Minimum Advertised Price Policy

Minimum Advertised Price Policy 1.Introduction We recognize that our success is tied to the success of our network of select authorized dealers. We also know that many of our dealers invest significant time and resources to deliver an extraordinary customer experience. We want to protect their ability to do so, while at the same time discouraging price-based advertising that would be detrimental to our dealer's service and support efforts. As a result, Total Saddle Fit has unilaterally established this Minimum Advertised Price (“MAP”) Policy. 2. Policy Statement Total Saddle Fit, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to discontinue doing business with any reseller that advertises any product(s) covered by this MAP Policy at a price lower that the MAP. 3. General Guidelines The products covered by this policy are listed in Section 7, (“MAP Products”). Total Saddle Fit may in its sole discretion modify this list from time to time. Total Saddle Fit recognizes that dealers are free to make their own decisions to advertise and sell any Total Saddle Fit product at any price they choose, without consulting or advising Total Saddle Fit. Similarly, Total Saddle Fit will exercise its right to make its own decisions regarding the Total Saddle Fit Authorized Reseller Program (“TARP”), supplemental marketing materials, product allocation, new product availability, or future promotional, joint marketing, or sponsorship programs. The MAP Policy applies to advertised prices, not the price at which MAP Products are actually sold or offered for sale to an individual in-store or over the telephone. Total Saddle Fit believes in maintaining a well regulated and fair marketplace for all its authorized resellers. 4. Advertising Guidelines The MAP Policy applies to all advertisements of MAP Products in any and all media, including but not limited to flyers, posters, coupons, mailers, inserts, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, television, radio, and public signage, as well as Internet sites, social media sites, apps, or any other electronic media. The MAP Policy does not apply to solely on premise or in-store advertising that is not distributed to customers. Website features such as “click for price”, automated “bounce-back” pricing e-mails, pre-formatted e-mail responses, forms, and automatic price display for any items prior to being placed in a customer’s shopping cart, and other similar features are considered to be communications initiated by the dealer (rather than by the customer) and thereby constitute “advertising” under this MAP Policy. It shall not be a violation of this MAP Policy to advertise that a customer may “call for price” or “email for price”, or to use similar language, specifically with respect to Total Saddle Fit Products, so long as no price is listed. This MAP Policy also applies to any activity which Total Saddle Fit determines, in its sole discretion, is designed or intended to circumvent the intent of this MAP Policy, such as solicitations for ‘group purchases’ and the like. It shall not be a violation of this MAP Policy to advertise in general that the reseller has “the lowest prices” or will match or beat its competitors’ prices, or to use similar phrases; so long as the reseller does not include any advertised price below MAP and otherwise complies with this MAP Policy. From time to time, Total Saddle Fit may permit resellers to advertise MAP Products at prices lower than the MAP retail price. In such events, Total Saddle Fit reserves the right to modify or suspend the MAP retail price with respect to the affected products for a specified period of time by providing advance notice to all resellers of such changes. From time to time Total Saddle Fit may offer a direct manufacturer’s rebate to customers. In such events, it shall not be a violation of this MAP Policy to advertise the availability of the manufacturer's rebate, provided that: i. the advertisement includes a MAP-compliant price, the rebate amount, and the net price after manufacturer's rebate in the same type size and style; ii. an asterisk is placed next to the net price after manufacturer's rebate; and iii. “*after manufacturer's rebate” appears in the same area of the advertisement as the advertised product. 5. Bundling Guidelines “Bundling” or advertising Total Saddle Fit products for sale together with other products will violate this MAP Policy when: i. the effective or stated price of the bundle represents a discount of greater than 10% of the MAP; or ii. the product(s) bundled with MAP Products violate Total Saddle Fit's Intellectual Property rights; or iii. the product(s) bundled with MAP Products violate the Total Saddle Fit Trademark and Brand Policy; or iv. the product(s) bundled with MAP Products include words, packaging, graphics, or other indicia which may create customer confusion as to the source of the product(s). Gift cards, coupons, points, or other incentives which are contingent on the purchase of a MAP Product will violate this MAP Policy when: i. the effective or stated price of the bundle represents an immediate discount of greater than 10% of the MAP; or ii. the effective or stated price of the bundle represents a discount of greater than 10% of the MAP after taking into consideration any contingent future purchase. Rebate programs from Total Saddle Fit, whether on MAP Products or Total Saddle Fit's partners' products are exempt from this policy. 6. Policy Enforcement If a dealer with multiple store locations violates this MAP Policy at any one store location, or on any associated website, then Total Saddle Fit will consider this to be a violation by the dealer. Total Saddle Fit reserves the right to cancel any pending orders, restrict future orders, or suspend dealers' account if Total Saddle Fit reasonably believes: i. a dealer has violated the provisions of this policy; or ii. a dealer intends to violate this policy. Total Saddle Fit's MAP Policy Administrator is solely responsible for determining whether a violation of the MAP Policy as occurred, as well as determining appropriate sanctions. Waivers to this MAP Policy may be granted in Total Saddle Fit's sole discretion by the MAP Policy Administrator in writing. Total Saddle Fit Sales, Marketing, or other personnel are not authorized to modify or grant exceptions to the MAP Policy. In the event that the MAP Policy Administrator authorizes a waiver to the MAP Policy, dealers must strictly adhere to the terms of the waiver letter. Deviation from the terms of a waiver letter is a violation of the MAP Policy. Total Saddle Fit monitors the advertised prices of dealers, either directly or via the use of 3rd party agencies or tools. Dealers are expected to provide reasonable cooperation in any Total Saddle Fit investigations regarding possible MAP Policy violations. Hindering, obstructing, delaying, or otherwise failing to cooperate with a Total Saddle Fit MAP Policy investigation is a violation of this MAP Policy. The MAP Policy will be enforced by Total Saddle Fit in its sole discretion and without notice. Dealers, distributors, resellers, have no right to enforce the MAP Policy. Violations of this policy may result in any of the aforementioned sanctions up to and including termination of our business relationship, as well as any available remedies at law. All questions related to this MAP Policy should be directed to: care@totalsaddlefit.com. 7.List of MAP Products (all variations within each product title are included) 1. Shoulder Relief Girth - Dressage 2. Shoulder Relief Girth - AP/Jump 3. StretchTec Shoulder Relief Girth 4. Shoulder Relief Cinch 5. Sheepskin Girth Cover 6. Synthetic Shoulder Relief Girth 7. Six Point Saddle Pad 8. MAP Policy Confirmation Agreement This MAP Policy and Confirmation Agreement is made on this date of _____________, by and between, Total Saddle Fit LLC and ____________________________________. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter, and your continued support for Total Saddle Fit products. Read and Understood: Authorized Reseller (Company Name) Name ___________________________________________________________ City __________________State _____________ Zip ______________________ Web URL _________________________________________