Enagic Tokurei Explained: How the Good Samaritan Plan Works

If you've been in the Enagic® business for any length of time, you've had the conversation. Someone wants to get started but can't afford a machine upfront. They don't qualify for standard financing. And they have a customer ready to buy right now.

That's exactly what the Tokurei—formally the Agreement of Special Payment (Samaritan, Tokurei) Plan, also called the Good Samaritan Plan—was designed for.

The problem is that it's widely misunderstood. Distributors describe it as a discount. Others think the new distributor gets their machine immediately. Some aren't clear on what it does to commissions or SP status while it's active. This article covers all of it, sourced directly from the official Enagic® USA Tokurei agreement, revised July 1, 2026.

What Is the Enagic® Tokurei?

The Tokurei is a commission-based financing arrangement for prospective distributors who are unable to purchase a machine through standard payment methods, including Enagic®'s own financing program. It exists because Enagic® is committed to making the business accessible to people who genuinely want to build it but face financial barriers at entry.

It is not a discount. The full retail price of the machine applies. What changes is when and how it gets paid. Instead of settling the balance upfront, Enagic® withholds a fixed amount from the distributor's commissions on each sale and applies it toward the machine balance until it's paid off. The distributor does not receive their machine until the agreement is terminated and the remaining balance is settled.

The official name is the Agreement of Special Payment (Samaritan, Tokurei) Plan. It is also referred to as the Good Samaritan Plan. Both terms refer to the same arrangement.

How the Commission Withholding Works

This is the mechanics that most distributors don't fully understand—and it's worth being clear on before you introduce it to a prospect.

For every sale the Tokurei distributor makes, Enagic® withholds a fixed dollar amount per commission point and applies it toward the machine balance. The withheld amounts are set by Enagic® and vary by the product sold:

The distributor keeps everything above those withheld amounts. So if they sell a K8, Enagic® withholds $75 per point toward the machine balance, and the distributor earns the remainder of their commission as normal. They are building their business and paying off their machine at the same time.

To put that in practical terms: a Tokurei distributor who entered on a K8 ($5,980 USD retail) will have $75 withheld per commission point on each K8 sale. How quickly the machine pays off depends on both their sales volume and their rank. Early in the business at 1A, they earn 1 point per sale, so $75 is withheld per sale. As they advance through ranks and earn more points per sale, the withholding accelerates: at 6A, earning 8 points per K8 sale, $600 is withheld per sale. The faster they build their rank and sales activity, the faster the machine pays off.

If they want their machine sooner, they can pay off the remaining balance at any time by submitting the Cancellation of Good Samaritan (Tokurei Status) form and settling the outstanding amount via single payment or Enagic® financing. This is worth making clear to new distributors who assume they're locked in for a fixed period—they're not. The faster they sell, the faster they pay it off. Or they can settle it themselves whenever they choose.

When Can a Distributor Enter the Tokurei?

This is the most important timing detail: Tokurei is only available at the moment of a distributor's initial application. It cannot be arranged after the fact, and it cannot be applied to an existing account.

The conditions for entering the Tokurei are:

• The applicant must not have an existing Enagic® account.
• The applicant must have a customer ready to purchase a machine at the same time. That first sale—paid by cash, credit card, or standard Enagic® finance—must be submitted simultaneously with the Tokurei application. It cannot be funded through another Special Payment Plan.
• The agreement requires the signatures of both the direct-up-line Distributor and the direct-up-line 6A Distributor. Both must sign.
• Enagic® requires a Product Order Form, Distributor Agreement, Return Policy, and W9 form (for the USA). A Driver's License copy may be requested in some cases.
• A $25 enrolment fee applies.

In practical terms: the Tokurei is for someone who has a sale ready to go—a real customer buying a machine right now—but who cannot fund their own machine entry. The sale and the Tokurei application are submitted together. One cannot happen without the other.

This is also why the Tokurei is not something you can offer to a prospect who is still deciding. By the time a customer is ready to buy, the window exists. Before that, it doesn't.

What Applies While the Tokurei Is Active

Once the Tokurei is in effect, several important restrictions apply until the agreement is terminated:

SP status does not apply. The distributor does not hold SP (Sales Performance) status while the Special Payment Plan is in effect. This is significant because SP status affects the commission rate earned on each sale. A Tokurei distributor earns at the base rate without the SP uplift until their machine is paid off and they become a full-status distributor.

Ukon sales do not count toward the offset or group total sales. Sales of Ukon products will not contribute to paying down the Tokurei machine balance, nor will they count toward the distributor's group total sales during this period. This matters for upline distributors when calculating team structure and group sales.

No additional self-purchases. While the plan is active, the distributor cannot purchase another product as a self-purchase, nor can they be listed as an alternate payer for another product. The Tokurei commitment is singular—one agreement, one machine, until it's resolved.

No product downgrade—but upgrades are allowed. A Tokurei distributor can upgrade their machine choice at any point before cancellation—for example, switching from an SD501DX to a K8. However, they cannot downgrade to a lower-priced machine once the choice is made. The product selected is the minimum they will receive. This is worth discussing upfront: if a distributor is uncertain between two machines, choosing the lower one and upgrading later is possible; choosing the higher one and trying to downgrade is not.

Campaign unit rules apply differently. During active Enagic® campaigns, Tokurei purchases count as 1 sales unit for the direct sponsor—not the enhanced campaign multiplier. However, a Tokurei account can participate in a campaign by placing the sale as a direct sale instead of through the Tokurei arrangement. This gives distributors flexibility during campaign periods.

The First Sale and Rank: Clearing Up the Confusion

One of the most common questions about Tokurei is whether the first sale—the one placed simultaneously with the Tokurei application—counts toward the distributor's rank.

It doesn't. But this is not specific to Tokurei.

In the Enagic® compensation structure, a distributor's own initial buy-in purchase never counts as a sale for ranking purposes, regardless of how it's structured. Their next two direct sales always open their two 1A lanes. This rule applies whether or not a Tokurei is involved. The Tokurei doesn't create a special disadvantage here; it's simply how the Enagic® system works for every new distributor.

How to Terminate the Tokurei and Receive the Machine

When a Tokurei distributor is ready to terminate the agreement and receive their machine, they submit the Cancellation of Good Samaritan (Tokurei Status) Form to Enagic®. At that point, they select one of two payment options to settle the remaining balance:

Option 1—Single Payment: Unit Price + Tax + Shipping – Tokurei Sales Credit = Total due

Option 2—Enagic® Payment/Financing: Complete the Enagic® Automatic Payment Application for Individual Account form. If this option is selected, an alternate payer form must be completed if someone other than the applicant is making the payment.

Once the cancellation is processed and the remaining balance is settled, the machine ships to the distributor. At that point, they become a full-status distributor of Enagic® with their machine in hand.

One important note: if the machine originally selected is no longer available or has been discontinued by the time of cancellation, the distributor must choose a different available machine. Given that Enagic® periodically updates its product lineup, this is worth discussing with long-term Tokurei holders.

What the Enroller and Upline 6A Need to Know

The Tokurei agreement requires formal signatures from both the direct-up-line Distributor and the direct-up-line 6A Distributor. This is a contractual requirement, not a formality. Both parties are acknowledging the arrangement.

For the enroller specifically: Ukon sales made by the Tokurei distributor will not count toward your group total sales while the plan is active. If you're managing team structure around group sales targets, factor this in.

The agreement terminates automatically upon purchase of the machine—that is, when the Cancellation form is submitted and the balance is fully settled. From that point the distributor operates as a standard full-status distributor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tokurei a discount on the machine price?

No, and this is the most common misconception. The full retail price of the machine applies. The Tokurei is a financing arrangement where future commissions are withheld by Enagic® at a set rate per point until the machine is paid off. The distributor earns their commissions minus the withheld amount on each sale.

When does the distributor actually receive their machine?

Not until the Tokurei agreement is terminated. The distributor must submit the Cancellation of Good Samaritan (Tokurei Status) Form and settle the remaining balance before Enagic® ships the machine. There is no fixed timeline—it depends entirely on their sales activity or their decision to pay off the balance themselves.

Can a distributor apply for a Tokurei after they've already joined?

No. Tokurei is only available at the time of initial application, submitted simultaneously with the applicant's first sale. It cannot be arranged retroactively or added to an existing account.

Does the first sale placed with the Tokurei application count toward rank?

No, but this applies to all distributors in the Enagic® system, not just Tokurei applicants. A distributor's own buy-in purchase never counts toward ranking. Their next two direct sales open their 1A lanes.

Does SP status apply to a Tokurei distributor?

No. SP status does not apply while the Special Payment Plan is in effect. The distributor earns commissions at the base rate without the SP uplift until they become a full-status distributor.

Do Ukon sales help pay off the Tokurei balance?

No. Ukon product sales do not count toward the Tokurei offset while the plan is active. They also do not count toward group total sales during this period.

Can a Tokurei distributor pay off their machine early?

Yes, at any time. They submit the Cancellation of Good Samaritan (Tokurei Status) Form and pay the remaining balance via single payment or Enagic® financing. The machine ships once the balance is cleared.

Can a Tokurei distributor buy another machine for themselves while the plan is active?

No. While the Special Payment Plan is in effect, they cannot purchase another product as a self-purchase or be listed as an alternate payer for another product.

What happens if the machine a Tokurei distributor originally chose gets discontinued?

If the machine is no longer available at the time of cancellation, the distributor must choose a different available machine. This is noted on the Cancellation form itself.

How much is withheld from commissions on each sale on a Tokurei agreement?

It depends on the product sold. The withheld amount per commission point ranges from $41 per point (Anespa DX) to $105 per point (LeveLuk Super SD501). The full table is in the article above.

Is there an upfront fee to enter the Tokurei program?

Yes. A $25 enrolment fee applies when entering the agreement.

Can a distributor have more than one Tokurei at a time?

No. While the plan is in effect, the distributor cannot enter another Special Payment Plan or purchase another product as a self-purchase. One agreement at a time.

Can a distributor change their machine choice after signing up?

Yes, but only to upgrade. A Tokurei distributor can switch to a higher-priced machine than the one originally selected. They cannot downgrade to a lower-priced machine under any circumstances.

Can a business sign up for the Tokurei?

No. The Tokurei is for individual persons only. Distributors signing up under a business name are not permitted to enter the Tokurei program.

What does the upline 6A need to do?

The direct-up-line 6A Distributor must sign the Tokurei agreement alongside the direct-up-line Distributor (Enroller). Both signatures are required for the agreement to be valid.

Related guides

• Enagic® Compensation Plan Explained — for commission structure and SP status context
• Enagic® Glossary — definitions for SP, 1A, 6A, GFS, and Tokurei
• Enagic® 6A Explained — rank structure context and what changes at each level
• Enagic® Anniversary Special Kangen Campaign Explained — how Tokurei accounts interact with campaign unit rules