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TRAVEL AGENT PROS CONTRACT
The Applicant understands and agrees:
1. The Applicant warrants that he/she is legally qualified
in his/her state of residency to become an Independent Contractor
for Only Fun Vacations. Upon acceptance of this Application
by Only Fun Vacations, Applicant will be an independent contractor
responsible for his/her own business and not an employee of
Only Fun Vacations. As an independent contractor, the Applicant
will not be considered an employee of Only Fun Vacations for
the purposes of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, the
Social Security Act, the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, or
any other laws pertaining to employees.
2. Applicant agrees to become an Independent Representative
of Only Fun Vacations on the terms and conditions in this
document, and the terms of the Only Fun Vacations Policies
and Procedures, collectively referred to as the Agreement.
3. The Agreement shall not be binding on either party until
Only Fun Vacations has accepted the application. The laws
of the State of California shall govern all disputes between
the parties.
4. The position of Independent Travel Representative does
not constitute either the sale of a franchise or a distributorship.
The Agreement is not intended and shall not be construed to
create a relationship of agency, partnership, or joint venture
between any Independent Travel Representative and Only Fun
Vacations. The term of this Agreement shall be for one (1)
year from the date of acceptance by Only Fun Vacations, unless
earlier terminated. This Agreement may be renewed for successive
terms of one (1) year, subject to earlier termination as provided
in the Agreement. Independent Travel Representatives will
apply annually based on the terms of their membership level.
5. An Independent Representative shall be entitled to cancel
participation as an Independent Travel Representative at any
time, for any reason, upon written notice to Only Fun Vacations.
6. Only Fun Vacations may terminate the Agreement immediately.
Upon written or oral notice, the Independent Representative
may be terminated for any breach of the contract contained
in the Terms and Conditions herein and/or the Policy and Procedures.
7. Only Fun Vacations and Applicant understand and agree
that Only Fun Vacations, at any time, in its sole discretion,
modify the terms, conditions, and the Policies and Procedures,
which, when delivered to Independent Representatives in writing
or via website posting, shall become part of the Agreement.
8. Applicant acknowledges that no other purchase is required
to become a Only Fun Vacations Independent Travel Representative.
9. To the extent the specific policies are inconsistent with
the general policies, if at all, the specific policies prevail.
10. As an Independent Travel Representative, the Applicant
shall:
a. Place primary emphasis on the sales and marketing of Only
Fun Vacations' products and services.
b. Abide by any and all federal, state, county, and local
laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the Agreement and
the acquisition, receipt, holding, selling, distributing,
or advertising of Only Fun Vacations products and services.
c. Make, execute or file such reports and obtain such licenses
as are required by law or public authority with respect to
this Agreement and the acquisition, receipt, holding, selling,
distributing or advertising of Only Fun Vacations products
and services, at the Independent Representative's own expense.
d. Be solely responsible for the declaration and payment
of all local, state and federal taxes as may accrue because
of the Applicant's activities in connection with the Agreement.
e. Not make any statements or representations regarding Only
Fun Vacations products and services that are at variance with
those contained in materials provided by Only Fun Vacations.
11. Applicant agrees not to utilize the Only Fun Vacations
logo, trade name or trademarks in any way other than those
pre-approved by Only Fun Vacations. Applicant agrees not to
use the name Only Fun Vacations, or its executives, employees,
endorsement personalities, service providers or affiliates
in any medium without the express written consent of Only
Fun Vacations. Applicant agrees to utilize only those items
of literature and sales aids approved by Only Fun Vacations.
12. Applicant understands that no attorney general or other
regulatory authority ever, endorses or approves any marketing
plan. Independent Travel Representatives will make no such
claims to others.
13. In the event a dispute shall arise between Only Fun Vacations
and an Independent Travel Representative relating to the Agreement,
including but not limited to, any portion of the Agreement,
its terms and conditions, the Policies and Procedures, and
covenants relating to the Agreement, terms, conditions, Policies
and Procedures, any and all such disputes shall be submitted
to binding arbitration under rules of American Arbitration
Association. The arbitration shall be held in San Diego, California.
The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and shall be
entitled to enforcement, in the form of a judgment, in the
Municipal or Superior Court of the County of San Diego, State
of California. Any said judgment shall be entitled to full
faith and credit in any other court of competent jurisdiction.
Finally, in the event that any part of this Paragraph 13 is
declared unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction,
then the parties herein agree that any and all lawsuits concerning
any dispute between the parties are only to be filed and venue
in the Small Claims, Municipal or Superior Courts in the County
of San Diego, State of California.
14. Applicant understands Only Fun Vacations does not discriminate
in its acceptance or rejection of applicants because of race,
creed, sex, color, or national origin.
15. Applicant understands that his/her Representative business
can be inherited or bequeathed, but cannot be transferred
or assigned during his/her lifetime without the written consent
of Only Fun Vacations which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld.
16. The Agreement shall be binding upon and enforceable by
the heirs, executors, administrators and transferees of the
parties. In the event any provision or portion of the Agreement,
including but not limited to, the terms and conditions, the
Policies and Procedures, and covenants therein, are declared
either void or unenforceable, the remaining portions or provisions
shall remain valid or enforceable.
17. The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between
the parties with regard to the relationship of the Applicant
and Only Fun Vacations and supersedes all previous agreements,
understandings, representations, promises and negotiations
on the subject. The parties agree that neither was induced
to enter into this Agreement by any representations or statements
not included within this Agreement.
18. Applicant agrees that they will conduct themselves in
a professional manner at all times and will represent Only
Fun Vacations to both the public and to Travel Suppliers in
accordance with the policies and procedures outlined. Any
dispute with a Travel Supplier should be resolved between
Only Fun Vacations and said Travel Supplier to protect the
existing relationship.
20. Travel Agent Pros are assigned to the following groups
based on their membership or commissions earned:
a. TAP $299/year - For experienced agents. 70% commission
on all reservations with potential to earn up to 80% on preferred
vendors, personal & agent websites, email account, IATAN
ID Card for qualified member, CLIA ID Card for qualified member,
100 business cards, marketing support, as well as Errors &
Ommissions insurance coverage. Agent has full control of reservations
and books directly with vendors. Annual fee is waived when
agent earns over $3500.
b. TAP Explorer - Agents who earn over $2000 will receive
75% on preferred supplier bookings. Agents will also receive
up to 10 complimentary copies of all customizable printed
marketing materials.
c. TAP Voyager - Agents who earn over $5000 will receive
80% on preferred supplier bookings. Agents will also receive
up to 25 complimentary copies of all customizable printed
marketing materials.
d. TAP Assist $299/year - For newcomers to the travel industry
or referral agents. Annual membership fee includes 100 business
cards, CLIA ID Card, personal website, & email. Agent
earns 40% commission and books only through TAP Assist reservation
center. Agents are not allowed to contact vendors directly
for reservations. Agent's clients also book via TAP Assist
reservation center. Agent can graduate to the TAP program
when bookings and knowledge level reach acceptable standards
set by TAP Support Staff ($1000 in earnings).
Only Fun Vacations reserves the right to re-assign members
based upon their annual commission earnings.
21. Commissions will be paid to Travel Agent Pro members
as follows:
a. TAP Agent commission payments will be issued during the
month following the actual receipt of the Agency Commission
Payment. For example, if a TAP member books a cruise in January
that sails in February and Only Fun Vacations receives payment
from the supplier by February 28th, the TAP member will receive
their share of this commission on or before the 30th of March.
b. Any refunds, credits, commission recalls or debit memos
received by Only Fun Vacations for commissions owed to or
already paid to a TAP member will be the full responsibility
of the TAP member and will be deducted from TAP member’s
commissions due.
c. TAP Members will be paid commissions on all air, hotel,
car rental & condos made via the provided "Live"
Internet Booking Engines. Air bookings will generate a $5/ticket
commission; hotel & car bookings will generate a $5/transaction,
condo rentals generate 70% commission split.
d. On approved vendor web sites, and via the Vendor's Reservations
Centers a Commission Submittal Form must be completed and
submitted accurately and timely (within 48 hours of 1st payment)
to Costa Travel. Commission Submittal Forms can be found on
the member’s admin website.
e. Only Fun Vacations will pay no commission for any bookings
that TAP member does not complete and submit an accurate Commission
Submittal Form to Only Fun Vacations with the exception of
the provided booking engines on your site.
f. Only Fun Vacations charges an $8.00 service fee per airline
ticket generated from a provided GDS. The TAP member receives
100% of the service fee they charge over the $8.00. GDS access
is only provided to agents producing over 20 tickets per month.
GDS access is available to agents not producing 20 tickets
per month upon request at a cost of $50/month.
g. Service fees processed by Only Fun Vacations for agents
will be charged the following fees and the difference paid
as commission monthly based upon submission date. Charge backs
are the responsibility of TAP Member. Air Fees: $8/ticket,
All Other Fees: $8/transaction
h. One of the advantages of becoming a TAP member is access
to some of the best commission contracts in the industry.
This allows our agents a certain amount of pricing flexibility;
however the Agency must receive their full portion of the
contracted commission. For example, if the vendor pays 15%
commission on a $1000 booking, the commission paid would be
$150. Of that, Only Fun Vacations would retain 30% or $45.
Any discounts would be taken from the remaining 70%. In the
event that the 30% retained by Only Fun Vacations exceeds
the total commission received, the remaining balance will
be deducted from future agent payments. Exceptions may be
made in certain situations, such as your personal travel,
but a Travel Agent Pro Support representative must approve
any deviation from this policy, in advance.
i. In the event that a Vendor commission is paid for which
a Commission Submittal Form has not been received, and Costa
Travel is forced to research the source of the commission,
the lesser of the entire commission or a $25 fee will be charged
to the Team Costa member.
22. The TAP member is entitled to all benefits outlined in
the program, for up to 2 people, when the designated program
level is fully paid. The TAP Member hereby authorizes that
Only Fun Vacations automatically charge to the TAP Member's
Credit Card the current stated amounts on the Travel Agent
Pros website. Optional services, such as acquiring the CLIA
card will be the responsibility of the TAP member.
23. Only Fun Vacations agrees to not market to TAP Member
clients and that said clients would remain the property of
TAP Member throughout the duration of the membership. TAP
Member agrees that said clients, upon termination of membership
have the right to purchase services from Only Fun Vacations
or its affiliates if they so choose. TAP Member understands
and agrees that providing client contact information to Only
Fun Vacations is necessary to ensure prompt payment of commissions,
maintaining customer service levels, maintaining the reputation
of Only Fun Vacations & maintaining accurate accounting
records.
24. The TAP Member agrees that acceptance of enrollment request
by Only Fun Vacations makes this agreement valid until termination
of membership. Only Fun Vacations reserves the right to cancel
membership in the program at any time for violation of policies
listed in this agreement and the Online Membership Manual.
If termination or Non-renewal of the Membership occurs, the
member is etitled to and will be paid their portion of outstanding
commissions in the method outlined in paragraph 19, section
A, of this agreement.
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