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Partner & Referral Programme Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
These Terms & Conditions govern participation in the JustBE Consulting Partner & Referral Programme operated by JustBE Consulting Company (Pty) Ltd (“JustBE Consulting”, “we”, “us” or “our”).
By applying to or participating in the programme, you (“Partner”, “you” or “your”) acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.
- Programme Participation
1.1. Participation in the programme is subject to application and approval by JustBE Consulting.
1.2. JustBE Consulting reserves the right to accept or decline any application at its discretion.
1.3. Approval to participate does not create an employment, agency, franchise, joint venture or legal partnership relationship between the Partner and JustBE Consulting.
1.4. Partners act independently and are responsible for their own business activities, costs, taxes and legal obligations.
- Referrals
2.1. A referral is an introduction of a prospective client to JustBE Consulting who may have a genuine requirement for our services.
2.2. The Partner must have the appropriate permission to share a person’s contact information with JustBE Consulting.
2.3. Partners must not submit unsolicited personal information, spam referrals or misleading enquiries.
2.4. A referral does not guarantee that JustBE Consulting will contact, accept, quote for or provide services to the referred party.
- Existing Clients and Leads
3.1. A referral reward will generally only apply where the prospective client is a new client or new qualifying opportunity for JustBE Consulting.
3.2. No referral reward will be payable where the referred business was already an existing client, active prospect, existing lead or previously known opportunity of JustBE Consulting before the referral was received.
3.3. Where more than one Partner refers the same prospective client, JustBE Consulting will determine which referral was received first and/or which Partner made the qualifying introduction.
3.4. JustBE Consulting’s decision regarding referral attribution will be final and binding for programme administration purposes.
- Referral Rewards
4.1. Referral rewards are payable only on qualifying business that has been successfully converted into a paid engagement.
4.2. The referral reward is calculated on the actual qualifying fees received by JustBE Consulting, excluding VAT, refunds, discounts, third-party costs, reimbursable expenses, payment fees and other excluded amounts.
4.3. No reward is payable merely because an enquiry, introduction, consultation, proposal or quotation has taken place.
4.4. If a client cancels, requests a refund, fails to pay or the transaction is otherwise reversed, JustBE Consulting reserves the right to withhold or recover the applicable referral reward.
4.5. Referral reward percentages or fixed amounts may vary according to the service, campaign or specific partnership arrangement and will be communicated to the Partner where applicable.
- Payment
5.1. Referral rewards become payable after JustBE Consulting has received cleared payment from the referred client and the applicable payment period has been completed.
5.2. Payments will be made using the payment method agreed between JustBE Consulting and the Partner.
5.3. The Partner is responsible for providing accurate payment and tax information.
5.4. Partners are responsible for any tax, VAT or other statutory obligations arising from referral income received.
- No Authority to Represent JustBE Consulting
6.1. Partners may not represent themselves as employees, agents or authorised representatives of JustBE Consulting.
6.2. Partners may not:
- Enter into contracts on behalf of JustBE Consulting
- Provide quotations on behalf of JustBE Consulting
- Make promises or guarantees on behalf of JustBE Consulting
- Alter JustBE Consulting’s pricing
- Commit JustBE Consulting to any service or deliverable
- Make claims about JustBE Consulting that have not been authorised
6.3. All proposals, quotations, contracts and client agreements are issued directly by JustBE Consulting.
- Marketing & Use of Branding
7.1. Partners may only use the JustBE Consulting name, logo, images, trademarks or marketing materials in accordance with materials or instructions supplied or approved by JustBE Consulting.
7.2. Partners may not create advertising that could reasonably imply that they own, operate or represent JustBE Consulting.
7.3. JustBE Consulting may request that any promotional material containing its branding be amended or removed.
- Confidentiality
8.1. Partners may receive confidential information relating to JustBE Consulting or referred clients.
8.2. Such information must be treated as confidential and must not be disclosed to third parties without appropriate authorisation.
8.3. Partners must take reasonable steps to protect personal and business information received through the programme.
- POPIA & Data Protection
9.1. Partners must comply with applicable privacy and data protection legislation when collecting, storing or sharing personal information.
9.2. Partners should obtain appropriate consent before providing a prospective client’s personal information to JustBE Consulting.
9.3. JustBE Consulting may process referral information for purposes including contacting the referral, assessing the business opportunity, providing services, administering the referral programme and maintaining business records.
9.4. Partners must not provide sensitive or unnecessary personal information about a prospective referral.
- Professional Conduct
Partners are expected to conduct themselves professionally and ethically.
JustBE Consulting does not permit:
- Misleading or deceptive marketing
- Spam
- Harassment
- False claims
- Unauthorised use of JustBE Consulting branding
- Misrepresentation of services or pricing
- Pressure selling
- Activities that could damage the reputation of JustBE Consulting
- No Guarantee of Income
Participation in the programme does not guarantee any minimum number of referrals, clients, sales or income.
Referral results will depend on the Partner’s network, activities, market conditions and the suitability of referrals.
- Programme Changes
JustBE Consulting reserves the right to modify, suspend or discontinue the Partner & Referral Programme or amend its terms, including referral reward structures.
Where reasonably practicable, Partners will be notified of material changes.
- Termination
Either party may end participation in the programme at any time.
JustBE Consulting may immediately terminate a Partner’s participation where the Partner:
- Breaches these Terms & Conditions
- Misrepresents JustBE Consulting
- Engages in unethical or unlawful conduct
- Misuses confidential information
- Damages the reputation of JustBE Consulting
- Submits fraudulent or inappropriate referrals
Termination does not affect legitimate referral rewards that have already been earned and become payable under these Terms, subject to any applicable deductions, refunds or reversals.
- Independent Relationship
Nothing in these Terms creates an employment relationship, partnership, agency, franchise or joint venture.
The Partner remains an independent third party.
- Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, JustBE Consulting will not be responsible for indirect, consequential or business losses arising from participation in the programme.
JustBE Consulting does not guarantee that any referral will result in a client relationship or income.
- Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
Any disputes will be dealt with in accordance with applicable South African law.
- Acceptance
By submitting the Partner & Referral Programme application, the applicant confirms that:
- The information provided is accurate.
- They have read and understood these Terms & Conditions.
- They agree to comply with the programme requirements.
- They understand that participation does not guarantee income.
- They understand that referral rewards are subject to qualifying conditions.
- They will obtain appropriate permission before sharing another person’s personal information.
- They will not make unauthorised representations on behalf of JustBE Consulting.
