INFORMATION ON DISCOUNT COUPON (NFTs)

  1. WHAT IS A DISCOUNT COUPON NFT?

Discount coupon NFTs will become available for all GNS shareholders as of the record date February 28, 2023, to claim on Upstream from March 15, 2023, through June 15, 2023. Discount Coupon NFTs will be claimed as a redeemable non-fungible token (NFT), one per shareholder with the face value equal to $10 per share owned as of the record date. Shareholders may claim their digital coupon till June 15, 2023, and may redeem their claimed coupons until September 15, 2023, at which time the digital coupons shall expire.

After a shareholder of record is verified and successfully claims the discount coupon NFT on Upstream, the shareholder will be able to redeem their discount coupon NFT for iGEMs on Genius Group’s Edtech platform to be used on courses or products.

The discount coupons are not securities and are issued as ERC721 tokens, which are a standard for representing ownership of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), that is, where each token has a unique identifier. The discount coupons may not be traded or withdrawn or transferred from the Upstream app and are only redeemable using the Upstream app. 

  1. WHO CAN CLAIM A DISCOUNT COUPON?

All shareholders of the record date February 28, 2023 are entitled to claim a discount coupon by creating an account on Upstream, completing KYC and verifying their shareholder status. Once the discount coupon has been successfully claimed and found in a shareholder’s Upstream portfolio, shareholders will be able to redeem the coupon to receive a unique redemption code and exchange for iGEMs on Genius Group’s Edtech platform, GeniusU equivalent to $10 per share.

Shareholders may claim their discount coupon till June 15, 2023, and may redeem their claimed coupons until September 15, 2023, at which time the discount coupons shall expire.

  1. HOW DO I CLAIM A DISCOUNT COUPON?

Here’s how shareholders as of the set record date can claim their discount coupon:

    1. Download Upstream and tap Sign Up.
    2. Complete KYC by tapping the settings icon at the top right of the home screen and tapping KYC. Have an ID handy. The email address used for KYC identity verification on Upstream should match the email address used to create your GeniusU account.
    3. Once KYC is approved, Tap Investor, NFT, NFT claim, enter claim code GNSCOUPON
    4. Shareholders will receive an app notice that their claim is being processed and once verified, shareholders will find their discount coupon in their Upstream portfolio with a face value equal to $10 per share owned, typically within 72 hours. If shares are held at a brokerage, you will receive a request for an account statement via email to verify that you’re a shareholder as of record date.
    5. Once the discount coupon is in your portfolio, you may redeem the discount coupon.

Shareholders may claim their discount coupon till June 15, 2023, and may redeem their claimed coupons until September 15, 2023, at which time the discount coupons shall expire. 

  1. HOW DO I REDEEM A DISCOUNT COUPON?
    1. Before you can redeem a discount coupon, you must have successfully claimed a discount coupon following the steps above. You can check that you've successfully received your discount coupon by opening Upstream and tapping Portfolio and finding your discount coupon there. Now you’re ready to redeem the discount coupon for your reward!
    2. Open Upstream, tap Investor, NFT, NFT Redeem, and select the discount coupon (NFT) ticker symbol for the NFT you are redeeming.
    3. Tap ‘Redeem.’
    4. Upon successful redemption, the holder will be shown a unique redemption code. The discount coupon will be removed from the Upstream portfolio. After completing this step, you will receive an email from GeniusU containing your unique link to the Investor Campus. This page will show your iGEM balance and includes all the products that are eligible for iGEM discounts.If you do not receive an email from GeniusU, please contact support@geniusu.com

Find your redemption code any time from the message center by opening the Upstream app, tapping the settings icon in the top right corner then Message Center.

  1. HOW DO I GET SUPPORT WITH THE UPSTREAM APP?

More additional FAQs can be found at https://upstream.exchange/supportcenter

  1. DISCLAIMERS

This site shall not constitute an offer to sell securities or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction where such offer or solicitation is not permitted.

NFTs received have no economic value, royalties, equity ownership, or dividends with exception of the $10 coupon being issued. NFTs are for utility, collection, redemption and display only.

*U.S. or Canadian-based citizens or permanent residents may only deposit, buy, or sell securities on Upstream after being introduced by a licensed broker dealer. Note that U.S. or Canadian-based investors include those U.S. or Canadian citizens who may be domiciled overseas. All orders for sale are non-solicited by Upstream and a user’s decision to trade securities must be based on their own investment judgement. Anyone may buy and sell NFTs on Upstream.

Upstream is operated as a fully regulated and licensed integrated securities exchange, clearing system and depository for digital and non-digital securities. MERJ is an affiliate of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), recognized by HM Revenue and Customs UK, a full member of the Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA), a Qualifying Foreign Exchange for OTC Markets in the US, and a member of the Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative. MERJ is regulated in the Seychelles by the Financial Services Authority Seychelles, https://fsaseychelles.sc/ an associate member of the International Association of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). MERJ supports global issuers of traditional and discount securities through the entire asset life cycle from issuance to trading, clearing, settlement, and registry. It operates a fair and transparent marketplace in line with international best practices and principles of operations of financial markets. Upstream does not endorse or recommend any public or private securities bought or sold on its app. Upstream does not offer investment advice or recommendations of any kind. All services offered by Upstream are intended for self-directed clients who make their own investment decisions without aid or assistance from Upstream. All customers are subject to the rules and regulations of their jurisdiction. By accessing the site or app, you agreed to be bound by its terms of use and privacy policy. Company and security listings on Upstream are only suitable for investors who are familiar with and willing to accept the high risk associated with speculative investments, often in early and development stage companies. There can be no assurance the valuation of any particular company’s securities is accurate or in agreement with the market or industry comparative valuations. Investors must be able to afford market volatility and afford the loss of their investment. Companies listed on Upstream are subject to significant ongoing corporate obligations including, but not limited to disclosure, filings, and notification requirements, as well as compliance with applicable quantitative and qualitative listing standards. Investors are encouraged to take note that as in all dual listed securities that are traded on multiple marketplaces, there can be differences in pricing as a result of different liquidity, price discovery and otherwise. Trading on foreign exchanges can expose investors to various risks, including currency fluctuations and differences in trading rules and regulations. Here are some of the most common risks associated with trading on foreign exchanges like Upstream: 1. Regulatory Risk: Different countries have different rules and regulations governing securities trading, and investors who trade on foreign exchanges may be subject to unfamiliar or complex regulations. In some cases, foreign regulators may have different reporting requirements or different standards for disclosure than US regulators, which can make it difficult for investors to make informed decisions. 2. Market Risk: Foreign markets may be subject to different economic, political, or social conditions than US markets, which can affect the performance of securities traded on those markets. Investors who trade on foreign exchanges may be exposed to higher levels of volatility and uncertainty than they would be if they traded solely on US exchanges. 3. Liquidity Risk: Securities traded on foreign exchanges may have lower liquidity than comparable securities traded on US exchanges, which can make it more difficult for investors to buy or sell those securities at the desired price. 4. Operational Risk: Trading on foreign exchanges may also expose investors to operational risks, such as delays or errors in the settlement of trades or difficulties in accessing trading platforms.

To dual list on Upstream, we executed a certificate of appointment of MERJ Depository and Registry Limited as a Securities Facility and confirmed that the shares outstanding on the date of the certificate execution (a) are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and any pre-emptive and other contractual rights related to all issuances of the shares have been satisfied, and (b) have been registered under the applicable law of the domicile of the company or are exempt from registration. All issuances and transfers of company shares have been, and after the date of the certificate will be, in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. The company requires MERJ Dep. to provide services (“Securities Facility Services”) as prescribed in the MERJ Dep Securities Facility Rules, including the Directive on Depository Interests and MERJ Dep. Procedures as a requirement of its listing on Upstream. MERJ Dep. is a company licensed as a Securities Facility pursuant to the Seychelles Securities Act, 2007. The Issuer that lists its Securities on the Seychelles Securities Exchange, operated by MERJ Exchange Ltd., known as Upstream, utilizes MERJ Dep. to provide Securities Facility Services to manages it securities as prescribed in an agreement with the Issuer and pursuant to the MERJ Dep.’s Securities Facility Rules, including the Directive on Depository Interests and MERJ Dep. procedures as a requirement of its listing on MERJ Exchange Ltd. The Issuer appoints MERJ Dep. to act as the Depository Nominee in respect of any securities traded which are quoted on Upstream and grants MERJ Dep. as the Depository Nominee, pursuant to the Securities Facility Rules Directive on Depository Interests. MERJ Dep. operates as a nominee account (street name) in the same manner as CEDE & Co, that accepts shareholder deposits in an electronic form from the transfer agent that facilitates the buying and selling of such shares on Upstream (e.g., by an individual name & address). Upstream is the trading technology employed by MERJ Exchange Ltd., a regulated national stock exchange.

  1. Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements.” Such statements may be preceded by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential,” or similar words. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, are based on certain assumptions, and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, and cannot be predicted or quantified, and, consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with (i) difficulties in obtaining financing on commercially reasonable terms; (ii) changes in the size and nature of our competition; (iii) loss of one or more key executives or brand ambassadors; and (iv) changes in legal or regulatory requirements in the markets in which we operate. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.