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I sponsored this lady (who has a baby store) to do a sort of PR package deal for us. before i had sponsored her, i came to her trying to get her as an account/client. she kind of strung me along leading me to believe she would place an order eventually and then thats when she asked me if i would like to sponsor. this is what her email to me and some other businesses said;

If you have non-toxic products for mothers, babies and children ( personal care/beauty, feeding gear, clothing, toys and home) consider becoming a sponsor!

In exchange, I will feature and highlight your company on all avenues of social media (FB, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Your Tube and blogposts). I reach nearly 10,000 monthly visitors on the multiple platforms of Social Media with a direct link to leading organizations and trend setting individuals.

Super Clean at $200: Blog review of product/services, Social Media Blast on all platforms, video coverage from the trip and Logo on DC blog site. I will be able to connect with the other influential mothers who are coming from other states to share information on your great products/services.

Squeeky Clean at $100: Social Media Blast on FB, Twitter and Instagram. Logo on DC site

Green Clean at $50: FB mention and honorable mention on DC site

Donation: The boys and I will give you Green Hugs and mention you on DC site!

i sponsored the most which was 200$. the only thing she did for me was a very quick mention of our company on a youtube video where she mentioned other sponsors aswell. also she said thank you on our company fb wall

other than that she did not do any other part of her proposal. and so the last time i drove all the way to her santa ana store i went to bring her the check but my actual motive was to gain her business. she was excited to get the check but gave me the run around yet again about her becoming a client..

so i took the info with me, politely said ok thank you. later on that day i emailed her telling her that after thinking about the whole thing i have decided to stop the check because she had lead me to believe that she was eventually going to place an order. even if she did not want to become a frequent client i told her that had she ordered just 1 box of bottle (which comes out to around 40-50$) that would have been completely fine because atleast she would have shown me a sense of good business courtesy

she never replied to my email.

that was june 12 when i wrote her. and yesterday i get an email from her this is wwhat she ssaid:

This is the first time in nearly 6 years in business where I had a company stop payment on a check, especially one for a sponsorship. The agreement from a business has never entailed a committment to purchase the product but an understanding that a company would get full visibility on Belly Sprout via Social Media and event promotion. However, if I find that the product would be a good fit at the proper time I purchase those products for Belly Sprout. I had such intentions with you and made it very clear with Natasha but needed to wait to place my order until September. I was a bit thrown off-guard when a check that was written out to Belly Sprout for services rendered, would have a company stop payment.

you made a verbal agreement and I plan on pursuing this situation. With the documentation of recieving the check and also the proof of their participation in the below attachments it is clear that I have not broken my agreement.

What should i do? she didnt do anything other than what i already mentioned how should i respond to her???

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