The Sikkim State Direct Selling Guidelines, 2017. Open the document for more information. https://www.strategyindia.com/sikkim-state-direct-selling-guidelines-2017.html
This document outlines the policies and procedures for becoming and operating as a distributor for JM Ocean Avenue. Key points include:
- Distributors are independent contractors and must comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Distributorships last one year and require an annual renewal fee. Distributors can terminate at any time with written notice.
- Distributors can enroll and sponsor other distributors, with the enroller receiving compensation for initial orders. Requests to change enrollers or sponsors must be submitted in writing.
- Distributorships cannot be sold or transferred without company approval, and require payment of a transfer fee. Dissolving a jointly held distributorship cannot disturb the incomes of the upline or down
This document outlines the terms and conditions for appointment as an authorized dealer/distributor of the company. Key points include:
1. The agreement will be in force from the date of signing until terminated in writing by either party.
2. The dealer/distributor will place orders with the company and purchase products according to the orders at authorized prices. Payments will be made to the company's registered office.
3. The company will notify maximum sale prices and the dealer/distributor can charge lower prices. The dealer/distributor can appoint sub-dealers with written consent but is responsible for their compliance.
The document outlines DMI Housing Finance Private Limited's Fair Practices Code in 3 sentences:
The Fair Practices Code establishes guidelines for DMI Housing Finance to ensure fair and transparent treatment of customers regarding loan applications, marketing and sales practices, privacy and data sharing, and complaint resolution. It aims to promote good practices, transparency, and cordial relationships with customers. The Code applies to all products and services offered by DMI Housing Finance and is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors for compliance.
Consumer law provides implied terms and protections for consumers in contracts for the sale of goods and supply of services. Key implied terms include that goods must have good title, correspond with their description, be of satisfactory/merchantable quality, and be fit for their intended purpose if made known to the seller. Consumers can claim damages or repudiate contracts if these terms are breached. Additional protections are provided by the Consumer Protection Act and EU Directive, which prohibit unfair commercial practices and aggressive selling techniques. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission enforces consumer law in Ireland.
Connecticut Automotive Retailers Webinar November 8th, 2016
In late September, the Federal Trade Commission announced what is likely the most substantial auto dealer enforcement action in the agency’s history. While most of the FTC’s earlier cases have focused solely on dealer advertising, this action alleges over a dozen different types of violations. And unlike previous cases where there were no initial monetary penalties, this time it looks like they’re seeking massive financial consequences for the dealers involved.
In this informative presentation we’ll examine each of the FTC’s latest claims in detail and discuss best practices on how your dealership can avoid being targeted by federal and state regulators. The game is changing and it pays to be prepared.
The document discusses advertising agencies and the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). It provides an overview of advertising agencies and their role in the advertising process. It then outlines ASCI, a self-regulatory organization for the advertising industry, and summarizes key aspects of ASCI's code of conduct. This includes ensuring truthfulness of advertising claims, prohibiting offensive ads, and guidelines regarding public decency, hazardous products, and fair competition. It also notes ASCI has a Consumer Complaints Council to examine complaints and determine if ads violate the code of conduct.
Nishith Patel and Krutika N Patel have submitted a registration form to become Amway distributors. The form provides their personal details like name, address, contact information. It also lists the terms and conditions of the distributorship agreement which includes selling Amway products as an independent contractor, following the company's code of ethics, and resolving disputes through arbitration. The applicants agree to the terms by signing the form.
The document discusses misleading advertisements and the Consumer Protection Act of 1986. It provides an example of a misleading advertising case against Red Bull in 2013, where consumers sued over false claims that Red Bull could boost performance. Red Bull settled by offering $10-15 refunds to customers since 2002, while denying wrongdoing. The conclusion calls for clearer comprehensive advertising laws and regulations in India, stiffer penalties for misleading ads, mandatory ASCI membership for major advertisers, and cautious implementation of new advertising regulations.
The document discusses trademark infringement and unfair competition. It defines infringement as the unauthorized use of a registered trademark that is likely to cause confusion. The key aspects of infringement are the similarity between marks, intent to deceive, and likelihood of confusion. Unfair competition can occur even without a registered trademark through intentionally deceptive business practices. Defenses against claims of infringement or unfair competition include arguing the trademark is invalid, the plaintiff's own conduct, or that different goods are involved.
The Consumer Protection Act was introduced in 1986 with the objectives of better protecting consumer interests and rights in India. It provides for a 3-tier quasi-judicial system of consumer disputes redressal at the district, state, and national levels to provide simple, quick, and inexpensive remedies to consumers. The Act defines key terms like "complaint", "consumer", "defect", "deficiency", and "service". It covers all goods, services, and sectors, except Jammu and Kashmir, and provides remedies in addition to those available under other laws.
The document summarizes the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 in India. The key points are:
1) The Act was introduced to protect consumers from exploitation and promote consumer rights like the right to safety, information, and redressal.
2) It establishes consumer protection councils at the central, state, and district levels to enable consumers to file complaints.
3) The district councils can hear claims up to 20 lakhs rupees, state councils between 20-100 lakhs, and central council above 100 lakhs.
4) Remedies under the Act include replacing defective goods, refunding payments, and stopping unfair trade practices.
The document summarizes the key aspects of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 in India. The objectives of the Act are to better protect consumer interests, provide rights to consumers regarding product quality and transparency, and establish quasi-judicial mechanisms like consumer protection councils and consumer courts at district, state and national levels to enable speedy redressal of consumer complaints. The Act applies to all goods and services and covers unfair trade practices, deficiencies in service, and restrictive trade practices harming consumers.
The Consumers Legal Remedies ActPlaintiffs PerspectiveThe 5th Annual Unfair Competition Law ProgramMay 18, 2007Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los AngelesReed R. Kathrein
Hagens Berman Sobel & Shapiro LLP
Managing Partner, San Francisco Office
The document summarizes key aspects of the Consumer Protection Act 2019 and compares it to the 1986 Act. It discusses definitions in the 2019 Act, including complainant, complaint, defect, deficiency in service, and e-commerce. It also summarizes three case laws, including one involving a complainant who received the wrong product from Amazon and was not refunded. The document defines unfair trade practices and product liability under the 2019 Act.
Integrated Marketing Communication - Liability for Misleading Advertisements ...Akanksha Gohil
Liability for Misleading Advertisements – Key
Features of Consumer Protection Bill Recently Passed
1.Law passed
2. Its liablities
3. Reaction of the population
4. Future strategies
5. Critical analysis
6. conclusion
The document outlines key aspects of the Consumer Protection Act, including defining a consumer, goods, services, and unfair trade practices. It also describes the objectives to protect consumer interests through the establishment of consumer councils at the central, state, and district levels as well as consumer dispute redressal agencies like district forums, state commissions, and a national commission to provide speedy and simple resolution to consumer disputes.
The document discusses ethical behavior in various aspects of retail business, including buying and selling merchandise, employee relationships, and interactions with customers. It provides guidance on sourcing merchandise from reputable suppliers, treating employees and customers with respect, and avoiding deceptive sales practices or commercial bribery. Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of integrity, quality, and fairness in retail operations.
1. The document outlines the terms and conditions for individuals wishing to become direct sellers for Fashion Suitings Pvt. Ltd., a company engaged in direct selling through multi-level marketing.
2. It defines key terms related to direct selling and specifies the privileges that direct sellers will enjoy, such as sales incentives and accessing their account information online.
3. Direct sellers must agree to the terms, which include requirements to provide accurate information, adhere to company policies, and comply with applicable laws.
The document outlines key provisions of the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 in India. It discusses duties of e-commerce entities, marketplace entities, inventory entities, and sellers on e-commerce platforms. It also summarizes two court cases - one where Snapdeal was fined for selling counterfeit goods, and another where Club Factory was briefly banned for not displaying proper product information as required by law. The document emphasizes the importance of these rules in protecting consumers and ensuring transparency in e-commerce.
DSA Code of Conduct Responsibilities and DutiesThe DSEF
The document outlines the responsibilities and duties of member companies in complying with a Code of Ethics, including:
1. Establishing procedures to promptly investigate consumer complaints about improper conduct by salespeople.
2. Being responsible for code violations by solicitors and representatives, and not using independent contractor status as a defense.
3. Designating a Code Responsibility Officer and complying with complaint handling and publication requirements.
Sikkim state-direct-selling-guidelines-2017Strategy India
The State Government of Sikkim publishes the direct selling Guidelines under this name: - The Sikkim State Direct Selling Guidelines, 2017. Open the document for more information. https://www.strategyindia.com/sikkim-state-direct-selling-guidelines-2017.html
This document outlines the policies and procedures for becoming and operating as a distributor for JM Ocean Avenue. Key points include:
- Distributors are independent contractors and must comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Distributorships last one year and require an annual renewal fee. Distributors can terminate at any time with written notice.
- Distributors can enroll and sponsor other distributors, with the enroller receiving compensation for initial orders. Requests to change enrollers or sponsors must be submitted in writing.
- Distributorships cannot be sold or transferred without company approval, and require payment of a transfer fee. Dissolving a jointly held distributorship cannot disturb the incomes of the upline or down
This document outlines the terms and conditions for appointment as an authorized dealer/distributor of the company. Key points include:
1. The agreement will be in force from the date of signing until terminated in writing by either party.
2. The dealer/distributor will place orders with the company and purchase products according to the orders at authorized prices. Payments will be made to the company's registered office.
3. The company will notify maximum sale prices and the dealer/distributor can charge lower prices. The dealer/distributor can appoint sub-dealers with written consent but is responsible for their compliance.
The document outlines DMI Housing Finance Private Limited's Fair Practices Code in 3 sentences:
The Fair Practices Code establishes guidelines for DMI Housing Finance to ensure fair and transparent treatment of customers regarding loan applications, marketing and sales practices, privacy and data sharing, and complaint resolution. It aims to promote good practices, transparency, and cordial relationships with customers. The Code applies to all products and services offered by DMI Housing Finance and is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors for compliance.
Consumer law provides implied terms and protections for consumers in contracts for the sale of goods and supply of services. Key implied terms include that goods must have good title, correspond with their description, be of satisfactory/merchantable quality, and be fit for their intended purpose if made known to the seller. Consumers can claim damages or repudiate contracts if these terms are breached. Additional protections are provided by the Consumer Protection Act and EU Directive, which prohibit unfair commercial practices and aggressive selling techniques. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission enforces consumer law in Ireland.
Connecticut Automotive Retailers Webinar November 8th, 2016
In late September, the Federal Trade Commission announced what is likely the most substantial auto dealer enforcement action in the agency’s history. While most of the FTC’s earlier cases have focused solely on dealer advertising, this action alleges over a dozen different types of violations. And unlike previous cases where there were no initial monetary penalties, this time it looks like they’re seeking massive financial consequences for the dealers involved.
In this informative presentation we’ll examine each of the FTC’s latest claims in detail and discuss best practices on how your dealership can avoid being targeted by federal and state regulators. The game is changing and it pays to be prepared.
The document discusses advertising agencies and the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). It provides an overview of advertising agencies and their role in the advertising process. It then outlines ASCI, a self-regulatory organization for the advertising industry, and summarizes key aspects of ASCI's code of conduct. This includes ensuring truthfulness of advertising claims, prohibiting offensive ads, and guidelines regarding public decency, hazardous products, and fair competition. It also notes ASCI has a Consumer Complaints Council to examine complaints and determine if ads violate the code of conduct.
Nishith Patel and Krutika N Patel have submitted a registration form to become Amway distributors. The form provides their personal details like name, address, contact information. It also lists the terms and conditions of the distributorship agreement which includes selling Amway products as an independent contractor, following the company's code of ethics, and resolving disputes through arbitration. The applicants agree to the terms by signing the form.
This document outlines the policies and procedures for associates of The Trust MLM company. It defines key terms like
associate, enroller, sponsor, and compensation structures. It details requirements for becoming an associate such as age
and agreement requirements. It outlines compensation plans and product purchase limits. It prohibits misleading
claims, franchising associates territories, using company intellectual property without permission, engaging in unlawful
practices, or purchasing products from non-company suppliers.
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We see MKG Enterprises as a traditional financial services company, providing industry leading products and solutions, that also provides a very powerful and unique multi-level compensation structure for our Associates. We want to provide all motivated individuals the opportunity to join MKG and start making money immediately. If an individual joins our company. if he/she has a professional license he/she can work with our licensed products, and if he/she does not have a professional license, he/she can work with our Non-Licensed products. The vast majority of our competitors only offer licensed products, which greatly limits the types and amounts of Associates they can recruit. MKG can recruit any viable Associate candidate with or without a license
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The document discusses the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 in India. It was enacted to provide better protection of consumer interests and establish consumer councils and authorities to handle consumer disputes. Key points covered include the scope of the act, definitions of terms, organizational structure set up under the act including consumer protection councils and dispute redressal agencies, procedures for filing complaints, and reasons consumers can file complaints. The act aims to protect consumer rights and provide a redressal mechanism for resolving disputes in a timely manner.
The document provides information about the Consumer Protection Act in India through a presentation with multiple slides. It includes:
1) An introduction to the Consumer Protection Act and its objectives to protect consumer rights regarding defective products, unsatisfactory services, and unfair trade practices.
2) Definitions of key terms under the Act such as "complaint", "consumer", "defect", "deficiency", and examples of unfair trade practices.
3) Details on the process for filing a consumer complaint, including who can file, required information, and the format of a complaint.
4) A brief quiz with multiple choice questions to test understanding of concepts under the Consumer Protection Act.
The document provides information about the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). It summarizes that ASCI is a self-regulatory council for the advertising industry in India comprised of advertisers, media, ad agencies, and other services. The document then outlines ASCI's Code for Self-Regulation in Advertising which provides principles and guidelines to ensure truthfulness in ads, prevent offense, protect society and individuals from harmful ads, and promote fairness in competition.
1) The document discusses door-to-door sales and consumer protections under the Ontario Consumer Protection Act, 2002.
2) It provides examples of door-to-door sales and outlines consumers' rights regarding written agreements, cooling-off periods, and freedom from unfair business practices.
3) The document also summarizes consumer remedies under the Act such as cancellation, rescission, refunds, damages, and complaints to the Ministry of Consumer Services.
The document provides an overview of recent franchise law developments and regulations in South Africa and internationally. It discusses:
1) New consumer protection regulations in South Africa that set requirements for franchise agreements and disclosure documents.
2) Court cases in South Africa and internationally that address issues like renewal rights, obligations of franchisors and franchisees, and exclusive territories.
3) Efforts to develop a franchise industry code and pan-African franchise association to help enforce regulations and facilitate franchise growth across Africa.
4) Opportunities and challenges for franchising in Africa, including the importance of registering intellectual property and properly preparing to address local business conditions.
This document discusses Federal Trade Commission guidelines for contracts and disclosures relating to influencer marketing. It provides an overview of the key elements that should be included in contracts for brand collaborations, photography work, and travel. It also summarizes FTC requirements for clear and conspicuous disclosures in sponsored social media posts and advertisements. The document notes that failure to properly disclose a material connection between an influencer and brand advertiser could constitute deceptive practices under the FTC Act.
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This presentation is a curated compilation of PowerPoint diagrams and templates designed to illustrate 20 different digital transformation frameworks and models. These frameworks are based on recent industry trends and best practices, ensuring that the content remains relevant and up-to-date.
Key highlights include Microsoft's Digital Transformation Framework, which focuses on driving innovation and efficiency, and McKinsey's Ten Guiding Principles, which provide strategic insights for successful digital transformation. Additionally, Forrester's framework emphasizes enhancing customer experiences and modernizing IT infrastructure, while IDC's MaturityScape helps assess and develop organizational digital maturity. MIT's framework explores cutting-edge strategies for achieving digital success.
These materials are perfect for enhancing your business or classroom presentations, offering visual aids to supplement your insights. Please note that while comprehensive, these slides are intended as supplementary resources and may not be complete for standalone instructional purposes.
Frameworks/Models included:
Microsoft’s Digital Transformation Framework
McKinsey’s Ten Guiding Principles of Digital Transformation
Forrester’s Digital Transformation Framework
IDC’s Digital Transformation MaturityScape
MIT’s Digital Transformation Framework
Gartner’s Digital Transformation Framework
Accenture’s Digital Strategy & Enterprise Frameworks
Deloitte’s Digital Industrial Transformation Framework
Capgemini’s Digital Transformation Framework
PwC’s Digital Transformation Framework
Cisco’s Digital Transformation Framework
Cognizant’s Digital Transformation Framework
DXC Technology’s Digital Transformation Framework
The BCG Strategy Palette
McKinsey’s Digital Transformation Framework
Digital Transformation Compass
Four Levels of Digital Maturity
Design Thinking Framework
Business Model Canvas
Customer Journey Map
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2. DSA Code of Conduct – Provision 1. Deceptive
or Unlawful Consumer or Recruiting Practices
a. No member company of the Association or
independent salesperson for a member
company shall engage in any
deceptive, false, unethical or unlawful
consumer or recruiting practice. Member
companies shall ensure that no
statements, promises or testimonials are
made that are likely to mislead consumers
or prospective salespeople.
3. DSA Code of Conduct – Provision 1. Deceptive
or Unlawful Consumer or Recruiting Practices
b. Member companies and their independent
salespeople must comply with all
requirements of law. While this Code does
not restate all legal obligations, compliance
with all pertinent laws by member
companies and their independent
salespeople is a condition of acceptance by
and continuing membership in DSA.
4. DSA Code of Conduct – Provision 1. Deceptive
or Unlawful Consumer or Recruiting Practices
c. Member companies shall conduct their
activities toward other members in
compliance with this Code and all
pertinent laws.
5. DSA Code of Conduct – Provision 1. Deceptive
or Unlawful Consumer or Recruiting Practices
d. Information provided by member companies and their
independent salespeople to prospective or current
independent salespeople concerning the opportunity and
related rights and obligations shall be accurate and
complete. Member companies and their independent
salespeople shall not make any factual representation to
prospective independent salespeople that cannot be
verified or make any promise that cannot be fulfilled.
Member companies and their independent salespeople
shall not present any selling opportunity to any
prospective independent salesperson in a false, deceptive
or misleading manner.
6. DSA Code of Conduct – Provision 1. Deceptive
or Unlawful Consumer or Recruiting Practices
e. Member companies and their independent
salespeople shall not induce a person to
purchase products or services based upon
the representation that a consumer can
recover all or part of the purchase price by
referring prospective consumers, if such
reductions or recovery are violative of
applicable referral sales laws.
7. DSA Code of Conduct – Provision 1. Deceptive
or Unlawful Consumer or Recruiting Practices
f. Member companies shall provide to their independent
salespeople either a written agreement to be signed by
both the member company and the independent
salesperson, or a written statement containing the
essential details of the relationship between the
independent salesperson and the member company.
Member companies shall inform their independent
salespeople of their legal obligations, including their
responsibility to handle any applicable
licenses, registrations and taxes.
8. DSA Code of Conduct – Provision 1. Deceptive
or Unlawful Consumer or Recruiting Practices
g. Member companies shall provide their
independent salespeople with periodic
accounts including, as
applicable, sales, purchases, details of
earnings, commissions, bonuses, discounts, de
liveries, cancellations and other relevant
data, in accordance with the member
company’s arrangement with the independent
salesperson. All monies due shall be paid and
any withholdings made in a commercially
reasonable manner.
9. DSA Code of Conduct – Provision 1. Deceptive
or Unlawful Consumer or Recruiting Practices
h. Independent salespeople shall respect
any lack of commercial experience of
consumers. Independent salespeople
shall not abuse the trust of individual
consumers, or exploit a consumer’s
age, illness, handicap, lack of
understanding or unfamiliarity with a
language.
10. DSA Code of Conduct – Provision 2.
Products, Services and Promotional Materials
a. The offer of products or services for sale
by member companies of the Association
shall be accurate and truthful as to
price, grade, quality, make, value, perfor
mance, quantity, currency of model and
availability. A consumer's order for
products and services shall be fulfilled in
a timely manner.
11. DSA Code of Conduct – Provision 2.
Products, Services and Promotional Materials
b. Member companies shall not make misleading
comparisons of another company’s direct selling
opportunity, products or services. Any comparison must
be based on facts that can be objectively substantiated.
Member companies shall not denigrate any other
member company, business, product or service –
directly or by implication – in a false or misleading
manner and shall not take unfair advantage of the
goodwill attached to the trade name and symbol of any
company, business, product or service.
12. DSA Code of Conduct – Provision 2.
Products, Services and Promotional Materials
c. Promotional literature, advertisements and
mailings shall not contain product
descriptions, claims, photos or illustrations that
are false, deceptive or misleading. (Promotional
literature shall contain the name and address or
telephone number of the member company and
may include the telephone number of the
individual independent salesperson).
13. DSA Code of Conduct – Provision 2.
Products, Services and Promotional Materials
d. Independent salespeople shall offer consumers
accurate information regarding: price, credit terms;
terms of payment; a cooling-off period, including return
policies; terms of guarantee; after-sales service; and
delivery dates. Independent salespeople shall give
understandable and accurate answers to questions
from consumers. To the extent claims are made with
respect to products, independent salespeople shall
make only those product claims authorized by the
member company.
14. DSA Code of Conduct –
Provision 3. Terms of Sale
a. A written order or receipt shall be delivered to the
customer at or prior to the time of the initial sale.
In the case of a sale made through the
mail, telephone, Internet, or other non face-to-
face means, a copy of the order form shall have
been previously provided, be included in the
initial order, or be provided in printable or
downloadable form through the Internet. The
order form must set forth clearly, legibly and
unambiguously:
15. DSA Code of Conduct –
Provision 3. Terms of Sale
i. Terms and conditions of sale, including the total amount the
consumer will be required to pay, including all interest, service
charges and fees, and other costs and expenses as required by
federal and state law;
ii. Identity of the member company and the independent
salesperson, and contain the full name, permanent address and
telephone number of the member company or the independent
salesperson, and all material terms of the sale; and
iii. Terms of a guarantee or a warranty, details and any limitations of
after-sales service, the name and address of the guarantor, the
length of the guarantee, and the remedial action available to the
consumer. Alternatively, this information may be provided with
other accompanying literature provided with the product or service
16. DSA Code of Conduct –
Provision 3. Terms of Sale
b. Member companies and their salespeople shall
offer a written, clearly stated cooling off period
permitting the consumer to withdraw from a
purchase order within a minimum of three days
from the date of the purchase transaction and
receive a full refund of the purchase price.
c. Member companies and their independent
salespeople offering a right of return, whether or
not conditioned upon certain events, shall provide it
in writing.
17. DSA Code of Conduct –
Provision 4. Warranties and Guarantees
i. The terms of any warranty or guarantee offered
by the seller in connection with the sale shall
be furnished to the buyer in a manner that fully
conforms to federal and state warranty and
guarantee laws and regulations. The
manufacturer, distributor and/or seller shall fully
and promptly perform in accordance with the
terms of all warranties and guarantees offered
to consumers.
18. DSA Code of Conduct –
Provision 5. Identification and Privacy
a. At the beginning of sales presentations independent
salespeople shall truthfully and clearly identify
themselves, their company, the nature of their company’s
products or services, and the reason for the solicitation.
Contact with the consumer shall be made in a polite
manner and during reasonable hours. A demonstration or
sales presentation shall stop upon the consumer’s
request.
b. Member companies and independent salespeople shall
take appropriate steps to safeguard the protection of all
private information provided by a consumer, a prospective
consumer, or other independent salespeople.
19. DSA Code of Conduct –
Provision 6. Pyramid Schemes
For the purpose of this Code, pyramid or
endless chain schemes shall be considered
consumer transactions actionable under this
Code. The Code Administrator shall
determine whether such pyramid or endless
chain schemes constitute a violation of this
Code in accordance with applicable
federal, state and/or local law or regulation.
20. DSA Code of Conduct –
Provision 7. Inventory Purchases
a. Any member company with a marketing plan that involves selling products directly
or indirectly to independent salespeople shall clearly state, in its recruiting
literature, sales manual, or contract with the independent salespeople, that the
company will repurchase on reasonable commercial terms currently marketable
inventory, in the possession of that salesperson and purchased by that
salesperson for resale prior to the date of termination of the salesperson's
business relationship with the company or its independent salespeople. For
purposes of this Code, "reasonable commercial terms" shall include the
repurchase of marketable inventory within twelve (12) months from the
salesperson's date of purchase at not less than 90 percent of the salesperson's
original net cost less appropriate set offs and legal claims, if any. For purposes of
this Code, products shall not be considered "currently marketable" if returned for
repurchase after the products' commercially reasonable usable or shelf life period
has passed; nor shall products be considered "currently marketable" if the
company clearly discloses to salespeople prior to purchase that the products are
seasonal, discontinued, or special promotion products and are not subject to the
repurchase obligation.
21. DSA Code of Conduct –
Provision 7. Inventory Purchases
b. Any member company with a marketing plan which requires independent
salespeople to purchase company-produced promotional materials, sales aids or
kits shall clearly state, in its recruiting literature, sales manual or contract with the
independent salespeople, that the company will repurchase these items on
reasonable commercial terms.
i. Any member company with a marketing plan which provides its independent
salespeople with any financial benefit related to the sales of company-
produced promotional materials, sales aids or kits shall clearly state, in its
recruiting literature, sales manual or contract with the independent
salespeople, that the company will repurchase, on reasonable commercial
terms, currently marketable company-produced promotional materials, sales
aids or kits.
ii. A member company shall clearly state in its recruiting literature, sales manual
or contract with the independent salespeople if any items not otherwise
covered by this Section are ineligible for repurchase by the company.
22. DSA Code of Conduct –
Provision 8. Earnings Representations
No member company shall misrepresent the
actual or potential sales or earnings of its
independent salespeople. Any earnings or
sales representations that are made by
member companies shall be based on
documented facts.
23. DSA Code of Conduct –
Provision 9. Inventory Loading
A member company shall not require or encourage an
independent salesperson to purchase inventory in an
amount which unreasonably exceeds that which can
be expected to be resold and/or consumed within a
reasonable period of time. Member companies shall
take reasonable steps to ensure that independent
salespeople receiving compensation for downline
sales volume are consuming, using or reselling the
products and services they purchase in order to qualify
to receive compensation.
24. DSA Code of Conduct –
Provision 10. Payment of Fees
Neither member companies nor their independent
salespeople shall ask individuals to assume
unreasonably high entrance fees, training
fees, franchise fees, fees for promotional materials
or other fees related solely to the right to
participate in the direct selling business. Any fees
charged to become an independent salesperson
shall relate directly to the value of
materials, products or services provided in return.
25. DSA Code of Conduct –
Provision 11. Training and Materials
a. Member companies shall provide adequate
training to enable independent salespeople
to operate ethically.
b. Member companies shall prohibit their
independent salespeople from marketing or
requiring the purchase by others of any
materials that are inconsistent with the
member company’s policies and
procedures.
26. DSA Code of Conduct –
Provision 11. Training and Materials
c. Independent salespeople selling member company-approved
promotional or training materials, whether in hard copy or
electronic form, shall:
i. Use only materials that comply with the same standards
used by the member company,
ii. Not make the purchase of such materials a requirement of
other independent salespeople,
iii. Provide such materials at not more than the price at which
similar material is available generally in the
marketplace, and
iv. Offer a written return policy that is the same as the return
policy of the member company the independent salesperson
represents.
27. DSA Code of Conduct –
Provision 11. Training and Materials
d. Member companies shall take
diligent, reasonable steps to ensure that
promotional or training materials
produced by their independent
salespeople comply with the provisions of
this Code and are not false, misleading or
deceptive.