DISTRIBUTOR TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Legal Status of Agreement
This Distributor Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legally binding contract between the applicant (“Distributor”) and Arogion Lifep Private Limited (“Company”). Electronic acceptance by selecting “I Agree” during online registration constitutes valid execution under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021. The Company shall maintain digital records including date, timestamp and IP address.
2. Independent Contractor Status
The Distributor acts as an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any employer–employee relationship, partnership, agency, or joint venture. The Distributor has no authority to legally bind the Company.
3. Strict Product-Based Direct Selling Model
The Company operates strictly as a product-based direct selling entity. Income is derived solely from legitimate product sales. No remuneration shall be paid for recruitment alone. The Company does not operate as a pyramid scheme, money circulation scheme, or deposit scheme.
4. Absolute Prohibition on Coercion
Distributors shall not force or pressure anyone to purchase products, use emotional manipulation, mislead customers about urgency, or compel bulk purchases. All sales must be voluntary and based on informed consent. Violation may lead to suspension or termination.
5. Income Representation & Earnings Disclaimer
Arogion Lifep Private Limited makes no guarantee of income or financial success. Distributor earnings depend on individual effort, sales performance, market demand, and business capability. The Company does not promise fixed salary, guaranteed commissions, passive income, or assured financial returns.
6. No Investment Representation
Distributors must not present the business as an investment scheme, deposit scheme, money doubling program, passive income plan, fixed return model, or financial savings scheme. The Company is not a financial institution.
7. No Unauthorized Product Claims
Distributors must not make medical cure claims, disease treatment claims, modify product labels, or create unauthorized marketing material. Only official Company-approved materials may be used.
8. Compensation Plan Integrity
Distributors shall not create unofficial compensation structures, bonuses, payout charts, auto-pool systems, or parallel reward schemes. Only the official Company compensation plan applies.
9. Refund & Return Policy (Customers)
Customers may return products within 30 days from the delivery date if unused and in original packaging. Refunds are processed within 15 working days after verification through the original payment method or bank transfer. Shipping charges may apply.
10. Distributor Buyback Policy
If a Distributor resigns, unused products within shelf life and not older than six months from purchase may be returned. The Company will refund not less than 90% of the original purchase price after deducting bonuses already paid and applicable taxes.
11. No Inventory Loading Policy
The Company strictly prohibits inventory loading. Distributors are not required to purchase excessive stock. Compensation is based only on genuine product sales.
12. Cooling-Off Period
Since registration is free, cooling-off applies only to product purchases made during joining. Products may be returned within 7 days if unused and resalable for a full refund (excluding shipping if applicable).
13. Return & Buyback Procedure
Customers or Distributors must submit a return request with invoice or order details. Products must be shipped to the Company-designated address and refunds will be processed after inspection and approval.
14. Non-Liability for Independent Misconduct
The Company is not liable for unauthorized promises, private financial arrangements, misleading representations, or illegal conduct committed by individual Distributors.
15. Indemnification
Distributors agree to indemnify the Company against legal claims, regulatory penalties, or financial losses arising from Distributor misconduct.
16. Regulatory Compliance
Distributors must comply with Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021, Information Technology Act, 2000, Income Tax Act, 1961, and all applicable Indian laws.
17. Tax Responsibility
Distributors are responsible for their own income tax compliance, GST registration (if required), and filing statutory returns. The Company may deduct TDS as per law.
18. Termination Without Notice
The Company may suspend or terminate distributorship without notice in cases involving fraud, misrepresentation, coercive selling, pyramid scheme behavior, or legal violations.
19. Limitation of Liability
The Company shall not be liable for Distributor business losses, marketing expenses, or loss of anticipated profits.
20. Arbitration & Jurisdiction
This Agreement is governed by Indian law. Jurisdiction lies in Telangana, India. Disputes shall first be resolved amicably and failing which referred to arbitration under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.
ANNEXURE – A : DIRECT SELLER CODE OF CONDUCT
Professional Conduct: Distributors must act ethically and identify themselves as Independent Distributors.
Product Representation: No unauthorized medical or health claims.
Income Representation: No guaranteed income promises or misleading projections.
Fair Sales Practices: No coercion, forced purchases, or inventory loading.
Social Media Conduct: Only Company-approved promotional material may be used.
Organizational Integrity: No cross-recruiting or unofficial compensation structures.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE DECLARATION
By selecting “I Agree” during online registration, the Distributor confirms that they are above 18 years of age, have read and understood this Agreement, agree to follow Company policies and applicable laws, and acknowledge that income is not guaranteed.
