A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
A
Alternative Medicine
a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine.
Amino Acid
a building block of proteins.
Anthocyanins
phytochemicals from the class of flavonoids (pigments) which help to protect the plant from UV damage. Anthocyanins have powerful anti-oxidant activities.
Antibody
any of various blood proteins produced in response to and then counteracting antigens (a foreign substance, such as a toxin).
Antioxidant
a substance that removes potentially damaging oxidizing agents. For example, vitamins C and E are antioxidants. Also called Free Radical Scavengers.
Arthritis
inflammation of a joint causing pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Autoship Program
a program under which distributors or customers arrange to have a selection of products shipped to them automatically each month. Also called Shuttle Program.
Bioactive Milk Peptide
a whey peptide that exerts an active physiological function.
Bioactivity
a material that elicits a specific biological response at the interface of the material which results in the formation of a bond between tissues and the material.
Body Mass Index
a guideline computed through a combination of weight and height.
Bonded Cysteine
a building block for glutathione, which is a naturally-occurring protein in our bodies.
CMP
see Cytokine Modulating Proteins.
CVR
see Customer Volume Rebate.
Calcium
a chemical element essential for many body functions, such as muscle contraction, building strong bones and teeth, blood clotting, nerve impulse transmission, regulating heartbeat, and fluid balance within cells.
Calcium (Citrate)
calcium citrate is a source of bioavailability calcium commonly used as a food additive. This calcium salt of citric acid is also used as a water softener.
Chromium Picolinate
a biologically active form of chromium, used as a nutritional supplement. Picolinate, a by-product of the amino acid tryptophan, is paired with chromium in supplements because it is said to help the body absorb chromium more efficiently.
Citric Acid
weak organic acid found in citrus fruits that play important role as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle. Once protons are released, citrate ions make excellent buffers for controlling the pH of acidic solutions.
Compression
compression refers to how commissions flow upline finding qualified distributors to pay each commission level to until all commissions on a particular order have been paid.
Compressed Generation
see Generation.
Commissionable Order
any order that has a CV or commissionable value will pay commissions.
Commission Qualified
distributors who personally purchase a minimum volume of products each month.
Complementary Medicine
a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine.
COX enzyme
COX enzymes speed up your body’s production of hormone-like substances called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins cause the feeling of pain by irritating your nerve endings. They are also part of the system that helps your body control temperature.
Creatine
is a nitrogenous organic acid that helps supply energy to the muscle cells.
Customer
a Customer is eligible to purchase products directly from Immunotec and is elibible for a discount of 25%. A Customer can subscribe to a monthly autoship and will receive a 25% discount on the 1st order and a maximum of 40% discount on all future orders. A Customer cannot earn commissions or sponser others into the business.
Customer Volume Rebate
the 20% rebate distributors receive on orders placed by their customer.
Cyanidin
aglycon (non-sugar compound remaining after replacement of a glycosyl group by a hydrogen atom) anthocyanins with powerful antioxidant activities.
Cysteine
an amino acid, or protein building block, that is part of glutathione.
Cystine
a pair of bonded cysteine. Two cysteine molecules bonded together offer each other protection against digestion.
Cytokine Modulating Proteins (CMP)
specific molecules of CMP assist the body manage normal cellular growth; work with the body to repair damaged cells.
Daily Values
daily values are the dietary reference values that are used on all current US Nutrition Facts labels. These values were determined to best represent the minimum needs of the general population. Most DV's are derived from Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and other recommendations made by the Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine (IOM).
Damiana
an herbal plant found in Baja California, used to enhance energy levels and stimulate muscle contractions and blood circulation. Used as an aphrodisiac.
Dental Plaque
a film of mucus and bacteria which collects around and between teeth. It is the major cause of tooth decay and gum disease (gingivitis).
Detoxifier
an agent that helps facilitate the removal of toxins from the body.
Diamond Bonus
Diamond qualified distributors with 250,000 TOV are eligible for an additional 2% on all product orders in their downline organization to the next Diamond Bonus-qualified distiributor.
Diamond Distributor
a Diamond distributor is someone who has accumulated 150,000 TOV and has 3 qualified Venture legs with 25,000 TOV in each leg. Diamond distributors are eligible to be paid down six generations (G1-G6) and down to three generations of Fast Start (FS1-FS3). Diamond distributors are eligible for the Gold Bonus and once they achieve a TOV of 250,000 points, they are also eligible for the Diamond Bonus and the Diamond Pool.
Diamond Pool
each month 2% of the total commissionable volume of the company is split on a pro-rated basis by all Diamond Bonus-qualified distributors based on the number of Diamond distributors in their downline.
Dietary Supplement
a product taken by mouth that contains a “dietary ingredient” intended to supplement the diet. The “dietary ingredients” in these products may include: vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, and substances such as enzymes, organ tissues, glandulars, and metabolites.
Downline
all distributors and customers who are in an organization that have been personally sponsored and their downlines as well as distributors and customers who have been placed in an organization by upline distributors.
Emu Oil
highly moisturizing oil extracted from the thick layer of subcutaneous fat on the back of Emu. This oil penetrating efficacy into the skin, making it an excellent trans-dermal carrier for other added moisturizers or therapeutic ingredients. Emu oil is also said to have medicinal benefits.
Entrepreneur
an Entrepreneur is someone who has purchased a Basic Distributor Kit and is eligible for a 25% discount on all product purchases.
Enzyme
a protein produced by living cells and functioning as a catalyst in a specific biochemical reaction.
Ephedra
a large genus of jointed nearly leafless desert shrubs (family Gnetaceae) that have the leaves reduced to scales at the nodes and include some (especially E. sinica) that are a source of ephedrine.
Executive Diamond Distributor
an Executive Diamond distributor is someone who has accumulated 750,000 TOV and has 3 qualified Venture legs with 85,000 TOV in each leg. Executive Diamond distributors are eligible to be paid down six generations (G1-G6) and three generations of Fast Start (FS1-FS3). Executive Diamond distributors are eligible for the Gold Bonus, the Diamond Bonus, the Diamond Pool, and the Executive Diamond Pool.
Executive Diamond Pool
each month 2% of the total commissionable volume of the company is split on a pro-rated basis by all Executive Diamond-qualified distributors based on the number of Diamond and Executive Diamond distributors in their downline.
FS
see Fast Start.
Fast Start (FS)
Immunotec maximizes payout over 3 generations for the 1st commission period (the Fast Start Period). All qualified Investors and above are eligible to receive Fast Start. All new distributor volume will pay out under the Fast Start system (FS). All commissionable orders that are on the Fast Start system will be paid out in the following manner:
- The orignial sponsor will receive FS1 of 20%.
- Subsequent qualified sponsors will be paid the FS2 (10%) and FS3 (7%) bonuses.
Folic Acid
a crystalline vitamin C19H19N7O6 of the B complex that is required for normal production of red blood cells.
Free Radical
an uncharged atom or group of atoms with one or more unpaired electrons. These by-products of a cell’s normal function can’t be avoided, but exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or other sources promotes their emergence.
Free Radical Scavengers
agents that can inhibit the toxic effects of beta-amyloid in tissue culture. Also called Antioxidants.
Full Compression
see Compression.
GABA
see Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid.
GV
see Group Volume.
Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid
organic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group which functions as the most prevalent inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
Generation (G)
generation refers to the level on which an order is paid after compression.
Gingivitis
inflammation of the gums.
Ginkgo Biloba
an extract of the leaves of the ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) that is used as a dietary supplement and is held to enhance mental functioning by increasing blood circulation to the brain. Also called Gingko.
Ginseng
any of several medicinal plants of the genus Panax, found in East Asia and North America.
Glutamic Acid
an amino acid, or protein building block, that is part of glutathione.
Glutathione
a small protein produced naturally in every cell of our body. It is made up of three protein building blocks, called amino acids. These are glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine. The cysteine amino acid contains a sulfur group responsible for the chemical properties of the whole glutathione protein.
Glutathione Precursor
a building block necessary for the production of glutathione.
Glycine
an amino acid, or protein building block, that is part of glutathione.
Gold Bonus
Gold qualifed distributors with 85,000 TOV are eligible for an additional 2% on all product orders in their downline organization to the next Gold Bonus-qualified distributor.
Gold Distributor
a Gold distributor is someone who has accumulated 25,000 TOV and has 3 qualified Venture legs with 6,000 TOV in each leg. Gold distributors are eligible to be paid down five generations (G1-G5) and three generations of Fast Start (FS1-FS3). Gold distributors are also eligible for the Gold Bonus once they achieve 85,000 TOV.
Gout
a disturbance of uric-acid metabolism occurring chiefly in males, characterized by painful inflammation of the joints, especially of the feet and hands, and arthritic attacks resulting from elevated levels of uric acid in the blood and the deposition of urate crystals around the joints.
Green Tea
an herb that contains catechins, a class of bioflavonoids, with antioxidants.
Group Volume
volume from personal customers and from originally-sponsored distributor lines that have not promoted to Investor or higher in the previous month.
Guarana
the seeds of this South American plant are a source of guaranine and are widely used for their stimulating effect. It is a central nervous system stimulant said to increase alertness and help fight fatigue.
Hydrolysed Peptide
a peptide that has been split using water.
ImmunoDirect
Customers who you refer to Immunotec:
- Receive a 25% discount on their first order.
- Can subscribe to a monthly autoship and receive the maximum 40% discount on all future orders.
Immunotec pays you a 20% rebate (RCR) on all of the purchases made by your customers plus the difference in discount (Retail Profit).
Immunological Function
the ability of the body to guard against infection and foreign antigens.
ImmunoWeb
a system that allows distributors to access their Immunotec account 24 hours a day from anywhere on the planet. It allows them to view downline reports, send e-mails and more in real-time.
Investor Distributor
an Investor distributor is someone who has accumulated 720 PV in any calendar month. Investor distributors qualify for the maximum 40% discount and are eligible to be paid down one generation (G1 and FS1) on customers and other Investors.
Kosher
prepared in accordance with Jewish dietary laws.
Lactoferrin
a red iron-binding protein synthesized by neutrophils and glandular epithelial cells, found in many human secretions (as tears and milk), and retarding bacterial and fungal growth.
Lactose
a disaccharide sugar C12H22O11 that is present in milk, yields glucose and galactose upon hydrolysis, yields especially lactic acid upon fermentation, and is used chiefly in foods, medicines, and culture media (as for the manufacture of penicillin). Also called milk sugar.
Lactose-intolerant
an intolerance to milk and some dairy products, characterized by gastrointestinal symptoms.
Lactoserum
liquid constituent of milk.
Leg
all downline first-level distributors are considered a leg.
Low Glycemic Index
Low Glycemic Index foods have a slow and steady impact on blood sugar levels.
Lymphocyte
cells of your immune system.
Melatonin
a hormone secreted from the pineal gland. Its concentration in the blood varies following a daily cycle. The maximum concentration occurs in the night, triggering sleepiness, with the minimal concentration around noon.
Method-of-Use Patent
a patent that covers the use of a product to treat certain health problems.
Micro-peptide
a very short peptide.
Milk Protein Isolate
a protein extract of milk that is over 90% pure protein.
Milk Serum
a watery liquid that remains when milk forms curds. Also called whey.
Milk Serum Protein Isolate
see Milk Protein Isolate.
Muira Puama
is derived from two species of small, shrubby trees in the olive family.
Na PCA
see Sodium PCA.
Nutraceutical
a non-toxic food extract supplement that has scientifically proven health benefits. The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act requires that this food component be standardized in the nutraceutical product and manufactured under good manufacturing practices. Nutraceuticals are not whole foods, yet are partially or completely derived from them.
OV
see Organizational Volume.
ORAC Units
Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity is a widely-used testing method, which measures the antioxidant activity or capability of a food ingredient. The higher the measurement, the better the ORAC value.
Organizational Volume (OV)
the total volume points that a distributor is paid on down to the corresponding generation. The OV is used for the promotion to Silver (OV4), Gold (OV5), Diamond (OV6) and Executive Diamond (OV7). Example: The Organizational Volume used to promote a distributor to the Silver title is OV4. The OV4 is the sum of all the Personal Volume (PV) on any order paid to a distributor from the 1st generation to the 4th generation.
Override
the profits generated by the sales of other distributors working in a distributor’s business.
PGV
see Personal Group Volume.
PV
see Personal Volume.
Parve
containing no meat or milk or their derivatives and thus consumable with both meat and dairy dishes according to Jewish dietary laws.
Peptide
strings of attached amino acids too short to be considered a protein.
Performance Bonus/President's Award
One percent (1%) of total Immunotec sales is put into a pool. This pool has 2 components
- Monthly performers share the Performance Bonus based on the new business they generate.
- Balance accrues to the President's Award, awarded several times per year.
Rules for this pool may vary from month to month.
Personal Group Volume (PGV)
is the sum of a distributor's PV plus all product purchases of personal customers, plus all of the originally sponsored distributor lines that have not promoted to Investor or higher in a prior month.
Personal Volume (PV)
is the sum of all volume points derived from personal orders placed by a distributor in one commission period.
Phytochemicals
biologically active molecules produced by plants that have health promoting properties.
Phytotherapeutic agents
standardized herbal preparations consisting of a mixture of one or more plants, part of plant or plant material which are used for the management of various diseases.
Plaque
see Dental Plaque.
President's Award
see Performance Bonus/President's Award.
Prostate
gland of the male reproductive system surrounding a part of the urethra just below the bladder. Prostate secretion form up-to the third of the sperm volume and play a role in the activation of the spermatozoid. Cells of prostate gland produce the Prostate Specific Antigene (PSA), a blood protein for which the dosage allow to diagnose of follow-up of prostate disease.
Protein
long molecule composed of amino acids.
RCR
see Retail Customer Rebate.
RMF
see Redox Modulating Formula.
RVB
see Retail Volume Bonus.
Redox Modulating Formula (RMF)
formula composed of redox couple that allows reversible chemical reaction in which one reaction is an oxidation and the reverse is a reduction.
Retail Customer Rebate (RCR)
all orders placed by a Customer will pay a RCR of 20% to the first qualified upline. The subsequent qualified uplines will receive G1 to G6 on the modified commission base.
Retail Sales
Purchase products at wholesale, sell at retail, and earn the difference. With 3,000 points of Personal Volume purchased in any one commission period, you are eligible for the 20% Retail Volume Bonus (RVB) on all purchases over the monthly qualification requirement
Retail Volume Bonus (RVB)
Venture distributors and above with a minimum of 3,000 PV receive 20% RVB on all personal purchases over the monthly qualification requirement. The RVB will be paid on all PV exceeding 400 points within one commission period. The RVB is paid in a distributor's initial month on PV in excess of 2,160. No RVB will be paid on Action Packs. Sponsor or upline commissions on orders that have been paid a RVB will be calculated on a modified commission base.
Riboflavin
a yellow crystalline compound C17H20N4O6 that is a growth-promoting member of the vitamin B complex and occurs both free (as in milk) and combined (as in liver). Also called lactoflavin, ovoflavin, vitamin B2.
Saw Palmetto
small hardy clump-forming spiny palm of southern United States, helps support prostate function.
Selenium
a chemical element in the oxygen family (Group VIa) of the periodic table, closely allied in chemical and physical properties with the elements sulfur and tellurium.
Serum Milk Concentrate
a protein extract of milk that is over 70% pure protein.
Shuttle Program
a program according to which distributors or customers arrange to have a selection of products shipped to them automatically each month. Also called Autoship Program.
Silver Distributor
a Silver distributor is someone who has accumulated 6,000 TOV and has 3 qualified Venture legs. Silver distributors are eligible to be paid down four generations (G1-G4) and three generations of Fast Start (FS1-FS3).
Sodium PCA (Na PCA)
a naturally-occurring component of human skin that is thought to be responsible for an ability to trap moisture.
Soluble
susceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a fluid.
Sponsor
person who refers another to Immunotec. The sponsor explains the products and business opportunity to all new members. All members must have a referring sponsor.
Thermogenic
the process of fat or calorie burning caused by an increase in the body metabolism through the generation of heat (thermogenesis).
Thiamin
Thiamin, also know as vitamin B1 is a colorless compound with chemical formula C12H17N4OS. It is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol.
TOV
see Total Organizational Volume.
Total Organizational Volume (TOV)
the total of all Personal Volume (PV), including the distributor’s own PV, accumulated to infinity in the entire downline in a specified commission period. The TOV is used to determine the volume in each qualified Venture Leg for upline promotion.
Toxin
a colloidal proteinaceous poisonous substance that is a specific product of the metabolic activities of a living organism and is usually very unstable, notably toxic when introduced into the tissues, and typically capable of inducing antibody formation.
Upline
the Immunotec distributors that are above a distributor within an organization, including the distributor’s sponsor, the sponsor’s sponsor, and so on.
Venture Distributor
a Venture distributor is someone who has accumulated 2,160 PGV of which 400 points must be PV within one commission period. This can be achieved with the purchase of either an Action Pack or individual Immunotec products. Venture distributors are eligible to be paid down three generations (G1-G3) and two generations of Fast Start (FS1-FS2).
Wellness Movement
being proactive about the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal.
Whey Protein
the serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the coagulable part that is rich in lactose, minerals, and vitamins and contains lactalbumin and traces of fat.
XPGV
see Xtra Sharp Personal Group Volume.
Xtra Sharp Bonus
additional 14% paid on all Xtra Sharp product orders (total of 60% in commissions paid on Xtra Sharp product purchases). All qualified distributors that have accumulated 720 XPGV within any one commission period are eligible to receive this bonus. The Xtra Sharp Bonus is paid out as 6 generational bonuses, based on rank advancement. The generational payouts will roll upline using dynamic compression rules, where all unpaid generations will pay to the first Xtra Sharp qualifed distributor up to their "paid as" status. Example: a Silver distributor would be eligible for 4 Xtra Sharp Generational Bonuses.
Xtra Sharp Personal Group Volume
is the sum of all Xtra Sharp product purchases of a distributor, of all personal customers, and all originally sponsored distributor lines that have not promoted to Investor or higher in a prior month.
