The National Energy Marketers Association (NEM) is pleased to announce a new Code of Conduct for its members that use network marketing also known as relationship marketing as a means of acquiring new customers. Craig Goodman, President of NEM, reported that, “NEM’s Network Marketing Companies have agreed that their independent representatives will not use telemarketing or door-to-door sales techniques for the purpose of acquiring customers." This is one of the principles underlying a Code of Conduct that was voluntarily adopted by Network Marketing Companies that are members of the National Energy Marketers Association.
NEM’s Network Marketing Code of Conduct includes the following
NEM is a national, non-profit trade association representing wholesale and retail marketers of natural gas, electricity, as well as energy and financial related products, services, information and advanced technologies throughout the United States, Canada and the European Union.
NEM’s Network Marketing Code of Conduct includes the following
- Independent representatives of network marketing companies shall not use either telemarketing or door-to-door sales techniques for the purpose of acquiring customers.
- A network marketing company shall ensure its independent representatives have received adequate training and information about the nature of the product and the terms and conditions of its sale as well as all market-specific regulatory compliance requirements.
- Network marketing companies shall establish and maintain a clear channel of accountability for the actions of its agents.
- Any marketing materials utilized by an independent representative of a network marketing company shall be pre-approved by such company.
- A network marketing company shall utilize a verifiable quality control process to ensure the integrity of consumer enrollments.
NEM is a national, non-profit trade association representing wholesale and retail marketers of natural gas, electricity, as well as energy and financial related products, services, information and advanced technologies throughout the United States, Canada and the European Union.