a) “Green Planet Associate” means a person appointed by the Firm on a principal-to-principal basis through this Contract to undertake sale, distribution and marketing of Firm’s products and services. Any Associate of Green Planet may introduce or sponsor another Associate and support them to build their direct selling business of Firm’s products and services.

b) “Green Planet Associate Contract” shall mean and include the following and all of which are collectively referred to as the "Agreement":

• • The Associate Application Form.
• • These Terms and Conditions forming part of the Green Planet Associate Application Form.
• • The Firm’s Policies and Procedures.
• • The Firm’s Compensation and Marketing Plan/Business Plans amended from time to time which shall be notified on the website (web address).

c) “Effective Date” shall mean the date of submission of the Green Planet Associate Application form, subject to Approval by the Firm.

d) “Territory” shall mean the Republic of India.

2. Eligibility Criteria & Requirements:

2.1 The applicant confirms and undertakes that he/she is above the age of 18 years and is not disqualified from contracting by any law.

2.2 Applicant must submit the following documents:

1. Duly filled application form
2. Copy of Government issued Identity Card
3. Copy of Residential Proof
4. Copy of Permanent Account Number (PAN)
5. Passport size photographs
6. Cancelled Blank Cheque

   2.3 Each Associate will be assigned a unique ID; associates cannot operate through multiple IDs.

3. Rejection of Application:

Firm may reject any application for any reason, at its discretion, if the application contains incomplete, inaccurate, false, or misleading information. Any alteration or modification will be subject to verification.

4. Term:

This agreement shall remain valid and continue to remain in full force unless terminated earlier by either party with or without cause by giving a notice.

5. Rights:

The applicant is hereby appointed as an Independent Associate of the firm with the following rights:

1. Right to purchase products and services from the Firm at the distributor price fixed by the Firm from time to time.
2. Right to offer for sale the Firm’s products and services in accordance with this agreement and the Firm’s Policies and Procedures.
3. Right to sponsor other persons as Associates in the Firm, forming part of his/her Downline/Line of Sponsorship. No fees shall be charged for enrolment, and no incentive shall be paid for such enrolment.
4. Authorised to receive incentives as per the Firm’s marketing and compensation plan/business plan as applicable from time to time.

6. Duties:

The Associates shall be loyal and faithful to the Firm and shall perform the following duties:

1. The Associate will comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement and also with Policies and Procedures issued by the Firm from time to time.
2. The Associate shall at all times carry their Identification Card issued by the Firm and will seek prior appointment with the customer before initiating a sale.
3. Associate shall provide complete and accurate information to other Associates about the products, prices, terms of payment, return, exchange, and any other applicable policies.
4. The Associate will assist, train, and motivate other Associates.
5. The Associate will comply with all national, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
6. The Associate must keep accurate records of sales made and provide documentation to the Firm upon request.
7. The Associate will act with honesty and integrity as an independent representative and always in the best interest of the Firm and other Associates.
8. The Associate will only use Firm-provided sales contracts, order forms, and follow all related procedures for processing sales.
9. The Associate agrees to present the Firm’s marketing and compensation plan and products as described in official Firm literature and will not make unauthorized income or product claims.
10. The Associate shall not create, publish, distribute, or use any sales or enrollment materials (audio, video, or written) not approved by the Firm.
11. The Associate shall not use or display any of the Firm’s trademarks or service marks without prior written consent.
12. The Associate will maintain the confidentiality of trade secrets and will not engage in competing business activities.
13. The Associate must purchase products through their own line of sponsorship; cross/group selling is prohibited.
14. The Associate must not engage in deceptive or unlawful trade practices as defined by applicable law.
15. The Associate shall pay GST as per applicable laws.

7. Independent Status:

The Associate agrees that as a Firm’s Associate, they are an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, partner, legal representative, or franchisee of the Firm. They are not authorized to incur any debt, expenses, obligations, or open accounts on behalf of the Firm. The Associate will independently control how they operate their business while complying with the Firm’s Terms, Policies and Procedures, and Marketing Plan. The Associate is solely responsible for all related business expenses including personnel, travel, lodging, secretarial, office, and communication costs. They acknowledge that they shall not be treated as a Firm employee for any purpose.

8. Acceptance of Policies:

The Associate has carefully read and agrees to comply with the Firm’s Policies and Procedures and Marketing and Compensation Plan, both of which form an integral part of these terms and conditions. The Associate agrees that the Firm may, at its sole discretion, revise these policies and plans at any time.

9. Marketing and Compensation Plan / Business Plan:

1. The incentive shall be calculated periodically as per the Firm's marketing and compensation plan. The Firm may amend the plan from time to time, and the Associate agrees to such amendments. Notification may be made via the website or other means. Acceptance of incentive by the Associate constitutes acceptance of all amendments.
2. Incentives shall be paid within 15 days of their calculation and are subject to TDS and other deductions as per applicable policies and procedures.
3. If the Associate fails to pay for products or services when due, they authorize the Firm to deduct the amount from their incentives or any other receivables.
4. The Associate must remain ‘Active’ as defined in the marketing and compensation plan and policies to be eligible to receive incentives.
5. The Associate must be in good standing and not in violation of any terms of this agreement to receive any incentives.

10. Cooling-off Period:

This agreement can be cancelled by the Associate within a period of 30 days from the date of application (the "Cooling Period"). Upon cancellation, the Associate will receive a refund for the amount paid for goods and services, subject to the return of goods in original condition.

11. Warranty:

GPBP warrants that it shall replace any damaged or defective goods received by the Associate or customer in accordance with its Return and Refund Policy.

12. Miscellaneous:

1. Associate shall not assign any rights or delegate duties under this agreement without prior written consent of the Firm. Any attempt to transfer or assign this agreement will be void ab initio and will result in termination of Associateship.
2. If the Associate fails to comply with the agreement or Policies and Procedures, the Firm may terminate the Associateship or impose disciplinary actions including forfeiture of incentives or downline.
3. Failure to pay for products and services on time constitutes a breach of this agreement.
4. The Firm may reject an application for reasons such as incomplete, inaccurate, or false information or missing KYC documents. Changes to details will be subject to verification.
5. The Firm shall not be responsible for disputes regarding ownership of Associateship.
6. Associates must verify ID cards of persons collecting payments on behalf of the Firm and obtain documentary receipts.
7. The Associate shall inform the Firm of any change in business or residential address or other submitted particulars.
8. This agreement represents the entire contract between the Firm and the Associate. Any conflicting statements not written here shall not be valid. In case of inconsistency, the policies and procedures shall prevail.
9. Any waiver by the Firm of a breach must be in writing and signed by an authorized officer. Waiver of one breach does not constitute waiver of future breaches.
10. If any part of this agreement is held to be invalid, the remaining parts shall remain in full effect.

13. Buy Back or Repurchase Policy:

The Firm shall repurchase currently marketable goods from the Associate or customer as per the Return and Refund Policy, and refund the applicable amount as notified from time to time.

14. Indemnification:

The Associate agrees to indemnify the Firm, its officers, associates, employees, and related personnel for any damages, losses, or penalties incurred as a result of breach of agreement, improper business practices, or failure to provide necessary information.

15. Complaint Redressal:

The Firm has a Grievance Redressal Committee to handle complaints from Associates or customers. Complaints can be submitted via writing, email, website, phone, or walk-in. Each complaint will be assigned a unique ID and resolved within 30 days.

16. Notices:

All notices or changes in information shall be served to the Firm at its official address. Notices to the Associate shall be sent to the address mentioned in the application or any updated address.

17. Termination:

• a) The Firm may, at its discretion, suspend and/or terminate the Business Associateship by giving thirty (30) days’ written notice if it believes the Associate has violated any provisions of this agreement, rules, or policies. Associateship may also be canceled if the Associate ceases business, after due notice.
• b) If no sale of goods or services is made by the Associate for a period of one year, the agreement may be terminated by either party with thirty (30) days’ written notice.
• c) The Associate may terminate the agreement by providing thirty (30) days’ written notice to the Firm.
• d) The Firm shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages due to termination, suspension, or breach of this agreement.
• e) Upon termination, the Associate will lose all rights as an Associate, including entitlement to incentives from any downline, which will be removed.

18. Dispute Resolution:

• a) All disputes arising from this agreement shall be referred to a Sole Arbitrator appointed by the Firm under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996. The arbitration shall take place in English and the venue shall be Jalandhar.
• b) Exclusive jurisdiction for all matters related to this agreement shall lie with the Courts in Jalandhar.

Declaration:

• (i) I have read (or had read and explained to me) and understood the terms and conditions stated herein.
• (ii) I have attended the orientation session organized by the Firm explaining all aspects of the business including products, marketing, compensation plan, expected remuneration, policies, and procedures.
• (iii) I confirm that no enrollment fee has been charged to me.
• (iv) I agree to this contract of my own free will, without any coercion or undue influence.