Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions, in their present form and as amended from time to time at the discretion of Icon Acadamey™, are incorporated into the Icon Acadamey™ Independent Software Partner User Agreement. They are the terms and conditions of the Independent Software Partner's contract with Icon Acadamey™. It is the responsibility of each Independent Software Partner to read, understand, adhere to, and ensure that he/ she is aware of and operating under the most current version of these Terms and Conditions. You must also comply with the description of the Rewards Plan and honor all applicable laws in the country in which you operate your Icon Acadamey™ business. The words "company" and "Icon Acadamey", when used in these documents, refer to Icon Acadamey™, and the term "ISP" means "Independent Software Partner". An Independent Software Partner is an independent contractor, not an employee of the company.

This agreement defines the relationship between the Company and the ISP, sets business standards, and assists the ISP.

The Company may amend the terms and conditions of the ISP User Agreement, Rewards Plan, and Software Price List. Amendments will be effective upon notification through official publications, websites, or electronic notifications.

The company is not responsible for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond its control, such as strikes, riots, war, cyber hacking, currency issues, or mistakes made by the ISP in conflict with company guidelines.

If any part of the Independent Software Partner User Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, only that specific provision will be severed, and the remaining terms will remain in full effect.

The titles and headings in the Terms and Conditions are for reference purposes only and do not constitute substantive terms of the agreement.

The requirements to become an ISP: Be at least the age of majority in your country of residence; reside in a geographic area where Icon Acadamey™ has been approved for business; fully read and accept the company's Terms and Conditions, Full Rewards Plan, Income Disclaimers, Independent Software Partner Agreement, Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Refund Policy; as an independent contractor, assume all appropriate responsibilities for accounting for income tax, insurances and expenses to support your business. The company reserves the right to accept or reject any application for any reason.

When the company receives and accepts a new ISP account registration, the company will assign a unique ISP Number to that Independent Software Partner. ISP must use their ISP Number whenever they communicate with a company representative regarding business matters.

Once the company accepts an Independent Software Partner Application and Agreement, the benefits of the Rewards Plan and the Independent Software Partner Agreement are available to the new ISP. These benefits include the right to purchase company software products and services; participate in the company Rewards Plan (receive bonuses and commissions, if eligible); sponsor other individuals as Customers or ISP into the company business and thereby build a Downline Organization and progress through the company Rewards Plan; receive company literature and other company communications; participate in company-sponsored support, service, training, motivational, and recognition functions upon payment of appropriate charges, if applicable; participate in promotional and incentive contests and programs sponsored by Icon Acadamey™ for its ISPs; ISP may retail Icon Acadamey™ software products or services and profit from these sales.

Actions of Household Members or Affiliated Individuals - If any member of an ISP's immediate household engages in any activity, which, if performed by the ISP would violate any provision of the Independent Software Partner User Agreement, such activity will be deemed a violation by the ISP.

An ISP must adhere to the terms of the company Rewards Plan as set forth in official company literature or official company website(s). ISP shall not offer the company opportunity through or in combination with, any other opportunity or unapproved method of marketing (unless approved by the company Corporate or Compliance Department). ISP shall not require or encourage other current or prospective Customers or ISPs to participate in the company in any manner that varies from the program as set forth in official company literature. ISP shall not require or encourage other current or prospective Customers or ISPs to execute any agreement or contract other than official offline or online company agreements and contracts in order to become an ISP. Similarly, ISP shall not require or encourage other current or prospective Customers or ISPs to make any purchase from, or payment to, any individual or other entity to participate in the company Rewards Plan, other than those purchases or payments identified as recommended or required in official company literature or official company websites(s).

ISP must avoid all discourteous, deceptive, misleading, illegal, unethical, or immoral conduct or practices in their marketing and promotion of Icon Acadamey™, the company opportunity, the Rewards Plan, and company software products. No ISP may produce unauthorized sales, marketing, and support materials to market or promote the company, the company opportunity, the Rewards Plan, company's products, or their company businesses (unless approved by company Corporate or Compliance Department in writing). All ISP may only use sales aids and support materials produced or currently approved by the company. Sales, marketing and support materials include, but are not limited to, training and recruiting information, brochures, flyers, pamphlets, posters, postcards, letters, classified advertisements, etc. promoting the company's software products and services, as well as e-mail messages, voicemail message recordings, and Internet Websites used to publicize the company, its software products, services, or Rewards Plan. If ISP does use his/her own materials or marketing methods, the ISP must contact the company Compliance for pre-approval. Otherwise, the use of such information in unauthorized.

ISP must refer all media inquiries regarding Icon Acadamey™ to the Icon Acadamey™ Compliance Department. This will ensure that accurate and consistent information reaches the general public.

An ISP (Independent Software Partner) is prohibited from using the "Icon Acadamey™" trademark, trade name, or corporate logo to promote their independent business. They must instead use the "Independent Software Partner" logo, which can be obtained from Icon Acadamey™. This logo's use is restricted to personal stationery and specifically approved literature; it cannot be used on clothing, signage, or motor vehicles unless pre-approved by company Compliance. ISPs may describe themselves as an "Icon Acadamey™ Independent Software Partner" in the business pages of offline and online telephone directories. ISPs should not answer the telephone in a manner that suggests the caller has reached an Icon Acadamey™ corporate office. ISPs are not permitted to record or reproduce materials from any company corporate function, event, speech, etc., without pre-approval from company Compliance. They also cannot reproduce or copy any presentation or speech by any company spokesperson, representative, speaker, officer, director, or other ISP. Furthermore, ISPs may not reproduce or copy any recording of a company-produced media presentation, including audiotapes, videotapes, CDs, etc. ISPs are prohibited from publishing, or causing to be published, in any written or electronic media, the name, photograph or likeness, copyrighted materials, or property of individual Independent Software Partners with the company without express written authorization from the individual and/or company. Similarly, Independent Software Partners may not publish, or cause to be published, in any written form or electronic media, the copyrighted materials or property of the company, without express written authorization from the company.

This section states that an Independent Software Partner consents to the company's use of their name, testimonial (or other statements about the company, its products, or opportunity in printed or recorded form, including translations, paraphrases, and electronic reproductions of the same), and image or likeness (as produced or recorded in photographic, digital, electronic, video or film media). This consent applies to the company's use in connection with advertising, promoting, and publicizing the Icon Acadamey™ opportunity or products, or any company-related or sponsored events.

Trading Profit Claims

ISPs must not make claims that Icon Acadamey's software will produce any guaranteed profits of any kind. The text explains that numerous variables affect the software's performance, such as market conditions, fiat currency volatility, and the day and time of the trade. Therefore, there is no way to predict trading software results. ISPs are only permitted to mention performance characteristics as contained in official Icon Acadamey literature.

ISP's may not make income projections or claims or disclose their Icon Acadamey income (including the showing of checks, copies of checks, bank statements, or trading results) when presenting or discussing the Icon Acadamey opportunity or Rewards Plan, except as set forth in official Icon Acadamey literature.

As an independent contractor, ISP's may participate in other direct selling or network marketing or multi-level marketing ventures (collectively, "multi-level marketing"), and ISP's may engage in selling activities related to non-Icon Acadamey products and services if they desire to do so. Although an ISP may elect to participate in another multi-level marketing opportunity, he/she is prohibited from unauthorized recruiting activities, which include the following: recruiting or enrolling Icon Acadamey customers or ISP's for other multi-level marketing business ventures, either directly or through a third party. This includes, but is not limited to, presenting or assisting in the presentation of other multi-level marketing business ventures to any Icon Acadamey Customer or ISP, or implicitly or explicitly encouraging any Icon Acadamey Customer or ISP to join other business ventures. It is a violation of this policy to recruit or enroll a Icon Acadamey Customer or ISP for another multi-level marketing business, even if the ISP does not know that the prospect is also an Icon Acadamey Customer or ISP; producing any literature, tapes, or promotional material of any nature for another multi-level marketing business which is used by the ISP or any third person to recruit Icon Acadamey Customers or ISP for that business venture; selling, offering to sell, or promoting any competing products or services to Icon Acadamey Customers or ISP. The only exception to this rule is that direct customer and personal enrollees of the ISP can be exposed to a product or service (first level, personally sponsored only). Icon Acadamey may cancel the ISP's agreement for violations to this provision. In addition, when an ISP participates in other multi-level marketing ventures, the ISP may not participate in any Icon Acadamey leadership meetings, conferences, qualification seminars, and the like.

A former ISP shall not directly or through a third party solicit any ISP or Customer to enroll in any direct sales, network marketing, or multi-level marketing program or opportunity for a period of one (1) year after the cancellation of an individual or entity's ISP User Agreement. This provision shall survive the expiration of the ISP obligations to Icon Acadamey, pursuant to the ISP User Agreement.

The Icon Acadamey Downline Genealogy Reports are confidential and contain proprietary business trade secrets. An ISP may not use the reports for any purpose other than for developing their Icon Acadamey business. During any term of the ISP User Agreement and for a period of five (5) years after the termination or expiration of the ISP User Agreement between Independent Sales Associate and Icon Acadamey, for any reason whatsoever, an ISP shall not, on his/her own behalf or on behalf of any other person, partnership, association, corporation, or other entity: disclose any information contained in the reports to any third party; use the reports to compete with Icon Acadamey or recruit or solicit any ISP or Customer listed on the reports to participate in other multilevel marketing ventures. This provision shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

This section explains how various legal entities (referred to as "Entity") can apply to become an ISP with Icon Acadamey. It details the required "Entity Documents" such as Certificate of Incorporation, Partnership Agreement, or trust documents, along with a Corporation, Partnership DBA Registration Form. It states that an ISP can change its status (e.g., from individual to a partnership) by providing the necessary entity documents and a completed ISP Agreement. All directors, shareholders, partners, or trustees with an ownership interest must sign the DBA Registration Form. Members of the entity are jointly and severally liable for any indebtedness to Icon Acadamey. An individual may participate in more than one ISP but must be enrolled by the same sponsor. The Entity is responsible for conforming to state laws. Icon Acadamey reserves the right to approve or disapprove any Independent Sales Associate Application. For recognition and rewards, Icon Acadamey will only recognize a maximum of two nominated persons per Entity annually, at renewal time, who may receive recognition, rewards, or trips.

This section outlines the ethical standards and truthful conduct required from ISPs when presenting Icon Acadamey products, opportunities, the Rewards Plan, and Terms and Conditions to prospective ISPs. Key points include: Being honest and thorough in presentations; Clarifying that income is based on software sales, not solely on sponsoring other ISPs; Prohibiting "trading profit claims"; Requiring profit estimates to be based on reasonable predictions for an average ISP under normal circumstances; Stating that past earnings do not necessarily reflect future earnings; Prohibiting misrepresentation of expenditure or time commitment for an average ISP; Strictly prohibiting statements that guarantee profits or earnings for any individual ISP; Forbidding statements or inferences that an ISP will build a downline organization for anyone else; Prohibiting claims that any consumer, business, or government agency has approved or endorsed Icon Acadamey products or its Rewards Plan.

This section clarifies the legal relationship between Icon Acadamey and its ISPs. It explicitly states that ISPs are independent contractors and not purchasers of a franchise or business opportunity. The agreement does not create an employer/employee relationship, agency, partnership, or joint venture. ISPs are responsible for paying their own income and employment taxes. They will not be treated as employees for any purpose, including workers' compensation, superannuation, or insurance. ISPs are encouraged to establish their own goals, hours, and methods of sale, provided they comply with applicable laws and the terms and conditions of the ISP User Agreement.