Minimum Advertised Price Policy
Minimum Advertised Pricing Policy
Effective immediately on Jan 1 2019, a Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy on all 3DPhotocase or 3DBikecase (hereafter known as “3DPC”) products sold by Toppa Technology International Co. Ltd., CAS Technology International, Co. Ltd or CAS Technology (USA) Inc. (hereafter known as “CASTI”). will be in effect. International accounts must reflect pricing as translated into their local currency. Any Buyer whether they are reseller or end-buyer, must agree to this MAP policy if the Buyer is intended to reseller CASTI products.
CASTI has been building a brand of strong recognition and a high perceived value. By not adhering to the established Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) a Buyer who is a reseller can have a dramatic effect of diminishing or detracting from the perceived value of the 3DPhotocase brand and its products. The internet, with its worldwide impact, has the possibility to cause great harm to any companies’ products, if they are advertised at prices that will eliminate any legitimate retail competition. Our MAP pricing policy is intended for consumers to purchase from other resellers based on loyalty and customer care expectations. Therefore, if CASTI agrees to allow the customer who resell its products, will need to agree and abide by the following requirements and restrictions.
The MAP policy shall work under the following guidelines:
1) The Minimum Advertised Price for any 3DPC product shall not be less than fifteen percent (15%) below the current Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) as published on the 3DPC price sheet. MAP pricing is established by 3DPC and may be adjusted by 3DPC at its sole discretion.
2) The MAP for all 3DPC products shall be no more than the MSRP provided in the CASTI Price Sheet.
3) The MAP policy applies to all advertisements of 3DPC products in any and all media, including, but not limited to, flyers, posters, coupons, mailers, inserts, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, mail order catalogs, Internet or similar electronic media, television, radio, and public signage.
4) The MAP policy is not applicable to: 1) Any in-store advertising that is displayed only in the store and not distributed to any customer(s) outside of their store. 2) Any email newsletters sent to your customer database.
5) The inclusion in advertising of free or discounted products (whether made by 3DPC or another manufacturer) with a product covered by the MAP policy would be contrary to the policy if it has the effect of discounting the adver¬tised price of the covered product below the MAP.
6) If pricing is displayed in other than a brick and mortar retail store, any strike-through or other alteration of the Minimum Advertised Price is prohibited.
7) MAP applies only to advertised prices and does not apply to the price at which the products are actually sold or offered for sale to an individual consumer within the dealer’s retail location or over the telephone. 3DPC dealers and sales representatives remain free to sell these products at any price they choose.
8) MAP does not establish maximum advertised prices. All dealers and sales representatives may offer 3DPC products at any price in excess of the MAP.
9) 3DPC's MAP policy does not in any way limit the ability of any dealer to advertise that “they have the lowest prices” or, they “will meet or beat any competitors price”, that consumers should “call for a price” or phrases of similar import as long as the price advertised or listed for the products is not less than MAP.
10) Dealer agrees to hold all trademarks and copyrights of CASTI as the property of CASTI and use advertising materials provided by CASTI in an authorized manner only.
11) Intentional or repeated failure to abide by this policy will result in termination of reseller or sales agreement. CASTI does not intend to do business with dealers or sales representatives who degrade the image of 3DPC and its products. It is CASTI’s sole discretion whether or not to provide prior notice or issue warnings before taking any action under this policy.
12) E-Bay and Other Auction Web Sites Policy:
• “Buy it Now” options must be listed at a price equal to MAP or greater.
• For auctions the reserve and/or opening bids must start at MAP without a “Buy it Now” option.
• Best Offer Auctions Are Not Allowed
13) Negotiated Contracts: From time to time it may be explicitly approved by CASTI in writing to sell certain 3DPC products at below MAP pricing. The discount amount and length of time will be determined at the time of this approved promotion by CASTI, Inc.
14) CASTI may run a sale from time to time and in such case the MAP will be the same as the sale price on those particular items and on those particular dates. 3DPC will send out a notice in advance with details of the special.
15) 3DPC products may be advertised as free, provided there is no obligation on the customer to make any other purchase in order to receive 3DPC products.
16) Sales representatives of 3DPC products will supply a copy of the 3DPC MAP policy to any new or existing reseller to review, acknowledged and returned to CASTI. This form shall be signed and returned to 3DPC and in doing so, will bind the reseller to abide by the MAP and reseller requirements spelled out in this document.
17) MAP Agreement Confirmation: Buyer acknowledges that the Buyer agreed to this Minimum Advertised Price Policy, by either signing an order form or by placing an order with a purchase order or on the Seller website, CASTI as an automatic agreement having the same legal effect.