Question
What documents should I ask for before joining an MLM?
What to do next:
- Ask for each document by text or email so you have it in writing.
- Read the documents away from the meeting or group chat.
- Run the numbers on the expense worksheet before paying anything.
Why this matters
Written documents give you time to compare the pitch with the actual terms.
If the opportunity involves licensing, subscriptions, events, or recurring purchases, those documents should be reviewed before payment.
Questions to ask before joining
- Can you send the current income disclosure and compensation plan?
- Can you send the full list of required, optional, and commonly expected costs?
- Can you send the refund, cancellation, autoship, and buyback rules?
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Helpful next pages
- Someone pitched me an MLM. What should I do?
- Before You Join an MLM
- Before You Pay
- Documents to request before joining an MLM
- MLM expense worksheet
- Scripts you can use
Sources
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Regulator guidance
Multi-level Marketing Businesses and Pyramid Schemes
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Regulator guidance
Business Guidance Concerning Multi-Level Marketing