Standard Partnership Terms & Conditions

PMO GLOBAL INSTITUTE AUTHORIZED BUSINESS PARTNER (PMOGI-ABP)®

Grant of PMO Global Authorized Business Partner (PMO-ABP)® Partnership

Subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations elsewhere in this Agreement, the PRINCIPAL hereby grants to the PARTNER a non-transferable right and license to use the System, the Proprietary Marks, and to market, sell, and provide the Approved Services in accordance with the System. PMO Global Institute’s partnership offering includes PMO Global Institute’s proprietary content, CA-PMO®, AgilePMO-C®, CB-PMO® Certifications, PMO software products, PMO management, and consulting services. The PMOGI Authorized Business partnership cycle (yearly) will begin on [date].

Territory

The right and license granted in Section 1.0 hereof shall be for the territory of [country name]. However, in case the PARTNER gets opportunities outside their territories, they will have to notify the PRINCIPAL through email/Opportunity Registration Form (Through partner portal) to lock the business account in their favor. In the case of online virtual classrooms, this term will be relaxed.

PMOGI-ABP® Eligibility Criteria

1. Do you have a standard responsive website running?
2. Is your company a registered legal business entity? What is the ID and registered office address?
3. Do you have a minimum of 1 PMO domain expert within the team to conduct the training programs?
4. Do you have a minimum of 5 years of project management experience?

That the parties further agreed that the PARTNER shall maintain the consultancy and training programs as per the rules and regulations laid down by the PRINCIPAL and shall maintain changes in courses and infrastructure as per requirements of the PRINCIPAL.

Sales Plan

PARTNERS need to fill in a joint business plan for the fiscal years [e.g 2024 – 2025] and set an action plan accordingly with their PMOGI-appointed account manager. Both the PRINCIPAL and PARTNER will have quarterly progress meetings through online meetings.

Global Technology Partner

PMaspire Global will be the technology partner for all technology solutions and support of including providing logistics, promotional materials, training programs, software etc.

Duties of PRINCIPAL

PRINCIPAL shall:

1. Provide PARTNER with such information about the PRINCIPAL’s Products as a Business Partner shall reasonably require to assist it to effectively promote, market & sell PRINCIPAL’s Products. Such assistance may include promotion through all forms of media, attendance at Trade shows, exhibiting the software at trade shows, general public relations promotion, and the like. In all the promotional activities undertaken by the Business Partner, with the prior written consent of the PRINCIPAL, the PRINCIPAL shall be identified in all such efforts as the manufacturer/owner/licensor of the PRINCIPAL’s Products.
2. Provide trainer classroom content to effectively conduct the training program
3. Provide Co-branded PMO Software to PARTNER with full contents and access.
4. Provide dedicated technical support to users.
5. Provide training to at least one personnel (Onsite/Online) of PARTNER. PARTNER needs to send a nomination to PRINCIPAL for CB-PMO® certification and Train the Trainer (ToT) program.
6. Provide support to PARTNER to enable them to sell in the Territory. These include demos, conducting training, and timely response to the Customer’s requirements.
7. Provide all technical support to the clients.
8. Work as per the understanding agreed between the two parties in the Joint Business Plan (JBP).
9. Provide logistical support in getting PRINCIPAL’s resources settled onsite towards making them productive for Customers and PRINCIPAL. This may include assistance in the processing of visa applications. This may be applicable in the case of PMO consulting projects. This clause is applicable in case the partner needs principal support for any local project.
10. Shall constitute a steering committee of members from PARTNER and PRINCIPAL to review the progress made with clear objectives within 15 days of signing the Agreement. However, this is optional

Duties of PARTNER

PARTNER shall:

1. Clearly identify the target business entities in the Territory to pursue affecting a Sale.
2. Appoint at least one full-time professional for CB-PMO® Certification programs, training, and software marketing.
3. Complete the Joint Business Plan (“JBP”) in the form, as specified in Exhibit “A”, in consultation with the PRINCIPAL, along with signing this Agreement.
4. Periodically provide the PRINCIPAL a quarterly sales order forecast and work towards achieving the same.
5. Work towards meeting the sales goals as agreed in the JBP and the sales order forecast.
6. Assist in the preparation of promotional and marketing material in the Territory.
7. PARTNERs should only use authorized training contents and software provided by PRINCIPAL to manage PMO projects.
8. Administer the Customer relationship at all of the Existing Accounts, assist in invoicing, collection, and remittance of payments/advances/deposits, normal follow-up, and customer satisfaction, all in the manner required by the PRINCIPAL in writing.
9. To file, without fail, a quarterly report of the status of sales, and organizational leads developed and followed, together with the name(s) & Title of such person(s), to prevent any possible overlapping of PMaspire or any of its other Business Alliances duplicating the efforts. However, it’s recommended to have a short monthly progress meeting at both parties’ convenience.
10. To represent PRINCIPAL for business development to any Customer/s by using the PRINCIPAL supplied business literature.
11. PARTNER has to inform the PRINCIPAL in writing if they are directly or indirectly working with any other PMO solutions provider of any other company/ business entity having similar application/use as that of the PRINCIPAL for a jointly approached customer or prospect. Before submission of a joint proposal with PRINCIPAL, it should be agreed by the PARTNER to work exclusively for the PRINCIPAL on the opportunity.
12. To incur any expenses on behalf of the PRINCIPAL only with the prior written consent of the PRINCIPAL.
13. Shall assign one or more named personnel (who shall be trained by the PRINCIPAL) for carrying out the duties of the PARTNER as contained herein. The cost of training shall be borne by the PRINCIPAL.
14. To maintain all information known out of this relationship and pertaining to the PRINCIPAL in utter confidence and unless required under the law not to disclose such information to any person.

General Terms & Conditions:

1. The PARTNER shall not reproduce the material supplied by the PRINCIPAL, such as course materials, slides, overhead, videos, manuals, workbooks, CDs, etc. All the materials supplied by PRINCIPAL are copyrighted and may not be reproduced.
2. That the PARTNER shall be solely responsible for any loss due to the postponement and incompletion of the courses and the PRINCIPAL shall not be responsible for any losses, including pecuniary loss.
3. That the PRINCIPAL shall provide the necessary training for marketing and other support services to the PARTNER from time to time.
4. That the PRINCIPAL and PARTNER jointly shall issue a certificate to the trainees on successful completion of their training program run by the PARTNER, covered by the agreement after complying with the required conditions. Both the PRINCIPAL AND PARTNER’s logo along with the issuing authority shall be visible in the certificate template.
5. In the case of the installment due payment or renewal of the agreement, a delay of more than 30 days shall result in a 10% interest per annum on the due payment. In addition, the PRINCIPAL shall be at liberty to stop all future obligations under the agreement without any further notice.
6. That the PARTNER has to start their operation within one month of the completion of the ABP-PMO program.
7. This agreement is valid for three years from the date of the agreement and this agreement is subject to renewal each year with written consent from both parties.
8. That if the PARTNER is found misusing the name and reputation of the PRINCIPAL, either party shall be at liberty to cancel the license with one-month prior notice and shall be at liberty to request a law course as may be warranted in such circumstances. Partner will abide by the policy and procedures set by the principal.
9. That the PARTNER will not engage in similar competitive certification program and will not solicit or hire PRINCIPAL current or ex employee’s or customer. PARTNER will keep all information confidential.
10. That without the permission of the PRINCIPAL, the PARTNER shall not take any PMO Partnership from any company that offers PMO Solutions and services within the validity of the agreement.
11. Partners are prohibited from disclosing to any third parties information about PMOGI examinations and examination candidates obtained in confidence from PMOGI, including without limitation information about examination pass or fail rates ABPs will refrain from any form of misrepresentation or dissemination of misleading or inaccurate information with respect to PMOGI, any PMOGI examination, the partner organization itself, the partner organization’s employees, and any course or program provided to the public. In particular, an ABP will not state that enrollees in its courses are “guaranteed” to pass any examination. Failure to abide by these requirements could result in termination of participation in the ABP program.
12. ABPs will refrain from creating any social media group including other PMOGI partners and clients.
13. ABPs will refrain from any manner of discrimination or harassment of enrollees and applicants for training with respect to the training programs they provide, including, but not limited to, discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnic origin, gender, nationality, disability, veteran status, religion or sexual orientation.
14. The Authorized Business Partner (ABP) agrees not to directly or indirectly solicit, hire, or engage any trainers, consultants, or employees accredited by PMO Global Institute (PMOGI), including those associated with other PMOGI-Authorized Business Partners, without the prior written consent of PMOGI. This restriction shall remain in effect during the term of this agreement and for a period of 24 months following its termination or expiration.
15. In the event of a dispute between the parties, the dispute should first be raised and discussed between the two parties through a meeting.
16. That if any disputes arise between the parties then, in the event of a dispute which is unresolved for a period of sixty (60) days after the meeting of both parties, the parties shall agree to resolve the controversy by final and binding arbitration in accordance with the rules framed under the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) rules of arbitration, with each party appointing an arbitrator and the two arbitrators appoint the third arbitrator as a presiding arbitrator before reference. All arbitration under this Agreement shall be held in a suitable venue in Singapore, which is familiar with (a) ICC rules of arbitration; and (b) has competent English Law expertise. Arbitration can be done virtually as well. Proceedings shall be conducted in English. The arbitration hearing shall commence within thirty (30) calendar days of the appointment of the third arbitrator as described herein or, if only one arbitrator is to be used, within thirty (30) calendar days of the deadline for the Response.
17. The Rules of the International Chamber of Commerce shall govern this agreement.
18. Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for any delay in delivery or non-delivery, in whole or in part, caused by the occurrence of any contingency beyond the control of the parties including but not limited to work stoppages, fires, civil disobedience, riots, floods, shortage of fuel, diplomatic impasse and other Acts of God. The party, which is unable to perform its obligations for reasons under this clause, shall immediately notify the other and take all steps to get over the disability at the earliest.

The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions under which the parties to the Agreement shall conduct themselves during the substance of the Agreement.

If you have any queries, please email at partner@pmogi.org