Compliance

• Is there somewhere I can go to read about the anti-pyramid scheme law?

  This law would protect consumers against such fraud and also help wary consumers to distinguish such unlawful activities from legitimate direct selling opportunities.  Is there somewhere I can go to read about this proposed law?  I would like to read…

• What does a new distributor do to become eligible to work in authorized markets around the world?

  If they enrolled in the United States since November 1, 2017, they don’t need to do anything. The new US Distributor Application includes the right to work in authorized markets countries outside of the United States, it states: PART II.…

• What will the bill that helps direct sellers while fighting pyramid schemes do?

  Of course.  First of all, a bill starts either in the House of Representatives or in the Senate.  Bills that start in the House are designated “H.R.” plus a number.  “H.R.” then stands for House of Representatives.  H.R. 3409, the…

• Is there something that I could place on “Twitter” or “Facebook” that would enable those that I know to contact their Member of Congress to support legislation that would protect direct sellers while fighting pyramid schemes?

  Yes, For Twitter use the following: Protect your business by fighting pyramid schemes. Urge your Member of Congress to support H.R. 3409 today! http://www.dsa.org/advocacy/direct-selling-advocacy-center For those using Facebook use the following: There are 20.5 million Americans involved in direct selling.…

• When it comes to “Income Claims” what can a LifeVantage Independent Distributor say and what is prohibited?

  This is a very important topic.  So important that an entire section of the LifeVantage Policies and Procedures is dedicated to it.  Section 8.3.3 states:   It is important that all Independent Distributors are fully informed and have realistic expectations…

• Are there opportunities for LifeVantage distributors to help support the establishment of laws that would protect and support the business model that they use?

  Yes!  There are actions that LifeVantage Distributors can take right now that would help establish laws that would protect our way of doing business.  We need each distributor to help the Direct Selling Association solicit co-sponsors on federal legislation, H.R.…

• With LifeVantage in Asia, Europe, the Pacific Rim and always looking to expand I was wondering – are the Policies and Procedures the same in each market?

  A very astute observation.  In the beginning we merely took the Policies and Procedures that we used in the US and translated them into the language of the new market.  But as we have matured, we work with consultants, legal…

• Direct selling is a heavily regulated industry. So, what is it that we can say about Protandim that will at once be compliant and effective, grab the attention of our prospects without violating the Policies and Procedures?

  That is simple:  “Protandim reduces oxidative stress by an average of 40% in 30 days!” No one else can make this claim. It just rolls off the tongue and it is true!  

• When a person enrolls as a Distributor with LifeVantage, they enter into an “Agreement” with LifeVantage. What, exactly, do they agree to?

  An excellent question.  For the answer, let’s take a look at the “Terms and Conditions” entered into by the parties.  These terms and conditions are found at the back of the Independent Distributor Application and Agreement.  Part 1, Section 1.1…

• I see the small Direct Selling Association (“DSA”) logo in the lower right hand corner of the LifeVantage home page at www.lifevantage.com. So, LifeVantage is a member company of the DSA. What does that mean exactly?

  As a member of the Direct Selling Association, LifeVantage is among the elite companies in the industry that work together to achieve favorable laws and fair regulatory treatment at the local, state, and federal levels of government.  One of the…