Share Your Story Affiliate Program Terms and Conditions
Welcome to the Share Your Story Affiliate Program. These terms and conditions outline the rules and guidelines for participating in our affiliate program. By signing up and participating, you agree to adhere to the following terms:
1. Affiliate Eligibility
1.1. To participate in the Share Your Story Affiliate Program, you must be at least 18 years of age and have an active online presence, such as a website, blog, or social media profile.
1.2. Share Your Story reserves the right to review and approve all affiliate applications. We may reject any application if we determine that your content is unsuitable for our program.
1.3. Affiliates must comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including applicable advertising and privacy laws.
2. Affiliate Links and Promotion
2.1. Upon approval, affiliates will receive a unique referral link to track sales and earnings.
2.2. Affiliates may promote Share Your Story products using approved marketing materials provided by Share Your Story. Affiliates are not permitted to alter these materials without prior approval.
2.3. Affiliates may not engage in spamming, misleading advertising, or any other unethical practices to promote Share Your Story products.
2.4. Affiliates must comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, including disclosing the affiliate relationship in all communications.
3. Commissions
3.1. Affiliates earn a base commission of 15% on all qualifying sales made through their unique referral link.
3.2. Affiliates can earn up to 20% commission on all orders over $300.
3.3. Commissions are calculated based on the net sales amount, excluding shipping, taxes, and discounts.
3.4. Share Your Story reserves the right to change commission rates and structures with prior notice to affiliates.
4. Payments
4.1. Commissions are paid out on a monthly basis, within 30 days of the end of each month.
4.2. Affiliates must have a minimum commission balance of $50 to receive a payout. Balances below this threshold will roll over to the next payment cycle.
4.3. Payments are made via [preferred payment method, e.g., PayPal, bank transfer].
4.4. Affiliates are responsible for providing accurate payment information. Share Your Story is not liable for payments sent to incorrect accounts due to inaccurate information provided by the affiliate.
5. Refunds and Cancellations
5.1. If a customer cancels an order or requests a refund, the corresponding commission will be deducted from the affiliate’s balance.
5.2. Share Your Story reserves the right to cancel any fraudulent orders or those made in violation of our terms.
6. Termination
6.1. Share Your Story reserves the right to terminate an affiliate’s participation in the program at any time for any reason, including violation of these terms and conditions.
6.2. Affiliates may terminate their participation at any time by notifying Share Your Story in writing.
6.3. Upon termination, affiliates will forfeit any unpaid commissions below the minimum payout threshold.
7. Intellectual Property
7.1. Affiliates are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to use Share Your Story's trademarks and materials solely for the purpose of promoting our products.
7.2. Affiliates may not modify or create derivative works of any Share Your Story materials without prior written consent.
8. Limitation of Liability
8.1. Share Your Story is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the affiliate’s participation in the program.
8.2. Share Your Story makes no express or implied warranties regarding the affiliate program or its services.
9. Governing Law
9.1. These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
9.2. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms will be resolved in the courts of [Your State/Country].
10. Privacy Policy
10.1. Share Your Story respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Our privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data.
10.2. By participating in the affiliate program, you agree to the terms outlined in our privacy policy.
11. Non-Exclusivity
11.1. Participation in the Share Your Story Affiliate Program does not establish any exclusive relationship between the affiliate and Share Your Story.
11.2. Affiliates are free to participate in other affiliate programs and promote other products.
12. Amendments
12.1. Share Your Story reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Affiliates will be notified of any changes, and continued participation in the program constitutes acceptance of the new terms.