Law and the International ACN Family

In October I had the privilege of attending the ACN International Training Event in Munich, Germany. Little did I realize that many of the same legal issues that confront ACN in North America are also of concern in all of the countries that embrace the ACN family. There is the old saying that “it’s a small world” and this becomes readily apparent at ACN meetings throughout the world.

To be sure, each country has a unique set of laws, but within those legal codes there is a common strand that is embraced by ACN. ACN does everything in its power to adhere to the legal principles that are mandated in the many countries in which its Independent Representatives maintain their business opportunities. Along with the variances in law, ACN has a set of guiding principles that apply universally.

I addressed the approximately 7,000 people attending the Munich event on the important issue of slamming. A reputable Independent Representative does not and would not submit the name of a customer for telephone service unless that person had actually requested the service. To do otherwise would not only violate the law of a nation but the rules set out by ACN. This is, of course, referred to as slamming and ACN has zero tolerance for anyone who slams a customer. It results in deactivation.


No Unethical or Illegal Activities
In addition to the specific issue of slamming, ACN does not permit any unethical or illegal activity of any kind. Each Independent Representative is presumed to know and follow the law of any country in which he or she is operating. Throughout the world ACN prohibits Independent Representatives from making false or misleading representations of any kind including but not limited to misrepresentations about ACN services or the ACN Compensation Plan.

The bottom line is that adherence to law is not only expected but demanded by ACN. Those who violate the rules of ACN or the laws of the country in which they operate not only hurt themselves but the ethical Independent Representatives who are properly operating their business.

It is out of respect for the law of all nations in the ACN family that ACN must exercise its judgment to determine if a representative should be suspended or deactivated for violations.
It’s really pretty simple. Just tell the truth – do what is right – respect the rights of others. That is what ACN expects.