CaliforniaSpa
You are quoting info from a different message board on another site and a discussion unrelated to this one. That discussion was concerning a situation where someone ordered a starter kit but was apparently refusing to hold any shows.
To say "no strings attached" in regards to starting any direct sales business is probably not the clearest terminology. Every company has some plan in place (published or not) to deal with people known as "kitnappers", those who sign an agreement and order a kit just to get free or discounted products with no intent of selling the product.
In the two situations I referenced on the other site, I stated that the company could bill the person, but it wasn't necessary. They both chose to return the kit and have their money refunded when they decided not to start. One placed a very large order with me at the same time she returned the kit. There were no hard feelings on either side and I still hope to have them come in when they are ready.