Affiliate is an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement creates or implies any employment, agency, franchise, partnership, joint venture, fiduciary, or representative relationship between Affiliate and RCSS. Affiliate has no authority to bind RCSS contractually or legally in any manner.

Participation in the Program grants no exclusivity, territory, or priority. RCSS may operate other affiliate, influencer, ambassador, or distribution programs concurrently without obligation to Affiliate.

RCSS makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding potential earnings, income, traffic, conversion rates, or business results. Affiliate acknowledges that commissions depend entirely on Affiliate's own promotional efforts and market conditions beyond RCSS's control.

To be eligible, Affiliate must:
Be at least 18 years of age (or the age of legal majority in their jurisdiction);

Have legal authority to enter into binding contracts;

Maintain a compliant online presence in good standing;

Not be a resident of any U.S.-embargoed
country or appear on any U.S. government sanctions list;

Not be a current or former RCSS employee, officer, director, or their immediate family member, without prior written approval.

Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance. RCSS reserves the absolute right, in its sole and unreviewable discretion, to approve or reject any application, remove any Affiliate, suspend commissions, modify Program requirements, or refuse participation for any reason or no reason, without prior notice and without liability.

Affiliate must provide accurate, complete, and current information during application and must promptly update such information if it changes. Providing false, misleading, incomplete, or fraudulent information is a material breach and may result in immediate termination and forfeiture of all unpaid commissions.

Affiliate is solely responsible for maintaining the security of their affiliate account credentials. Affiliate must notify RCSS immediately upon discovering any unauthorized access. RCSS is not liable for any losses arising from unauthorized use of Affiliate's account.

Affiliate must comply fully with all applicable laws governing endorsements and advertising, including the FTC Endorsement Guides (16 C.F.R. Part 255), FTC Advertising Guidelines, FTC Influencer Marketing Rules, and all applicable federal, state, local, and international advertising and consumer protection regulations.

Every piece of content in which Affiliate promotes, mentions, reviews, or endorses any RCSS product must include a clear and conspicuous disclosure of the material relationship. Disclosures must:
Appear before the promotional content, not buried below the fold or in comments;
Use plain language understandable to the average consumer;
Be visible on all devices and screen sizes;
Not be obscured by visual design, hashtag groupings, or placement.

Affiliate is responsible for understanding and complying with the disclosure and advertising policies of each platform used, including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X/Twitter, Pinterest, and Snapchat.

Failure to provide proper disclosuresconstitutes a material breach. Affiliate assumes sole and exclusiveresponsibility and liability for any disclosure violations, investigations,fines, penalties, or enforcement actions by any regulatory authority.

RCSS products are dietary supplements regulated by the FDA under DSHEA. Affiliates must not make any claims that are prohibited under applicable law or that exceed RCSS's expressly authorized claim library.

Affiliate may not represent — directly, indirectly, impliedly, or by omission — that any RCSS product:
Cures, prevents, treats, mitigates, or diagnoses any disease or medical condition;
Is a substitute for medical treatment, prescription drugs, or professional medical advice;
Guarantees any specific result;
Has been clinically proven to produce any result, unless expressly approved in writing by RCSS;
Is safe for any particular medical population without RCSS's written authorization.

Affiliate is solely and exclusively responsible for all claims made in their promotional materials. Any regulatory enforcement action, lawsuit, fine, or liability arising from non-compliant claims is the sole responsibility of Affiliate.

Any claim not expressly listed in RCSS's current authorized claim library requires prior written approval from RCSS's legal or compliance team before use. Affiliate must retain copies of all approved claim authorizations.

Affiliate shall at all times accurately represent RCSS, Ronnie Coleman, RCSS products, ingredients, pricing, promotions, affiliations, and sponsorships. Affiliate may not misrepresent, exaggerate, or make false statements about any of the foregoing.

Affiliate may not represent themselves or their channels as an RCSS employee, official spokesperson, legal representative, customer service agent, or authorized corporate representative, unless specifically authorized in writing by RCSS's authorized officer.

Affiliate must conduct themselves in a manner consistent with RCSS's brand reputation. RCSS may terminate this
Agreement immediately if Affiliate engages in conduct that may harm RCSS's brand, including:
Public statements that are defamatory, discriminatory, harassing, threatening, or obscene;

Association with content promoting violence, hate speech, or illegal activity;

Disparaging RCSS, Ronnie Coleman, or RCSS products in any public forum;

Involvement in criminal activity, fraud, or regulatory violations.

Affiliate may not use RCSS-branded materials, affiliate links, or discount codes in conjunction with promotions of directly competing dietary supplement brands without RCSS's prior written consent.

All trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, product names, slogans, images, videos, copyrights, graphics, marketing assets, and other intellectual property associated with RCSS and Ronnie Coleman remain the exclusive property of RCSS or its licensors. No right, title, or interest is transferred to Affiliate by this Agreement.

RCSS grants Affiliate a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to use RCSS IP solely as necessary for approved Program participation during the term of this Agreement.

Affiliate may not:
Register any domain name, social media handle, business name, or trademark containing RCSS IP or confusingly similar variations;
Create websites or pages that appear to be official RCSS properties;
Use RCSS IP in any paid advertising without prior written approval;
File any application to register any element of RCSS IP anywhere in the world.

Affiliate grants RCSS a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and adapt any content Affiliate creates featuring or promoting RCSS products, including testimonials, reviews, photos, and videos. Affiliate warrants they own all rights to such content.

Without RCSS's prior express written consent, Affiliate may not bid on, purchase, target, or otherwise utilize any RCSS trademark, product name, or branded term — including Ronnie Coleman, RCSS, Yeah Buddy, King Whey, King Mass, King Test, Amino Tone, CarniKing, or Creatine Adventure — or any misspellings or confusing variations thereof, across any paid advertising platform.

Affiliate may not direct-link any paid advertisement to any RCSS website, product page, or landing page.

Violation of this Section constitutes a material breach resulting in immediate termination and forfeiture of all earned and pending commissions. RCSS may also pursue legal remedies including injunctive relief.
Violation of this section constitutes a material breach resulting in immediate termination and forfeiture of all commissions.

Affiliate shall comply with all applicable laws governing electronic communications, including the CAN-SPAM Act, TCPA, GDPR (where applicable), CCPA/CPRA (where applicable), and all applicable anti-spam and telemarketing laws.

Affiliate may not:
Send unsolicited commercial email or text messages;
Use automated dialers, robocalls, or artificial voice messages without prior express written consent;
Send bulk communications without proper consent documentation;
Acquire or use purchased, rented, or harvested email/phone lists;
Misrepresent the sender identity or use deceptive subject lines.

Affiliate assumes sole and exclusive liability for any violation of electronic communication laws. RCSS bears no responsibility whatsoever for Affiliate's marketing communications.

Affiliate may promote RCSS only in compliance with the terms of service, community guidelines, and advertising policies of each applicable platform. Affiliate is solely responsible for monitoring and adhering to platform policy changes.

Affiliate shall not:
Purchase fake followers, likes, shares, views, or other artificial engagement;
Create fake, fabricated, or misleading reviews or testimonials;
Impersonate customers, third parties, or RCSS personnel;
Use bots, scripts, or automated tools to generate artificial activity;
Post or distribute content that is defamatory, obscene, discriminatory, or otherwise unlawful.

RCSS may request removal of any Affiliate content that violates this Agreement or is otherwise objectionable. Affiliate must comply within 24 hours of such request. Failure to comply is a material breach.

Affiliate discount codes are issued solely for legitimate third-party promotional use. Codes may not be used by Affiliate — directly or indirectly — for personal purchases, purchases by family or household members, purchases by entities owned or controlled by Affiliate, or resale/wholesale purchases.

Affiliate may not publish discount codes on public coupon aggregator sites, deal forums, or any website without RCSS's written authorization.

Affiliate codes may not be combined with other promotional offers, codes, or discounts unless expressly authorized in writing by RCSS.

Any use of Affiliate codes to generate commissions through self-referrals or unauthorized transactions constitutes commission fraud, subject to immediate termination, commission forfeiture, and potential legal action.

RCSS has a strict zero-tolerance policy for commission fraud. Prohibited conduct includes:
Self-purchases or purchases by associated parties to generate commissions;
Placing or facilitating fake, test, or fictitious orders;
Refund manipulation;
Cookie stuffing, click injection, or manipulation of attribution technology;
Click fraud or generation of artificial, bot, or incentivized traffic;
Use of VPNs or proxies to mask fraudulent activity;
Creating multiple affiliate accounts or duplicate identities;
Credit card fraud, identity fraud, or use of stolen payment information.

Upon detection of any fraudulent activity, RCSS may: (a) reverse and forfeit all commissions earned through fraudulent activity; (b) withhold all pending payments; (c) terminate Affiliate's participation; (d) report the activity to applicable law enforcement; and (e) pursue all available civil and criminal legal remedies.

RCSS reserves the right to audit Affiliate's traffic, sales, and promotional activity at any time. Affiliate agrees to cooperate with any such audit and to provide access to relevant documentation upon request.

A commission is earned only when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
The order is placed by a bona fide third-party customer;
Payment is successfully received and settled;
The order is not canceled, refunded, or reversed within the applicable return window;
The order is not charged back by the customer's payment provider;
The order is not identified as fraudulent;
The order complies with all applicable Program policies.

RCSS has sole and final authority to determine whether a sale qualifies for commission. Such determination is binding and not subject to challenge or review.

Commission attribution is determined by RCSS's tracking system. RCSS is not responsible for tracking failures caused by Affiliate's use of unauthorized links, customer use of ad blockers, technical failures outside RCSS's control, or customer behavior that breaks the attribution chain.

RCSS may reverse, void, or withhold commissions at any time, including after initial payment, for: customer returns, refunds, or cancellations; chargebacks or payment disputes; confirmed or suspected fraud; duplicate, test, or fictitious orders; self-referrals or coupon abuse; any violation of this Agreement; or error in original commission calculation.

If RCSS determines that commissions previously paid must be reversed, RCSS may deduct such amounts from future commission payments or invoice Affiliate directly for repayment. Affiliate must remit any such amounts within 30 days of notice.

All commission reversal decisions made byRCSS are final and binding.

Commission rates, payment thresholds, payment schedules, and payment methods are established by RCSS and communicated through the affiliate portal. RCSS may modify these terms at any time upon notice to Affiliate.

RCSS may withhold payment pending investigation of fraud, chargebacks, suspicious activity, policy violations, or pending disputes.

Affiliate is solely responsible for all applicable taxes on commissions received, including income tax, self-employment tax, sales tax, VAT, GST, and any other tax imposed by any jurisdiction. Affiliate must provide accurate tax identification information; failure to do so may result in payment withholding or backup withholding as required by law.

Commissions below the applicable minimum payout threshold will be held and accumulated until the threshold is reached. Unpaid commissions forfeited upon termination for cause shall not be paid regardless of accumulated amounts.

Affiliate represents and warrants to RCSS, on a continuing basis throughout participation, that:

Affiliate has full legal authority to enter into this Agreement;

Affiliate's participation does not violate any other agreement, obligation, or applicable law;

All information provided to RCSS is and will remain true, accurate, complete, and current;

Affiliate's promotional content and activities will comply with all applicable laws;

Affiliate owns or has all necessary rights in any content provided to or created for RCSS;

Affiliate's content does not and will not infringe the intellectual property or other rights of any third party;

Affiliate is not subject to any sanctions, export controls, or legal prohibitions that would restrict participation.

Affiliate shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless RCSS and each of its respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, lawsuits, demands, investigations, regulatory proceedings, losses, liabilities, damages, penalties, fines, costs, expenses, judgments, settlements, and attorneys' fees arising out of or relating to:

Any breach of this Agreement by Affiliate;

Any content, advertising, or promotional material created, published, or distributed by Affiliate;

Any health claim, product claim, or endorsement made by Affiliate;

Any failure by Affiliate to comply with applicable laws or regulations;

Any intellectual property infringement by Affiliate;

Any fraud or intentional misconduct by Affiliate.

The indemnification obligations in this Section survive termination or expiration of this Agreement indefinitely.

RCSS reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume control of the defense of any matter subject to indemnification by Affiliate. Affiliate shall cooperate fully with RCSS in any such defense.

THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. RCSS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION.

RCSS MAKES NO GUARANTEES REGARDING POTENTIAL INCOME, EARNINGS, TRAFFIC, CONVERSION RATES, SALES PERFORMANCE, OR PROGRAM AVAILABILITY.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL RCSS BE LIABLE TO AFFILIATE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR LOSS OF GOODWILL.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, RCSS'S MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO AFFILIATE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL COMMISSIONS ACTUALLY PAID TO AFFILIATE DURING THE TWELVE (12) CALENDAR MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

This Agreement begins when Affiliate enrolls in or participates in the Program and continues until terminated by either party.

RCSS may terminate, suspend, restrict, or modify Affiliate's participation at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without notice, and without liability.

Affiliate may terminate participation at any time by providing written notice to RCSS and ceasing all promotional activity. Pending commissions on qualifying sales made prior to termination will be paid per standard schedule, subject to all reversal rights and conditions herein.

Upon termination:
All licenses granted to Affiliate immediately and automatically terminate;

Affiliate must immediately cease all use of RCSS IP, affiliate links, and discount codes;

Affiliate must promptly remove all RCSS-branded content from all channels;

Unpaid commissions may be forfeited in cases of termination for cause.

Sections 6.4, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, and this Section 18.5 survive termination of this Agreement.

Affiliate shall hold all non-public information received in connection with the Program — including commission structures, business processes, marketing strategies, and product development plans — in strict confidence, and shall not disclose any such information to any third party without RCSS's prior written consent.

The confidentiality obligation does not apply to information that: (a) is or becomes publicly known through no fault of Affiliate; (b) Affiliate can demonstrate was already known before disclosure; or (c) is required to be disclosed by law or court order, provided Affiliate gives RCSS prompt prior written notice.

Confidentiality obligations survive termination of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years, or indefinitely with respect to trade secrets under applicable law.

AFFILIATE AGREES THAT ALL DISPUTES SHALL BE RESOLVED SOLELY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. AFFILIATE HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANYRIGHT TO BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION,REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, MASS ARBITRATION, OR PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Program, or Affiliate's participation therein shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration.

Arbitration shall be conducted under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The arbitration shall take place in Seminole County, Florida, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

BY AGREEING TO THIS SECTION, AFFILIATE IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT.

Each party shall bear its own attorneys' fees and costs except as otherwise required by the applicable arbitration rules.

Either party may seek emergency injunctive or other equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm pending arbitration.

Affiliate may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to RCSS within 30 days of first enrolling in the Program.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles. For any dispute not subject to arbitration, the parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Seminole County, Florida.

RCSS reserves the right to update, modify, amend, or replace this Agreement at any time. Affiliate's continued participation in the Program following the effective date of any modification constitutes acceptance of the modified Agreement.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Affiliate and RCSS concerning the Program and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous discussions, representations, and understandings.

If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

RCSS's failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing signed by an authorized RCSS representative.

Affiliate may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under this Agreement without RCSS's prior written consent. RCSS may freely assign this Agreement without Affiliate's consent.

RCSS shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, acts of government, war, civil unrest, pandemics, or technical infrastructure failures.

This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties hereto. Nothing herein creates any rights in any third party.