Direct Seller Agreement

This Direct Seller Agreement ("Agreement") is executed by and between Avantara Global ("Company") and the applicant ("Independent Direct Seller" or "IDS").

The IDS enters into this relationship as an Independent Contractor on a Principal-to-Principal basis. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to create an employer-employee relationship, agency, franchise, joint venture, or legal partnership between Avantara Global and the Direct Seller.

In strict compliance with Rule 5(1)(a) of the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021:

• There is zero registration fee, joining fee, or mandatory annual renewal fee to become an Independent Direct Seller of Avantara Global.
• No prospective distributor is required to purchase any mandatory product bundle, starter kit, or promotional material as a condition of enrollment.
• Registration is completed entirely upon electronic submission and verification of identity, PAN, and address documentation.

Every Independent Direct Seller agrees to adhere strictly to the following Code of Ethics:

Commissions, bonuses, and leadership incentives are calculated and distributed strictly in accordance with Avantara Global's published Sales Compensation Plan:

• Sales-Volume Basis: Earnings are paid exclusively upon verifiable sales of physical goods, precious metals, and digital utilities to ultimate retail consumers.
• TDS Deductions: All commission payouts are subject to mandatory Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) under Section 194H of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
• Bank Transfer Only: Payouts are transferred electronically via NEFT/IMPS strictly to the verified bank account matching the direct seller's PAN card.

In adherence to Rule 5(1)(b) of the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021:

The following activities constitute severe contractual breaches resulting in immediate termination:

• Third-Party Marketplace Listings: Listing or selling Avantara Global products on Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, or unauthorized e-commerce sites without written corporate authorization.
• Cross-Sponsoring / Poaching: Attempting to recruit or entice active Avantara Global distributors into other network marketing companies or unauthorized financial schemes.
• Price Undercutting: Selling products below Company-mandated Direct Seller Prices (DSP) or offering unauthorized cash rebates.
• Pyramid Promotions: Pitching Avantara Global as an investment, deposit scheme, or crypto opportunity.

Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by giving 30 days written notice. In the event of ethical misconduct, fraud, or violation of Company policy, Avantara Global may terminate distributorship immediately.

This Agreement is governed by the laws of India. All disputes shall be subject to binding arbitration in Hyderabad, Telangana under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.