Branch Office

Branch Offices are part of the Dtop Universal Carnival. They are established to strengthen the inclusiveness of the Dtop Universal Carnival and to increase its visibility, capability, and relevance within a region. Branch Offices support the activities of the Dtop Universal Carnival and undertake targeted efforts to integrate the regions into the work of the Dtop Universal Carnival. In particular, each branch office provides services in its respective country/region, including but not limited to supply chain integration, brand dissemination, events, project party settlement, auditing, after-sales, and other affairs.

Branch Offices shall be established exclusively in accordance with these Rules, which do not apply retrospectively to already existing Branch Offices.

 

Branch Office Establishment Application

Any qualified individual, group, company, institution, etc., may submit a proposal to establish a branch office to Dtop Universal Carnival. The proposal must include:

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a.  A general work programme for the proposed Branch Office, including any objectives, goals and measurable outcomes. The work programme must be tailored to assist efficiently and effectively with:

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1. Promoting the universality and inclusiveness of the Dtop Universal Carnival;

2. Promoting Dtop Universal Carnival instruments in the region;

3. Implementing Dtop Universal Carnival instruments, and ensuring their proper operation, in the region;

4. Supporting the general activities of the Dtop Universal Carnival. and

5. Any other activities that may be of benefit to the Dtop Universal Carnival in the region.

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b. An explanation why the proposed Branch Office is well suited, including in comparison to other potential options, to achieve the objectives, goals and measurable outcomes as stated in the Proposal;

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c. An acknowledgment that the proposed Branch Office is part of the Dtop Universal Carnival and that its staff reports exclusively to, and is subject to the directions of, the Dtop Universal Carnival; and

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d. Commitment that the entire operation of the proposed branch, including staffing, will be provided by the party making the proposal, and Dtop Universal Carnival will provide operational support.

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e. An explanation regarding the status of proposed Branch Office staff as well as any other relevant information concerning the privileges, immunities and taxes.

 

Dtop Universal Carnival Proposal Review

Upon timely submission, Dtop Universal Carnival will consider the proposal and alternatives that may achieve the goals, objectives and measurable results stated in the proposal and decide whether the proposed branch can be established in the country. The decision must specify the period of continued operation of the proposed branch, after which Dtop Universal Carnival will review the performance of the established branch (performance review).

Dtop Universal Carnival’s decision must be reflected in the Conclusions and Decisions (C&D) of its meeting.

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Dtop Universal Carnival's Review and consideration of the continued operation of the Branch Office by the Council on General Affairs and Policy

The Branch Office submits to Dtop Universal Carnival an annual report that details the main activities of the established RO and relevant outcomes and achievements, as well as an overview of the financial aspects of its past operations. The Secretary General will monitor the preparation and submission of this annual report.

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Dtop Universal Carnival shall conduct a Performance Review of the Branch Office and shall prepare a report of this review (Review Report). The Review Report should include any financial information for the period under review, as well as any proposed goals, objectives and measurable outcomes and cost projections for the continued operation of the Branch Office. Dtop Universal Carnival may decide to review the established Branch Office at any time, but no later than 3 years after the establishment of the Branch Office.

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Based on the Review Report, Dtop Universal Carnival shall decide on the question whether to continue the Branch Office operation and, if so, on which conditions the Branch Office will continue to operate. Dtop Universal Carnival may decide to approve the continuation of the operation of the established Branch Office subject to the further.

 

Rights and Obligations of the Branch Office

• The Branch Office has the right to establish connections with suppliers in its country/region and to settle on the platform, enjoying the benefits.

• Introduce third-party collaborators or project parties for settlement.

• Participate in the financial settlement with various suppliers and service providers in the region.

• Has the right to handle orders, after-sales issues, and other related matters in its country and region.

• Responsible for handling regional node applications, office application reviews in its country/region, and submitting them to Dtop Universal Carnival.

 

Non-Permissible Activities for Branch Office

The branch is prohibited from engaging in activities that violate any national or local laws. The use of the Dtop Universal Carnival brand to engage in unauthorized activities is forbidden. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

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1. Violate any national/regional laws, regulations, or treaties;

2. Participate in any other international e-commerce business (not on the Dtop Universal Carnival platform);

3. Engage in any other industry-related commercial activities without approval;

4. Sign commercial contracts or provide paid services on behalf of Dtop Universal Carnival;

5. Damage the reputation or reputation of Dtop Universal Carnival or its affiliates or subsidiaries;

6. Use any official materials for any other unauthorized purposes without the prior written permission of Dtop Universal Carnival;

7. Prohibit the use of the Dtop Universal Carnival brand to publish/broadcast/forward inappropriate remarks on the Internet;

8. Prohibit the publication of any content containing discrimination based on race, gender, religion, region, etc.;

9. Do not display the Dtop Universal Carnival brand in a misleading, fraudulent, malicious, unfair, defamatory, infringing, damaging to reputation, slanderous, obscene, or otherwise objectionable manner (Dtop Universal Carnival has the sole discretion).