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Dicettera


  LLC
The

 User

Manual

  2
All rights reserved. Only legitimate members of Dicettera LLC are allowed to

download or print this manual, and they may only do so for bona fide Dicettera-

business purposes. However, no part of this manual may be reproduced without

                   written permission from Dicettera LLC

                            @ 2011 Dicettera LLC




                                      3
Table of Contents


Preface …………………………………………………………………………..........               5



Chapter 1: Business Commodity ………………………………………………..........   7



Chapter 2: Membership …………………………………………………………........         13



Chapter 3: Value Analysis ………………………….……………………………….... 21



Chapter 4: Benefits ……………………………………………………………………. 25



Chapter 5: Fees & Payment ……………………………………………………………. 31



Chapter 6: Marketing ………………………………………………………………..... 35



Chapter 7: Consumer Protection …………………………………………………….... 44




                              4
Preface

The name Dicettera (d-setra) was created from two concepts: digital and etcetera. Only

digital reading material is offered, of a varied nature which reflects the origins of the

name. The Dicettera model was inspired by the need for an exclusive website that

reviews and recommends eBooks to its members.




Essentially, Dicettera LLC is an online eBook club; specializing in fiction and non-

fiction eBooks. However, our vision is to expand our products to include electronic

textbooks, magazines, journals, newspapers, documentaries and movies. Our eBooks are

among the most popular and useful in the market, and are available at the most

competitive online rates.



Our membership plans are unique, but have been tested and proven to be prudent

bargains. The plans were designed in compliance with evidence-based financial

standards, and are expected to generate attractive benefits.



The transactions conducted in Dicettera are entirely electronic: from the creation of an

account to the format for use of an eBook. Our eBooks are offered in PDF, but our vision

is to offer an array of formats. Also, our eBooks may be used without downloading any

special electronic reading software. However, some eBooks may be published in a format

that requires the download of free software.




                                               5
Our eBooks may be used from any electronic reading device, such as a personal

computer or mobile device.


Our members engage in multiple types of discussions on our site, including eBook

reviews and blogs. Members may also create or join various interest groups - such as the

fans of a particular author or genre. In addition, our members use Facebook and Twitter

to network and blog about our products.


The vision of Dicettera LLC is to offer electronic books, periodicals and membership

plans to millions around the world. We hope to create a revolution in the eBook industry

– providing unrivalled products, opportunities and benefits to our members.




                                            6
Chapter

    1

 Business

Commodity
    7
The Business Commodity

Dicettera LLC specializes in the retail of fiction and non-fiction eBooks.



Membership plans are offered by registered brokers of Dicettera LLC, and the

registration may be completed at dicettera.com. The registration process is user-friendly

and is designed to ensure simplicity.



Although the eBooks offered by Dicettera LLC are available for purchase from various

websites and stores across the United States, Dicettera is proud to be the only company to

offer consumers the option of purchasing eBooks in a highly engaging social-media site.




                                             8
eBook Formats

Currently, our eBooks are offered only in PDF format. However, we have plans to

expand to multiple formats in the near future. PDF eBooks may be used from multiple

platforms and have various benefits:



       Platforms:

               a. Windows Computer or Tablet PC

               b. Macintosh Computer

               c. Mobile and reading devices that are internet-enabled (except

                    proprietary devices, such as the kindle)

               d. Pocket PC and Palm. (However, additional software may be required

                    to use Palm).



       Benefits:


               a. Our PDF’s can be printed

               b. Easy to bookmark

               c. Easy to search

               d. Easy to highlight material.




                                              9
About On-Demand

What is it?

       “On-demand” is a collection of eBooks. Members may purchase any eBook from

       the collection at any time.



How do I get access to the eBooks in the on-demand collection?

       a. The “on-demand” collection is on the left side of the homepage; click on

          either “fiction” or “non-fiction.”

       b. Click on any eBook of interest in the menu

       c. The purchase tab is at the bottom of each eBook page.



What happens after an eBook is purchased?

       The eBook is deposited into “My Library.” My Library is located in the primary

       menu (Upper area of home-page).



May I save the eBook?

       Once purchased, members are advised to save their eBooks on their computer or

       device. Generally, members may access an eBook in “My Library” from a

       maximum of 3 IP addresses; members are allowed a maximum of 90 days to

       download an eBook, and: members are allowed 10 downloads of a purchased

       eBook. However, some publishers may have unique DRM (Digital Rights

       Management) rules that may impact downloading factors. Be sure to read the

       DRM / downloading rules prior to making a purchase.


                                               10
Find-it

“Find-it” is an exciting dimension of our product



What is Find-it?

Find-it is a feature that accesses Google eBooks. This feature takes the user to the Google
eBook-store where over 3 million eBooks may be read on the Web and other devices,
such as; Android, iPhone, iPad, Sony and N2ook.



How to access it?

       a.   The tab is located in the collections area on the left side of the homepage
       b.   Click “Find-it”
       c.   Insert relevant access data
       d.   Insert relevant search criteria


Availability?

Members have full-time access to the collection: 24 / 7, 365 days / year. Members are
encouraged to refer to the Google site for a complete version of their terms and
conditions.



What type of eBooks are available in the collection?

A wide variety of fiction and non-fiction eBooks.



Google provides a user-friendly interface for searching through the millions of eBooks in

its collection: one may search by Title / subject, author, ISBN #, or one may simply

browse the collection under a genre of interest.




                                             11
Why Consumers Use our Resources?

1. Our eBooks are available at highly competitive rates. In some cases, members

   save 25% - 45% on purchases. The low cost is due to the fact that the product is

   an electronic one – a factor that reduces the production cost.

2. Using our eBooks is easy. The eBooks are presented in a simple interactive

   interface, and may be accessed with minimal navigation.

3. Our product is environmentally friendly. The fact that our product is electronic

   promotes less use of paper. The reduction in the use of paper ultimately leads to a

   reduction in the “cutting of trees.”

4. It’s convenient to use our eBooks: members may browse, buy, read and store their

   eBooks without having to leave the comfort of their home. eBooks have been

   found to be highly appealing to a large cross section of the population:

       a. Professionals and business people who want to keep texts on their PC’s

       b. Educators who refer to eBooks from their laptop during meetings or

           classes.

       c. Owners of PDAs and smart phones who want to read on the move

       d. Students and researchers who want to be able to search hundreds of pages

           of a book in seconds.

       e. People who can’t wait a few days for physical delivery.

       f. Residents of isolated communities who want instant access to reading

           material.




                                          12
Chapter

     2

Membership


    13
Membership Plans


The Rover Membership Plan

       Designed for individuals who would only like to purchase eBooks occasionally,

       the Rover Member has access to the On-demand and Find-it collections. The

       Rover Member is not allowed to make referrals, and as such, is not eligible to

       receive financial benefits.



The Referral-Broker Plan

       The Referral Broker Plan is designed for individuals who would like to make

       referrals, as well as purchase eBooks occasionally. Referral Brokers are eligible to

       receive financial benefits and have access to the on-demand and Find-it

       collections.




                                           14
The Rover Membership

The following table highlights the main components of the Rover Membership Plan:




            Particulars                 Expectation                Comments


 Required to pay an application fee?          No          Only brokers are required to pay
                                                                an application Fee


    Required to pay monthly fees?             No         Rover-Members only pay when an
                                                               eBook is purchased


     Eligible to receive monthly              No             Only brokers are eligible to
            commissions?                                   receive a monthly commission


  Required to pay an annual renewal           No            There are no annual fees in
                fee?                                                Dicettera!


    Required to view the business             Yes        The business presentation provides
           presentation?                                   critical information about the
                                                         expectations of your membership.




                                         15
The Referral Broker Plan

The following table highlights the main components of the Referral Broker Plan:




            Particulars                  Expectation                 Comments


 Required to pay the registration fee?         Yes                       $100


    Required to pay monthly fees?              Yes                      $29.95


     Eligible to receive monthly               Yes             Commissions are paid for
            commissions?                                   purchases made by the referrals of
                                                                      the broker.


     Regarded as an independent                Yes           Brokers are not employees of
            contractor?                                         Dicettera LLC; they are
                                                               independent contractors.


 Must have a college degree or a high          No           One is not required to have any
          school diploma?                                   formal education to become a
                                                                        broker.


  Required to pay an annual renewal            No            There are no annual fees to be
                fee?                                                     paid!


     Required to make referrals?               No           Brokers are encouraged, but not
                                                              required, to make referrals


  Required to resign from “day job”?           No            Brokers are not required, or
                                                          encouraged, to resign from any job




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Membership Plans – An Overview

The following table presents an overview of the membership plans:


  The                Access              Referral            Monthly   Application
 Options                                 Privileges           Fees        Fees




The Rover          a. On-Demand             None                $0        None
Membership         b. Find-it
  Plan



The Referral       a. On-Demand                Full           $29.95      $100
  Broker           b. Find-it
   Plan




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About Referral Brokering

Referral Brokers conduct 2 main activities:

       1. Make Referrals

           Brokers are encouraged, but not required, to make referrals:

              a. Invite a prospective member(s) to a business meeting.

              b. During the business meeting, allow the prospective member(s) to view

                  the automated business presentation on the website.

              c. Encourage prospective member to register.



       2. Customer Support

           Brokers are the designated customer service representative for their referrals.

           The services are based on need, as requested by the referral, but may include:

              a. Technical support in relation to:

                       i. Purchase and use of eBooks

                      ii. Conducting business / personal transactions on the website.

              b. Making changes in an account

                       i. Personal information

                      ii. Financial Information

              c. Any customer service request




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How to Become a Member?

Step 1: The Invitation

       The prospective member is invited to a business presentation. The invitation is

       extended by the affiliate broker, and the meeting may be conducted at any

       location and time agreed upon by both parties. However, in cases where face-to-

       face contact is not possible, the affiliate broker may email a link to the business

       presentation. But affiliate brokers should be mindful that the email option is less

       effective than the face-to-face option.



Step 2: The Business Presentation:

       The 3-part business presentation is designed to introduce the prospective member

       to the Dicettera business model.



Step 3: Registration

       Registration is designed to be a short and simple process. Usually, the process is

       completed within 1-2 minutes. Registration is required of everyone interested in

       becoming a Rover Member or Referral Broker. (Refer to instructions on using the

       registration-link below).



       Dicettera LLC offers a 10-day money-back guarantee to its brokers. Essentially,

       the guarantee allows brokers to engage in full-fledged referral brokering, with the

       assurance that a refund of the registration fee will be made – upon request.




                                            19
The Registration Link

The “Registration Link” is a cookie-tracking feature used by Dicettera to identify the

affiliate broker responsible for the registration of new members. It is extremely

important for brokers to be aware of the feature, and to know how it works. This

feature ensures that affiliate brokers are duly compensated for the purchases of their

referrals. If a new member fails to use the registration link, our system would be unable

to identify the affiliate broker who was responsible for the registration. As such, the

affiliate broker would not be compensated for the purchases of that new member.



How to Use the Registration Link:

       1. Copy the unique registration-domain-code from the task bar in “My Account.”

               a. Go to the homepage and click “My Account”

               b. Click “My Registration Code”

               c. The unique registration-domain-code will appear in the task bar at the

                   top of the screen.

               d. Highlight and copy the link.

       2. Paste the registration domain code in an email to the recipient. Inform the

           recipient of the need to use the registration-link when registering, as it has

           implications for the subsequent payment of commissions and bonuses.




                                             20
Chapter

   3

 Value

Analysis
   21
The Dicettera Model vs. a Regular Job

The following is a comparison of the 2 models:


        Particulars                  Regular Job              The Dicettera Model



       Application              Required to apply, and         Required to register
           vs.                   positions are highly
       Registration                  competitive



  Is it designed for the                 Yes                           Yes
employee or broker to earn
        an income?


                                          No                           Yes

  Are the hours flexible?     Usually required to work 40       Brokers decide their
                                   hours per week:            schedule, as well as the
                                      9:00 – 5:00           number of hours they work




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The Dicettera Model vs. Regular Retirement

The Dicettera Model is not a retirement plan, and is not intended to function as a

retirement plan. Therefore, brokers should not use Dicettera as a substitute for a

retirement plan. However, brokers are eligible to receive financial benefits, relative to

their account, until death – thereby providing the potential for a monthly income during

the retirement years. The following is a comparison of a regular retirement plan and a

Dicettera broker plan:




        Particulars             Regular Retirement Plan             The Dicettera Plan


    Designed to provide
financial security during the               Yes                             Yes
     retirement years?


   Is one required to be a                  Yes                              No
      certain age before                (usually 65)
         retirement?


      Cost of monthly                 Usually between                      $29.95
        premiums                        $100 - $450


 Limitation on the amount                    Yes                           No
   one may earn during             (A retirement plan is        (An individual may earn as
        retirement              usually designed to make a      much as $3,000 monthly, or
                                maximum contribution to a       more, during the retirement
                                 retiree - such as $2,500.)               years.




                                             23
An Investment Analysis of the Plans

  The following table presents a10-year projection for an affiliate broker:



 Type of Plan         Monthly              10-Year             Referral       10-Year Projected
                      Premium            Investment            Account            Benefits



Referral-Broker                                                100 Rover          Relative to
     Plan              $29.95               $3,594             Members              sales
 (Scenario A)



Referral-Broker
     Plan              $29.95               $3,594            100 Referral    $186,000 - $198,000
 (Scenario B)                                                   Brokers




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Chapter

   4

Benefits


   25
Benefits

The Referral Commission

      This commission is paid to an affiliate every time a broker, who was referred by

      the affiliate, submits monthly broker fees. The commission is issued for

      Customer Support. Affiliate Brokers are expected to give customer support to

      every referral in their account – on an as needed basis. This commission is $15

      per payment.



The Broker Registration Bonus

      This bonus is issued to affiliate brokers, as a reward for the successful registration

      of a referral broker. This bonus is $60 per referral broker.



The On-Demand Commission

      This commission is paid to affiliate brokers for purchases made by their referrals

      from the On-Demand collection. This commission is 10% of the purchase.




                                            26
Overview of Benefits

 Product       Transaction        Type           Benefit   Frequency      Unit
                 Amount        of Benefit        Amount



  Broker          $29.95       Commission          $15      Monthly     per broker
Monthly Fee



  Broker           $100          Bonus             $60       Once       per broker
Registration
   Fee



On-Demand      As Advertised   Commission         10%        Once      per purchase
 Purchase




                                            27
The Payment Schedule

Commission and Bonus payments are disbursed on the 15th day of every month.

Payments are made for the commission and bonuses received in the previous month.

However, in the event that the 15th is on a weekend, or United States holiday, the

payment will be disbursed between the 16th and 18th.



Brokers are required to have a valid PayPal account in order to receive payments.

Failure to have or maintain a valid PayPal account will result in the forfeiture of financial

benefits. Dicettera LLC does not make retroactive payments to brokers for past

benefits. Therefore, if a PayPal account was invalid at the time of payment, any benefits

that should have been paid to the broker would be forfeited.




                                             28
Benefits of Referral Brokering

1. Be Your Own Boss / Create Your Own Schedule

As an independent contractor you can work whenever you like. The internet never

closes - giving you the opportunity to work any time, 24/7. There is no greater

feeling than being able to say that you work for yourself. You can take your

business in whatever direction you choose, while going at your own pace. And

you can do so from the comfort of your very own home.



2. Work Wherever You Want

Not only can you create your own schedule, but there is nothing stopping you

from picking up your things and moving to Miami today. It also makes it

convenient to take extra-long vacations, assuming the place you stay has internet

connection.



3. Great Benefits

Brokers may earn a substantial monthly income by engaging in the business of

Dicettera. The monthly earnings are based on the amount of time one invests in

the business, and also on the level of success experienced.




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Core Competencies of Dicettera


Core Competence # 1: Financial Rewards

      The commissions and bonuses offered by Dicettera are attractive and are awarded

      on a monthly basis.



Core Competence # 2: The 10-day Money Back Guarantee

      During the 10-day Money back Guarantee brokers may enjoy all the privileges of

      brokering – with the assurance that they will be given a prompt refund of their

      registration fee, once requested.



Core Competence # 3: Timely Payment of Benefits

      Dicettera uses an effective payment system, designed to ensure that brokers are

      paid on a monthly basis.



Core Competence # 4: An Effective Marketing Model

      Our marketing model is based on a unique and highly effective strategy. It is

      designed to offer maximum benefits to members – based on a simple and

      customer-friendly approach.



Core Competence # 5: A Unique Product

      Our combined business-product is unique – no other organization offers precisely

      the same product.


                                          30
Chapter 5

  Fees

   &

Payment
    31
Registration Fees
    The following table highlights expectations in relation to registration fees.



     Type of Plan                 Application               Due Date                    Frequency
                                     Fee


   Rover Membership                      $0                     N/A                        N/A


     Referral Broker                   $100                   With                        Once
                                                           Registration




                                            Monthly Fees

    The following table highlights expectations in relation to monthly fees.


   Type of                  Monthly              Due Date:            Due Date:             Frequency
  Membership                 Fees              First Payment       Regular Payment



Rover Membership               $0                    N/A                   N/A                   N/A



                                               Last day of the        Last day of the        Monthly
 Referral Broker             $29.95             registration              month
                                                   month




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The 10-day Money Back Guarantee

Dicettera LLC offers every broker a 10-day money back guarantee. The guarantee allows

brokers to enjoy all the privileges of brokering – with the assurance that a refund of the

registration fee will be given, if requested.



The 10-day guarantee is one of many initiatives that is designed to promote customer

satisfaction.




                                                33
Receiving and Making Payments

How to make payments to Dicettera?

PayPal is the only method of making payments to Dicettera at this time, as PayPal

facilitates a convenient method of passing commission payments onto the designated

affiliate broker.



Setting-up a PayPal account is fairly quick and simple. A PayPal account may be created

in 2 minutes. Also, members have the option of using a credit/debit card to make a

payment through PayPal.



We hope to have the capability to accept other forms of payment in the near future.



How to receive payments?

Brokers are required to have a PayPal account in order to receive payments from

Dicettera. Creating a PayPal account is free; however PayPal charges a minimal fee for

each payment transaction. Please refer to PayPal for more information on charges

(https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_display-fees-outside)



Brokers with an invalid PayPal account will forfeit all due benefits – until the

account becomes valid. Also, benefits are not awarded retroactively. Therefore, if a

benefit has been forfeited, the broker may no longer receive that benefit.




                                           34
Chapter

    6

Marketing


    35
The Marketing Model

The following are the major tenets of the Dicettera Marketing Model:

   1. Marketing Strategy

       Our strategy is based on the “Direct Marketing" approach. Direct marketing is

       characterized by face-to-face contact with a prospective buyer / member.

   2. Personnel

       The marketing of our product is conducted by registered brokers. Brokers are

       independent contractors, and are compensated based on successful transactions.

   3. Method

       Business meetings are used as the forum to conduct referrals. Prospective

       members are invited to business meetings; are allowed to view the business

       presentation, and; are encouraged to register.

   4. Compensation

       Brokers are compensated every time a successful referral is made; monthly fees

       are submitted by a referral, or; an eBook is purchased in the On-Demand

       collection.

   5. Tier System

       While most affiliate marketing companies use the multi-tier system, Dicettera

       uses the single tier compensation system. Therefore, only the affiliate broker

       receives commissions and bonuses for the purchases of a referral in Dicettera. The

       single tier system is a reputable and sustainable business model.




                                            36
Dicettera Model vs. Traditional Marketing

The following table highlights similarities and differences between the marketing models:




  Traditional Marketing Models                           The Dicettera Model


    Financial benefits are awarded to            Financial benefits are awarded to brokers
     members for the sale of products                    for successful transactions


      Agents are given a basic salary              Brokers are not given a basic salary


     Agents are full-time employees                Brokers are independent contractors


  Agents are required to work full time:           Brokers are not required to use any
       usually 8:00 am – 5:00 pm                                schedule


 Agents are required to have a 12th grade          Brokers are not required to have any
         education and beyond.                      minimum education requirements.




                                            37
Dicettera Model vs. Multi-Level Marketing (MLM)

The following table highlights the essential differences between the marketing models:


       Multi-Level Marketing                               The Dicettera Model


    Based on the Multi-Tier approach                  Based on the Single-Tier approach

   Multiple agents at the top of one’s                 Only the affiliate broker gets a
network receive commissions for the sales          commission from the purchases / payments
            made by an agent                                     of a member


    Products are not always available                   Our products are available 24/7



          Products are expensive                           Products are inexpensive


Agents are required to purchase products             Brokers are not required to purchase
       in bulk, for retail purposes                            anything in bulk.


 Monthly benefits usually decrease when             Monthly benefits would usually plateau,
      new sales are not conducted                    when new referrals are not conducted


 Agents move up a stratification system,              There is no stratification system in
 for selling a large quantity of products –                         Dicettera
      such as director, associate, etc.




                                              38
Dicettera Model vs. Pyramid Network Marketing

The following table highlights the essential differences between the models:




   Pyramid Network Marketing                              The Dicettera Model


There are no real products or services for          Dicettera LLC sells fiction and non-
                   sale                                        fiction eBooks.


Most companies are not legally registered           Dicettera LLC is a legally registered
                                                        company in Maryland, USA


  Several agents may exist in an up-line              Members do not have an up-line


 The pyramid structure ‘collapses’ after a        The structure remains stable regardless of
 significantly large number of agents are                        the numbers.
                 registered


     There are high registration fees              The registration fee for brokers is only
                                                                    $100


  Marketing agents are required to pay                There are no annual renewal fees
          annual renewal fees


Agents are promoted to higher levels based         Brokers are not promoted. There is no
         on the volume of sales                      promotion structure in Dicettera.




                                             39
Dicettera Model vs. Ponzi Schemes

The following table highlights the essential differences between the models:




             Ponzi Scheme                                   The Dicettera Model


         Consumers are investors                       Consumers are members / brokers


  Investors supposedly make money from              Brokers earn money by making referrals
investments given to the investors – after a         and providing customer service to their
               period of time                                       referrals.


   Investors are told that their monthly              Monthly fees are not invested. Once
      premiums are being invested                   submitted the fees become the income of
                                                                    Dicettera


 “New Investments” are used to pay “old               Brokers receive a commission – not
             investors”                                    returns from investments


  The expenditure obligations are higher        The expenditure obligations are lower than
        than the income potential                         the income potential


   The scheme ‘collapses’ after a large             The structure remains stable regardless of
          number of investors                                      the numbers.




                                               40
Referral Brokering 201

Tip # 1: Use a Time Management Model

The following are the most frequently used time management options:

       a. Full time

       b. Part-time

       c. Seasonal

       d. One-Time

       e. Sporadic



Tip # 2: Make a Schedule

Your schedule is based on your time management model. For example: Tuesdays and

Thursdays: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.., and Sundays: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Brokers spend

most of their time hosting business presentations. The business presentation is

approximately 20 minutes.



Tip # 3 – Use Invitations

Invitations to business meetings may be extended through email, over the phone or face-

to-face. (While brokers are encouraged to use business meetings, brokers may also email

a link of the business presentation to their target audience. But be mindful that the most

effective method of marketing is the direct approach: face-to-face contact in a business

meeting).




                                             41
Tip # 4: Make Invitations Brief

When extending an invitation to a business meeting, be very brief. Do not share any

information about the content of the presentation. Avoid using certain words that may

cause the invitee to develop a bias for the presentation, such as; salesman, selling plans or

network marketing.



Tip # 5: Be Excited & Use Appealing Language

Be excited about the offer – excitement is contagious. Your language says a lot about

how you feel, in relation to what you’re saying.



Tip # 6: Use Groups

The benefit of using groups is that it saves time. The size of the group should be based on

your accommodation facilities.




                                             42
The Business Presentation

The following is an overview of the business presentation:


   Agenda Item #                      Particulars                      Time Frame


          1              The Business Presentation: Part1 – The           7 mins.
                                       Product


          2             The Business Presentation: Part 2 – The           6 mins.
                                 Membership Plans


          3                The Business Presentation: Part 3 –            7 mins.
                                       Benefits



The Business Presentation is automated, and is available on dicettera.com. Brokers are

simply a host during the presentation, and should be available to answer any questions

that the invitees may have about the business model.




                                           43
Chapter

    7

Consumer

Protection
    44
The Policy
Dicettera understands that the satisfaction of its members is the driving force for its

success, as our products are sold upon the recommendation of our members. Therefore,

we are committed to the satisfaction of our members.



Dicettera uses multiple strategic measures to enhance the capacity for consumer

satisfaction. Among the measures include multiple options for submitting questions and

the establishment of an excellent complaints redress system. The measures are customer

friendly, and are designed to bring about desired results in a time-sensitive manner.




                                             45
Terms & Conditions for the use of Electronic Resources


  I.     Introduction

         The terms and conditions outlined below provide the legal expectations and
         framework for the use of eBooks on the dicettera.com website, as well as the
         general expectations in relation to the use of the website. The eBooks offered
         on the Dicettera website are governed by license and contract agreements.
         Each license or contract contains strict guidelines for the use of resources, and
         it is the responsibility of the user to be familiar with these terms and
         conditions.

  II.    Copyright

         Dicettera LLC does not permit the illegal downloading and/or sharing of
         copyrighted material in any form or manner. Electronic resources are
         copyrighted and are subject to all applicable copyright and database protection
         rights under the laws of the United States and other countries. All utilizations
         of these products including downloading, printing or creating copies of
         content from these resources must be consistent with existing "fair use" law as
         defined by the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) or
         international law.

  III.   License Agreements/Contracts

         The contract for each eBook details permissions and restrictions on use.
         Minimum restrictions include, but are not limited to:
            a. Authorized Users are solely members or personnel / employees of
                Dicettera.
            b. Use of the resource should be for the purposes of private research or
                study only.
            c. Alteration, abridgement, adaptation or modification of the licensed
                material is prohibited, except to the extent necessary to make it
                perceptible on a reading device or as otherwise permitted in the
                agreement.
            d. Authorized users may download, store on a PC (or other storage
                device), or print single copies of documents from the resource for


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his/her own non-commercial use, provided user maintains all
             copyright and other notices contained in such material.
         e. Systematic or programmatic downloading (e.g., the use of automated
             "robots" and net accelerators or otherwise downloading or attempting
             to download in a short period of time large amounts of the subscribed
             content) is prohibited.
         f. Systematic making of print or electronic copies for distribution to non-
             members or non-subscribing institutions is prohibited.
         g. Members may not use any of the licensed material for commercial use
             (unless permission is granted by the copyright holder).
         h. Mounting or distributing any part of the licensed material on any
             electronic network, including the Internet and the World Wide Web, is
             prohibited.
      Licenses and contracts for the retail of eBooks may be terminated
      immediately, at the discretion of individual publishers, if the terms and
      conditions are violated by brokers and members of Dicettera.

IV.   Loss of Privileges

      Violators of Dicettera’s “Terms & Conditions” will have their membership
      access suspended and be subject to other legal / civil measures. Violations
      may also result in blocked access to other features on the Dicettera website,
      and may be denied other privileges that are associated with a membership.

V.    Refunds

      After purchasing an eBook or other resource from Dicettera LLC, it is the
      member's responsibility to determine that the resource is available for use.
      Due to the nature of the product, once an eBook has been purchased, a refund
      cannot be given for it. However, Dicettera LLC will seek to ensure that any
      problem encountered during the purchase process is resolved swiftly.
      Also, once an eBook is purchased, it cannot be exchanged for another eBook.

VI.   Indemnification

      The member agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Dicettera LLC
      and its affiliates and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents
      from and against any and all claims, actions, demands, damages, costs,
      liabilities, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising
      out of use of the site.

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VII. Changed Terms

     Dicettera LLC has the right at any time to change or modify these Terms &
     Conditions applicable to use of the site, or any part thereof, or to impose new
     conditions. Such changes, modifications, additions or deletions shall be
     effective immediately upon notice thereof, which may be given by any means
     including, without limitation, posting on the site, or by electronic or
     conventional mail, or by any other means. Any use of the site by a member
     after such notice shall be deemed to constitute acceptance of such changes,
     modifications, additions or deletions.

VIII. Miscellaneous

     These Terms & Conditions shall be construed in accordance with the laws of
     the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. The section
     headings used herein are for convenience only and shall not be given any legal
     import.




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Terms & Conditions for Referral Brokers

I.     Introduction
       The terms and conditions outlined below provide the legal expectations and
       framework for the business relationship between Referral brokers and
       Dicettera LLC.

       Brokers are not employees of Dicettera LLC; they are independent
       contractors. As such, brokers are not entitled to “employee benefits,”
       including; annual vacation, sick leave, traveling allowances and maternity
       leave.

       Brokers agree to comply with all applicable state / country tax laws, and agree
       to make tax payments with respect to income earned from referral brokering
       activities.

II.    Code of Conduct
       The following values are the “Pillar Principles” of Dicettera:
                a. Integrity & Honesty
                b. Respect & Courtesy
                c. Justice & Fairness
                d. Transparency & Accountability

       Referral Brokers are expected to act in a manner that is consistent with the
       Pillar Principles of Dicettera, when transacting the business of referral
       brokering. Likewise, Referral Brokers may also expect to be treated in a
       manner that is consistent with the Pillar Principles, when interacting with the
       personnel of Dicettera.

III.   Company Obligations
       a. Dicettera is expected to:
               a. Conduct business in an ethical, timely and professional manner
               b. Provide adequate information to brokers, in order to manage
                   business activities efficiently
               c. Compensate brokers in accordance with the approved benefit plan
               d. Comply with all industrial and civil laws governing the practices of
                   a legal business entity
               e. Administer its policies fairly, without prejudice or favor, to protect
                   the interest of all brokers



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b. Dicettera will not:
               i. Guarantee success
              ii. Tolerate brokers pressuring prospects into purchasing products or
                  becoming a registered member of Dicettera.
             iii. Allow misleading product claims to be made in any form
             iv. Terminate brokers without due process

IV.   Broker Obligations
         a. Brokers are expected to:
                i. Conduct the business of referral brokering in an ethical and
                   professional manner
               ii. Represent the benefit plan only as specified by Dicettera.
              iii. Comply with applicable consumer protection laws and
                   regulations

         a. Brokers will not:
                i. Engage in deceptive, unlawful, or unethical business or
                   recruiting practices
               ii. Engage in high pressure selling or recruiting practices
              iii. Make misleading sales claims or guarantees concerning the
                   company or its products
              iv. Sell membership plans to minors or persons who are not capable
                   of making an informed decision
               v. Disparage, demean, or make negative remarks about Dicettera,
                   its affiliates or its personnel
              vi. Seek in any way to violate or circumvent Dicettera’s policy,
                   whether in spirit or deed

V.    Application Matters

             a. Application Requirements
                   i. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and authorized to
                       work in their state of residence
                   ii. Applicants warrant that they understand the Dicettera
                       business model and benefit plan
             b. Application Processing
                   i. Dicettera reserves the right to accept or reject any applicant
                       and is under no obligation to offer any reason for rejection
                   ii. The applicant, assisted by his/her affiliate, is solely
                       responsible for the completion of the electronic application


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c. Falsified Registration
                      i. Submitting an application on behalf of an individual
                           without that individual’s permission and bona fide
                           signature is illegal and strictly prohibited.
                      ii. Submitting or encouraging someone to submit false or
                           invalid information on an application is also illegal and
                           strictly prohibited.
                      iii. A person who submits false information on their
                           application, or encourages someone to do so, will have
                           their account terminated and will lose all rights and
                           privileges of a referral broker

VI.    Changing an Affiliate Broker
       To protect the integrity of our protocols, Dicettera discourages and rarely
       authorizes the change of an affiliate broker.

       Members or brokers wishing to change affiliates have the option of canceling
       their current membership and reapplying as a new member or broker with the
       affiliate of their choosing.

VII.   Beneficiaries
       In the event of death, the heirs or successors of a broker shall not be entitled to
       any financial benefits, associated with referral brokering.

VIII. Affiliate Rights and Responsibilities
              a. Affiliates are responsible for ensuring that prospective members
                 have viewed the Business Presentation
              b. Affiliates must emphasize that success in the company’s affiliate
                 marketing program will vary from affiliate to affiliate, and will
                 depend on personal efforts
              c. Affiliates will refrain from mentioning competitor brands in a
                 negative, disparaging or otherwise illegal manner

IX.    Cancellation / Termination
       a. Voluntary Cancellation
          Brokers may cancel their membership at any time with a signed and dated
          letter indicating their intent to discontinue as a member. Cancelled
          accounts shall not be reinstated with their original benefits under any
          circumstance.



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b. Involuntary Termination
          Dicettera may terminate a member’s privileges, if any provision of the
          terms and conditions is violated

X.     Non-Payment
       Dicettera reserves the right to with-hold future commission / bonus payments
       to a Broker, in the event that the broker has failed to make due payments to
       Dicettera

XI.    Compensation
       a. Monthly commission and bonus payments are submitted on the 15th day of
          every month. In the event that the 15th falls on a weekend or United States
          holiday, the payment will be disbursed between the 16th and 18th .

       b. If a broker finds any discrepancies with respect to commission and bonus
          payments, the discrepancy must be reported to Dicettera within 15 days.
          Failure to report the discrepancy within the timeframe will result in
          forfeiture of any due benefits.

       c. Payments will be made for amounts equal to or exceeding $15. If a
          broker’s net earnings do not equal or exceed this amount, the commissions
          and bonuses will be accrued until they reach the minimum amount for a
          payment to be disbursed.

XII.   Advertising

       a. To protect person-to-person marketing efforts, Dicettera retains the
          discretion to restrict its products from being advertised at any location
          which it does not deem acceptable
       b. Brokers may not charge any for-profit fee for any services, trainings,
          literature, materials, or other company-related material
       c. Mass-medium marketing is not authorized and any requests for such
          projects will be denied. Examples of this type of marketing include radio
          and television appearances or infomercials or commercials, billboards
          and/or online feeds.
       d. Dicettera maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding any spamming
          activity by brokers. Spamming is the sending of electronic or other
          messages in an attempt to force information upon others who have not
          specifically expressed a desire or granted an approval to receive said
          information, regardless of whether or not a signature is included in the
          message.



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e. Dicettera does not permit brokers to send unsolicited emails unless such
          strictly comply with applicable laws and regulations including, without
          limitation, the federal Can Spam Act, and must comply with the
          following:
                       i. There must be a notice in the email that advises the
                          recipient that he/she may reply to the email, via the
                          functioning return email address.
                      ii. The email must clearly state that the message is an
                          advertisement or solicitation

XIII. Disciplinary Measures
      Any violation of the terms and conditions may result, at the Discretion of
      Dicettera, in one of more of the following measures:
             a. Issuance of a written warning
             b. Imposition of a fine to be withheld from future commission or
                  bonus payments
              c. Suspension or termination of membership

XIV. Indemnity
     Brokers shall hold Dicettera harmless for any claims, damages, or liabilities
     arising from the broker’s misrepresentation, negligence or failure to comply
     with the terms and conditions of referral brokering

XV.    Amendments
       Dicettera reserves the right to make amendments to these terms and
       conditions, as well as its business model and products. However, Dicettera is
       obligated to provide a 45-day notice period before any such amendments may
       take effect.

XVI. Policy Enforcement
     If any provision in these terms and conditions is found to be invalid, illegal or
     unenforceable for any reason, Dicettera may amend or delete that provision.
     The amendment or deletion of any clause or provision will not affect the
     remaining clauses and provisions, which will remain in full force and effect.

XVII. Arbitration
      Any claim, dispute or other difference shall be exclusively resolved by
      binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association
      pursuant to its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Brokers waive their right to trial
      by jury or to any court. All arbitration proceedings shall be held in the city of


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Baltimore, Maryland, unless the laws of the state or territory in which the
broker resides expressly require the application of its laws, in which case the
arbitration shall be held in accordance with those laws.

Each party to the arbitration shall be responsible for its own costs and
expenses of arbitration, including legal and filing fees. The decision of the
arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties.




                                 54
Consumer Complaints
Consumers are encouraged to report complaints promptly. Dicettera acts expeditiously to

resolve every complaint. In the unlikely event that a consumer believes his/her compliant

was not addressed fairly by Dicettera, the consumer is advised to report the matter to the

designated industrial agency.



The following steps are presented as a guide for lodging consumer complaints:

           Step 1:

           Contact Dicettera to report the complaint. Our agents are authorized to address

           customer complaints.



           Step 2:

           If a consumer is dissatisfied with the decision of a Dicettera agent, the

           consumer is advised to request a supervisor immediately. Our agents are

           required to make a supervisor available to a consumer, upon request – without

           any further queries.



           Step 3:

           If a consumer is dissatisfied with the decision of the supervisor, the consumer

           is advised to submit a letter with details of the problem. The letter will be

           reviewed by the consumer complaints committee at Dicettera and endorsed by

           the Vice President for Consumer satisfaction. The committee is required to

           address the compliant within 10 days.


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Step 4:

If a consumer is still dissatisfied with the decision of the complaints

committee, the consumer is advised to submit a “Complaint Notice” to the

BBB Online (http://www.bbb.org/online/).



The BBB (Better Business Bureau) online is an industrial agency and is duty-

bound to conduct an independent and objective investigation of the complaint.

The process will be conducted at no cost to the consumer.



It is the policy of Dicettera LLC to comply with the decisions of the

industrial agency.




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FAQs

The following are some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that we receive:


1. What is the difference between an affiliate and a referral?

       Answer: The affiliate sold a membership plan, and; the plan was bought by a
       referral.

2. I found out about Dicettera on Facebook. How do I find an affiliate broker?

       Answer: Post a request on our wall for anyone interested in being your
       affiliate broker.

       Usually you will have multiple interests within 24 hours.

3. I just bought an eBook, where do I find it?

       Answer: Anytime an eBook is purchased it is sent to "My Library."

4. Where could I find information about the commissions that I've earned?

       Answer: Go to "My Account," and; click "Affiliate Center."

5. May I save a purchased eBook?

       Answer: Yes. Once purchased, members are advised to save their eBooks on
       their computer or device. Members may access an eBook in "My Library"
       from a maximum of 3 IP addresses. Also, members are allowed a maximum
       of 90 days and 10 opportunities to download an eBook from "My Library."

6. What forms of payment are accepted by Dicettera?

       Answer: All payments to Dicettera are processed through PayPal, and as
       such, members may use funds in their PayPal account to make payments.
       However, members may also use a debit or credit card to make the payment.

7. Am I required to pay an Application Fee?

       Answer: Only brokers are required to pay the $100 application fee.

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8. Am I required to pay monthly fees?

       Answer: Rover Members do not pay monthly fees. However, Referral
       Brokers are required to pay a monthly fee of $29.95.

9. Am I eligible to receive financial benefits?

       Answer: Only brokers are eligible to receive financial benefits.

10. Am I required to pay an annual renewal fee?

       Answer: There are no annual renewal fees in Dicettera.

11. I am a broker. Does that mean I am an employee of Dicettera?

       Answer: Brokers are not employees. They are independent contractors.

12. Should I resign from my job to be a broker?

       Answer: No. Brokers are not advised, or encouraged, to resign from any job.

13. What level of education is required of a broker?

       Answer: Brokers are not required to have any formal education. However,
       basic literacy and computer proficiency are expected.

14. How many hours am I required to work as a broker? Are the hours flexible?

       Answer: Absolutely, the hours are flexible. In fact, brokers are the ones that
       determine how many hours they work, and when they work.

15. May I use Dicettera as a retirement plan?

       Answer: Our membership plans are not intended to be a substitute for a
       retirement plan, and as such, members are advised not to use it as such.
       However, brokers are eligible to receive financial benefits until death.
       Therefore, the earnings from Dicettera may serve to supplement income
       during the retirement years.



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16. When could I expect to receive my commissions and bonuses?

      Answer: Commissions and bonus payments are disbursed on the 15th day of
      every month. However, in the event that the 15th falls on a weekend or
      United States Holiday, the payment may be disbursed between the 16th and
      18th. Payments are made for commissions and bonuses earned in the
      previous month.

      Brokers are required to have a valid PayPal account in order to receive
      payments. Failure to have a valid PayPal account will result in the forfeiture
      of financial benefits. Dicettera LLC does not make retroactive payments to
      brokers for past benefits. Therefore, if a PayPal account was invalid at the
      time of payment, any benefits that should have been paid to the broker
      would be forfeited.




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Dicettera User Manual eBook Club Membership Plans

  • 3. All rights reserved. Only legitimate members of Dicettera LLC are allowed to download or print this manual, and they may only do so for bona fide Dicettera- business purposes. However, no part of this manual may be reproduced without written permission from Dicettera LLC @ 2011 Dicettera LLC 3
  • 4. Table of Contents Preface ………………………………………………………………………….......... 5 Chapter 1: Business Commodity ……………………………………………….......... 7 Chapter 2: Membership …………………………………………………………........ 13 Chapter 3: Value Analysis ………………………….……………………………….... 21 Chapter 4: Benefits ……………………………………………………………………. 25 Chapter 5: Fees & Payment ……………………………………………………………. 31 Chapter 6: Marketing ………………………………………………………………..... 35 Chapter 7: Consumer Protection …………………………………………………….... 44 4
  • 5. Preface The name Dicettera (d-setra) was created from two concepts: digital and etcetera. Only digital reading material is offered, of a varied nature which reflects the origins of the name. The Dicettera model was inspired by the need for an exclusive website that reviews and recommends eBooks to its members. Essentially, Dicettera LLC is an online eBook club; specializing in fiction and non- fiction eBooks. However, our vision is to expand our products to include electronic textbooks, magazines, journals, newspapers, documentaries and movies. Our eBooks are among the most popular and useful in the market, and are available at the most competitive online rates. Our membership plans are unique, but have been tested and proven to be prudent bargains. The plans were designed in compliance with evidence-based financial standards, and are expected to generate attractive benefits. The transactions conducted in Dicettera are entirely electronic: from the creation of an account to the format for use of an eBook. Our eBooks are offered in PDF, but our vision is to offer an array of formats. Also, our eBooks may be used without downloading any special electronic reading software. However, some eBooks may be published in a format that requires the download of free software. 5
  • 6. Our eBooks may be used from any electronic reading device, such as a personal computer or mobile device. Our members engage in multiple types of discussions on our site, including eBook reviews and blogs. Members may also create or join various interest groups - such as the fans of a particular author or genre. In addition, our members use Facebook and Twitter to network and blog about our products. The vision of Dicettera LLC is to offer electronic books, periodicals and membership plans to millions around the world. We hope to create a revolution in the eBook industry – providing unrivalled products, opportunities and benefits to our members. 6
  • 7. Chapter 1 Business Commodity 7
  • 8. The Business Commodity Dicettera LLC specializes in the retail of fiction and non-fiction eBooks. Membership plans are offered by registered brokers of Dicettera LLC, and the registration may be completed at dicettera.com. The registration process is user-friendly and is designed to ensure simplicity. Although the eBooks offered by Dicettera LLC are available for purchase from various websites and stores across the United States, Dicettera is proud to be the only company to offer consumers the option of purchasing eBooks in a highly engaging social-media site. 8
  • 9. eBook Formats Currently, our eBooks are offered only in PDF format. However, we have plans to expand to multiple formats in the near future. PDF eBooks may be used from multiple platforms and have various benefits: Platforms: a. Windows Computer or Tablet PC b. Macintosh Computer c. Mobile and reading devices that are internet-enabled (except proprietary devices, such as the kindle) d. Pocket PC and Palm. (However, additional software may be required to use Palm). Benefits: a. Our PDF’s can be printed b. Easy to bookmark c. Easy to search d. Easy to highlight material. 9
  • 10. About On-Demand What is it? “On-demand” is a collection of eBooks. Members may purchase any eBook from the collection at any time. How do I get access to the eBooks in the on-demand collection? a. The “on-demand” collection is on the left side of the homepage; click on either “fiction” or “non-fiction.” b. Click on any eBook of interest in the menu c. The purchase tab is at the bottom of each eBook page. What happens after an eBook is purchased? The eBook is deposited into “My Library.” My Library is located in the primary menu (Upper area of home-page). May I save the eBook? Once purchased, members are advised to save their eBooks on their computer or device. Generally, members may access an eBook in “My Library” from a maximum of 3 IP addresses; members are allowed a maximum of 90 days to download an eBook, and: members are allowed 10 downloads of a purchased eBook. However, some publishers may have unique DRM (Digital Rights Management) rules that may impact downloading factors. Be sure to read the DRM / downloading rules prior to making a purchase. 10
  • 11. Find-it “Find-it” is an exciting dimension of our product What is Find-it? Find-it is a feature that accesses Google eBooks. This feature takes the user to the Google eBook-store where over 3 million eBooks may be read on the Web and other devices, such as; Android, iPhone, iPad, Sony and N2ook. How to access it? a. The tab is located in the collections area on the left side of the homepage b. Click “Find-it” c. Insert relevant access data d. Insert relevant search criteria Availability? Members have full-time access to the collection: 24 / 7, 365 days / year. Members are encouraged to refer to the Google site for a complete version of their terms and conditions. What type of eBooks are available in the collection? A wide variety of fiction and non-fiction eBooks. Google provides a user-friendly interface for searching through the millions of eBooks in its collection: one may search by Title / subject, author, ISBN #, or one may simply browse the collection under a genre of interest. 11
  • 12. Why Consumers Use our Resources? 1. Our eBooks are available at highly competitive rates. In some cases, members save 25% - 45% on purchases. The low cost is due to the fact that the product is an electronic one – a factor that reduces the production cost. 2. Using our eBooks is easy. The eBooks are presented in a simple interactive interface, and may be accessed with minimal navigation. 3. Our product is environmentally friendly. The fact that our product is electronic promotes less use of paper. The reduction in the use of paper ultimately leads to a reduction in the “cutting of trees.” 4. It’s convenient to use our eBooks: members may browse, buy, read and store their eBooks without having to leave the comfort of their home. eBooks have been found to be highly appealing to a large cross section of the population: a. Professionals and business people who want to keep texts on their PC’s b. Educators who refer to eBooks from their laptop during meetings or classes. c. Owners of PDAs and smart phones who want to read on the move d. Students and researchers who want to be able to search hundreds of pages of a book in seconds. e. People who can’t wait a few days for physical delivery. f. Residents of isolated communities who want instant access to reading material. 12
  • 13. Chapter 2 Membership 13
  • 14. Membership Plans The Rover Membership Plan Designed for individuals who would only like to purchase eBooks occasionally, the Rover Member has access to the On-demand and Find-it collections. The Rover Member is not allowed to make referrals, and as such, is not eligible to receive financial benefits. The Referral-Broker Plan The Referral Broker Plan is designed for individuals who would like to make referrals, as well as purchase eBooks occasionally. Referral Brokers are eligible to receive financial benefits and have access to the on-demand and Find-it collections. 14
  • 15. The Rover Membership The following table highlights the main components of the Rover Membership Plan: Particulars Expectation Comments Required to pay an application fee? No Only brokers are required to pay an application Fee Required to pay monthly fees? No Rover-Members only pay when an eBook is purchased Eligible to receive monthly No Only brokers are eligible to commissions? receive a monthly commission Required to pay an annual renewal No There are no annual fees in fee? Dicettera! Required to view the business Yes The business presentation provides presentation? critical information about the expectations of your membership. 15
  • 16. The Referral Broker Plan The following table highlights the main components of the Referral Broker Plan: Particulars Expectation Comments Required to pay the registration fee? Yes $100 Required to pay monthly fees? Yes $29.95 Eligible to receive monthly Yes Commissions are paid for commissions? purchases made by the referrals of the broker. Regarded as an independent Yes Brokers are not employees of contractor? Dicettera LLC; they are independent contractors. Must have a college degree or a high No One is not required to have any school diploma? formal education to become a broker. Required to pay an annual renewal No There are no annual fees to be fee? paid! Required to make referrals? No Brokers are encouraged, but not required, to make referrals Required to resign from “day job”? No Brokers are not required, or encouraged, to resign from any job 16
  • 17. Membership Plans – An Overview The following table presents an overview of the membership plans: The Access Referral Monthly Application Options Privileges Fees Fees The Rover a. On-Demand None $0 None Membership b. Find-it Plan The Referral a. On-Demand Full $29.95 $100 Broker b. Find-it Plan 17
  • 18. About Referral Brokering Referral Brokers conduct 2 main activities: 1. Make Referrals Brokers are encouraged, but not required, to make referrals: a. Invite a prospective member(s) to a business meeting. b. During the business meeting, allow the prospective member(s) to view the automated business presentation on the website. c. Encourage prospective member to register. 2. Customer Support Brokers are the designated customer service representative for their referrals. The services are based on need, as requested by the referral, but may include: a. Technical support in relation to: i. Purchase and use of eBooks ii. Conducting business / personal transactions on the website. b. Making changes in an account i. Personal information ii. Financial Information c. Any customer service request 18
  • 19. How to Become a Member? Step 1: The Invitation The prospective member is invited to a business presentation. The invitation is extended by the affiliate broker, and the meeting may be conducted at any location and time agreed upon by both parties. However, in cases where face-to- face contact is not possible, the affiliate broker may email a link to the business presentation. But affiliate brokers should be mindful that the email option is less effective than the face-to-face option. Step 2: The Business Presentation: The 3-part business presentation is designed to introduce the prospective member to the Dicettera business model. Step 3: Registration Registration is designed to be a short and simple process. Usually, the process is completed within 1-2 minutes. Registration is required of everyone interested in becoming a Rover Member or Referral Broker. (Refer to instructions on using the registration-link below). Dicettera LLC offers a 10-day money-back guarantee to its brokers. Essentially, the guarantee allows brokers to engage in full-fledged referral brokering, with the assurance that a refund of the registration fee will be made – upon request. 19
  • 20. The Registration Link The “Registration Link” is a cookie-tracking feature used by Dicettera to identify the affiliate broker responsible for the registration of new members. It is extremely important for brokers to be aware of the feature, and to know how it works. This feature ensures that affiliate brokers are duly compensated for the purchases of their referrals. If a new member fails to use the registration link, our system would be unable to identify the affiliate broker who was responsible for the registration. As such, the affiliate broker would not be compensated for the purchases of that new member. How to Use the Registration Link: 1. Copy the unique registration-domain-code from the task bar in “My Account.” a. Go to the homepage and click “My Account” b. Click “My Registration Code” c. The unique registration-domain-code will appear in the task bar at the top of the screen. d. Highlight and copy the link. 2. Paste the registration domain code in an email to the recipient. Inform the recipient of the need to use the registration-link when registering, as it has implications for the subsequent payment of commissions and bonuses. 20
  • 21. Chapter 3 Value Analysis 21
  • 22. The Dicettera Model vs. a Regular Job The following is a comparison of the 2 models: Particulars Regular Job The Dicettera Model Application Required to apply, and Required to register vs. positions are highly Registration competitive Is it designed for the Yes Yes employee or broker to earn an income? No Yes Are the hours flexible? Usually required to work 40 Brokers decide their hours per week: schedule, as well as the 9:00 – 5:00 number of hours they work 22
  • 23. The Dicettera Model vs. Regular Retirement The Dicettera Model is not a retirement plan, and is not intended to function as a retirement plan. Therefore, brokers should not use Dicettera as a substitute for a retirement plan. However, brokers are eligible to receive financial benefits, relative to their account, until death – thereby providing the potential for a monthly income during the retirement years. The following is a comparison of a regular retirement plan and a Dicettera broker plan: Particulars Regular Retirement Plan The Dicettera Plan Designed to provide financial security during the Yes Yes retirement years? Is one required to be a Yes No certain age before (usually 65) retirement? Cost of monthly Usually between $29.95 premiums $100 - $450 Limitation on the amount Yes No one may earn during (A retirement plan is (An individual may earn as retirement usually designed to make a much as $3,000 monthly, or maximum contribution to a more, during the retirement retiree - such as $2,500.) years. 23
  • 24. An Investment Analysis of the Plans The following table presents a10-year projection for an affiliate broker: Type of Plan Monthly 10-Year Referral 10-Year Projected Premium Investment Account Benefits Referral-Broker 100 Rover Relative to Plan $29.95 $3,594 Members sales (Scenario A) Referral-Broker Plan $29.95 $3,594 100 Referral $186,000 - $198,000 (Scenario B) Brokers 24
  • 25. Chapter 4 Benefits 25
  • 26. Benefits The Referral Commission This commission is paid to an affiliate every time a broker, who was referred by the affiliate, submits monthly broker fees. The commission is issued for Customer Support. Affiliate Brokers are expected to give customer support to every referral in their account – on an as needed basis. This commission is $15 per payment. The Broker Registration Bonus This bonus is issued to affiliate brokers, as a reward for the successful registration of a referral broker. This bonus is $60 per referral broker. The On-Demand Commission This commission is paid to affiliate brokers for purchases made by their referrals from the On-Demand collection. This commission is 10% of the purchase. 26
  • 27. Overview of Benefits Product Transaction Type Benefit Frequency Unit Amount of Benefit Amount Broker $29.95 Commission $15 Monthly per broker Monthly Fee Broker $100 Bonus $60 Once per broker Registration Fee On-Demand As Advertised Commission 10% Once per purchase Purchase 27
  • 28. The Payment Schedule Commission and Bonus payments are disbursed on the 15th day of every month. Payments are made for the commission and bonuses received in the previous month. However, in the event that the 15th is on a weekend, or United States holiday, the payment will be disbursed between the 16th and 18th. Brokers are required to have a valid PayPal account in order to receive payments. Failure to have or maintain a valid PayPal account will result in the forfeiture of financial benefits. Dicettera LLC does not make retroactive payments to brokers for past benefits. Therefore, if a PayPal account was invalid at the time of payment, any benefits that should have been paid to the broker would be forfeited. 28
  • 29. Benefits of Referral Brokering 1. Be Your Own Boss / Create Your Own Schedule As an independent contractor you can work whenever you like. The internet never closes - giving you the opportunity to work any time, 24/7. There is no greater feeling than being able to say that you work for yourself. You can take your business in whatever direction you choose, while going at your own pace. And you can do so from the comfort of your very own home. 2. Work Wherever You Want Not only can you create your own schedule, but there is nothing stopping you from picking up your things and moving to Miami today. It also makes it convenient to take extra-long vacations, assuming the place you stay has internet connection. 3. Great Benefits Brokers may earn a substantial monthly income by engaging in the business of Dicettera. The monthly earnings are based on the amount of time one invests in the business, and also on the level of success experienced. 29
  • 30. Core Competencies of Dicettera Core Competence # 1: Financial Rewards The commissions and bonuses offered by Dicettera are attractive and are awarded on a monthly basis. Core Competence # 2: The 10-day Money Back Guarantee During the 10-day Money back Guarantee brokers may enjoy all the privileges of brokering – with the assurance that they will be given a prompt refund of their registration fee, once requested. Core Competence # 3: Timely Payment of Benefits Dicettera uses an effective payment system, designed to ensure that brokers are paid on a monthly basis. Core Competence # 4: An Effective Marketing Model Our marketing model is based on a unique and highly effective strategy. It is designed to offer maximum benefits to members – based on a simple and customer-friendly approach. Core Competence # 5: A Unique Product Our combined business-product is unique – no other organization offers precisely the same product. 30
  • 31. Chapter 5 Fees & Payment 31
  • 32. Registration Fees The following table highlights expectations in relation to registration fees. Type of Plan Application Due Date Frequency Fee Rover Membership $0 N/A N/A Referral Broker $100 With Once Registration Monthly Fees The following table highlights expectations in relation to monthly fees. Type of Monthly Due Date: Due Date: Frequency Membership Fees First Payment Regular Payment Rover Membership $0 N/A N/A N/A Last day of the Last day of the Monthly Referral Broker $29.95 registration month month 32
  • 33. The 10-day Money Back Guarantee Dicettera LLC offers every broker a 10-day money back guarantee. The guarantee allows brokers to enjoy all the privileges of brokering – with the assurance that a refund of the registration fee will be given, if requested. The 10-day guarantee is one of many initiatives that is designed to promote customer satisfaction. 33
  • 34. Receiving and Making Payments How to make payments to Dicettera? PayPal is the only method of making payments to Dicettera at this time, as PayPal facilitates a convenient method of passing commission payments onto the designated affiliate broker. Setting-up a PayPal account is fairly quick and simple. A PayPal account may be created in 2 minutes. Also, members have the option of using a credit/debit card to make a payment through PayPal. We hope to have the capability to accept other forms of payment in the near future. How to receive payments? Brokers are required to have a PayPal account in order to receive payments from Dicettera. Creating a PayPal account is free; however PayPal charges a minimal fee for each payment transaction. Please refer to PayPal for more information on charges (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_display-fees-outside) Brokers with an invalid PayPal account will forfeit all due benefits – until the account becomes valid. Also, benefits are not awarded retroactively. Therefore, if a benefit has been forfeited, the broker may no longer receive that benefit. 34
  • 35. Chapter 6 Marketing 35
  • 36. The Marketing Model The following are the major tenets of the Dicettera Marketing Model: 1. Marketing Strategy Our strategy is based on the “Direct Marketing" approach. Direct marketing is characterized by face-to-face contact with a prospective buyer / member. 2. Personnel The marketing of our product is conducted by registered brokers. Brokers are independent contractors, and are compensated based on successful transactions. 3. Method Business meetings are used as the forum to conduct referrals. Prospective members are invited to business meetings; are allowed to view the business presentation, and; are encouraged to register. 4. Compensation Brokers are compensated every time a successful referral is made; monthly fees are submitted by a referral, or; an eBook is purchased in the On-Demand collection. 5. Tier System While most affiliate marketing companies use the multi-tier system, Dicettera uses the single tier compensation system. Therefore, only the affiliate broker receives commissions and bonuses for the purchases of a referral in Dicettera. The single tier system is a reputable and sustainable business model. 36
  • 37. Dicettera Model vs. Traditional Marketing The following table highlights similarities and differences between the marketing models: Traditional Marketing Models The Dicettera Model Financial benefits are awarded to Financial benefits are awarded to brokers members for the sale of products for successful transactions Agents are given a basic salary Brokers are not given a basic salary Agents are full-time employees Brokers are independent contractors Agents are required to work full time: Brokers are not required to use any usually 8:00 am – 5:00 pm schedule Agents are required to have a 12th grade Brokers are not required to have any education and beyond. minimum education requirements. 37
  • 38. Dicettera Model vs. Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) The following table highlights the essential differences between the marketing models: Multi-Level Marketing The Dicettera Model Based on the Multi-Tier approach Based on the Single-Tier approach Multiple agents at the top of one’s Only the affiliate broker gets a network receive commissions for the sales commission from the purchases / payments made by an agent of a member Products are not always available Our products are available 24/7 Products are expensive Products are inexpensive Agents are required to purchase products Brokers are not required to purchase in bulk, for retail purposes anything in bulk. Monthly benefits usually decrease when Monthly benefits would usually plateau, new sales are not conducted when new referrals are not conducted Agents move up a stratification system, There is no stratification system in for selling a large quantity of products – Dicettera such as director, associate, etc. 38
  • 39. Dicettera Model vs. Pyramid Network Marketing The following table highlights the essential differences between the models: Pyramid Network Marketing The Dicettera Model There are no real products or services for Dicettera LLC sells fiction and non- sale fiction eBooks. Most companies are not legally registered Dicettera LLC is a legally registered company in Maryland, USA Several agents may exist in an up-line Members do not have an up-line The pyramid structure ‘collapses’ after a The structure remains stable regardless of significantly large number of agents are the numbers. registered There are high registration fees The registration fee for brokers is only $100 Marketing agents are required to pay There are no annual renewal fees annual renewal fees Agents are promoted to higher levels based Brokers are not promoted. There is no on the volume of sales promotion structure in Dicettera. 39
  • 40. Dicettera Model vs. Ponzi Schemes The following table highlights the essential differences between the models: Ponzi Scheme The Dicettera Model Consumers are investors Consumers are members / brokers Investors supposedly make money from Brokers earn money by making referrals investments given to the investors – after a and providing customer service to their period of time referrals. Investors are told that their monthly Monthly fees are not invested. Once premiums are being invested submitted the fees become the income of Dicettera “New Investments” are used to pay “old Brokers receive a commission – not investors” returns from investments The expenditure obligations are higher The expenditure obligations are lower than than the income potential the income potential The scheme ‘collapses’ after a large The structure remains stable regardless of number of investors the numbers. 40
  • 41. Referral Brokering 201 Tip # 1: Use a Time Management Model The following are the most frequently used time management options: a. Full time b. Part-time c. Seasonal d. One-Time e. Sporadic Tip # 2: Make a Schedule Your schedule is based on your time management model. For example: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.., and Sundays: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Brokers spend most of their time hosting business presentations. The business presentation is approximately 20 minutes. Tip # 3 – Use Invitations Invitations to business meetings may be extended through email, over the phone or face- to-face. (While brokers are encouraged to use business meetings, brokers may also email a link of the business presentation to their target audience. But be mindful that the most effective method of marketing is the direct approach: face-to-face contact in a business meeting). 41
  • 42. Tip # 4: Make Invitations Brief When extending an invitation to a business meeting, be very brief. Do not share any information about the content of the presentation. Avoid using certain words that may cause the invitee to develop a bias for the presentation, such as; salesman, selling plans or network marketing. Tip # 5: Be Excited & Use Appealing Language Be excited about the offer – excitement is contagious. Your language says a lot about how you feel, in relation to what you’re saying. Tip # 6: Use Groups The benefit of using groups is that it saves time. The size of the group should be based on your accommodation facilities. 42
  • 43. The Business Presentation The following is an overview of the business presentation: Agenda Item # Particulars Time Frame 1 The Business Presentation: Part1 – The 7 mins. Product 2 The Business Presentation: Part 2 – The 6 mins. Membership Plans 3 The Business Presentation: Part 3 – 7 mins. Benefits The Business Presentation is automated, and is available on dicettera.com. Brokers are simply a host during the presentation, and should be available to answer any questions that the invitees may have about the business model. 43
  • 44. Chapter 7 Consumer Protection 44
  • 45. The Policy Dicettera understands that the satisfaction of its members is the driving force for its success, as our products are sold upon the recommendation of our members. Therefore, we are committed to the satisfaction of our members. Dicettera uses multiple strategic measures to enhance the capacity for consumer satisfaction. Among the measures include multiple options for submitting questions and the establishment of an excellent complaints redress system. The measures are customer friendly, and are designed to bring about desired results in a time-sensitive manner. 45
  • 46. Terms & Conditions for the use of Electronic Resources I. Introduction The terms and conditions outlined below provide the legal expectations and framework for the use of eBooks on the dicettera.com website, as well as the general expectations in relation to the use of the website. The eBooks offered on the Dicettera website are governed by license and contract agreements. Each license or contract contains strict guidelines for the use of resources, and it is the responsibility of the user to be familiar with these terms and conditions. II. Copyright Dicettera LLC does not permit the illegal downloading and/or sharing of copyrighted material in any form or manner. Electronic resources are copyrighted and are subject to all applicable copyright and database protection rights under the laws of the United States and other countries. All utilizations of these products including downloading, printing or creating copies of content from these resources must be consistent with existing "fair use" law as defined by the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) or international law. III. License Agreements/Contracts The contract for each eBook details permissions and restrictions on use. Minimum restrictions include, but are not limited to: a. Authorized Users are solely members or personnel / employees of Dicettera. b. Use of the resource should be for the purposes of private research or study only. c. Alteration, abridgement, adaptation or modification of the licensed material is prohibited, except to the extent necessary to make it perceptible on a reading device or as otherwise permitted in the agreement. d. Authorized users may download, store on a PC (or other storage device), or print single copies of documents from the resource for 46
  • 47. his/her own non-commercial use, provided user maintains all copyright and other notices contained in such material. e. Systematic or programmatic downloading (e.g., the use of automated "robots" and net accelerators or otherwise downloading or attempting to download in a short period of time large amounts of the subscribed content) is prohibited. f. Systematic making of print or electronic copies for distribution to non- members or non-subscribing institutions is prohibited. g. Members may not use any of the licensed material for commercial use (unless permission is granted by the copyright holder). h. Mounting or distributing any part of the licensed material on any electronic network, including the Internet and the World Wide Web, is prohibited. Licenses and contracts for the retail of eBooks may be terminated immediately, at the discretion of individual publishers, if the terms and conditions are violated by brokers and members of Dicettera. IV. Loss of Privileges Violators of Dicettera’s “Terms & Conditions” will have their membership access suspended and be subject to other legal / civil measures. Violations may also result in blocked access to other features on the Dicettera website, and may be denied other privileges that are associated with a membership. V. Refunds After purchasing an eBook or other resource from Dicettera LLC, it is the member's responsibility to determine that the resource is available for use. Due to the nature of the product, once an eBook has been purchased, a refund cannot be given for it. However, Dicettera LLC will seek to ensure that any problem encountered during the purchase process is resolved swiftly. Also, once an eBook is purchased, it cannot be exchanged for another eBook. VI. Indemnification The member agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Dicettera LLC and its affiliates and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, actions, demands, damages, costs, liabilities, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of use of the site. 47
  • 48. VII. Changed Terms Dicettera LLC has the right at any time to change or modify these Terms & Conditions applicable to use of the site, or any part thereof, or to impose new conditions. Such changes, modifications, additions or deletions shall be effective immediately upon notice thereof, which may be given by any means including, without limitation, posting on the site, or by electronic or conventional mail, or by any other means. Any use of the site by a member after such notice shall be deemed to constitute acceptance of such changes, modifications, additions or deletions. VIII. Miscellaneous These Terms & Conditions shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. The section headings used herein are for convenience only and shall not be given any legal import. 48
  • 49. Terms & Conditions for Referral Brokers I. Introduction The terms and conditions outlined below provide the legal expectations and framework for the business relationship between Referral brokers and Dicettera LLC. Brokers are not employees of Dicettera LLC; they are independent contractors. As such, brokers are not entitled to “employee benefits,” including; annual vacation, sick leave, traveling allowances and maternity leave. Brokers agree to comply with all applicable state / country tax laws, and agree to make tax payments with respect to income earned from referral brokering activities. II. Code of Conduct The following values are the “Pillar Principles” of Dicettera: a. Integrity & Honesty b. Respect & Courtesy c. Justice & Fairness d. Transparency & Accountability Referral Brokers are expected to act in a manner that is consistent with the Pillar Principles of Dicettera, when transacting the business of referral brokering. Likewise, Referral Brokers may also expect to be treated in a manner that is consistent with the Pillar Principles, when interacting with the personnel of Dicettera. III. Company Obligations a. Dicettera is expected to: a. Conduct business in an ethical, timely and professional manner b. Provide adequate information to brokers, in order to manage business activities efficiently c. Compensate brokers in accordance with the approved benefit plan d. Comply with all industrial and civil laws governing the practices of a legal business entity e. Administer its policies fairly, without prejudice or favor, to protect the interest of all brokers 49
  • 50. b. Dicettera will not: i. Guarantee success ii. Tolerate brokers pressuring prospects into purchasing products or becoming a registered member of Dicettera. iii. Allow misleading product claims to be made in any form iv. Terminate brokers without due process IV. Broker Obligations a. Brokers are expected to: i. Conduct the business of referral brokering in an ethical and professional manner ii. Represent the benefit plan only as specified by Dicettera. iii. Comply with applicable consumer protection laws and regulations a. Brokers will not: i. Engage in deceptive, unlawful, or unethical business or recruiting practices ii. Engage in high pressure selling or recruiting practices iii. Make misleading sales claims or guarantees concerning the company or its products iv. Sell membership plans to minors or persons who are not capable of making an informed decision v. Disparage, demean, or make negative remarks about Dicettera, its affiliates or its personnel vi. Seek in any way to violate or circumvent Dicettera’s policy, whether in spirit or deed V. Application Matters a. Application Requirements i. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in their state of residence ii. Applicants warrant that they understand the Dicettera business model and benefit plan b. Application Processing i. Dicettera reserves the right to accept or reject any applicant and is under no obligation to offer any reason for rejection ii. The applicant, assisted by his/her affiliate, is solely responsible for the completion of the electronic application 50
  • 51. c. Falsified Registration i. Submitting an application on behalf of an individual without that individual’s permission and bona fide signature is illegal and strictly prohibited. ii. Submitting or encouraging someone to submit false or invalid information on an application is also illegal and strictly prohibited. iii. A person who submits false information on their application, or encourages someone to do so, will have their account terminated and will lose all rights and privileges of a referral broker VI. Changing an Affiliate Broker To protect the integrity of our protocols, Dicettera discourages and rarely authorizes the change of an affiliate broker. Members or brokers wishing to change affiliates have the option of canceling their current membership and reapplying as a new member or broker with the affiliate of their choosing. VII. Beneficiaries In the event of death, the heirs or successors of a broker shall not be entitled to any financial benefits, associated with referral brokering. VIII. Affiliate Rights and Responsibilities a. Affiliates are responsible for ensuring that prospective members have viewed the Business Presentation b. Affiliates must emphasize that success in the company’s affiliate marketing program will vary from affiliate to affiliate, and will depend on personal efforts c. Affiliates will refrain from mentioning competitor brands in a negative, disparaging or otherwise illegal manner IX. Cancellation / Termination a. Voluntary Cancellation Brokers may cancel their membership at any time with a signed and dated letter indicating their intent to discontinue as a member. Cancelled accounts shall not be reinstated with their original benefits under any circumstance. 51
  • 52. b. Involuntary Termination Dicettera may terminate a member’s privileges, if any provision of the terms and conditions is violated X. Non-Payment Dicettera reserves the right to with-hold future commission / bonus payments to a Broker, in the event that the broker has failed to make due payments to Dicettera XI. Compensation a. Monthly commission and bonus payments are submitted on the 15th day of every month. In the event that the 15th falls on a weekend or United States holiday, the payment will be disbursed between the 16th and 18th . b. If a broker finds any discrepancies with respect to commission and bonus payments, the discrepancy must be reported to Dicettera within 15 days. Failure to report the discrepancy within the timeframe will result in forfeiture of any due benefits. c. Payments will be made for amounts equal to or exceeding $15. If a broker’s net earnings do not equal or exceed this amount, the commissions and bonuses will be accrued until they reach the minimum amount for a payment to be disbursed. XII. Advertising a. To protect person-to-person marketing efforts, Dicettera retains the discretion to restrict its products from being advertised at any location which it does not deem acceptable b. Brokers may not charge any for-profit fee for any services, trainings, literature, materials, or other company-related material c. Mass-medium marketing is not authorized and any requests for such projects will be denied. Examples of this type of marketing include radio and television appearances or infomercials or commercials, billboards and/or online feeds. d. Dicettera maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding any spamming activity by brokers. Spamming is the sending of electronic or other messages in an attempt to force information upon others who have not specifically expressed a desire or granted an approval to receive said information, regardless of whether or not a signature is included in the message. 52
  • 53. e. Dicettera does not permit brokers to send unsolicited emails unless such strictly comply with applicable laws and regulations including, without limitation, the federal Can Spam Act, and must comply with the following: i. There must be a notice in the email that advises the recipient that he/she may reply to the email, via the functioning return email address. ii. The email must clearly state that the message is an advertisement or solicitation XIII. Disciplinary Measures Any violation of the terms and conditions may result, at the Discretion of Dicettera, in one of more of the following measures: a. Issuance of a written warning b. Imposition of a fine to be withheld from future commission or bonus payments c. Suspension or termination of membership XIV. Indemnity Brokers shall hold Dicettera harmless for any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from the broker’s misrepresentation, negligence or failure to comply with the terms and conditions of referral brokering XV. Amendments Dicettera reserves the right to make amendments to these terms and conditions, as well as its business model and products. However, Dicettera is obligated to provide a 45-day notice period before any such amendments may take effect. XVI. Policy Enforcement If any provision in these terms and conditions is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason, Dicettera may amend or delete that provision. The amendment or deletion of any clause or provision will not affect the remaining clauses and provisions, which will remain in full force and effect. XVII. Arbitration Any claim, dispute or other difference shall be exclusively resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association pursuant to its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Brokers waive their right to trial by jury or to any court. All arbitration proceedings shall be held in the city of 53
  • 54. Baltimore, Maryland, unless the laws of the state or territory in which the broker resides expressly require the application of its laws, in which case the arbitration shall be held in accordance with those laws. Each party to the arbitration shall be responsible for its own costs and expenses of arbitration, including legal and filing fees. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties. 54
  • 55. Consumer Complaints Consumers are encouraged to report complaints promptly. Dicettera acts expeditiously to resolve every complaint. In the unlikely event that a consumer believes his/her compliant was not addressed fairly by Dicettera, the consumer is advised to report the matter to the designated industrial agency. The following steps are presented as a guide for lodging consumer complaints: Step 1: Contact Dicettera to report the complaint. Our agents are authorized to address customer complaints. Step 2: If a consumer is dissatisfied with the decision of a Dicettera agent, the consumer is advised to request a supervisor immediately. Our agents are required to make a supervisor available to a consumer, upon request – without any further queries. Step 3: If a consumer is dissatisfied with the decision of the supervisor, the consumer is advised to submit a letter with details of the problem. The letter will be reviewed by the consumer complaints committee at Dicettera and endorsed by the Vice President for Consumer satisfaction. The committee is required to address the compliant within 10 days. 55
  • 56. Step 4: If a consumer is still dissatisfied with the decision of the complaints committee, the consumer is advised to submit a “Complaint Notice” to the BBB Online (http://www.bbb.org/online/). The BBB (Better Business Bureau) online is an industrial agency and is duty- bound to conduct an independent and objective investigation of the complaint. The process will be conducted at no cost to the consumer. It is the policy of Dicettera LLC to comply with the decisions of the industrial agency. 56
  • 57. FAQs The following are some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that we receive: 1. What is the difference between an affiliate and a referral? Answer: The affiliate sold a membership plan, and; the plan was bought by a referral. 2. I found out about Dicettera on Facebook. How do I find an affiliate broker? Answer: Post a request on our wall for anyone interested in being your affiliate broker. Usually you will have multiple interests within 24 hours. 3. I just bought an eBook, where do I find it? Answer: Anytime an eBook is purchased it is sent to "My Library." 4. Where could I find information about the commissions that I've earned? Answer: Go to "My Account," and; click "Affiliate Center." 5. May I save a purchased eBook? Answer: Yes. Once purchased, members are advised to save their eBooks on their computer or device. Members may access an eBook in "My Library" from a maximum of 3 IP addresses. Also, members are allowed a maximum of 90 days and 10 opportunities to download an eBook from "My Library." 6. What forms of payment are accepted by Dicettera? Answer: All payments to Dicettera are processed through PayPal, and as such, members may use funds in their PayPal account to make payments. However, members may also use a debit or credit card to make the payment. 7. Am I required to pay an Application Fee? Answer: Only brokers are required to pay the $100 application fee. 57
  • 58. 8. Am I required to pay monthly fees? Answer: Rover Members do not pay monthly fees. However, Referral Brokers are required to pay a monthly fee of $29.95. 9. Am I eligible to receive financial benefits? Answer: Only brokers are eligible to receive financial benefits. 10. Am I required to pay an annual renewal fee? Answer: There are no annual renewal fees in Dicettera. 11. I am a broker. Does that mean I am an employee of Dicettera? Answer: Brokers are not employees. They are independent contractors. 12. Should I resign from my job to be a broker? Answer: No. Brokers are not advised, or encouraged, to resign from any job. 13. What level of education is required of a broker? Answer: Brokers are not required to have any formal education. However, basic literacy and computer proficiency are expected. 14. How many hours am I required to work as a broker? Are the hours flexible? Answer: Absolutely, the hours are flexible. In fact, brokers are the ones that determine how many hours they work, and when they work. 15. May I use Dicettera as a retirement plan? Answer: Our membership plans are not intended to be a substitute for a retirement plan, and as such, members are advised not to use it as such. However, brokers are eligible to receive financial benefits until death. Therefore, the earnings from Dicettera may serve to supplement income during the retirement years. 58
  • 59. 16. When could I expect to receive my commissions and bonuses? Answer: Commissions and bonus payments are disbursed on the 15th day of every month. However, in the event that the 15th falls on a weekend or United States Holiday, the payment may be disbursed between the 16th and 18th. Payments are made for commissions and bonuses earned in the previous month. Brokers are required to have a valid PayPal account in order to receive payments. Failure to have a valid PayPal account will result in the forfeiture of financial benefits. Dicettera LLC does not make retroactive payments to brokers for past benefits. Therefore, if a PayPal account was invalid at the time of payment, any benefits that should have been paid to the broker would be forfeited. 59
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