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MAP and Online Sales Policy

To support our retail partners and encourage them to effectively promote and invest in the sales and service of our products, and to preserve the image and value offered by our products, LEDGETECH LLC (“ROCKY TALKIE”) has unilaterally adopted the following policies including Minimum Advertised Price (MAP), Online Sales, and Intellectual Property Use policies for all retailers in the USA. Nothing in this policy is intended to be a contract or agreement between ROCKY TALKIE and any other party. 

MINIMUM ADVERTISED PRICE (MAP)

The minimum advertised price (MAP) shall be the ROCKY TALKIE suggested retail price (MSRP). Resellers will not advertise ROCKY TALKIE products at a lower price than MAP. All published or publicly posted/displayed prices, regardless of the manner communicated and irrespective of the format, medium, or method of communication, are considered advertised prices under this policy. Any price information listed on an internet website, including price information in a website shopping cart, is considered advertising for the purpose of this policy. 

The MAP may be changed at our sole discretion at any time. We will periodically update and publish the MAP for ROCKY TALKIE products. Our most current pricing policy information is available on our website. Retailers are responsible for remaining current with the MAP Policy and the minimum advertised prices. 

ROCKY TALKIE may allow limited MAP holidays for specific periods. Authorized dealers will be notified in advance by email. Retailers will need to confirm their desire to participate in any promotions. MAP holidays do not suspend policies regarding Online Sales and Intellectual Property. Any advertised prices outside of the terms of these approved promotional periods will be considered a violation of this policy.

Other pricing strategies that are considered violations under this policy: 

  • Advertising ROCKY TALKIE products in combination with non-ROCKY TALKIE products at a single price that would result in a net advertised price that falls below MAP.

  • Advertising multiple ROCKY TALKIE products for a single price that is less than the combined MAP.

  • Advertising that offers gift certificates or store credit in combination with ROCKY TALKIE products at a single price, whereas the gift certificate or in-store credit results in a net advertised price below MAP.

  • ROCKY TALKIE products may not be advertised or sold using a “make an offer” strategy.

  • ROCKY TALKIE products may not be included in any coupon, discount, or offer that, in effect, reduces the advertised price below the MAP.

ONLINE SALES

  • ROCKY TALKIE products may NOT be listed for sale to the public online, where the consumer can pay online and have the product delivered to an address of their choice. 

  • ROCKY TALKIE products MAY be listed online as available at the retailer's physical store location, but the customer may NOT be able to add the products to their cart and pay online for in-store pickup. 

  • ROCKY TALKIE products may NOT be listed, sold on or shipped through Amazon, eBay, Rakuten, Target, Walmart or any other 3P platform or marketplace under any circumstances.

  • ROCKY TALKIE products may not be advertised or sold on an “auction” site.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY USE

Any retailer that complies with these policies may use our trade names and logos in print advertising or on the internet to promote ROCKY TALKIE products available for sale at the retailer’s physical retail location. Unauthorized or inappropriate use of our logos, trademarks, trade names, or other intellectual property may restrict your ability to purchase ROCKY TALKIE products or the closure of your account. All trademarks, trade names, logos, and other intellectual property remain the exclusive property of ROCKY TALKIE.

INDEPENDENCE OF DETERMINING IN-STORE PRICES BY RETAILERS

All retailers are free to determine their retail prices independently. ROCKY TALKIE does not seek and will not accept any agreement with any retailer regarding their retail pricing or adherence to our minimum advertised pricing (MAP) policy.

ROCKY TALKIE’S CONTROL OF PRODUCT

ROCKY TALKIE has the legal right to cease sales of ROCKY TALKIE products at any time, unilaterally and for any reason, without prior notice to the retailer. ROCKY TALKIE has unilaterally determined that it will cease to sell its products to retailers that advertise ROCKY TALKIE products at prices below ROCKY TALKIE’s MAP or violate our other policies.

POLICY VIOLATIONS

Retailers who violate MAP or another sales policy will be subject to the following progressive actions. At the first offense, we will issue a warning that details the violation(s). Failure to respond within three business days will be considered a second offense. Upon a second offense, the retailer will be notified that they are restricted from buying ROCKY TALKIE products for no less than one year, and the suspension may be indefinite. All determinations that a retailer has committed an offense and the appropriate sanction are within ROCKY TALKIE’s sole and complete discretion.

PROMOTIONAL PROGRAMS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC

ROCKY TALKIE may provide its products directly to professional or amateur athletes for promotional purposes. ROCKY TALKIE also reserves the right to create promotional programs not advertised or made available to the general public to promote sales of these products and establish other promotional programs at our discretion. These include but are not limited to employee purchase programs, programs for industry professionals, and programs for members of related trade organizations or non-profit partners.  

EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTACT INFORMATION

These policies are effective as of January 1st, 2025.

For more information, please contact: wholesale@rockytalkie.com

 

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