All of the following fall under the definition of sliding EXCEPT?

Sliding is a deceptive practice in insurance sales where agents mislead applicants about the nature and benefits of a policy, often leading them to believe they are acquiring more coverage or different benefits than they actually are. This typically involves tactics like presenting misleading benefits, providing incorrect information about coverage, or omitting critical details from policy comparisons.

In this context, the act of giving the applicant a portion of the commission does not fit the definition of sliding. Compensation to an applicant, while it may raise ethical considerations in some situations, does not directly involve misrepresentation or deception regarding the policy itself. Instead, it reflects a form of incentive that may or may not be aligned with proper commission disclosure practices but does not inherently mislead the applicant about the insurance product being offered. Thus, this option stands out as not being a part of the sliding definition, as it does not involve the misleading or deceptive tactics characterized by sliding.