MAP Policy

Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) Policy EnforcementFMK unilaterally establishes and enforces at its sole discretion a Minimum Advertised Price (“MAP”) policy on all FMK products. The MAP policy will apply to all U.S. and Canadian dealers, retailers, and distributors.  The MAP policy shall work under the following guidelines: A. The MAP for all FMK’s products shall be no less than listed in the then-current FMK Price Sheet. B. The MAP policy applies to all advertisements of FMK products in any and all media, including, but not necessarily limited to, flyers, posters, coupons, mailers, inserts, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, mail order catalogs, Internet or similar electronic media, television, radio, and public signage. The MAP policy is not applicable to any physical in-store advertising that is not distributed to the customer.C. “Bundling” or the inclusion in advertising of free or discounted products (whether made by FMK or another manufacturer) with a product covered by the MAP policy would be contrary to the MAP policy if it has the effect of discounting the advertised price of the covered product below the MAP.

D. Pricing listed on an internet site is considered an “advertised price” and must adhereto the MAP policy. Once the pricing is associated with an actual purchase (an internet order), the price becomes the selling price and is not bound by this MAP policy. Statements such “we will match any price”, and “call for price” are acceptable.

E. BLACKOUT PERIODS: FMK is providing flexibility to its MAP policy for seasonal sale promotions. Accordingly, MAP will not be in effect within the following time periods during which only permitted Products may be advertised below MAP at any reasonable price for end-of-season sales:

a) Dec 15 through Feb 15 – Fall & Winter Products.

b) July 1 through Aug 31 – Spring & Summer Products.

c) Holidays: The blackout periods referenced above do not apply during the below holidays. On the following holidays plus five (5) calendar days before and ending no later than 12am on the holiday in issue: (i). President’s Day (ii). Mother’s Day (iii). Memorial Day (iv). Father’s Day (v). 4th of July (vi). Labor Day (vii). Columbus Day (viii). Veteran’s Day (ix). Black Friday and (x). Cyber Monday.

F. MAP does not establish maximum advertised prices. All dealers, retailers or distributors may offer FMK’s security products at any price in excess of the MAP established for such products.

G. FMK’s MAP policy does not in any way limit the ability of any dealer, retailer, or distributor to advertise that “they have the lowest prices” or they “will meet or beat any competitor’s price”, that users of the product should “call for a price” or phrases of similar import as long as the price advertised or listed for the products is not less than MAP.

G. From time to time, FMK may discontinue models or engage in promotions with respect to certain products or engage in the sale of “close out” products and/or “B stock” inventory. In such events, FMK reserves the right to modify or suspend the MAP with respect to the affected products. FMK further reserves the right to unilaterally adjust the MAP with respect to all or certain products at its sole discretion.

H. In the event a dealer, retailer, or distributor chooses not to follow the MAP policy, sanctions will be unilaterally imposed by FMK in its sole discretion. Intentional or repeated failure to abide by this MAP policy may result in the termination of the dealership or distributorship. In its sole discretion, FMK may monitor the advertised price of dealers or distributors, either directly or via the use of third-party agencies. Third-party agencies retained by FMK may engage in the monitoring of any advertisements.  The FMK MAP policy administrator, in its sole discretion, shall be solely responsible for determining whether a violation of the policy has occurred, communicating decisions to dealers or distributors regarding the policy, and receiving any communication regarding sanctions imposed under this MAP policy. FMK SALES PERSONNEL OR OTHER EMPLOYEES HAVE NO AUTHORITY TO MODIFY OR GRANT EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY. Therefore, all questions or comments regarding this MAP policy are to be directed to the policy administrator at FMK, 1025 A Ortega Way, Placentia, California 92870

I. This MAP policy has been unilaterally established by FMK to help ensure the legacy of FMK as a top producer of high-performance, high-quality, professional products and to protect the reputation of its name and products. The MAP policy is also designed to ensure dealers, retailers, and distributors have the incentive to invest resources into services for FMK’s customers.  FMK reserves the right and sole discretion at any time to modify, suspend, discontinue, or enforce the MAP policy in whole or in part or designate promotional periods during which the terms of the policy change or designate periods of time during which the policy is not applicable, and no dealer, retailer or distributor has any right to rely on the continued existence of this MAP policy or any effort by FMK to enforce it.

FMK reserves the right and sole discretion at any time to modify, suspend, discontinue, or enforce the MAP policy in whole or in part or designate promotional periods during which the terms of the policy change or designate periods of time during which the policy is not applicable, and no dealer, retailer or distributor has any right to rely on the continued existence of this MAP policy or any effort by FMK to enforce it.

Confirm your age
We require users to be 18 years to use the site