Dealer Policy
Unilateral Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) Policy
Effective Date: January 21, 2015
Last Revised: January 22, 2025
JoJo Couture, LLC, doing business as JoJo Modern Pets and American Pet Supplies (“JoJo”), has adopted the following Unilateral Minimum Advertised Price (“MAP”) Policy, which applies to all retailers, dealers, wholesalers, distributors, and resellers (“Dealers”) of JoJo-branded and affiliated products.
1. Policy Statement
To protect the integrity, brand value, and reputation of JoJo products, Dealers may not advertise any JoJo-branded product at a price greater than twelve percent (12%) below the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (“MSRP”).
This policy applies only to advertised prices, whether online or offline, and does not restrict the actual resale price charged at the point of sale.
Any advertised discount exceeding 12% off MSRP requires prior written approval from JoJo.
2. Scope of Advertising
This MAP Policy applies to all forms of advertising, including but not limited to:
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Websites and e-commerce platforms
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Online marketplaces
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Email marketing and digital ads
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Printed catalogs and mailers
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In-store signage and displays
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Trade shows, consumer exhibitions, and events
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Social media, paid or unpaid
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Any other electronic or printed media
3. Permitted Dealer Flexibility
JoJo recognizes that Dealers may use certain promotional tools, provided they remain compliant with this policy, including:
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Online discount codes (not publicly visible)
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Free shipping offers
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Loyalty programs
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Volume or bulk discounts
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In-cart or checkout-only discounts not visible prior to checkout
If you are interested in selling JoJo products through or participating in any of the following, prior written approval is required:
a. Discount or deal-based websites (e.g., Groupon, LivingSocial)
b. Close-out, liquidation, bankruptcy, or going-out-of-business sales
c. Special promotional or clearance events
d. Third-party marketplaces or platforms not owned by the Dealer, including but not limited to Amazon, eBay, Etsy, or similar sites
Please contact info@jojomodernpets.com for approval requests or clarification.
4. Unilateral Nature of Policy
This MAP Policy is unilateral and non-negotiable.
No JoJo employee, agent, or sales representative is authorized to:
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Discuss the pricing, sales practices, or compliance status of any Dealer
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Negotiate exceptions to this policy outside of written approval from JoJo
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Enforce this policy through agreement or discussion
Dealers are free to independently determine their own resale prices.
5. Monitoring and Enforcement
JoJo regularly monitors both online and offline sales channels to ensure compliance with this policy.
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If a violation is identified, JoJo will issue a written notice.
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The Dealer will have 48 hours from receipt of notice to correct the violation.
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Failure to comply may result in actions including, but not limited to:
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Suspension of shipments
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Termination of Dealer relationship
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Revocation of authorization to resell JoJo products
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JoJo reserves the right to modify or discontinue this policy at any time.
6. Acceptance
By purchasing, advertising, or reselling JoJo products, the Dealer acknowledges and agrees to comply with this MAP Policy.
Company Information
JoJo Couture, LLC
PO Box 51095
Washington, DC 20091
General: 1-855-226-JOJO (5656)
Fax: 1-866-935-1850
Website: www.jojomodernpets.com
