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ADR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

ADR Cancellation

 

ADR Override

 

ADR hold

 

ADR product points

 

ADR General


How do I cancel my ADR?

 

You may cancel your ADR online by selecting Delete ADR on the ADR Management page.


Is there a cancellation fee when I cancel my ADR?

 

No, there is no cancellation fee.


Can I reactivate my ADR once it has been cancelled?

 

Yes, you may reactivate your ADR once it has been cancelled. But you will not retain the product points. However, if you notify the company within 30 days of deletion and request reinstatement of the deleted product points, then the points will be reinstated. If not, the product points you had previously earned will be deleted and you will start over, earning product points at 20% for monthly ADR orders and 10% for bi-monthly ADR orders.


How can I reactivate a cancelled ADR?

 

You can reactivate your cancelled ADR by contacting your local Customer Service. If you call within 30 days after cancelling your ADR, your previous point balance will be awarded back to your reactivated ADR account.


What is an override?

 

An override order is a new ADR order that will take the place of your existing ADR order for the current month. For example, if you normally have a monthly ADR order ship on day 20 of each month, you can go online and place an override order on day 12 with different product(s) with a minimum of 50 SV after discount (if you want to get the full ADR benefits), different payment type and a different shipping address and have it replace your order scheduled to ship on day 20. You will receive the same product discount and product points that you would normally, and your monthly shipment will simply be held until the next month.


Does the override order have to be a minimum of 50 SV after discount?

 

If you want to get the full ADR benefits, yes, the override needs to be a minimum of 50 SV after discount.


What payment types are accepted for online overrides?

 

Please contact your local Customer Service or see the online checkout page for information on payment types that are available in your market.


How many times can I have an override in one year?

 

You can override your ADR once in each month.


Does an override change my order permanently?

 

No, an override does not permanently change your order.


If I override my order, does that permanently change my ship date?

 

No, if you override your ADR order, your original ADR order will automatically resume the next month on your specified ship date.


What is an ADR hold?

 

A hold is when your ADR order does not ship for a specified month.


How do I put a hold on my ADR?

 

To put a hold on your ADR, you will need to contact your local Customer Service. Though you can easily change the shipping date, you cannot put a hold on your ADR order online.


How many holds do I have per year?

 

You may put your ADR on hold for up to 3 months/shipments per year.


What will happen if I need to hold my ADR more than 3 times per year?

 

You will forfeit your ADR membership and will lose the benefits associated with that ADR.


How long is a hold?

 

A hold will skip 1 delivery. After this, the ADR automatically resumes.


If I hold my ADR, does it hold the other shipments under my account?

 

No, you have the option to hold all or specify which order to hold.


Can I redeem my product points in other countries?

 

No, you can only redeem product points in the country where they were earned. Example: if you have a German ADR, you can only redeem your product points in Germany.


If I return a product, will the product points I earned be deducted?

 

Yes, the amount of product points that product earned will be deducted from your total points.


If I cancel my ADR, do I lose my product points?

 

Yes, they will be deleted at the end of the month in which your ADR was cancelled.


Are there products that do not earn product points?

 

Yes, some products do not earn product points, such as Nu Colour accessories, discounted products and packages, and most promotional packages (except ADR packages).


Are there any restrictions to what I can purchase with product points?

 

Yes, you may only purchase Nu Skin and Pharmanex products. This excludes product collections, discounted products and promotional packages, ADR promotional packages, Nourish the Children VitaMeal bags and other products that are marked as restricted to points.


Do I earn SV on the products I redeem with product points?

 

No, there is no SV granted for products redeemed with product points.


When are my product points awarded?

 

Product points are awarded on the first business day of each month for the previous month's purchases.


Can I redeem my product points immediately after I placed the ADR order?

 

No, product points are awarded on the first business day of each month for the previous month's purchases. They can only be redeemed after they become visible on your account.


How can product points be redeemed?

 

They can be redeemed online via the ADR Management tool or mail via your local Customer Service if needed. Product points may only be redeemed when the entire price of a product can be redeemed with product points.


How can I see how many product points I have available?

 

You can check online or through the Customer Service. You will also be able to see product points available, being earned, redeemed and product points that are going to expire.


Do I pay taxes and shipping costs when I use product points?

 

No, in Europe and Russia you do not need to pay taxes on the free products. In addition, you do not need to pay shipping costs if your free products are added to an existing ADR or to another order. If the order contains only free products, shipping charges will apply.


Can I return a product that I purchased with product points?

 

No, products purchased with product points are non-refundable.


Can I redeem product points online?

 

Yes, you can redeem them as a one-time order or on your ADR. There is no minimum SV required to use your product points on either order.


Do overrides affect my product points?

 

No, override orders will not affect your product points. You will still earn product points on your override order as you would from your normal ADR order.


Does a product have to be fully paid for with product points or can I pay a part of it with points and a part with another payment method?

 

No, you must pay the product fully in product points.


What are the main benefits of the ADR programme?

 

In addition to being able to manage your ADR in your own time over the internet, you can earn product points on your monthly or bi-monthly orders that can be redeemed for free products.


What are the rewards of ADR?

 

Rewards include an automatic monthly processing on your date of choice (between day 02 and 24 of the month; excluding the day 15) and free product points on orders to redeem products in the future. Only ADR orders with non-exempt products will earn product points.


How does one enrol on ADR?

 

You can enrol online by clicking here.


Are there any requirements to create an ADR account?

 

No, there are no requirements to create an ADR account. However, your ADR order must have a minimum value of 50 SV after discount to earn product points. If the minimum value is not met, then the ADR simply becomes a regular, reoccurring monthly order without the ADR benefits.


Can I have an ADR order shipped more than once per month?

 

No, each ADR order may only be shipped once per month. You can, however, have more than one ADR in parallel on the same Nu Skin ID number.


Are there any restrictions to what products I can order on ADR?

 

You may place product collections, and Nourish the Children VitaMeal bags on ADR, but they will not receive any further discount. However, in order to earn product points on your ADR order, you may place any individual product from the Nu Skin and Pharmanex brands that have full SV on your ADR order.


How do I make changes to (manage) my ADR?

 

You can make changes to your ADR online.The Manage ADR option is located in the drop-down menu under your name in the upper right-hand corner of your screen.


By when should I make any changes to my ADR?

 

We recommend making any changes at least 5 business days before the process date (if Direct Debit payment option is available in your market and you choose this as a payment method, please contact your local Customer Service to receive the correct information on changing your ADR) to ensure that your change takes effect.


Will I be notified when my order ships?

 

Yes, you will be sent an email 5 days before the order is shipped. You will also be sent an order confirmation email when the order is created, and a tracking email is sent out every time your ADR is shipped. This email contains information that ensures you can track your order until you receive it.


How do I pay for my ADR order?

 

You may pay for your ADR order with a credit card or any other payment type of your choice, which is available in your market.


What can be managed online?

 

You can change the products, the shipping frequency, payment type (wire transfer or credit card), addresses, place an override and redeem product points (see section on overrides for more information). The only thing that cannot be managed online is ADR holds.


What are the advantages of creating/modifying an ADR online?

 

The advantages of creating/modifying an ADR online are: discounted shipping* and the change is done immediately without any loss of time.

 

*Some markets/specific regions or islands are excluded from this discount plan (Iceland, Canary Islands and French Overseas Departments).


What should I do if I start to acquire too many products?

 

If you notice that you are experiencing a product stockpile, adjust your order to fit your needs. You can change your products or your ship date.


What will happen if a product is out of stock?

 

If an item is out of stock, then this item will be removed from your ADR and automatically added back as soon as we are back in stock.

1.  Q) What is ADR and why should I join?

A) ADR or Automatic Delivery Rewards is a programme where a Distributor or customer can receive products on a monthly or bi-monthly basis with special rewards. Incentives include a percentage discount on products, discounted shipping rates*, automatic monthly or bi-monthly processing on your date of choice and free product points on most orders, which can be used to purchase products in the future. To earn product points, your ADR order must have a minimum value of 50 PSV** after discount.

*Some markets/specific regions or islands are excluded from this discount plan (Iceland, Canary Islands and French Overseas Departments).

**PSV: Personal Sales Volume is the monthly point value of the products and services you purchase from the Company, primarily for personal consumption. PSV includes points from purchases made directly from the Company by your personal Retail Customers.

2. Q) What are the main benefits of the ADR programme?

A) In addition to being able to manage your ADR in your own time over the internet, you are able to earn product points on your monthly or bi-monthly orders that can be redeemed for free products.

Rewards
 

3. Q) What are the rewards of ADR?
A) Rewards include a percentage discount on products, discounted shipping rates*, automatic monthly processing on your date of choice (between day 01 and 25 of the month; excluding the days of 01, 15, and 25) and free product points on orders to redeem products in the future. Only ADR orders with non-exempt products will earn product points.

*Some markets/specific regions or islands are excluded from this discount plan (Iceland, Canary Islands and French Overseas Departments).

Enrol on ADR
 

4. Q) How does one enrol on ADR?
A) For your convenience, enrolment can be completed online. You may also enrol by post. For more information, contact your local Customer Service or visit our website.



ADR Requirements
 

5. Q) Are there any requirements to create an ADR account?
A) No, there are no requirements to create an ADR account. However, your ADR order must have a minimum value of 50 PSV after discount to earn product points. If the minimum value is not met, then the ADR simply becomes a regular, reoccurring monthly order without the ADR benefits.

6. Q) Can I have an ADR order shipped more than once per month?
A) No, each ADR order may only be shipped once per month. You can, however, have more than one ADR in parallel on the same ID.

ADR
 

7. Q) Are there any restrictions to what product I can order on ADR?
A) You may place business kits, sales aids/marketing materials, product collections, seasonal promotional packages and Nourish the Children® VitaMeal bags on ADR, but they will not receive any further discount. However, in order to earn product points on your ADR order, you may place any individual product from the Nu Skin® and Pharmanex® brands that have full PSV on your ADR order to earn product points.

8. Q) How can you benefit more from online ADR vs. fax/post ADR?
A) The difference between a fax/post ADR and an online ADR is the handling fee. Online ADR management incurs no additional shipping & handling fee and the reduced standard rate will apply. ADR management via the Customer Service will entail an additional handling fee that together with the shipping fee will total in the same amount as a regular shipping fee for a regular fax/post order.

9. Q) How do I make changes to (manage) my ADR?
A) You can make changes to your ADR online or through your local Customer Service. Discounted shipping rates only apply to changes made online.

10. Q) By when should I make any changes to my ADR?

A) We recommend making any change at least four business days before the process date (if Direct Debit payment option is available in your market and you choose this as a payment method, please contact your local Customer Service to receive the correct information on changing your ADR) to ensure that your change takes effect.

 

11. Q) If the chosen process date falls on a weekend, what happens and when is my ADR processed?
A) If the process date falls on a weekend or holiday, the order will be processed on your chosen date, but shipped on the closest business day. Per today, we have approximately 15-20 minutes (until billing) to change an ADR after it runs. If it is an automatic run order, it will be created in the middle of the night and we will be unable to make any changes. Please contact your local Customer Service for more information regarding the process applicable to your market.

12. Q) Will I be notified when my order ships?
A) Yes, you will be sent an email 5 days before the order is shipped. You will also be sent an order confirmation email when the order is created and a tracking email is sent out every time your ADR is shipped. This email contains information that ensures you are able to track your order until you receive it.

13. Q) How do I pay for my ADR order?
A) You may pay for your ADR order with a credit card or any other payment type of your choice, which is available in your market.

14. Q) How do I manage my credit cards online?
A) You may manage it online by clicking on My Account, or you may contact your local Customer Service.

Please note:  We are committed to protecting your privacy and want you to feel comfortable using our website. We will never knowingly sell, trade, rent, disclose or make available personally identifiable information about you to any third party. Nu Skin Enterprises will not share any of your information with any outside party without your explicit consent unless we are required by law to disclose such information.

At Nu Skin Enterprises, we ensure a secure online credit card transaction with the most advanced technology and respect for your personal privacy. We use VeriSign Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt the information you send us when you place your order. To read more about our Privacy Policy, visit our website at: http://www.nuskin.com/en_IS/corporate/legal.html[AV1]   If you have any questions or concerns regarding this statement, contact your local Customer Service.

15. Q) If I call into the Customer Service or visit the Concept Stores with questions regarding ADR, will there be a fee?
A) No, there will not be a fee for questions. But if you make a change to your ADR via the Customer Service, a handling fee will apply. You can always manage your ADR online without any handling fee applying.

Cancellation


16. Q) How do I cancel my ADR?
A) You may cancel your ADR online as long as there are multiple ADRs on your account. To cancel your very last ADR, please send an email to your local Customer Service. Your last ADR cannot be cancelled online.

17. Q) Is there a cancellation fee when I cancel my ADR?
A) No, there is no cancellation fee.

18. Q) Can I reactivate my ADR once it has been cancelled?
A) Yes, you may reactivate your ADR once it has been cancelled. But you will not retain the product points. However, if you notify the company within 30 days of deletion and request reinstatement of the deleted product points, then the points will be reinstated. If not, the product points you had previously earned will be deleted and you will start over, earning product points at 20% for monthly ADR orders and 10% for bi-monthly ADR orders.

19. Q) How can I reactivate a cancelled ADR?

A) You can reactivate your cancelled ADR by contacting your local Customer Service. If you call within 30 days after cancelling your ADR, your previous point balance will be awarded back to your reactivated ADR account.

20. Q) Is there any documentation needed to cancel my ADR?
A) Yes, we need a written notification about the cancellation since this would be a change to the terms and conditions of the ADR agreement.

ADR Online


21. Q) What can be managed online?
A) You can change the products, the shipping frequency, payment type (wire transfer or credit card), addresses, place an override and redeem product points (see section on overrides for more information).

22. Q) What is the difference between the price of a web order and an ADR?

A) Web orders are sold at the same price as ADR orders, which is 5% off the wholesale price. However, web orders exclude the benefits attributed to an ADR order.

23. Q) What payment types are accepted for online overrides? (See section on overrides for more information).

A) Please contact your local Customer Service or see the online checkout page for information on payment types that are available in your market.


24. Q) What are the advantages of creating/modifying an ADR online?
A) The advantages of creating/modifying an ADR online are: discounted shipping*  and the change is done immediately without any loss of time.

*Some markets/specific regions or islands are excluded from this discount plan (Iceland, Canary Islands and French Overseas Departments).

Product Points
 

25. Q) How are product points earned?
A) Product points are awarded monthly and are based on the PSV amount. A total of 75 product points can be earned each month. A maximum of 900 product points can be earned per year on one ID at a time with product points expiring on the 13th month after they were earned. You can also request for them to be re-added within 30 days from the expiration date. The amount is determined by how long you have been on ADR:

·         10% - for all bi-monthly orders.

·         20% - first year on programme (when you make your first 12 orders).

·         30% - after one year (when you make your 13+ order).

26. Q) Can I redeem my product points in other countries?
A) No, you can only redeem product points in the country where they were earned. Example: if you have a German ADR, you can only redeem your product points in Germany.

27. Q) How can I tell when my product points are going to expire?

A) An expiration date will be shown online, which you can view at anytime

28. Q) If I return a product, will the product points I earned be deducted?
A) Yes, the amount of product points that product earned will be deducted from the total that the Distributor currently has.

29. Q) If I cancel my ADR, do I lose my product points?

A) Yes, they will be deleted at the end of the month in which your ADR was cancelled.

30. Q) Are there products that do not earn product points?

A) Yes, some products do not earn product points, such as sales aids/marketing materials, Introductory Product Packages, Nu Colour® accessories, business kits, discounted products and packages and most promotional packages (except ADR packages).


31. Q) Are there any restrictions to what I can purchase with product points?
A) Yes, you may only purchase Nu Skin® and Pharmanex® products. This excludes product collections, discounted products and promotional packages, business kits, ADR promotional packages, Nourish the Children® VitaMeal bags, sales aids/marketing materials, Scanner operators packs and other products that are marked as restricted to points.

32. Q) Do I earn PSV on the products I redeem with product points?
A) No, there is no PSV granted for products redeemed with product points.

Redeeming your Product Points
 

33. Q) How much is one product point worth?
A) As product points are earned based on the value of PSV, they are also redeemed based on the value of PSV. One product point equals one PSV.

34. Q) When are my product points awarded?
A) Product points are awarded on the first business day of each month for the previous month's purchases.

35. Q) Can I redeem my product points immediately after I placed the ADR order?
A) No, product points are awarded on the first business day of each month for the previous month's purchases. They can only be redeemed after they become visible on your account.

36. Q) How can product points be redeemed?
A) They can be redeemed online via the ADR Management tool, fax, mail, Concept Stores or via your local Customer Service if needed. Product points may only be redeemed when the entire price of a product can be redeemed with product points.

37. Q) How can I see how many product points I have available?
A) You can check online or through the Customer Service. You will also be able to see product points available, being earned, redeemed and product points that are going to expire.

38. Q) Do I pay taxes and shipping costs when I use product points?
A) No, in Europe and Russia you do not need to pay taxes on the free products. In addition, you do not need to pay shipping costs if your free products are added to an existing ADR or to another order.
39. Q) Can I return a product that I purchased with product points?
A) No, products purchased with product points are non-refundable.

40. Q) Can I redeem product points at Concept Stores?
A) Yes.

41. Q) Can I redeem product points online?
A) Yes, you can redeem them as a one-time order or on your ADR. There is no minimum PSV required to use your product points on either order.

42. Q) Can someone else use my product points?
A) In exceptional situations, product points can be transferred from one account to another. To give someone permission to use your product points, you will need to send a letter with your signature stating that a specific individual has permission to use them on your behalf. The reason for this transfer should also be included. This can be sent to your local Customer Service for documentation (if redeemed via Customer Service, handling fee will apply). Please contact your local Customer Service for address or fax number or visit our website.

Holds
 

43. Q) What is a hold?
A) A hold is when your ADR order does not ship for a specified month.

44. Q) How do I put a hold on my ADR?
A) To put a hold on your ADR, you will need to contact your local Customer Service or Concept Store. Though you can easily change the shipping date, you cannot put a hold on your ADR order online.  

45. Q) How many holds do I have per year?

A) You may put your ADR on hold for up to three months/shipments per year.

46. Q) What will happen if I need to hold my ADR more than three times per year?
A) You will forfeit your ADR membership and will lose the benefits associated with that ADR.

47. Q) How long is a hold?
A) A hold will skip one delivery. After this, the ADR automatically resumes.

48. Q) If I hold my ADR, does it hold the other shipments under my account?
A) No, you have the option to hold all or specify which order to hold.

49. Q) What should I do if I start to acquire too many products?

A) If you notice that you are experiencing a product stockpile, adjust your order to fit your needs. You can change your products or your ship date.

Overrides
 

50. Q) What is an override?
A) An override order is a new ADR order that will take the place of your existing ADR order for the current month. For example, if you normally have a monthly ADR order ship on day 20 of each month, you can contact your local Customer Service or go online and place an override order on day 12 with different product(s) with a minimum of 50 PSV after discount (if you want to get the full ADR benefits), different payment type and a different shipping address and have it replace your order scheduled to ship on day 20. You will receive the same product discount and product points that you would normally and your monthly shipment will simply be held until the next month.

51. Q) Does the override order have to be a minimum of 50 PSV after discount?

A) If you want to get the full ADR benefits, yes the override needs to be a minimum of 50 PSV after discount.

52. Q) How many times can I have an override in one year?
A) You can override your ADR once in each month.

53. Q) Does an override change my order permanently?
A) No, an override does not permanently change your order.

54. Q) Do overrides affect my product points?
A) No, override orders will not affect your product points. You will still earn product points on your override order as you would from your normal ADR order.

55. Q) If I override my order, does that change my ship date permanently?
A) No, if you override your ADR order, your original ADR order will automatically resume the next month on your specified ship date.

Concepts Stores

 

56. Q) What are Concept Stores?
A) Concept Stores are local offices where you may go to place or pick up single orders.

57. Q) Can I place my ADR at my Concept Stores?
A) Yes, you may place your ADR order at the Concept Stores but handling fees may apply. Please note that the ADR orders cannot be picked up in the Concept Stores, they will be delivered to you.

Sponsoring
 

58. Q) If I want to sponsor/purchase in other countries, what do I need to do?
A) For those that registered before July 2014; in order to sponsor outside of EMEA (Europe, Russia, Middle East and Africa), you will need to sign the DA (Distributor Agreement) which includes the ISA (Distributor and International Sponsor Agreement) and the PPA (Product Purchasing Agreement). These documents can be found in the Library section of Office.

The procedure mentioned above is not relevant for those that signed up after July 2014.
 

International ADR Enrolment
 

59. Q) If I enrol in an international ADR, do I get the same benefits?
A) If you enrol in an international EMEA ADR, you get the same flat rate shipping fee, discount (5% on PSV and price of the ADR order), however the product points can only be used in the country where the ADR was created. For example: a French Distributor enrolling in an ADR in Germany would be able to earn product points for use in Germany. This also means that they will only get packages delivered in Germany. For International ADRs placed outside of the EMEA region, no product points are given. For example: a French Distributor enrolling in an ADR in the U.S. would not be able to earn product points for that ADR.
 

Miscellaneous
 

60. What will happen if a product is out of stock?

A) If an item is out of stock, then this item will be removed from ADR’s and added back as soon as we are back in stock automatically.

 

61. Q) Can I change my ADR after it runs?
A) Per today, we have approximately 15-20 minutes (until billing) to change an ADR after it runs. If it is an automatic run order, it will be created in the middle of the night and we will be unable to make any changes.

 

62. Q) Does a product have to be fully paid with product points or can I pay a part with point and a part with other payment method?

A) No, you have to pay the product fully in product points.

 

63. Q) What happens if my payment is rejected?

A) You will receive an email notifying you that your credit card will expire three months prior to its expiration. If you log on to your account on the web and access “Manage ADR”, a pop up will appear notifying you of this as well (see screen shot below). For the current order, you will have to contact your local Customer Service to change the credit card. We will attempt to charge your credit card three times in the following five working days. If the payment is not successful in one of these attempts, your order will be cancelled. You can update your credit card for any future orders on the web through the “Manage ADR” tool or by contacting your local Customer Service.

 

 

Our records indicate that the credit card you use to process your monthly ADR order is due to expire soon.

 

In order to ensure that you continue to receive your monthly ADR shipment, simply update your credit card information under the billing section on the ADR Manage page. This will ensure that you always get your favourite products on time each month, giving you one less thing to worry about.

 

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