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1 asea global reach is asea s official program for expansion and development in targeted international markets. This document is your guide to navigating the ins and outs of doing business with ASEA. It describes how associates can interact with customers via a range of touchpoints and classifies countries into a three-tiered system of market readiness TIER 1 major markets TIER 2 potential markets TIER 3 unsupported markets tier 1: major markets ASEA confirms these countries as a significant market opportunity. Doing business in these countries requires a formal expansion and opening strategy. These marketplaces also need dedicated corporate resources before opening for business, and ASEA drives all business development and expansion activities. Associates are not allowed to conduct any premarket business activity in these countries. Current Tier 1 Markets Brazil, China, Japan, Malaysia, Russia, South Korea Tier 2

2 tier 2: potential markets ASEA identifies these as potential business opportunities. These markets are eligible for the ASEA staged development program. Field leadership, actual sales, and product demand must exist in these countries. Tier 2 markets are classified into three groups that indicate development and signify readiness for pre-opening activities. Group 1 Announced, in development Group 2 Open to not-for-resale (NFR) activity, supported Group 3 Open to not-for-resale (NFR) activity, unsupported Positioned for eventual advancement to Group 2 tier 2 group 1 These markets have been announced by ASEA and have been selected to advance to prelaunch stage. The development work is being done. Current Tier 2 Group 1 Markets Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand Order Size Limits: Hong Kong: No limit. Singapore: Any order exceeding $400 SGD will be charged 7% import duty. Philippines: Limit 150 PV per order. Multiple orders to the same address on the same day will be detained in customs. All ASEA products are available in these markets and shipped out of our Hong Kong distribution warehouse with door-todoor delivery in Hong Kong, Philippines, and Singapore. Associates in Taiwan and Thailand must arrange for their own shipping from an open market. Personal consumption rules apply. Shipping cost: Country 1 Case Delivery Time Hong Kong $ business days Singapore $ Business days Philippines $ Business days Pricing and commissions will be in U.S. dollars. Commissions will be paid through SmartWallet. tier 2 group 2 In these markets, not for resale (NFR) activity is the only option for doing business. When NFR sales in a Tier 2 Group 2 market warrants advancement, ASEA will move that market to Group 1 status. Development of these markets follows the Global Stage Development program described below. Current Tier 2 Group 2 Markets Argentina, Colombia, Indonesia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Peru, Poland, Vietnam Tier 2 Group 2 Global Stage Development ASEA s Executive Committee must approve the decision to advance a market through the Global Stage Development program. Considerations for a market s promotion to the next stage of development include product interest, consistent retail sales growth, and feasibility of advancement. Tier 2 continued

3 Stage 1: Introduction As a developing market enters the first stage, ASEA provides the following support: Customers may purchase product from an open ASEA market and have it shipped to an address within that market. The shipment can then be forwarded to the customer in the developing market. Product pricing and sales commissions are paid in U.S. dollars via the SmartWallet cash card. Products are not for resale (NFR), meaning customers may only use the products for personal consumption. Associates have access to ASEAGlobalReach.com Associates are responsible for shipping product into the market. Requirements for Advancement to Stage 1 There must be significant interest for ASEA products or regular NFR product sales in the market. The market must maintain a $5,000 USD weekly sales average for a minimum of three consecutive months. A Diamond leader must sponsor business activity in the market. A Diamond leader must coordinate with the regional corporate sales executive to monitor business activity and assess interest levels in the market. Stage 2: Emerging When activity in a developing market increases, the country moves from Stage 1 to Stage 2 status. ASEA provides the following support: Tools and materials are provided in English with essential documents and materials translated into the local language. Local language customer service is provided via . Telephone support is provided in English with a local in-market phone number. Associates are responsible for shipping product into the market. Requirements for Advancement to Stage 2 Market growth, sustainability, and leadership determine stage advancement and are evaluated on a country-by-country basis. Stage 3: Pre-Launch Stage 3 is considered the official preview release of the ASEA business offering. Activities such as increased business operations and logistical procedures begin to be implemented to support the market. Requirements for Advancement to Stage 3 Once a market successfully advances through the first two stages and ASEA decides to open the market, that market moves to Stage 3. ASEA then begins preparations to open the market. Stage 4: Launch Stage 4 marks the official grand opening of business in the market. The timing of an opening is dependent upon the regulatory complexity of each market. tier 2 group 3 These markets are expected to eventually move to Group 2 status and become eligible for stage development. While associates may expand their businesses into these markets and conduct NFR activity, ASEA does not offer any support for Group 3 markets and does not guarantee a date by which a Group 3 market may advance to Group 2 status. Current Tier 2 Group 3 Markets Armenia, Bolivia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Central America and the Caribbean, Chile, Ecuador, Estonia, Iceland, Jordan, Latvia, Lithuania, Paraguay, South Africa, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay Tier 3

4 tier 3: unsupported markets Tier 3 includes any country not listed as a Tier 1 or Tier 2 market. Associates may conduct NFR business in these markets. However, corporate support is not available for any business activities, and ASEA cannot guarantee a date by which any given Tier 3 market will advance to Tier 2 Group 3 status and be listed as a possible market for future development. Associates choosing to do business in these countries are responsible for honoring all market-specific laws and for obtaining the necessary certifications and licenses for doing business. Current 3 Markets All countries not classified as Tier 1 or Tier 2 premarket business support through aseaglobalreach.com ASEAGlobalReach.com is intended for use by ASEA associates with permanent residence in a Tier 2 market. This site is a resource site for all Tier 2 markets through all Global Stage Development phases and can be used for the following activities: Enroll new associates in Tier 2 and open markets Order product Manage autoship orders Review essential business management reports Access a limited library of documents and resources ASEAGlobalReach.com is available in English only. guidelines for premarket activity Existing associates may enroll new associates in any Tier 2 or another open market. All new associates must provide a valid address in their home country (for enrollment purposes only). All associates must agree not to do any work while physically in the United States; otherwise they must provide a W-8 tax form to the company. Associates in an open market who want to sign up new associates in a Tier 2 market use the standard online enrollment process and select other from the list of countries at the start of the process. Existing associates with permanent residence in a Tier 2 market must request access to ASEAGlobalReach.com at ASEAGlobalReach.com/ migrate. Please allow 3 5 business days for access approval. For more information, please contact the corporate sales executive for your country. Product price and currency will depend on the market from which you are ordering. Payments must be paid by credit card (some markets will require an international credit card). All shipments must be sent to an address in an open market. Associates are then responsible to forward shipments into the country of destination. Please note that certain countries may require documentation before the items are shipped. Incomplete documentation may result in delays of shipment. All local personal consumption and not for resale regulations apply for each market. Associates are responsible for compliance with laws and regulations of the country of destination. ASEA bears no responsibility for additional charges that may apply. Associates receive commission payments in U.S. dollars. Commissions are paid through banks in open ASEA markets; associates will need to arrange for the transfer of funds to their home country.

5 thailand stage 1 introduction Enrollment is performed through ASEAGlobalReach.com. Associates enroll using their home address. All foreign associates must agree not to perform work while physically in the U.S. Those who do must provide a U.S. W-8 tax form to the company. Enrollees must provide a local government-issued ID number. Products are only available through ASEAGlobalReach. com. There is a 200 PV limit per order. All prices will be in USD and priced the same as in the U.S. (minus the U.S. sales tax). Credit cards will be the only accepted payment method (in some instances, an international credit card will be required). Using the ASEAGlobalReach.com ensures the product ships to the home country address provided. In Thailand, it is not possible to deliver product to the associate s home. Packages must be picked up at the local post office. Recipients are responsible for any import taxes and duties. The cost of shipping is as follows: Light Table Heavy Table $0 $149 $17.00 $35.00 $150 $300 $25.00 $45.00 All commissions are paid through the SmartWallet Visa cash card. Commissions are in U.S. dollars. SmartWallet sends the Visa cash card to the home address provided at enrollment. When commissions are earned, funds are automatically deposited to the card.

6 the philippines Enrollment is performed through ASEAGlobalReach.com. Associates enroll using their home address. All foreign associates must agree not to perform work while physically in the U.S. Those who do must provide a U.S. W-8 tax form to the company. Enrollees must provide a local government-issued ID number. Products are only available through ASEAGlobalReach.com. There is a 200 PV limit per order. All prices will be in USD and priced the same as in the U.S. (minus the U.S. sales tax). Credit card will be the only accepted payment method (in some instances, an international credit card will be required). Using ASEAGlobalReach.com ensures the product ships to the home country address provided. Local personal consumer regulations will apply (including import taxes and duties). In the Philippines, associates will be required to pay import taxes and duties through the carrier to receive their package; this payment must be arranged locally. The cost of shipping is as follows: Light Table Heavy Table $0 $149 $17.00 $35.00 $150 $300 $25.00 $45.00 All commissions are paid through the SmartWallet Visa cash card. Commissions are in U.S. dollars. SmartWallet sends the Visa cash card to the home address provided at enrollment. When commissions are earned, funds are automatically deposited to the card.

7 hong kong Enrollment is performed through ASEAGlobalReach.com. Associates enroll using their home address. All foreign associates must agree not to perform work while physically in the U.S. Those who do must provide a U.S. W-8 tax form to the company. Enrollees must provide a local government-issued ID number. Products are only available through ASEAGlobalReach.com. There is a 200 PV limit per order. All prices will be in USD and priced the same as in the U.S. (minus the U.S. sales tax). Credit card will be the only accepted payment method (in some instances, an international credit card will be required). Using ASEAGlobalReach.com ensures the product ships to the home country address provided. Local personal consumer regulations will apply (including import taxes and duties). Hong Kong customers receive shipments directly to their homes. The cost of shipping is as follows: Light Table Heavy Table $0 $149 $22.00 $35.00 $150 $300 $30.00 $45.00 All commissions are paid through the SmartWallet Visa cash card. Commissions are in U.S. dollars. SmartWallet sends the Visa cash card to the home address provided at enrollment. When commissions are earned, funds are automatically deposited to the card.

8 dominican republic Enrollment is performed through ASEAGlobalReach.com. Associates enroll using their home address. All foreign associates must agree not to perform work while physically in the U.S. Those who do must provide a U.S. W-8 tax form to the company. Enrollees must provide a local government-issued ID number. Products are only available through ASEAGlobalReach.com. There is a 200 PV limit per order. All prices will be in USD and priced the same as in the U.S. (minus the U.S. sales tax). Credit card will be the only accepted payment method (in some instances, an international credit card will be required). Using ASEAGlobalReach.com ensures the product ships to the home country address provided. Local personal consumer regulations will apply (including import taxes and duties). In the Dominican Republic, it is not possible to deliver to the associate s home. Associates will be required to pay import taxes and duties through the carrier to receive their package; this payment is arranged locally. The cost of shipping is as follows: Light Table Heavy Table $0 $149 $22.00 $39.00 $150 $300 $28.00 $52.00 All commissions are paid through the SmartWallet Visa cash card. Commissions are in U.S. dollars. SmartWallet sends the Visa cash card to the home address provided at enrollment. When commissions are earned, funds are automatically deposited to the card.

9 hong kong distribution center Ordering: All orders in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Philippines must be made through the aseaglobalreach.com website. To place an order in any ASEA Global Reach country, an associate must be registered with an aseaglobalreach. com account to do business in that country. All orders are fulfilled from the Hong Kong distribution center. Limitations: Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Philippines: There is a 200 PV limit per order. However, multiple orders may be placed on any given day and/or month. Singapore only: Under local regulations, residents of Singapore can order products valuing up to 400 Singapore Dollars (including shipment) free of tax. Any order exceeding the 400 Singapore Dollar value will be charge 7% import duty. Upon package arrival in the country, a customs agent will contact addressee and arrange for the payment of import duties. This fee must be paid to the customs broker by credit card. Hong Kong Delivery: Estimated delivery is 3 5 business days. Products are delivered directly to the associate s Hong Kong address. Product Order Light Shipping * Heavy Shipping * $0 $149 USD $17 USD $20 USD $150 $300 USD $20 USD $23 USD Singapore Delivery: Estimated delivery is 3 5 business days. Products are delivered directly to the associate s Singapore address. Product Order Light Shipping * Heavy Shipping * $0 $149 USD $18 USD $23 USD $150 $300 USD $21 USD $36 USD Philippines Delivery: Estimated delivery is 5 7 business days. Products are delivered directly to the associate s Philippines address. Product Order Light Shipping * Heavy Shipping * $0 $149 USD $30 USD $42 USD $150 $300 USD $40 USD $60 USD Import duties and taxes are included in the shipping prices. * Light shipping refers to the lighter RENU Advanced products. Heavy shipping refers to the heavier ASEA Redox Supplement products.

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