ACN Legal Advisory Committee Articles

ACN Independent Representative Agreement Obligations
by Robert T. Stephan
At every ACN International Training Event, the ACN Legal Review Team emphasizes the importance of the Independent Representative Agreement and the Policies and Procedures ...
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The Difference in ACN and a Pyramid Scheme
by Robert T. Stephan
ACN is a customer acquisition company. The compensation plan makes it clear that an Independent Representative can only receive compensation if customers are obtained ...
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The Formation of ACN’s Legal Advisory Committee
by Robert T. Stephan
It is the function of the LAC to provide legal advice to ACN in regard to proper marketing rules and consumer protection laws regarding direct selling ...
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The Strength of ACN
by Robert T. Stephan
ACN expects its Independent Representatives to comply with the rules of the company which are based on consumer laws. There is an old adage that ignorance of the law is no excuse. That is certainly true at ACN ...
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ACN Rules of Conduct
by Robert T. Stephan
The Co-Founders of ACN didn’t just sit around a table and dream up ideas to put in the Policies and Procedures and the Independent Representative agreement.  The rules that guide the conduct of Independent Representatives are based on a careful study of existing law.  Compliance with the law is the cornerstone for success as an Independent Representative ...
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ACN Legal Commitment Helps Ensure Success
by Robert T. Stephan
The Founders of ACN are committed to conducting business in conformity with state and federal consumer protection laws.  Independent Representatives need to mirror the conduct of the Founders by conducting their business opportunity in an ethical and lawful manner ...
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ACN's Integrity is Key to Success
by Robert T. Stephan
ACN wants to do everything possible to assist Independent Representatives with the business opportunity. Compliance with the law is the first step on the ladder of success. The Founders realize that if an Independent Representative does not comply with the law, the Independent Representative not only hurts his or her chances for success but jeopardizes the opportunity for others ...
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ACN Marketing - Better Warm Than Cold
by Robert T. Stephan
ACN prohibits Independent Representatives from engaging in “cold marketing” techniques for the purpose of customer acquisition.  Any promotional activity that is geared toward random individuals who have no personal, business, social or acquaintance relationships with the Independent Representative is called “cold marketing.” ...
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No Telemarketing Allowed
by Robert T. Stephan
The ACN Policies and Procedures strictly prohibit telemarketing and random, or auto-dialing, marketing by ACN Independent Representatives.  This limitation applies to both customer acquisition and recruiting activities ...
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Following the Rules, ACN Compensation Plan
by Robert T. Stephan
ACN is a customer acquisition company.  The compensation plan makes it clear that an Independent Representative can only receive compensation if customers are obtained ...
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ACN Policies and Procedures
by Robert T. Stephan
The rules of conduct are intended to provide a map that sets out proper procedures for conducting business in an ethical, legal and credible manner.  Each Independent Representative is expected to read and understand the Policies and Procedures and to conduct business within the rules set out in them ...
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Rules of the Game
by Robert T. Stephan
Independent Representatives are also part of a team. Just as in the baseball league, there are rules to be followed. If a Representative does not play by the rules, ACN and other Independent Representatives are harmed...
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Law and the International ACN Family
by Robert T. Stephan
ACN does everything in its power to adhere to the legal principles that are mandated in the many countries in which its Independent Representatives maintain their business opportunities...
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Privacy and Closets: Keep the Doors Closed
by Robert T. Stephan
The Consumer Protection Division in the offices of Attorneys General is just one link in a coordinated effort by state, federal and local enforcers to safeguard consumers from many areas covered by consumer protection laws...
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