Standard Sales Inc., dba Stansport wishes to maintain a marketplace that views its products as unique, high quality, and desirable; and is fair and competitive for all its customers. To this end, Stansport has adopted a Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) Policy which applies uniformly to all dealers, distributors, and resellers. The policy applies to all forms of advertising regarding Stansport products, including but not limited to retail websites, other internet sales channels, social media marketing, unsolicited email marketing, print, radio, television, newspapers, mail order catalogs, and any other form of out-of-store advertising.
The MAP Policy only concerns advertised prices and does not pertain to any actual sale price of Stansport products. Dealers, distributors, and resellers retain the right to establish their own selling price of Stansport products.
- All Stansport price sheets will clearly list the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) and minimum advertised price (MAP) for all products. These price sheets will be distributed to all customers and will be available by request. Any changes to pricing including MAP will be communicated to Stansport dealers and distributors.
- It will be the responsibility of Stansport distributors to communicate the Stansport® MAP policy to all 3rd. party dealers ordering Stansport products. Stansport distributors shall take action against any of its customers who violate this MAP Policy as directed by Stansport, including cancel existing orders and/or refuse new orders.
- Stansport will maintain and distribute a list of “unauthorized dealers” to our wholesale distribution partners. Any dealers on the list of unauthorized sellers are prohibited from ordering Stansport products from distributors.
- The Stansport MAP Policy, in the form of “MAP Holidays”, shall not apply only on the following days (e.g. no MAP violations will be issued): Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
- Any advertised price that lists Stansport below the specified MAP price will be considered in violation of the MAP policy. Any and all shipping costs, taxes, or other fees are not considered to be part of the advertised price of Stansport products.
- Any package deals offering Stansport products bundled with any product (including other Stansport products) may not be advertised for a lower price than the original Stansport MAP price, or combined MAP prices.
- Attempts to hide the actual selling price of Stansport products will be considered a violation of the MAP policy. Even if the selling price of an item is at or above the MAP price, hidden prices will be considered a violation. “Add to Cart to see price,” “Click or call for price,” “log in to see price” or other terms will be considered a violation.
- The inclusion in advertising of any free products or discounted product with a product covered by this Policy would be contrary to this Policy if it has the effect of discounting the advertised price of the included Stansport products below MAP.
- Stansport dealers & distributors are strictly prohibited from selling Stansport products directly to Amazon.com, Inc., Walmart Inc., or any other marketplace owner/operator without express written authorization from Standard Sales Inc. dba Stansport.
- Stansport dealers & distributors are strictly prohibited from selling Stansport products on ecommerce marketplaces or auction sites, including but not limited to Amazon.com, Walmart.com and eBay.com, without express written authorization from Standard Sales Inc. dba Stansport.
- Stansport distributors must obtain express written authorization from Standard Sales Inc. dba Stansport prior to selling Stansport products to or authorizing the sale of Stansport products by 3rd party dealers who intend to resell the products on ecommerce marketplaces or auction sites, including but not limited to Amazon.com, Walmart.com and eBay.com.
- Stansport retains the right, at its unilateral discretion, to act as it sees fit regarding customers found to be in violation of our MAP policy. This is a zero-tolerance policy and Stansport, without assuming any liability, reserves the right to cancel existing orders and/or refuse new orders from any customer in violation of the Stansport MAP Policy.
- Stansport retains the right to change MSRP and MAP pricing on any item at its sole discretion.
- The Stansport MAP policy shall not apply to distressed, inventory reduction, and closeout merchandise as clearly indicated by Stansport on its regularly distributed “Closeout List” flyer.
Please contact our offices at (800) 421-6131 or email tysonr@stansport.com with any questions regarding MAP pricing, MAP violations, or the terms of this policy.
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