National Staffer Contract Terms and Conditions
1. Contract Term and Duration
A. This agreement becomes effective upon completion and submission of the contract form by the staffer.
B. It will remain active until terminated by either party according to the terms outlined below.
C. Renewal of this contract is only required if the staffer voluntarily resigns and later rejoins the program.
2. Parental Consent for Minors
A. Individuals under the age of eighteen (18) may participate in the National Staffer Program only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
B. In such cases, the contract must be completed using the staffer’s information and reviewed and signed by the parent or legal guardian.
C. Any National Staffer contract submitted and signed solely by a minor will be considered null and void upon receipt.
3. Mandatory Attire
A. Staffers are required to wear official I AM Bowling™ jerseys during all competitive bowling events.
B. This requirement will be waived if event regulations mandate alternative uniforms.
4. Account Registration
A. Most benefits outlined in Section 6 are administered through an online account at www.iambowling.com. Staffers must create an account if one does not already exist.
B. The account must be registered under the same email address as entered above. Benefits will only be applied to the account associated with that email.
i. Future changes to the registered email address are not permitted except in cases of minor corrections, such as typographical errors, or if the original email account becomes inaccessible to the staffer.
C. If a new account is created, it is the staffer's sole responsibility to notify team@iambowling.com and confirm the associated email address to activate benefits.
i. Benefits, including commissions, will not be processed until the account is created and confirmed via email. No action will be taken until written communication is received.
D. Please allow up to three (3) business days for benefits to be applied after confirmation. Business days exclude weekends and U.S. federal holidays.
5. Nature of the Contract
A. This agreement is a personal staffer contract and is not intended for use as a pro shop account. Orders may only be placed for the participant and immediate family members.
B. Creating multiple accounts for the same individual using different identities or email addresses is strictly prohibited. Each staffer may have only one active staffer account at any given time. Attempting to bypass this policy may result in contract termination.
C. If multiple contract submissions are received for the same individual, the following policies will be upheld:
i. Only the first completed and submitted contract will be considered valid. Any subsequent submissions will be disregarded for eligibility and benefits purposes.
ii. If a one-time deposit is selected on more than one submission, the purchased store credit will be honored and applied only to the first account created. No additional benefits or discounts will be granted to subsequent accounts.
D. Updates to any personal information cannot be made through a new contract submission. All such changes must be requested by contacting team@iambowling.com.
6. National Staffer Benefits
A. Staffer Pricing
i. Staffers will receive special pricing on all products, except for those in the “Pro Shop” and "Strikeforce Bowling" categories, when logged into their registered accounts. Publicly available automatic discounts may also be applied at checkout, subject to the discretion of I AM Bowling™.
ii. Because National Staffers receive preferential pricing, they are not permitted to use any coupon codes. This includes, but is not limited to, their own coupon codes or those of other National Staffers.
a. Exceptions may be made when coupon code use is specifically authorized, such as through the I AM Bowling™ Plus Rewards Program or other approved promotions.
B. Store Credit Allocation
i. Store credit will be issued based on the membership option selected.
a. No payment is required to join the program.
i. A one-time deposit option is available for those who wish to receive bonus credit. The deposit is charged once at the time of enrollment.
b. Credit can be used for purchases made online or for custom orders placed through the sales department.
c. Store credit will be issued within three (3) business days following payment processing, provided the staffer has an active online account.
ii. All jerseys purchased through a National Staffer account must display the I AM Bowling™ or Team I AM Bowling™ logo on the left chest, right chest, left sleeve, or right sleeve.
C. Personal Coupon Code
i. Staffers must create a unique coupon code to share with friends, family, and followers.
a. The code must be no more than twelve (12) characters long and contain only letters and numbers.
b. The code must be original and may not conflict with any code already in use.
c. Codes containing profanity, offensive language, or inappropriate content will be rejected at the sole discretion of I AM Bowling™.
d. All submitted codes are subject to internal review and approval.
ii. The coupon provides a twenty percent (20%) discount on all products available on www.iambowling.com, except for those in the “Pro Shop” and "Strikeforce Bowling" categories.
iii. This coupon code is valid exclusively for guest checkouts and online accounts designated with retail customer status.
iv. The code may be used in combination with automatic online promotions when used by eligible accounts.
v. Commission earnings for coupon code usage are structured as follows:
a. Staffers will earn a five percent (5%) commission on all qualifying purchases made with their codes.
b. Commissions are paid monthly as store credit applied to the staffer's online account.
c. Staffers can qualify for higher commission tiers based on monthly sales:
i. Three hundred to five hundred ninety-nine dollars ($300–$599) in sales will result in a ten percent (10%) commission.
ii. Six hundred dollars ($600) or more in sales will result in a fifteen percent (15%) commission.
d. Commission bonuses will reset at the beginning of each month.
vi. To request a change to the selected coupon code, the staffer must contact team@iambowling.com directly.
a. Once the change takes effect, commissions earned under the previous code will end. All future commissions will be tracked under the newest code.
b. Any new requested coupon code must meet the same criteria as the original code, as outlined above in this section of the contract.
c. I AM Bowling™ reserves the right to deny coupon code change requests at its discretion.
D. Referred Business Commission
i. Staffers will earn a fifteen percent (15%) commission on referred business.
ii. Qualifying referrals include, but are not limited to, bowling jerseys, corporate apparel, DTF transfers, UV decals, display products, and screen printing.
iii. Customers must mention the staffer’s name at the time of order for commissions to apply.
iv. Orders cannot be placed under the staffer’s own name.
v. Referral eligibility will not apply to orders from customers with whom I AM Bowling™ already has an established relationship.
vi. All referral leads must be submitted to info@iambowling.com.
vii. Commissions will be paid monthly as store credit combined with coupon code commissions.
F. Additional Benefits
i. Staffers will have exclusive access to Team I AM Bowling™ branded merchandise through the associated online account.
ii. Staffers will receive access to the Team I AM Bowling™ Closed Facebook Group, an exclusive group for program members. The invitation will be included in the welcome email sent to the staffer once the his or her account status is processed.
iii. Staffers may use the coupon code "IABSTAFF" at www.logoinfusion.com to receive a twenty-five percent (25%) discount on eligible products. This code cannot be shared with non-staff members.
7. Obligation to Promote the Brand
A. By agreeing to these terms, staffers agree to actively promote the I AM Bowling™ brand through appropriate and professional channels.
B. National Staffers are expected to share their personal coupon codes codes on social media using hashtags #iambowling, #teamiambowling, and #bowlingisfun, and to mention the I AM Bowling™ brand or highlight their bowling performance.
8. Contract Promotion Criteria
A. Staffers who reach two thousand dollars ($2,000) or more in annual coupon code and/or referral sales will automatically receive an upgraded contract with enhanced benefits.
B. The benefits included in the new contract will be determined based on overall sales performance and the effectiveness of the staffer’s promotional contributions.
9. Email Communication Policy
A. Staffers are required to remain subscribed to the Team I AM Bowling™ mailing list for the duration of this contract.
B. This subscription will include general promotional emails by default, due to the functionality of the email provider used by I AM Bowling™. To remain subscribed to this list but opt out of promotional emails, staffers must email a request to team@iambowling.com.
C. Due to the functionality of the email provider, using the unsubscribe link in any email will also remove the recipient from the Team I AM Bowling™ mailing list. A first offense will result in a written warning, and a second offense may result in contract termination.
D. Marking any I AM Bowling™ emails as spam will result in immediate contract termination, as this action severely damages the brand’s email sender reputation. Such damage compromises I AM Bowling™'s ability to effectively communicate with its staffers and overall customer base.
E. I AM Bowling™ is not responsible for any undelivered emails due to issues beyond the brand's control, such as spam filters, provider errors, or other technical failures.
10. Compliance with High School and Collegiate Rules
A. I AM Bowling™ is not responsible for violations of high school or collegiate eligibility rules related to program participation.
B. It is the signer’s sole responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable rules.
11. Contract Termination
A. I AM Bowling™ reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time if the staffer violates any of its terms or engages in any of the actions outlined below:
i. Termination may occur if the staffer engages in illegal activity.
ii. Termination may occur if the staffer displays abusive behavior toward other National Staffers, Future Stars, or I AM Bowling™ employees.
iii. Termination may occur if the staffer acts in a way that negatively impacts the I AM Bowling™ brand.
iv. Termination may occur if the staffer is found to have intentionally falsified survey responses to gain acceptance into the program.
v. Termination may occur if it is determined that the staffer was a minor at the time of contract submission and falsified a parent or guardian’s signature.
vi. Termination may occur if the staffer is found to be promoting, endorsing, or advertising any company that manufactures or sells bowling jerseys or similar products.
a. Exceptions will be made for school, tournament, or organizational requirements, or if the staffer is also affiliated with another bowling company that provides merchandise from a competing brand.
B. If this contract is terminated by I AM Bowling™, the staffer will not be eligible for reinstatement or future participation in the program.
C. A staffer may voluntarily resign his or her participation in this program at any time by submitting written notice to team@iambowling.com.
i. In the event of voluntary resignation, the staffer may request to return to the program at a later date.
a. To rejoin the National Staffer program, the individual must qualify again through the standard process and meet all eligibility requirements in effect at the time of application.
b. Reinstatement following resignation is not guaranteed and will be subject to review by I AM Bowling™.
D. Upon termination or voluntary resignation from the program, the following actions will take effect immediately:
i. All staffer privileges will be removed, and the associated online account will revert to a standard retail account. However, any previously accumulated store credit will remain available for use.
ii. The individual will be removed from the Team I AM Bowling™ mailing list but will continue to receive general promotional emails until he or she chooses to unsubscribe.
iii. The coupon code selected by the individual will remain active and usable by customers, but no further commission will be earned from its use.
iv. The individual will no longer receive any commission, regardless of when the related sales occurred or when commission payouts are scheduled.
v. Access to the Team I AM Bowling™ Closed Facebook group will be removed, as the group is limited to current, active staffers.
12. Contract Amendments
A. I AM Bowling™ reserves the right to update or amend the terms of this contract at any time.