VRPP Agreement - Full Terms

AQNOVA MARKETPLACE

Operated by Arivon Holding Corporation

AGREEMENT — FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS

Commission Structure · Tier Definitions · Payout Schedule · Attribution Window

Exclusions · Termination · FTC Disclosure · Global Regulatory Compliance

Effective Date: April 7, 2026 | Version 2.0 | Arivon Holding Corporation

aqnova.co/selling-on-aqnova/vrpp-agreement | legal@aqnova.co

SECTION 1 Definitions & Interpretation

In this Agreement, the following capitalised terms have the meanings set out below. Where a term is defined in the Vendor Agreement (Section 10.14), that definition is adopted here unless expressly modified below. Defined terms may appear in singular or plural.

Interpretation: (a) headings are for reference only; (b) 'including' is not limiting; (c) singular includes plural and vice versa; (d) 'written' includes email with confirmed delivery; (e) references to monetary amounts in USD are inclusive of USD equivalents in local currency at the mid-market exchange rate on the applicable date.

SECTION 2 VRPP Program Overview & Structure

The AqNova Vendor Referral Partner Program (VRPP) is a selective, performance-based referral program through which approved Referral Partners and Referring Vendors earn compensation for introducing new vendor businesses that activate Premium Seller Package subscriptions on the AqNova Marketplace.

The VRPP consists of two parallel tracks — both governed by this Agreement — that serve different participant profiles:

3.1 Track A — Referral Partner Eligibility

Applications for Referral Partner status are reviewed on a selective basis. AqNova does not guarantee approval to any applicant. Approved Referral Partners typically include:

Business consultants and advisors working with sustainable consumer goods, wellness, organic food, or clean technology brands

Trade advisors, export/import facilitators, and regional distribution network operators with access to manufacturer brands in AqNova's product categories

Sustainability advocates including NGO leaders, mission-aligned influencers, and community organizers in the eco-commerce space

Wellness, health, and lifestyle ecosystem professionals in beauty, nutrition, and organic living sectors with brand relationships

Content creators, publishers, and media partners with engaged audiences in the sustainable products space

Strategic community connectors with access to emerging, quality brands in AqNova's product universe

Applicants are required to demonstrate: genuine connections to sustainable or ethically-sourced brands (not general mass-affiliate traffic); the ability to refer vendors likely to remain active and compliant on the Platform; and sufficient understanding of AqNova's sustainability mission to represent the Program credibly.

3.2 Track A — Application Process

Submit a Referral Partner application at aqnova.co/vrpp or partnerships@aqnova.co — Subject: 'VRPP Application — [Name/Company].' Include: your name and business entity details; your industry and professional background; the types of brands you intend to refer; your geographic focus; and your promotional channels (website, social media, email list, professional network).

AqNova reviews your application within 10 Business Days and provides a written approval or decline. AqNova is not required to provide reasons for declining an application.

Upon written approval: you receive a VRPP enrollment link to review and execute this Agreement (Section 10.17) and the VRPP Public Program Guide.

Upon Agreement execution: AqNova issues your Partner ID, Referral Link, and Referral Code within 2 Business Days. Your VRPP dashboard is activated in your AqNova Partner Portal at partners.aqnova.co.

3.3 Track B — Referring Vendor Auto-Eligibility

All active AqNova Premium Sellers holding a current Premium Seller Package subscription automatically qualify for Track B participation. No separate application is required. To activate your Referral Link: Seller Portal → VRPP → My Referral Links → Generate Link. Your Partner ID is your AqNova Vendor Account ID. Your Track B dashboard is integrated within your Seller Portal.

3.4 Representations at Enrollment

By enrolling in the VRPP, you represent and warrant that: (a) you have full legal capacity to enter into this Agreement; (b) your participation does not violate any agreement to which you are a party; (c) you will comply with all applicable advertising, endorsement disclosure, and consumer protection laws in every jurisdiction where you promote the VRPP; and (d) all information provided in your application is accurate and not misleading.

SECTION 4 Partner Types — Referral Partners & Referring Vendors

SECTION 5 Tier Definitions & Qualification Criteria

The VRPP operates a three-tier commission structure. A Partner's tier is determined by the number of Qualified Referrals generated within a calendar year. Tier elevation occurs automatically when the qualification threshold is crossed and takes effect from the next Qualified Referral. Tier reduction does not occur mid-year — a Partner who reaches Tier 2 or Tier 3 retains that tier for the remainder of the calendar year even if their Qualified Referral count subsequently falls below the threshold.

5.1 Tier Calculation — Annual Counting Period

The annual counting period for tier qualification runs from January 1 to December 31 of each calendar year. A Referral Partner who joins mid-year: their Qualified Referral count is pro-rated for tier purposes in the joining year. From January 1 of the following year, all Partners start a new annual count beginning at Tier 1 (1–9), regardless of their prior year tier.

5.2 Regional Expansion Agreement — Tier 3 Pathway

A Regional Expansion Agreement (REA) is a separately negotiated agreement between AqNova and a Referral Partner who commits to expanding AqNova's vendor community within a defined geographic market or product category. A REA may confer Tier 3 status without meeting the 25-Qualified-Referral threshold, subject to the agreed terms, performance milestones, and AqNova's written approval. REAs are at AqNova's sole discretion. To express interest: partnerships@aqnova.co — Subject: 'REA Inquiry — [Partner Name] — [Market/Sector].'

5.3 Founding Vendor — Tier 2 Early Access

Vendors enrolled in AqNova's Founding Vendor Program (FVP — see Section 16 of the Vendor Agreement) who participate in Track B of the VRPP are eligible for Tier 2 rate (15%) from their first Qualified Referral, without the standard Tier 1 period, provided: (a) their FVP status is active; (b) AqNova has provided written confirmation of this benefit; and (c) their Vendor account is in good standing with no active enforcement actions. This benefit is specific to Track B credits — it does not apply to a Founding Vendor who separately holds a Track A Referral Partner relationship.

6.1 Commission Basis

Referral Compensation and Subscription Credits are calculated as a percentage of the Referred Vendor's net monthly Premium Seller Package subscription revenue received by AqNova. Commission is calculated on the following basis:

6.2 Qualified Referral — Complete Conditions

A referral becomes a 'Qualified Referral' — and thereby generates any Referral Compensation or Subscription Credit — only when ALL of the following conditions are satisfied simultaneously:

6.3 Effect of Promotional Pricing on Commission

If a Referred Vendor signs up under a promotional pricing offer (e.g., a discounted first month, a trial period, or a launch discount), Referral Compensation and Subscription Credits are calculated on the net revenue actually received by AqNova for that month — not the standard full-price subscription rate. Commission calculated on a promotional month will therefore be lower than on a full-price month. From the first month at full price, commission reverts to the full calculation.

6.4 Effect of Referred Vendor Upgrades or Downgrades

Commission is earned only on a Referred Vendor's Premium Seller Package subscription. If a Referred Vendor downgrades from Premium to Standard or PAYG during the Program Period, no Referral Compensation or Subscription Credit is earned for the months during which the vendor is not on the Premium plan. Commission resumes automatically if the vendor upgrades back to Premium within the Program Period. If a Referred Vendor upgrades from a Standard plan to Premium mid-year, the Program Period (12 months) begins from the date of activation of the Premium plan.

6.5 Maximum Compensation Cap — Per Referred Vendor

The maximum Referral Compensation or Subscription Credit that can be earned from any single Referred Vendor is capped at 12 months' commission calculated on that vendor's actual subscription revenue. There is no mechanism to extend the Program Period beyond 12 months for any Referred Vendor, regardless of whether the vendor remains on Premium and active beyond that date. To earn further compensation from the same vendor, a new qualifying enrollment event would need to occur — which cannot arise from an existing active vendor.

7.1 Attribution Window — Definition

The Attribution Window is the period within which a click on a Referral Link or use of a Referral Code must be followed by the Referred Vendor's subscription activation for the referral to be attributed to the Partner. AqNova's standard Attribution Window is:

7.2 Attribution Conflicts — Last-Click Rule

Where a Referred Vendor's registration can be attributed to more than one Referral Partner (for example, the vendor clicked two different partners' referral links, or entered two different referral codes), AqNova applies the last-click / last-code-entered rule: attribution is assigned to the most recent trackable referral event before subscription activation. AqNova's determination of attribution conflicts is final. AqNova will not split commission between multiple Partners for the same Referred Vendor.

7.3 Tracking Technology & Data

AqNova uses first-party cookie tracking, server-side session tracking, and referral code validation to attribute registrations to Partners. Tracking data is stored in AqNova's Partner Portal. Partners can view their attribution data in real time at partners.aqnova.co (Track A) or Seller Portal → VRPP → Attribution Reports (Track B). AqNova is not responsible for attribution failures caused by: the Referred Vendor's use of a browser with third-party cookie blocking (cookie-based referral links only — Referral Code entry is unaffected by cookie blocking); VPN or proxy use that alters the referring session; or the Referred Vendor clearing cookies between click and registration.

7.4 Attribution Dispute Process

If you believe a Qualified Referral has not been correctly attributed to your Partner ID, submit an attribution dispute within 30 calendar days of the disputed registration date: partnerships@aqnova.co — Subject: 'VRPP Attribution Dispute — [Partner ID] — [Referred Vendor Name/Email].' Include all available evidence of your referral activity for the specific vendor (communication records, email correspondence, social media referral posts with URLs and dates, etc.). AqNova reviews attribution disputes within 10 Business Days and provides a written determination. AqNova's determination on attribution disputes is final.

8.1 The Milestone Hybrid Payment Model

AqNova pays Referral Compensation using a three-phase Milestone Hybrid Payment Model — designed to give Partners early payment when a vendor activates, with larger combined payments as vendor stability is confirmed. This model protects both Partners and AqNova against Early Churn risk.

8.2 Payout Cycle — Track A (Referral Partners)

Track A Referral Compensation is processed on AqNova's standard payout cycle. AqNova processes qualifying payouts within 15 Business Days of each Milestone trigger date, provided the Partner's minimum threshold has been met. Payouts are made to the payment method registered in the Partner Portal (partners.aqnova.co → Settings → Payment Method). Payout methods available:

ACH direct deposit (US bank accounts): 2–5 Business Days processing after initiation.

Wise international bank transfer: available in most countries; 1–5 Business Days depending on destination country.

SWIFT wire transfer (USD): available globally; 3–10 Business Days; correspondent bank fees are deducted from the transferred amount.

Local currency equivalent: where Wise supports local currency payout in the Partner's country, AqNova converts at the mid-market rate on the initiation date. A currency conversion margin is applied.

8.3 Minimum Payout Threshold

AqNova will not initiate a Track A payout until the Partner's accrued Referral Compensation balance reaches USD $100 (or equivalent). Where the balance is below USD $100 at a Milestone trigger date, the accrued amount rolls forward to the next Milestone trigger. No interest is earned on accrued balances. The threshold is applied per payout event — a Partner who earns USD $80 at Milestone 1 and USD $60 at Milestone 2 will receive a combined USD $140 payment at the Milestone 2 trigger date, as the cumulative balance first exceeded USD $100 at that point.

8.4 Early Churn — Effect on Compensation

If a Referred Vendor cancels their Premium Seller Package subscription, fails a subscription payment, or has their account suspended, restricted, or terminated before Day 30, no Referral Compensation is earned for that vendor. If Early Churn occurs after Milestone 1 has been paid (i.e., after Day 30) but before Day 90: Milestone 2 is not paid. If Early Churn occurs after Milestone 2 has been paid (i.e., after Day 90) but during the ongoing payout period: compensation stops as of the churn date — no further monthly or quarterly payments are made. AqNova does not claw back Milestone payments already made for months during which the Referred Vendor was active.

8.5 Tax Obligations — Track A Partners

Referral Compensation paid to Track A Partners is subject to applicable tax laws in the Partner's jurisdiction. Partners are solely responsible for all income, self-employment, and other taxes on Referral Compensation received. AqNova may be required to issue tax reporting documentation (IRS Form 1099-NEC for US-based Partners receiving USD $600 or more in a tax year; equivalent in other jurisdictions). Partners must provide required tax documentation before receiving any payment:

9.1 Credit Calculation

Subscription Credits earned by Referring Vendors (Track B) are calculated on the same basis as Track A Referral Compensation — Tier Rate × Commission Base per month, structured on the Milestone Hybrid Payment Model. The difference is that credits are applied to reduce the Referring Vendor's own AqNova Premium Seller Package subscription fee rather than paid as cash.

9.2 Credit Delivery Methods

Referring Vendors have full flexibility in how their earned Subscription Credits are applied:

9.3 Credit Surplus — Rollover

Where a Referring Vendor's Subscription Credits in any billing cycle exceed their monthly subscription fee (because the Referring Vendor has referred multiple active vendors whose combined credits exceed USD $39.99), the surplus credit balance rolls over automatically to the next billing cycle. Surplus credits do not expire mid-Program Period. Surplus credits reduce future subscription bills in subsequent months until exhausted.

9.4 Credit Cash-Out — After Program Period

After the 12-month Program Period for a given Referred Vendor ends, any remaining unused Subscription Credit balance attributable to that Referred Vendor's referral can be converted to a cash payment via ACH or Wise, subject to:

A minimum cash-out threshold of USD $100 (or equivalent) in unused credits.

The Referring Vendor's AqNova Premium Seller account remaining active and in good standing at the time of the cash-out request.

Credits attributable to the specific Referred Vendor having been verified by AqNova's VRPP reconciliation.

The cash-out request being submitted through Seller Portal → VRPP → Credit Wallet → Request Cash-Out within 60 days of the end of the Program Period for the relevant Referred Vendor. Credits not requested for cash-out within 60 days of Program Period end will continue to apply to future subscription billing cycles and are not forfeited, but cannot be retroactively converted to cash.

9.5 Effect of Referring Vendor Account Closure or Plan Downgrade

If a Referring Vendor closes their AqNova account or downgrades from a Premium plan to Standard or PAYG: (a) all future Subscription Credits from active referrals cease to accrue from the date of closure/downgrade; (b) accrued but unused credits in the Credit Wallet are eligible for cash-out (subject to Section 9.4 conditions) within 30 days of closure/downgrade; and (c) after 30 days, unclaimed credit balances are forfeited. Credits already applied to prior subscription bills are not reversed.

SECTION 10 Exclusions — What Is Not Eligible

The following referrals, registrations, and scenarios do not generate any Referral Compensation or Subscription Credit, regardless of whether they appear to meet other qualifying conditions:

SECTION 11 Program Integrity & Prohibited Conduct

AqNova maintains the integrity of the VRPP through active monitoring, Partner reviews, and enforcement. The following conduct is absolutely prohibited and results in immediate suspension and potential permanent termination from the VRPP, clawback of unpaid earnings, and in serious cases referral to applicable regulatory authorities:

11.1 Program Integrity Reviews

AqNova may review any Partner's referral activity at any time and without prior notice. Reviews may be triggered by: unusual referral patterns; referral velocity spikes inconsistent with the Partner's profile; high Early Churn rates among a Partner's Referred Vendors; complaints from Referred Vendors; or random quality assurance sampling. During an integrity review, payouts may be held pending the outcome. Partners are required to cooperate fully with any integrity review, including providing documentation of their referral activities upon AqNova's request.

11.2 Clawbacks

AqNova reserves the right to claw back — that is, reverse, recover, or offset against future earnings — any Referral Compensation or Subscription Credits that were: paid on the basis of referrals subsequently determined to be fraudulent, artificially generated, or in violation of this Agreement; paid on the basis of Referred Vendor subscriptions that are subsequently reversed, charged back, or voided by AqNova's payment processor for any reason; or incorrectly calculated due to a system error, regardless of whether the error was AqNova's fault. Clawbacks are applied first against future accrued earnings; where future earnings are insufficient, AqNova may issue a written demand for repayment of previously paid amounts.

SECTION 12 FTC Disclosure Obligations & Global Marketing Compliance

Your participation in the VRPP means you have a Material Connection with AqNova — a financial relationship in which you earn compensation for promoting AqNova and referring vendors. This Material Connection must be clearly and conspicuously disclosed to any audience that views your promotional content. Failure to disclose is not merely a breach of this Agreement — it may violate applicable advertising and consumer protection law, for which you personally bear legal responsibility.

12.1 United States — FTC Endorsement Guidelines

The FTC Guides Concerning Endorsements and Testimonials (16 C.F.R. Part 255, updated 2023) require that material connections be disclosed clearly and conspicuously in all promotional content, including: social media posts, videos, blog posts, email newsletters, podcast mentions, podcast ads, websites, and any other medium where you recommend AqNova or direct audiences to register as AqNova vendors.

'Clearly and conspicuously' means:

The disclosure appears before the main body of the promotional content — not buried at the end or in fine print.

The disclosure appears in the same visual field as the recommendation — not in a separate section or behind a link.

In video content: the disclosure appears as an on-screen text overlay at the beginning of the segment containing the promotional content AND is verbally stated.

In social media posts: the disclosure appears in the post text itself, not only in hashtags (#ad, #sponsored, #partner are acceptable only if they are at the beginning and not buried in a string of hashtags).

The disclosure uses plain language — not cryptic abbreviations. '#ad' or '#sponsored' is acceptable. 'Affiliate link follows' is acceptable. An undisclosed link with a generic 'check this out' caption is not.

12.2 Global Advertising Disclosure Standards

12.3 Partner's Personal Disclosure Obligation

AqNova provides approved disclosure templates (Schedule B) and compliance guidance — but the legal obligation to disclose your Material Connection rests entirely on you, the Partner. AqNova cannot be held responsible for disclosure failures in your promotional content. You agree to: (a) use disclosure language in all promotional content promoting AqNova or the VRPP; (b) promptly update your disclosure practices if advised by AqNova that they do not meet applicable standards; and (c) indemnify AqNova from any claims, fines, or regulatory actions arising from your disclosure failures.

13.1 Limited Brand Licence Granted to Partners

Subject to the terms of this Agreement, AqNova grants each approved Referral Partner and Referring Vendor a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, royalty-free licence to use AqNova's approved brand assets — specifically: the AqNova wordmark; the AqNova logo (in approved formats); the 'Sell on AqNova' badge; and approved VRPP promotional copy — solely for the following purposes:

Promoting the VRPP to prospective Referred Vendors in compliance with this Agreement.

Identifying your status as an AqNova Referral Partner / Referring Vendor in disclosures and on your website's affiliate/partner page.

Using AqNova's name in plain text to describe your referral relationship in accurate, non-misleading promotional content.

13.2 Prohibited Uses of AqNova's Brand

✗ Modifying, distorting, recolouring, or creating derivative versions of AqNova's logos, wordmarks, or graphic elements.

✗ Using AqNova's brand in a domain name, social media handle, app name, or business name (e.g., 'AqNova Partners,' 'AqNovaDeals,' or any confusingly similar variation).

✗ Using AqNova's brand in a way that implies you are AqNova, an authorized spokesperson for AqNova, or have a closer relationship with AqNova than the VRPP referral arrangement.

✗ Using AqNova's brand in promotional content that makes false or misleading claims about AqNova's platform, earnings potential, or program terms.

✗ Selling, sublicensing, or commercially exploiting AqNova's brand assets beyond the limited promotional licence in Section 13.1.

✗ Placing AqNova's brand assets on merchandise, physical products, or printed materials without AqNova's prior written consent.

Brand asset download: approved AqNova brand assets for VRPP use are available at aqnova.co/vendor-resources/brand-assets. Use only assets from this official source. Contact partnerships@aqnova.co for brand usage questions.

13.3 Ownership

All intellectual property rights in AqNova's brand assets, Platform technology, content, and VRPP program materials remain the exclusive property of Arivon Holding Corporation. This Agreement does not transfer any ownership interest in any AqNova intellectual property to the Partner.

14.1 Partner Representations

By entering into this Agreement and at all times during the term, you represent and warrant to AqNova that:

14.2 Partner Indemnification of AqNova

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Arivon Holding Corporation, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, fines, penalties, costs, and legal fees arising from:

Your breach of any provision of this Agreement.

Your failure to comply with applicable advertising, endorsement disclosure, or consumer protection law in connection with your VRPP promotional activities.

Any misrepresentation you make about AqNova's platform or program in promotional content.

Any unauthorized use of AqNova's intellectual property beyond the licence in Section 13.1.

Any violation of third-party rights (intellectual property, data protection, defamation) in your promotional content.

15.1 Confidentiality

Participation in the VRPP may give you access to non-public information about AqNova's program terms, Partner commission rates, vendor acquisition strategy, proprietary analytics, and other commercially sensitive information ('Confidential Information'). You agree to: (a) keep all Confidential Information strictly confidential; (b) use it only for the purpose of performing your obligations under this Agreement; (c) not disclose it to any third party without AqNova's prior written consent, except where required by applicable law (with prompt written notice to AqNova where permitted). Confidentiality obligations continue for 5 years after the termination of this Agreement.

15.2 Non-Solicitation

During the term of this Agreement and for 12 months following termination or expiry ('the Non-Solicitation Period'), you agree not to:

Actively solicit, encourage, or induce any AqNova vendor or buyer — with whom you came into contact through or as a result of the VRPP — to leave AqNova's Platform or terminate their AqNova subscription for the purpose of joining a competing marketplace or service.

Facilitate, broker, or receive compensation for the migration of AqNova vendors or buyers to a competing platform or service during the Non-Solicitation Period.

This non-solicitation obligation does not prevent you from promoting other platforms generally to a general audience, provided it is not targeted at specific AqNova vendor or buyer contacts developed through or as a result of your VRPP participation.

17.1 Term

This Agreement commences on the date AqNova approves your VRPP enrollment (Track A) or the date you activate your Referral Link (Track B) and continues on a rolling basis until terminated by either party in accordance with this Section 17.

17.2 Termination by Either Party — Without Cause

Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause upon 30 calendar days' written notice to the other party. For Track A: notice by email to partnerships@aqnova.co (Partner → AqNova) or to the email address on your Partner account (AqNova → Partner). For Track B: notice through Seller Portal → VRPP → Deactivate VRPP Participation (Partner) or by AqNova email notice.

17.3 Termination by AqNova — For Cause

AqNova may terminate this Agreement immediately and without notice in the following circumstances:

Any violation of Section 11 (Program Integrity — prohibited conduct), including confirmed self-referrals, artificial activations, cookie stuffing, or non-disclosure of material connection.

Material breach of any other provision of this Agreement that is not cured within 14 calendar days of written notice.

The Partner being found to have made materially false representations in their VRPP application.

The Partner being subject to a sanctions designation or debarment order applicable to their commercial activities.

The Partner's participation exposing AqNova to regulatory, reputational, or legal risk that AqNova determines, in its reasonable judgment, warrants immediate termination.

17.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination: (a) your Referral Link and Referral Code are deactivated immediately; (b) no new Qualified Referrals are attributed after the deactivation date; (c) Referral Compensation and Subscription Credits for Qualified Referrals completed before the termination effective date continue to accrue and be paid on the Milestone Hybrid schedule for the remainder of their 12-month Program Periods — except where termination is for cause under Section 17.3, in which case all accrued but unpaid compensation is forfeited and AqNova may exercise its Clawback rights; (d) Sections 12, 13.3, 14.2, 15, 16, 19, and 20 survive termination.

SECTION 18 Modification of the VRPP

AqNova may modify the VRPP program terms — including commission rates, tier thresholds, payout schedules, Attribution Window, and eligibility conditions — with 30 calendar days' advance written notice to all active Partners. Notice is provided by email to the email address on your Partner account and by notification in your Partner Portal / Seller Portal VRPP dashboard. Material modifications do not retroactively reduce compensation already earned and qualified for Qualified Referrals completed before the modification effective date. AqNova will not retroactively apply reduced commission rates to Qualified Referrals whose 12-month Program Period has already begun. Your continued use of your Referral Link or Referral Code after the modification effective date constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. If you do not accept a modification, you must terminate your participation per Section 17.2 before the modification effective date.

20.1 Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California, USA, and applicable US federal law, without regard to conflict of law principles. Where mandatory applicable law in a Partner's jurisdiction provides protections that cannot be contractually waived, those protections apply alongside California law.

20.2 Dispute Resolution

Informal resolution: the parties will first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by good-faith communication for 30 calendar days from written notice of the dispute.

Binding arbitration: unresolved disputes will be finally resolved by binding arbitration under: (a) the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Commercial Arbitration Rules for US-based Partners and globally applicable disputes; or (b) the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Rules for EU, UK, and international Partners. The arbitration seat is Los Angeles, California. The language of arbitration is English. The arbitral award is final and binding.

Class action waiver: each party irrevocably waives any right to participate as a class representative, class member, or in any consolidated or representative proceeding. All claims must be brought individually.

Small claims exception: either party may bring an action in a competent small claims court for claims within that court's jurisdictional limits.

20.3 EU / UK Partners — Mandatory Consumer and Business Rights

For Partners established in the EU or UK: (a) EU P2B Regulation rights (where applicable to business Partners) supplement this Agreement; (b) mandatory consumer protection provisions of the Partner's member state apply where the Partner is a consumer under applicable law; (c) this Agreement does not restrict access to national courts where required by mandatory local law.

20.4 Global Regulatory Addenda — Key Jurisdictions

SCHEDULE A — COMMISSION RATE & TIER TABLE

Forms part of the VRPP Agreement (Section 10.17) | Effective April 7, 2026

All figures based on the full-price USD $39.99/month Premium Seller Package. Actual earnings depend on the referred vendor's subscription plan (discounted months generate lower commission), tier qualification, and program compliance. AqNova may update this Schedule with 30 calendar days advance written notice.

SCHEDULE B — FTC & GLOBAL DISCLOSURE LANGUAGE TEMPLATES

Forms part of the VRPP Agreement (Section 10.17)

The following templates are AqNova-approved disclosure language for use in VRPP promotional content. You may adapt these templates provided the adapted version remains equally clear, conspicuous, and accurate. The core requirement is that your Material Connection with AqNova — the financial relationship under which you earn compensation for referring new vendors — is clearly disclosed before or at the same point as the promotional content.

B.1 Social Media Post (Text-Based)

B.2 Video / Audio Script (Pre-Roll)

B.3 Email Newsletter / Direct Email

B.4 Blog Post / Article / Website

B.5 Podcast Sponsorship Read

B.6 Non-English Markets — Approved Disclosure Labels

SCHEDULE C — PARTNER EXECUTION & ACCEPTANCE DECLARATION

Forms part of the VRPP Agreement (Section 10.17)

The Partner identified below has read the AqNova Vendor Referral Partner Program Agreement (Section 10.17, Version 2.0, effective April 7, 2026) in its entirety and, by signing or electronically accepting this Schedule C, agrees and acknowledges:

FULL AGREEMENT: Agreement to all terms of the VRPP Agreement, all Schedules, and all incorporated documents.

AUTHORITY: Full legal capacity and authority to bind the entity identified below.

ACCURACY: All information provided in the VRPP application is accurate and not misleading in any material respect.

FTC DISCLOSURE OBLIGATION: Acknowledgment of the mandatory obligation to disclose the Material Connection with AqNova in all promotional content, per Section 12 and applicable advertising law.

PROGRAM INTEGRITY: Understanding and acceptance of Section 11 prohibited conduct and Section 19 limitation of liability.

MODIFICATION: Acknowledgment that AqNova may modify program terms with 30 calendar days advance notice, and that continued use of a Referral Link after the notice period constitutes acceptance.

ELECTRONIC EXECUTION: Electronic acceptance has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature under the US E-SIGN Act, EU eIDAS Regulation, UK Electronic Communications Act 2000, and equivalent national electronic signature law.

AqNova Marketplace | Section 10.17: VRPP Agreement — Full Terms & Conditions | Version 2.0 | April 7, 2026

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THIS IS A BINDING LEGAL AGREEMENT. DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE. PARTNERS SHOULD SEEK QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL ADVICE FOR JURISDICTION-SPECIFIC GUIDANCE. THE VRPP IS NOT A MULTI-LEVEL MARKETING SCHEME. PARTICIPATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE INCOME.