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CURT Manufacturing, LLC Authorized Online Seller PolicyEffective May 1, 2019IntroductionCURT Manufacturing, LLC (“CURT”), maker of the CURT family of brands, which includes, but may not be limited to ARIES, LUVERNE, RETRAC, and UWS brand products, the full list of which may change from time to time at the sole discretion of CURT and may be found at (“Products”), has determined that certain practices undermine CURT’s trade reputation, brands, and premium image within the target consumer population and discourage CURT’s resellers from investing in the CURT product lines and providing the best possible service and support to consumers. Accordingly, to protect the integrity of the CURT Products, CURT has adopted this unilateral CURT Manufacturing, LLC Authorized Online Seller Policy as of May 1, 2019, to establish that the only individuals or entities authorized to resell CURT Products on the Internet are those individuals and entities contained on the list of authorized online sellers which CURT will compile and provide to its distributors (“Authorized Online Seller List”).ComplianceDistributors who wish to continue selling CURT Products must comply with the Authorized Online Seller List and refrain from selling CURT Products for resale on the Internet to any individual or entity who is not on the Authorized Online Seller List. Although distributors remain free to determine how to conduct their business, CURT will, without assuming any liability, unilaterally impose sanctions as described in this policy against distributors who violate this policy. CURT will be monitoring distributor compliance with the Authorized Online Seller List through a variety of strategies, including, but not limited to, conducting randomized test purchases from distributors.Quarterly DistributionCURT will provide all distributors with an Authorized Online Seller List on a quarterly basis, but may update the Authorized Online Seller List more or less frequently if it determines, in its sole and exclusive discretion, that such updating is required. Distributors are responsible for remaining current with the Authorized Online Seller List, including any changes made to the list.Online Selling ConventionsThe use of selling conventions to circumvent the spirit or intent of this policy violate the policy.Violations:In the event a distributor violates this policy (as solely determined by CURT), CURT will impose the following sanctions:1st Infraction:Notice of infraction will be given in writing.2nd Infraction in a 90 day period:Notice of an infraction will be given in writing.All open orders are subject to cancellation and the distributor’s account may be suspended for a period no shorter than 15 days.3rd Infraction in a 90 day period:All open orders will be cancelled, the distributor’s authorization to sell CURT Group products will be revoked, and the business relationship may be terminated.AuthorityCURT will not discuss any conditions of acceptance related to the policy, as it is nonnegotiable and will not be altered for any distributor, individual, or entity. Any questions concerning the policy should be directed to policyadmin@. No CURT employee or representatives are authorized to engage in any discussions regarding policy violations, including any discussion of individual resellers’ compliance with policy terms.Policy ModificationCURT reserves the right at any time to modify, suspend or discontinue the policy in whole or in part.FAQQ. May I continue to sell to my current customers if I had a relationship with them before they were removed from the Authorized Online Seller List? A. It would be a violation of this policy to do so. If a seller is removed from the Authorized Online Seller List, it violates this policy to continue to sell to that individual or entity regardless of whether they are or were a prior or current customer of yours.Q. Can I ask CURT to add sellers to the Authorized Online Seller List? A. CURT will consider each seller on a case by case basis, depending on whether CURT determines, in its sole and exclusive discretion, that the seller is compatible with CURT’s brand strategies.Q. What if I have more questions?A. Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to policyadmin@ ................
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