Brand Ambassador / Brand Owner Terms & Agreement

Effective Date: September 1, 2025

Parties: This agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Arie’l Laues, doing business as The Lioness Method (“Company”) and the individual registering as a brand ambassador or brand owner (“Ambassador”).

1. Role & Relationship

  • Ambassadors are independent contractors, not employees.

  • Ambassadors represent their own brands, but agree not to defame, slander, or speak negatively about the Company, its owners, or affiliates.

  • Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating an employer–employee relationship.

2. Compensation & Payments

  • Commission: Ambassadors will earn a minimum of 10% commission on qualifying sales.

  • Bonus: Select participants may be chosen to receive a $25 bonus in addition to commission.

    • To earn the bonus, Ambassadors must complete a monthly task list assigned by the Company. Tasks are related to content creation and/or social media promotion.

    • Failure to complete required tasks will result in forfeiture of the bonus.

  • Minimum Payout Threshold: Ambassadors must earn at least $25 in commissions/bonuses to qualify for payout.

  • Payment Schedule:

    • Pay periods run from the 1st through the last day of each month.

    • Payments are processed 14 days after the close of the month and issued via PayPal (or other approved payment method).

    • Ambassadors should receive payments within 24 hours of processing, no later than the 16th of each month.

3. Payment Information & Responsibility

  • Ambassadors are responsible for providing accurate PayPal ID or payment details. The Company is not responsible for delays or failed payments caused by incorrect information.

  • Ambassadors are responsible for reporting and paying their own federal, state, and local taxes.

  • Ambassadors who earn $600 or more in a calendar year will be required to submit a completed W-9 form with their Social Security Number (SSN) or EIN. The Company will report such earnings to the IRS in compliance with tax laws.

4. Content & Intellectual Property

  • Any content created by Ambassadors for Company promotions (e.g., photos, videos, graphics, testimonials) may be used, shared, reposted, or repurposed by the Company for marketing purposes.

  • Ambassadors retain ownership of their content but grant the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use it for promotional purposes.

5. Code of Conduct

  • Ambassadors agree to act in good faith when representing their brand and the Company.

  • Ambassadors shall not:

    • Engage in defamatory speech against the Company, its owners, or affiliates.

    • Engage in illegal, fraudulent, or harmful conduct that may damage the reputation of the Company.

    Violation of this section may result in immediate termination and forfeiture of unpaid commissions or bonuses.

6. Termination

  • Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing written notice (email accepted).

  • The Company reserves the right to withhold unpaid earnings if termination is due to violation of this Agreement.

7. Disputes & Governing Law

  • Parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes privately and in good faith before pursuing legal action.

  • This Agreement shall be governed under the laws of the State of [Insert State].

8. Acknowledgement & Consent

By registering as a Brand Ambassador or Brand Owner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms outlined in this Agreement.