Partnerships

Overview

AqNova

Operated by Arivon Holding Corporation

Huntington Park, Southern California

AQNOVA MARKETPLACE

Partnerships

Global Partnership Framework · Compliance Standards · Strategic Opportunity

AqNova is the world’s curated global marketplace for verified sustainable, organic, and ethically sourced products — launched in Canada in April 2026 and scaling globally across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Australia.

Every product on AqNova is verified before it is listed. Every certification is checked against an independently maintained public registry. Every vendor passes a sustainability review before they reach a single consumer. This is not a filter applied after the fact. It is the architecture the platform was built on from day one.

Partnership with AqNova is not a transaction. It is a structural relationship with a platform that is building the infrastructure for the next generation of sustainable commerce — in a market that is already worth more than $145 billion and is growing at 7.9% CAGR toward $310 billion by 2035.

The Market You Are Entering

Before a single partnership argument is made, the numbers deserve to be stated plainly. This is the market context in which AqNova operates — and in which every partnership on this platform is positioned.

$145B+ Current Market Size (2025)

Global sustainable products market — growing at 7.9% CAGR, outpacing conventional retail by 2.7×

$310B+ Projected Market Size by 2035

Conservative estimate. Driven by accelerating consumer demand across every income bracket and continent.

7.9% CAGR — Sustainable Products Market

Consistent, category-wide growth across personal care, apparel, household, food, and wellness.

2.7× Faster Than Conventional Retail

Ethical and sustainable products are not a niche trend. They are reshaping global purchasing behavior.

70%+ Consumers Prefer Eco-Friendly Products

Across surveyed global markets. The demand exists. What has been missing is a trusted destination.

9.3% CAGR — Ethical Fashion (through 2035)

One of the fastest-growing segments in the AqNova product ecosystem.

$90B Sustainable Personal Care by 2032

7% CAGR. One of AqNova’s highest-volume vendor categories.

This is not a speculative market. It is a documented, measurable, multi-sector global shift in consumer behavior. AqNova was designed specifically to serve it — at the infrastructure level.

Why Partner with AqNova

You have options. Every global marketplace, every sustainability-branded platform, and every e-commerce infrastructure provider will tell you they are the right partner. We are not going to tell you that.

We are going to show you exactly what makes AqNova structurally different — and let you assess whether that difference is what your organization needs.

“The world does not need another marketplace. It needs one that actually does what it says.”

01 — You Are Entering a $310 Billion Market at the Right Moment

AqNova launched in April 2026. The platform is live. Vendors are onboarding. The market is growing at 7.9% CAGR in a straight line toward $310B+ by 2035. Partners who enter at this stage are not joining an established platform with a saturated cap table and a crowded partner roster. They are entering at the point of maximum leverage — early enough to shape the platform’s direction, late enough to know it is real.

02 — You Are Associating with a Verified Platform, Not a Claim

AqNova’s verification architecture is not marketing. Every vendor passes a sustainability review before their first listing. Every certification badge is tied to an independently maintained public Certification Registry — expiry-tracked and benchmarked against 40+ globally recognized standards. This platform has staked its commercial identity on the integrity of its verification. That infrastructure protects every partner associated with it.

In a market where 70%+ of consumers actively seek eco-friendly products but routinely encounter greenwashing, the value of a platform they can actually trust is not a soft differentiator. It is the entire product.

03 — A Business Model Built on Trust, Not Advertising

Most e-commerce platforms are advertising businesses. Their revenue depends on vendors paying to be seen, and their incentive is volume — more sellers, more ads, more noise. AqNova is built on the opposite principle. Discovery on AqNova is determined by standards, not spend. A vendor’s visibility is earned through verification, not purchased through an ad auction.

This creates a fundamentally different commercial environment — one where the integrity of the marketplace is the product, not a constraint on it. For partners, that means entering an ecosystem where the value compounds over time. The longer the standards hold, the deeper the consumer trust. The deeper the trust, the more valuable every verified listing, every partnership, and every brand association on the platform becomes.

04 — Built for Scale. Designed for Longevity.

AqNova is not a startup chasing volume. It is a platform being built with the discipline and infrastructure required to operate credibly across 25+ countries, multiple regulatory environments, and diverse vendor ecosystems simultaneously. The decisions being made now — on verification architecture, compliance frameworks, equity-by-design, and enforcement standards — are the decisions that determine whether a platform lasts five years or fifty.

Partners who enter AqNova at this stage are not betting on a projected revenue figure. They are aligning with a platform whose structural decisions are oriented toward durability — and whose commercial architecture creates compounding value for every participant in the ecosystem as the platform scales. Qualified partners are invited to request a confidential briefing for detailed financial context.

05 — You Are Not One of a Thousand. You Are One of a Few.

AqNova does not pursue volume partnerships. We pursue aligned ones. Every partner on this platform is reviewed against our values, our compliance framework, and our standards. We will decline a partner whose practices contradict our platform’s integrity — regardless of their size or the commercial value they represent.

That selectivity is a feature, not a limitation. When you are recognized as an AqNova partner, it means you passed a real review. That signal carries weight with the platform’s vendors, consumers, and regulators across 25+ countries.

06 — You Are Getting Real Global Reach, Built for Local Reality

AqNova operates across North America, South America, Europe, the UK, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Australia — not as a single English-language experience replicated worldwide, but as a regionally adapted marketplace with local language support, local payment infrastructure, local compliance expertise, and dedicated regional pricing structures. African market vendors, for example, access the platform at pricing designed for their economic context — not a discounted afterthought, but a deliberate design decision.

For investment partners, this means portfolio exposure across multiple high-growth markets simultaneously. For brand partners, this means a verified global audience. For logistics and government partners, this means infrastructure already fluent in local regulatory context.

07 — The Structural Moat Is Enforcement, Not Just Standards

Amazon wins by allowing more products. AqNova wins by allowing only the right ones. Amazon’s incentive is volume. AqNova’s incentive is trust. These are structurally opposite business models — and Amazon cannot copy AqNova without destroying its core revenue engine.

AqNova removes listings. Suspends vendors. Publishes enforcement actions in a public log. Holds itself to the same standards it holds its vendors to. That discipline is the moat. It is what makes the ecosystem valuable to every participant in it — and what makes partnership with AqNova a protective association for any aligned organization.

08 — You Are Invested in a Mission That Is Bigger Than Commerce

AqNova was built because a consumer in Nairobi trying to find verified organic personal care products should not come up empty. Because an artisan cooperative in Colombia producing world-class ethical goods deserves a route to a global market. Because a family in Calgary trying to shop consciously for their household should not run out of options. Because a wellness brand in Kuala Lumpur with legitimate certifications deserves a platform that recognizes them.

This is the mission. And the mission is also the business model. Every problem AqNova solves for an underserved vendor or consumer is a transaction on the platform, a subscription renewed, and a data point that makes the Certification Registry more valuable. Mission and margin are the same architecture.

“We are not building a marketplace for the conscious consumer of today. We are building the infrastructure for the conscious economy of tomorrow.”

Partnership Categories

AqNova recognizes the following categories of strategic partnership. Each carries defined engagement terms, compliance obligations, and mutual accountability standards. All partnerships are subject to AqNova’s Universal Compliance Standards outlined in this document.

Investor & Venture Capital Partners

For VCs, family offices, impact investors, and institutional funds aligned with ethical commerce and sustainable technology.

✓ Early-stage entry into a $145B+ global sustainable commerce market growing at 7.9% CAGR — one of the most consistently expanding sectors in global consumer commerce

✓ A platform with structural differentiation that mass-market incumbents cannot replicate without dismantling their own revenue models

✓ Multi-layer recurring revenue architecture with no dependence on advertising — trust compounds as the platform scales

✓ Global operational footprint across 25+ countries with compliance infrastructure already built for each jurisdiction

✓ A founding team and advisory board with decades of cross-industry operational experience across compliance, logistics, human capital, and venture development

✓ Investment terms, financial model, and growth trajectory available to qualified investors under NDA upon request

✓ Structured equity and convertible note frameworks available — connect with the AqNova partnerships team to begin a confidential conversation

Brand & Product Partners

For sustainable brands, organic product manufacturers, ethical retailers, certified producers, and conscious consumer goods companies.

✓ Curated listing on AqNova’s global marketplace with full certification verification and public badge display

✓ Access to verified conscious consumers across 25+ countries with localized pricing, language, and payment support

✓ Founding Vendor Program participation — the first 250 qualifying vendors receive three months of Premium subscription credit as part of AqNova’s global launch recognition

✓ Subscription tiers from $9.99/month (African markets) to $39.99/month (Premium tier) — designed for global participation

✓ Vendor Referral Partner Program (VRPP) access — earn commission on qualified vendor referrals at three-tier rates

✓ Brand storytelling integration through AqNova’s editorial infrastructure and regional content channels

✓ Eligibility for AqNova’s Verified Sustainability Badge upon independent certification review

✓ Co-marketing opportunities including regional campaigns, category features, and consumer education initiatives

Technology & Platform Partners

For SaaS providers, payment processors, AI/ML infrastructure companies, logistics technology firms, and digital commerce enablers.

✓ Payment gateway and multi-currency processing partnerships supporting localized checkout across 25+ markets

✓ Identity verification and KYC/AML technology partners supporting vendor onboarding and fraud prevention infrastructure

✓ AI and recommendation engine partnerships aligned with AqNova’s verification-first, compliance-by-design architecture

✓ Data and analytics platform partnerships supporting vendor performance, consumer behavior, and sustainability market intelligence

✓ Cybersecurity and data protection partners aligned to GDPR, CCPA, and all applicable global privacy frameworks

✓ Cloud infrastructure and CDN partnerships supporting global platform performance and regional data residency requirements

✓ Mobile platform and app development partnerships for AqNova’s Phase 2 Mobile, Delivery, and Media App launches

Logistics & Supply Chain Partners

For global freight carriers, last-mile delivery providers, fulfillment centers, customs brokers, and cross-border trade specialists.

✓ Preferred carrier and fulfillment partner agreements with SLA standards aligned to AqNova’s vendor commitments

✓ Cross-border trade compliance support across all AqNova operating jurisdictions — North America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific

✓ Cold chain and specialty logistics partnerships for organic, perishable, and temperature-sensitive product categories

✓ Regional warehousing partnerships to support AqNova’s Phase 2 international expansion into UK, Europe, Africa, and APAC

✓ Carbon-neutral and low-emission logistics partnerships aligned to AqNova’s sustainability mandate and Certified Registry standards

✓ Customs brokerage partnerships for complex multi-jurisdictional cross-border fulfillment

Government & Development Organization Partners

For national trade agencies, development finance institutions, export promotion bodies, sustainability regulators, and multilateral organizations.

✓ Market access partnerships supporting SME and cooperative vendor onboarding across African, Latin American, South Asian, and Southeast Asian markets

✓ Trade promotion agreements with national export agencies aligned to AqNova’s vendor acquisition strategy

✓ Development finance partnerships directly aligned with SDG goals 1, 8, 10, 12, and 17

✓ Co-funded vendor development programs with national agricultural, artisan, and cooperative sector agencies

✓ Regulatory partnership agreements with consumer protection and e-commerce regulatory bodies across 25+ jurisdictions

✓ Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with trade and commerce ministries for market entry and regulatory alignment

Certification Body & Standards Partners

For independent certification organizations, sustainability standards bodies, and third-party auditors.

✓ Registry integration for real-time certification verification and expiry tracking across AqNova’s public Certification Registry

✓ Standards recognition agreements across 40+ globally recognized certifications including organic, fair trade, B-Corp, and Rainforest Alliance

✓ Joint enforcement protocols for greenwashing detection and certification fraud prevention

✓ Co-education initiatives for vendors and consumers on certification pathways, standards, and verification processes

✓ Data-sharing agreements for certification validity confirmation supporting AqNova’s ongoing compliance monitoring

Media, Content & Advocacy Partners

For sustainability media platforms, ESG publishers, consumer advocacy organizations, and purpose-driven content producers.

✓ Editorial partnership agreements for co-produced sustainability content, vendor storytelling, and market intelligence reporting

✓ Affiliate and referral partnership programs with transparent commission structures and real-time performance reporting

✓ Joint consumer education campaigns on sustainability certification, ethical sourcing, and conscious commerce

✓ AqNova Sustainability Index co-publication with aligned research and media partners

✓ NGO and advocacy organization partnerships for community impact reporting and vendor development programs across underserved markets

Individual Operators & Referral Partners

For individual consultants, community leaders, sustainability advocates, and regional market connectors.

✓ Vendor Referral Partner Program (VRPP) participation with a three-tier commission structure — 10%, 15%, and 18% based on performance tier

✓ Regional ambassador roles supporting AqNova’s market expansion into Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia

✓ Performance-based referral agreements with transparent tracking and structured payout schedules

✓ Access to full AqNova partner toolkit: marketing materials, onboarding guides, co-branded assets, and regional market intelligence

Global Partnership Compliance Framework

All AqNova partnership agreements are governed by the legal, regulatory, and operational standards applicable to each jurisdiction in which AqNova operates. Partners are required to comply with all applicable laws in their home jurisdiction as well as the jurisdictions in which they operate through or alongside AqNova.

This framework identifies the primary regulatory domains governing AqNova partnerships by region and is updated as AqNova expands into new markets. All partnership agreements incorporate by reference the specific compliance schedules applicable to each operating jurisdiction.

North America

United States of America

— Governing Law: Partnership agreements involving US parties or operations are governed by applicable federal law and, where specified, the laws of the State of California, where Arivon Holding Corporation is incorporated and headquartered in Huntington Park, CA.

— Consumer Protection & Green Claims: Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. §45); FTC Green Guides (16 CFR Part 260) governing all sustainability and environmental marketing claims across AqNova product listings and partner communications.

— Data Privacy: California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA); applicable state privacy laws; partners processing California resident data must comply with CCPA/CPRA data subject rights, opt-out mechanisms, and data processing agreements.

— E-Commerce: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN); CAN-SPAM Act; Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA); applicable state Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices (UDAP) statutes.

— Financial & Investment: Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934; SEC Regulation D for private investment partners; Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and FinCEN AML requirements; applicable OFAC sanctions compliance.

— Supply Chain & Labor: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA); California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (SB 657); Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for US-based operational staff.

— Payments: PCI DSS compliance required for all payment processing partners; applicable state money transmission licensing requirements.

Canada

— Governing Law: Federal partnership compliance governed by the Canada Business Corporations Act and applicable provincial law. AqNova’s first market — launched April 1, 2026.

— Consumer Protection: Competition Act (RSC 1985, c. C-34); Consumer Protection Act (Ontario and Quebec); Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) governing all commercial electronic messages to Canadian recipients.

— Data Privacy: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and forthcoming Bill C-27 (Consumer Privacy Protection Act); Quebec Law 25; PIPEDA-compliant data processing agreements required.

— E-Commerce: Electronic Commerce Protection Act; CASL; applicable provincial consumer protection legislation.

— Financial: Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act; FINTRAC reporting obligations for payment partners; applicable provincial securities legislation.

— Sustainability Claims: Competition Bureau guidance on environmental claims; Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations for apparel and textile product partners.

Europe & United Kingdom

European Union

— Governing Law: EU partnership compliance governed by applicable EU Regulations and Directives as implemented in relevant member states.

— Data Privacy: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — Regulation (EU) 2016/679; GDPR-compliant Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) required for all partners processing EU personal data; Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for international data transfers.

— Digital Markets & E-Commerce: Digital Services Act (DSA) — Regulation (EU) 2022/2065; Digital Markets Act (DMA) — Regulation (EU) 2022/1925; EU Platform-to-Business (P2B) Regulation; eCommerce Directive 2000/31/EC.

— Consumer Protection: EU Consumer Rights Directive 2011/83/EU; EU Omnibus Directive (2019/2161/EU); Unfair Commercial Practices Directive; forthcoming EU Green Claims Directive governing all environmental marketing.

— Sustainability & ESG: EU Green Deal compliance; EU Taxonomy Regulation (2020/852) for investment partners; Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) for applicable partners; EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848; Conflict Minerals Regulation (EU) 2017/821.

— Payments & Financial: PSD2 (Revised Payment Services Directive); AML Directive (AMLD6); PCI DSS; applicable national payment services regulations.

— Product Compliance: REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006; CE marking requirements; EU Ecodesign Regulation for applicable product categories.

United Kingdom

— Governing Law: Post-Brexit UK law applies independently from EU law. UK partnership agreements governed by English law unless otherwise specified.

— Data Privacy: UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018; UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs) for international data transfers; ICO compliance obligations.

— Consumer Protection: Consumer Rights Act 2015; Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008; CMA guidance on sustainability claims and green marketing.

— E-Commerce: UK Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002; Online Safety Act 2023; Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

— Financial: Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA); FCA regulations; UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017; Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

— Sustainability: UK Green Claims Code (CMA); Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR); Modern Slavery Act 2015 supply chain disclosure obligations.

Africa

Africa is a strategic priority market for AqNova — not an afterthought. AqNova operates dedicated regional pricing for African vendors (from $9.99/month), has built onboarding infrastructure for cooperative and artisan producers, and is actively partnering with West, East, and Southern African market operators. The following frameworks govern African-based partnerships and regional operations.

African Union & Pan-African Frameworks

— Continental Framework: African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) compliance for cross-border trade partnerships; African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection (Malabo Convention) for data partners.

— Regional Trade Bodies: ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (West Africa); EAC Common Market Protocol (East Africa); SADC Trade Protocol (Southern Africa); COMESA (Eastern and Southern Africa).

Nigeria

— Data Privacy: Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and NDPR 2019; NDPC compliance required for partners processing Nigerian personal data.

— E-Commerce & Consumer: Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018; NCC telecommunications regulations; Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) product compliance.

— Payments: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) payment system regulations; PSP licensing requirements; applicable forex and international remittance regulations.

South Africa

— Data Privacy: Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) 2013; all partners processing South African personal data must be POPIA-compliant.

— Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008; National Consumer Commission compliance.

— E-Commerce & Financial: Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002; FICA AML compliance; SARB payment regulations; National Payment System Act.

Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia & Broader Sub-Saharan Africa

— Kenya: Data Protection Act 2019; Consumer Protection Act 2012; CBK payment regulations; Kenya Revenue Authority import/export compliance.

— Ghana: Data Protection Act 2012; Consumer Protection Agency Act; Bank of Ghana payment regulations; Ghana Standards Authority product compliance.

— Ethiopia: Personal Data Protection Proclamation (in finalization); National Bank of Ethiopia forex and payment regulations; Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority compliance.

— General Principle: All Sub-Saharan African partnerships require compliance with applicable national consumer protection laws, local business registration requirements, and applicable import/export and customs regulations in the country of operation.

Middle East

United Arab Emirates

— Governing Law: UAE Federal Law No. 1 of 2006 on Electronic Commerce and Transactions; applicable DIFC and ADGM laws for financial and corporate partnerships.

— Data Privacy: UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection; DIFC Data Protection Law 2020; ADGM Data Protection Regulations 2021.

— Consumer Protection & E-Commerce: UAE Federal Law No. 15 of 2020 on Consumer Protection; ESMA product compliance; TDRA regulations; applicable free zone e-commerce licensing (Dubai CommerCity, DMCC).

— Financial: CBUAE regulations; UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 on AML/CFT; applicable OFAC and UN sanctions compliance.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

— Data Privacy: Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) — Royal Decree M/19 (2021); SDAIA compliance; cross-border data transfer restrictions.

— E-Commerce: E-Commerce Law (Royal Decree M/126, 2019); Ministry of Commerce e-commerce regulations; ZATCA VAT compliance for digital transactions.

— Consumer Protection & Financial: Consumer Protection Law (Royal Decree M/25); SASO product safety compliance; SAMA payment regulations; AML/CFT Law.

— Localization: Saudi Vision 2030 alignment for investment partnerships; Saudization (Nitaqat) compliance for any KSA-based operational staffing.

Qatar

— Data Privacy: Qatar Personal Data Privacy Protection Law No. 13 of 2016; QFC Data Protection Regulations for QFC-registered partners.

— E-Commerce & Financial: Qatar E-Commerce Law; Ministry of Commerce and Industry regulations; Qatar General Tax Authority VAT compliance; Qatar Central Bank AML Law No. 20 of 2019.

— Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection Law No. 8 of 2008; Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology (QS) product compliance.

Oman

— Data Privacy: Oman Personal Data Protection Law (Royal Decree No. 6/2022); compliance required for all partners processing Omani personal data.

— E-Commerce & Financial: Electronic Transactions Law (Royal Decree No. 69/2008); TRA regulations; Central Bank of Oman payment system regulations; AML/CFT compliance under Royal Decree No. 79/2010.

— Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection Law (Royal Decree No. 66/2014); DCCPA product safety compliance.

Kuwait, Bahrain & Jordan

— Kuwait: Law No. 20 of 2014 on Electronic Transactions; Consumer Protection Law No. 39 of 2014; Central Bank of Kuwait payment regulations.

— Bahrain: Personal Data Protection Law 2018; Electronic Transactions Law No. 28 of 2002; CBB payment regulations; Bahrain FinTech Bay compliance for fintech partners.

— Jordan: Electronic Transactions Law No. 15 of 2015; Consumer Protection Law No. 7 of 2017; Central Bank of Jordan payment system oversight.

South Asia

India

— Data Privacy: Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDPA); compliance required for all partners processing Indian personal data; Data Protection Board of India oversight.

— E-Commerce: Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules 2020; IT Act 2000 and IT (Amendment) Act 2008; FDI policy for e-commerce marketplace entities.

— Financial: RBI Payment Aggregator and Gateway Guidelines; FEMA compliance for cross-border payments; GST compliance; PMLA AML obligations.

— Product & Sustainability: FSSAI for applicable food/organic product partners; Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS); India Organic certification compliance; Legal Metrology Act for product labelling.

Pakistan, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka

— Pakistan: Personal Data Protection Bill (pending); Electronic Transactions Ordinance 2002; SBP payment regulations; Consumer Protection Act by province.

— Bangladesh: Digital Security Act 2018; Bangladesh Bank payment regulations; Consumer Rights Protection Act 2009.

— Sri Lanka: Personal Data Protection Act No. 9 of 2022; Electronic Transactions Act No. 19 of 2006; CBSL payment regulations.

Southeast Asia

Singapore

— Data Privacy: Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) and 2021 amendments; PDPC compliance for partners processing Singaporean personal data.

— E-Commerce & Financial: Electronic Transactions Act; Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act; MAS e-payment guidelines; MAS Payment Services Act 2019; MAS AML/CFT guidelines.

Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines & Vietnam

— Malaysia: Personal Data Protection Act 2010; Consumer Protection Act 1999; Bank Negara Malaysia payment regulations.

— Indonesia: Personal Data Protection Law (UU PDP) 2022; Government Regulation No. 71 of 2019 on Electronic Systems; Bank Indonesia payment system regulations; OJK financial services compliance.

— Thailand: Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019); Electronic Transactions Act; Consumer Protection Act; BOT payment regulations.

— Philippines: Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10173); E-Commerce Act of 2000; BSP payment system regulations.

— Vietnam: Cybersecurity Law 2018; Decree 13/2023/ND-CP on personal data protection; Ministry of Industry and Trade e-commerce regulations; SBV payment regulations.

East Asia

Japan

— Data Privacy: Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and 2022 amendments; PPC compliance for partners processing Japanese personal data.

— E-Commerce & Financial: Act on Specified Commercial Transactions; Consumer Contract Act; Payment Services Act; FSA AML guidelines; Consumption Tax Act compliance.

South Korea & Hong Kong SAR

— South Korea: Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA); Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network; E-Commerce Consumer Protection Act; FSC financial regulations.

— Hong Kong SAR: Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO); Electronic Transactions Ordinance; HKMA payment and AML regulations; Competition Ordinance.

Latin America & South America

Brazil

— Data Privacy: Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) — Law No. 13,709/2018; ANPD compliance required; Data Processing Agreements mandatory for partners processing Brazilian personal data.

— E-Commerce & Consumer: Consumer Defense Code (CDC) — Law No. 8,078/1990; Decree No. 7,962/2013 on e-commerce; ANATEL telecommunications compliance.

— Financial: BACEN payment regulations; PIX payment system compliance; AML Law No. 9,613/1998; COAF reporting obligations.

— Sustainability: National Policy on Solid Waste (PNRS); INMETRO product certification; Amazon Regional Sustainability Framework for relevant supply chain partners.

Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile & Argentina

— Mexico: Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP); Federal Consumer Protection Law; CNBV financial regulations; SAT tax compliance for digital transactions.

— Colombia: Law 1581 of 2012 on Data Protection; E-Commerce Law 527 of 1999; SIC consumer protection regulations; Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia regulations.

— Peru: Personal Data Protection Law No. 29733; Consumer Protection Code (Decree 1045); SBS financial regulations; SUNAT tax compliance.

— Chile: Personal Data Protection Law No. 19,628 and forthcoming reform; Consumer Protection Law No. 19,496; CMF financial regulations.

— Argentina: Personal Data Protection Law No. 25,326; Consumer Defense Law No. 24,240; BCRA payment regulations; AFIP tax compliance.

Australia & Asia-Pacific

Australia

— Data Privacy: Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs); Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme; applicable state privacy legislation.

— Consumer Protection & Green Claims: Australian Consumer Law (ACL) — Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010; ACCC enforcement jurisdiction and ACCC guidance on environmental claims; ACL misleading conduct provisions applied to sustainability marketing.

— E-Commerce & Financial: Spam Act 2003; Electronic Transactions Act 1999; Online Safety Act 2021; Corporations Act 2001; ASIC financial services regulations; AUSTRAC AML/CTF compliance.

New Zealand & Pacific

— New Zealand: Privacy Act 2020; Consumer Guarantees Act 1993; Fair Trading Act 1986 (green claims); RBNZ payment regulations; AML/CFT Act 2009.

— Pacific: Applicable national laws in operating Pacific Island jurisdictions; Pacific regional trade framework compliance where applicable.

Universal Partnership Compliance Standards

The following standards apply to all AqNova partnership agreements, regardless of jurisdiction, partner type, or engagement structure. These are non-negotiable requirements for participation in the AqNova partner ecosystem.

— Anti-Greenwashing: All partners are prohibited from making unverified sustainability claims in connection with AqNova or in any co-branded communications. All environmental claims must be substantiated by independently verifiable evidence aligned with applicable regulatory standards, including FTC Green Guides (US), EU Green Claims Directive, and equivalent national frameworks.

— AML & Sanctions Compliance: All partners must comply with applicable anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), and economic sanctions laws in all operating jurisdictions. OFAC, UN, EU, and UK sanctions lists are screened as part of the partner onboarding process.

— Human Rights & Ethical Sourcing: All partners must comply with AqNova’s Human Rights Policy, incorporating the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), ILO Core Labour Standards, the US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, UK Modern Slavery Act, and equivalent national legislation.

— Data Processing Agreements: All partners that process personal data on behalf of or in connection with AqNova must execute jurisdiction-appropriate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) prior to commencing operations. Adequate technical and organizational measures must be maintained consistent with applicable law.

— Intellectual Property: All partners must respect AqNova’s intellectual property rights including trademarks, trade dress, platform technology, and proprietary data. IP license grants are limited to the scope of the approved partnership engagement.

— Conflict of Interest Disclosure: All partners must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest with AqNova, its vendors, or its consumers prior to execution of any partnership agreement and on an ongoing basis throughout the term.

— Audit Rights: AqNova reserves the right to conduct compliance audits of partner operations as they relate to the partnership engagement, subject to reasonable notice and confidentiality protections.

— Enforcement & Termination: Breach of any compliance obligation, misrepresentation of sustainability credentials, violation of AqNova’s platform standards, or conduct that brings reputational harm to AqNova constitutes grounds for immediate suspension or termination of the partnership agreement without liability to AqNova.

Begin a Partnership Conversation

AqNova welcomes conversations with organizations, investors, operators, government agencies, certification bodies, and individual leaders who share our commitment to verified, accessible, and ethical global commerce.

All partnership inquiries are reviewed by the AqNova partnerships team. We respond to every qualified inquiry and approach every conversation with the same seriousness we bring to the standards that govern our platform.

Partnership Inquiries: partnerships@aqnova.co

Please include in your initial inquiry: your organization name, partnership category of interest, geographic scope of operations, and a brief description of how you see the partnership serving AqNova’s mission.

The Future of Commerce Is Ethical, Verified, and Global.

The sustainable commerce market is already worth more than $145 billion. It is growing at 7.9% CAGR toward $310 billion by 2035. Seventy percent of consumers globally prefer eco-friendly products. The demand has never been the problem.

The problem has always been a marketplace worthy of that demand — one that verifies every claim, enforces every standard, reaches every market, speaks every language, and never confuses growth with integrity.

AqNova is that marketplace. And the partners who help build it will not just benefit from the market — they will have helped build the infrastructure that the market runs on.

That is not a partnership slot. That is a stake in what comes next.

AqNova · Operated by Arivon Holding Corporation · Huntington Park, Southern California · partnerships@aqnova.co