MLM, Direct Sales & Affiliate Marketing Compliance

Outsourced compliance built for the MLM, Direct Sales, and Affiliate Marketing industries.

From FTC-aligned regulatory review and income disclosure statements to policies, procedures, and field enforcement, The Standards Group functions as your in-house compliance department — without the overhead of hiring one.

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What We Do

Compliance services for MLM, Direct Sales, and Affiliate Marketing companies

Practical, industry-specific guidance to help your company reduce regulatory risk and operate on solid footing.

01

FTC & Regulatory Compliance Review

A thorough review of your marketing materials, income claims, and business practices against current FTC guidance and state regulations.

  • Marketing & ad claim audits
  • Income claim review
  • Risk assessment & remediation plan
02

Compensation Plan & Risk Monitoring

Ongoing testing and monitoring — plus compensation plan and product claim review — to catch risk before regulators do.

  • Compensation plan compliance review
  • Compliance monitoring system development
  • Compliance test implementation & execution
  • Product & health claims substantiation
03

Income Disclosure Statement Preparation

Accurate, defensible income disclosure statements drafted or audited to reflect your compensation plan and distributor earnings data.

  • IDS drafting & formatting
  • Data validation support
  • Annual update reviews
  • Distributor & earnings database audits
04

Policies, Procedures & Field Enforcement

Clear, enforceable policies and procedures — plus outsourced compliance administration to put them into practice with your field.

  • Distributor agreements & code of conduct
  • Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Distributor enforcement log development
  • Standard disciplinary procedures
  • Ongoing policy enforcement & field monitoring
  • Distributor compliance training & certification
05

Legal Documentation & Market Expansion

Core legal documents and registration support to help you enter new markets compliantly.

  • Privacy policy drafting & review
  • Terms & conditions drafting & review
  • International market entry & expansion support
  • State & international business opportunity registration
06

Affiliate Marketing Compliance

Guidance on FTC endorsement and disclosure requirements, affiliate agreement structuring, and compliant marketing claims for affiliate and influencer-driven programs.

  • FTC endorsement & disclosure guidance
  • Affiliate agreement review
  • Marketing claim compliance
Founder of The Standards Group
About The Standards Group

Senior compliance expertise built specifically for MLM, Direct Sales, and Affiliate Marketing companies.

Javier Canales — Founder, The Standards Group

With over 17 years leading compliance functions in the MLM industry — including roles as International Director of Compliance and VP of Ethics & Compliance — I've worked directly with more than 20 MLM, Direct Sales, and Affiliate Marketing companies, including several ranked in the Business For Home Top 10. Client identities are kept confidential.

The Standards Group gives growing companies that same caliber of in-house expertise without the cost of a full-time hire. I work directly with leadership teams to identify risk and build policies that hold up, partnering with top MLM attorneys to ensure every recommendation withstands legal scrutiny, and I help companies plan and execute compliant expansion into new international markets.

Beyond advisory work, I also provide hands-on compliance administration — building a compliance function from the ground up or running one end-to-end for an existing team — so clients get a complete infrastructure, not just a set of recommendations.

Every engagement is tailored to your compensation plan, your products, and your field — not a generic template.

17+
Years in Direct Sales Compliance
20+
Companies Advised
100%
Industry-Focused
How We Work

A straightforward path to compliance

01

Consultation

We start with a conversation about your business model, compensation plan, and current practices.

02

Assessment

A detailed review of your materials, claims, and existing policies against applicable regulations.

03

Recommendations

A clear, prioritized plan covering what to fix, draft, or update — and why.

04

Implementation

Hands-on support putting new policies, disclosures, and materials into place.

Ready to strengthen your compliance posture?

Schedule a consultation to discuss your company's compliance needs and how The Standards Group can help.

Get in Touch

Let's talk compliance.

Have a question, or ready to get started? Reach out below and I'll follow up directly.

Email
info@thestandards.group
Focus
MLM & Direct Sales Compliance
Based In
Las Vegas, NV

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