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 but 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. The staffer is required to wear official I AM Bowling™ jerseys during all non-Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) competitive bowling events.
i. Exceptions will apply when event regulations require alternative uniforms.
ii. Because I AM Bowling™ is not a PBA-registered product brand, the staffer is permitted to wear competitors’ jerseys at PBA events.
4. Account Registration
A. Most benefits outlined in Section 6 are administered through an online account at www.iambowling.com. The staffer 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.
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. Under normal circumstances, benefits may take up to three (3) business days to be applied following confirmation. During busier periods, additional time may be required. 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. The staffer will receive special pricing on all products, except for those in the “Pro Shop," "Strikeforce Bowling," and "USBC" categories, when logged into their registered accounts.
a. 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, the staffer is not permitted to use any coupon codes.
a. This includes, but is not limited to, the staffer's own coupon code or those of other National Staffers.
b. 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. Under normal circumstances, store credit will be issued within three (3) business days following payment processing, provided the staffer has an active online account.
c. Credit can be used for purchases made online or for custom orders placed through the sales department.
i. All I AM Bowling™ jerseys must display the I AM Bowling™ or Team I AM Bowling™ logo in at least one of the following positions: left chest, right chest, left sleeve, or right sleeve.
d. I AM Bowling™ is no longer a PBA-registered brand and is therefore unable to offer PBA jerseys with the I AM Bowling™ logo.
i. I AM Bowling™ has established an agreement with another jersey company to provide National Staffers with PBA-compliant jerseys at a discounted rate.
a. The staffer may use his or her store credit to purchase these jerseys.
b. This benefit is exclusive to the National Staffer Program and is not available to retail customers.
c. To order a PBA-compliant jersey, the staffer must reach out directly to team@iambowling.com to receive more details and begin the process.
C. Personal Coupon Code
i. The staffer 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," "Strikeforce Bowling," and "USBC" 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. The staffer will earn a ten percent (10%) commission on all qualifying purchases made with his or her code.
a. Commissions are paid monthly as store credit applied to the staffer's online account.
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. Additional Benefits
i. The staffer will have exclusive access to Team I AM Bowling™ branded merchandise through the associated online account.
ii. The staffer 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 his or her account status is processed.
iii. The staffer 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, the staffer agrees to actively promote the I AM Bowling™ brand through appropriate and professional channels.
B. The staffer is expected to share their personal coupon codes on social media using hashtags #iambowling, #teamiambowling, and #bowlingisfun, and to mention the I AM Bowling™ brand or highlight their bowling performance.
8. Email Communication Policy
A. The staffer 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, the staffer 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.
9. 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.
10. Contract Termination and Advancement
A. I AM Bowling™ reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time for cause, namely 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. Wearing non–I AM Bowling™ jerseys at PBA events, or at other events that require competitors’ jerseys to be worn, will not be considered promotion of a competing company and will not constitute grounds for termination.
B. I AM Bowling™ also reserves the right to terminate this contract without cause by providing thirty (30) days' written notice to the staffer.
C. If this contract is terminated by I AM Bowling™ for cause, the staffer will not be eligible for reinstatement or future participation in the program.
D. 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™.
E. Upon contract 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 is no longer entitled to further commission payouts, regardless of when the related sales occurred or when 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.
F. If the staffer generates two thousand dollars ($2,000) or more in sales through coupon code usage by October 31 of the current calendar year, he or she will automatically be eligible to receive an upgraded contract with enhanced benefits issued toward the end of the year.
i. The benefits included in the upgraded contract will be determined based on total sales performance and the effectiveness of the staffer’s promotional contributions.
11. Contract Modifications and Enforcement
A. I AM Bowling™ reserves the right to modify or amend the terms of this contract at any time and to issue addendums when necessary. Any modification or addendum will become effective upon written notice to the staffer.
B. Any decision not to enforce a provision of this contract at a given time does not waive, limit, or otherwise affect the right to enforce that provision, or any other provision, at any time in the future.