Release Authorization & Background Check Consent In connection with my Independent Agent Agreement, I understand that an investigative consumer report may be requested that will include information as to my character, work habits, performance, and experience. I understand that as directed by company policy and client mandates, you will be requesting information from public and private sources, including a minimum seven (7) year criminal history, sex offender registry checks, and drug screening.
Medical and workers’ compensation information will only be requested in compliance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or any other applicable state laws. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am entitled to know if a contract is not accepted because of information obtained from a consumer-reporting agency.
If you want a copy of the report(s) ordered, check the box when prompted below.
I hereby authorize, without reservation, any law enforcement agency, institution, information service bureau, school, employer, or reference contacted by the reporting agency to furnish the information described above. I hereby release the contracting company and all entities providing information from any and all liability arising out of the release of the above-mentioned information.
Substitute for Form W-9 (Independent Contractor / 1099-NEC) Pursuant to Internal Revenue Service Regulations, you must furnish your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to Brand Troops Inc. If this number is not provided, you may be subject to a 31% withholding on each payment.
Brand Troops Inc is processing a payment. To conform to IRS regulations for Form 1099, we must have a Federal Tax Identification Number or Social Security Number in our files for ALL VENDORS and INDIVIDUALS receiving payments from the COMPANY. In order to comply, we ask that you provide the following information:
AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT FOR DIRECT DEPOSITS (ACH CREDITS) I (we) hereby authorize Brand Troops Inc. ("COMPANY"), to initiate credit and, if necessary, debit entries and adjustments for any credit entries in error to my (our) account indicated below. I (we) acknowledge that the origination of ACH transactions must comply with the provisions of U.S. law. This authorization is to remain in full force and effect until COMPANY has received written notification of its termination.
Independent Contractor Agreement Today’s date:
This contract is made between Brand Troops Inc. (The COMPANY) and the individual or the entity named above, to be referred to as Independent Contractor (Contractor), on
1. Independent Contractor Status
Contractor is an independent businessperson and/or entity. This Agreement shall not render the Contractor an employee, partner, agent of, or joint venturer with the COMPANY for any purpose. Contractor controls their own schedule, hours, and methods of operation. Contractor is not eligible for any COMPANY benefits, unemployment compensation, or workers’ compensation. The COMPANY will not deduct income tax or payroll taxes; Contractor is solely responsible for all tax liabilities.
2. Services Provided & Flow-Down Provisions
Contractor is engaged to solicit and acquire valid customer accounts for the COMPANY’s campaigns. Contractor acknowledges that the COMPANY operates under strict Master Agreements with various Clients (e.g., Comcast, Ampion, Assurance Wireless). Contractor expressly agrees to be bound by all applicable flow-down provisions of these Master Agreements, including strict compliance with approved marketing channels, geographic territories, and quality standards.
3. Compensation & Chargebacks
Contractor will be compensated via the Brand Troops Performance Point System , detailed in Attachment A. Compensation is explicitly based on the successful installation, activation, and retention of high-quality accounts, not solely on volume.
Chargebacks: If a customer cancels, fails to activate, or is deemed fraudulent within the required retention window (90 to 150 days depending on the product, or 14 days for Lifeline), the COMPANY reserves the right to reverse the Performance Points and offset the value against future compensation.
Retention Account: The COMPANY will establish a Retention Account holding up to 10% of Contractor's earned commissions to cover potential future chargebacks. This account will be released 360 days after the Contractor's final installation date.
4. Fraud & Liquidated Damages
Contractor assumes full financial liability for any fraudulent act or intentional misconduct.
Contractor shall pay to the COMPANY as liquidated damages $500.00 per each instance where the Contractor or their personnel are found to have forged or fraudulently obtained customer signatures or Third-Party Verifications (TPV).
Any other fraudulent acts (misuse of government worksheets, fake documentation) will result in immediate termination and up to a $1,000.00 penalty per occurrence.
5. Campaign Exclusivity (D2D vs. Events)
Certain Clients enforce strictly separated marketing channels. The Comcast/Xfinity Door-to-Door (D2D) campaign and the Xfinity Events campaign are mutually exclusive. Contractors and their sub-agents will be badged for ONE channel only. Selling a product in an unauthorized channel (e.g., selling an Event-only product at a residential door) constitutes a material breach resulting in immediate termination.
6. Information Security & CRM Technology
Contractor is granted a limited, revocable license to access the "Troop Finder" CRM and related portals. A weekly $5.00 administrative access fee will be deducted from Contractor's compensation. Contractor agrees to comply with all Client Information Security Agreements (ISA). Contractor shall not store Confidential Customer Data on removable media or outside of the US/Canada. Devices used for enrollments must utilize Mobile Device Management (MDM) software and strong authentication.
7. Non-Solicitation & Non-Circumvent (Protection of Downline)
During the term of this Agreement and for a period of two (2) years following its termination:
Contractor shall not circumvent the COMPANY to contract directly with the COMPANY'S Clients, vendors, or lead providers.
Contractor shall not solicit, recruit, or attempt to hire away any employees, contractors, or sub-agents operating within the Brand Troops network. If Contractor terminates this agreement, they may not take their downline sub-agents with them.
8. Policy Handbook
Contractor agrees to adhere to all operational guidelines, workflows, dress codes, and equipment mandates outlined in the Brand Troops Policy Handbook (available within the CRM), which may be updated by the COMPANY from time to time to reflect changing Client requirements.
9. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time in writing, with or without cause. Upon termination, all outstanding COMPANY equipment, badges, and marketing collateral must be returned within 72 hours. If Contractor terminates this agreement within the first fifteen (15) days of execution, 100% of any pending payable commissions will be placed on a 90-day reserve hold to account for potential chargebacks.
10. Arbitration & Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. Any dispute that cannot be resolved by mediation within thirty (30) days shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Cook County, Illinois pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Attachment A: Brand Troops Universal Point System & Career Path 1. The Point Earning Schedule
Contractors earn Performance Points based on the successful installation and required retention of the following product categories:
Lifeline Phone (Assurance/ViaOne): 20 Points (14-Day Retention Required). Note: A 10-Point deduction applies if the $10 data copay is selected.
Internet Essentials Plus: 50 Points (150-Day Retention Required).
Fast Internet (300 - 500 Mbps): 100 Points (90-Day Retention Required).
Gig Internet (1 Gig - 2 Gig): 150 Points (90-Day Retention Required).
Mobile Line (e.g., XM Unlimited): 75 Points (90-Day Retention Required).
Community Solar: 2 Points for every 100 kWh of annual usage generated. (90-Day Retention Required).
2. Point Conversion Rates & The Career Path
Performance Points are converted to compensation weekly. Brand Troops promotes from within, and your actual payout rate depends on your Contract Tier. The higher you climb by building your team and hitting production goals, the higher your point multiplier becomes.
Tier 1: Account Executive (Entry Level): $0.50 per Performance Point.
Tier 2: Field Trainer (1st Level Leadership): $0.75 per Performance Point. (Requires active recruitment, shadowing, and training of 5 active downline agents).
Tier 3: Team Leader (2nd Level Leadership): $1.00 per Performance Point. (Requires successfully training 8 agents and maintaining team production goals).
Tier 4: Junior IBO (3rd Level Leadership): $1.25 per Performance Point. (Requires building a downline of 3 Team Leaders and 10 Account Executives. This is the maximum internal cap).
Tier 5: Independent Business Owner (IBO): $1.50 to $1.75 per Performance Point. (Requires signing a separate Corporate/LLC agreement, assuming 100% responsibility for your own office lease, overhead, and administrative expenses).
3. Passive Income (The Spread)
Contractors at Tier 2 or higher earn overriding (OV) commissions on the vested Performance Points generated by their downline teams. The override amount is the exact difference (the "Spread") between the Leader’s Conversion Rate and the downline agent's Conversion Rate.
4. The Brand Troops Launch Bonus
Contractors at Tier 4 (Junior IBO) who successfully upgrade their contract to Tier 5 (IBO) and sign a commercial lease for a new branch office will be issued a one-time $5,000.00 Office Launch Bonus by the COMPANY to assist with expansion.
COVID-19 WAIVER & ATTESTATION I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and assume the risk of exposure by participating in field sales activities. I release and hold harmless the COMPANY from any claims related to COVID-19 exposure.
I have read and understand the obligations under this agreement. I understand that I will have an Independent Contractor relationship with the COMPANY and that I will not be an employee.
I have read and understand the Terms and Conditions of the contracts between the COMPANY and its Clients.
I agree to the entirety of this document including the Performance Point System and Code of Conduct.
