First Stop Cosplay

1. Introduction

• This page constitutes an overview of the First Stop Cosplay Affiliate Program (“Program”) which allows Affiliates rewards for successful referrals to our products. The program is governed by terms & conditions contained within separate, individualized Agreements.

2. Eligibility and Enrollment

• To enroll in the Program, you must complete and submit the online application. Acceptance into the Program is at the sole discretion of the Company, and we may reject any application for any reason.

• The Program is open to individuals and entities that operate a website, blog, social media account, or other online property, as an entity or as an individual, that aligns with the Company's brand and marketing objectives.

3. Affiliate Responsibilities

• As an Affiliate, you agree to promote the Company's products and services in a manner that is ethical, professional, and in accordance with all applicable local laws of the County of Orange, California.

• Active Affiliates will disclose their relationship with the Program clearly and conspicuously where appropriate (content descriptions, post captions, website, etc.), and/or use the term ‘Paid link’ on the Affiliate link. For a more detailed description of FTC affiliate disclosure requirements, please visit: HERE.

• You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy and appropriateness of any content on your site that is associated with First Stop Cosplay. This includes ensuring that content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party, or contain any offensive or illegal materials. 

• Content or communications issued by the Affiliate will not contain profanity or language that may be interpreted as ‘violent’ or inappropriate in nature.

4. Affiliate Links

• Upon acceptance into the Program, you will be provided with a unique affiliate link or code that will enable tracking of any sales of First Stop Cosplay products generated through your efforts, communications, or promotions. It is your responsibility to ensure that the links are properly integrated into your site and that any assigned affiliate codes are not shared in an inappropriate manner.

• It is through these unique links or codes that sales are appropriately attributed to an Affiliate’s efforts and that commission payouts are based upon. These codes may also provide customers with a discount during checkout at the First Stop Cosplay online store. It is up to the Affiliate to remain current on the discount amount associated with this link or code.

• The Company is not responsible for any failure by you to correctly implement, monitor, or utilize the provided affiliate links or affiliate codes, which may result in loss of commissions.

• Affiliate hyperlinks and codes may not be ‘spammed’ or sent via unsolicited messages. This includes, but is not limited to, ‘cold-calls’, mass email messages, social media messages sent en masse. Should any Affiliate Codes/Hyperlinks be made available through a third party discount website (i.e. CouponCabin, RetailMeNot, etc.), this code/hyperlink will be deactivated at the Company’s discretion. It is the responsibility of the Affiliate to request issuance of a new code/hyperlink. Affiliates whose codes/hyperlinks are found on these websites may also be removed from the Affiliate program, or have their participation in the program limited.

5. Commission and Payment

• Affiliates are eligible to earn commissions on sales of eligible products that are directly referred through the affiliate links.

• The commission rate, payment schedule, and other details regarding commissions are determined by the Company and may be subject to change at any time.

• Payments will be made to Affiliates based on the agreed-upon schedule, provided the Affiliate has met the minimum payout threshold as determined by the Company.

• This payout schedule and commission rate will be outlined in a separate First Stop Cosplay Affiliate Agreement that is provided once an application has been accepted, standards and guidelines set out by the FTC. 

6. Termination

• Either party may end their Affiliate relationship at any time, with or without cause, by providing written notice to the other party. 

• Upon termination, the Affiliate must immediately remove all affiliate links and mention of the Company included in any online descriptions or accounts (website, social media accounts, etc.), and cease promoting First Stop Cosplay's products and services.

• Any outstanding commissions owed to the Affiliate will be paid out according to the regular payment schedule, provided the Affiliate is in compliance with these Terms at the time of termination.

7. Confidentiality

• Affiliates agree to keep confidential any proprietary or sensitive information provided by First Stop Cosplay during the course of the Program. This includes, but is not limited to, details about the Company's products, marketing strategies, and commission structures.

8. Miscellaneous

• This is a general overview of the First Stop Cosplay Affiliate Program and should not be considered a comprehensive explanation of the Program and its rules, limitations, and operation. The full terms of the Program’s Agreement appear in the First Stop Cosplay Affiliate Program Agreement provided to confirmed Affiliates.

9. First Stop Cosplay Affiliate Privacy Policy

• By submitting your information for consideration into the First Stop Cosplay Affiliate Program, you agree to the First Stop Cosplay Affiliate Privacy Policy.

At First Stop Cosplay ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect the privacy of our affiliates ("you" or "your"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you participate in our Affiliate Program.

By signing up for and participating in the First Stop Cosplay Affiliate Program, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
We collect the following information when you sign up for our Affiliate Program or interact with us in connection with your participation:

• Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other contact information.
• Payment Information: This includes bank account details, PayPal account information, or other payment details necessary for processing commission payouts.
• Business Information: If applicable, your business name, tax ID, or other relevant business registration details.
• Website Usage Data: We may collect data regarding your interaction with our website, affiliate dashboard, and affiliate links.
• Affiliate Performance Data: This includes tracking data on the referrals you generate, sales commissions, and performance metrics.

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect most of this personal information directly from you via our website, apps, direct messaging, texts, and email. However, we may also collect information from the following categories of sources:

• Publicly accessible sources.
• Third party (e.g. advertising networks, data analytics providers, and data brokers).
• Third party with your consent (e.g. your bank).
  Cookies on our website.
• Automated information collection.
• Our IT systems (e.g. automated monitoring of our websites and technical systems).

3. How and Why We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

• Register and manage your affiliate account.
  Process your commission payments.
• Communicate with you about your account, performance, and updates related to the Affiliate Program.
• Track and analyze your referral activity to assess affiliate performance.
• Undertake internal research for technological development and demonstration.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
  Prevent fraud or misuse of the Affiliate Program.

3. Sharing of Your Information
We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: We may share your personal data with third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, warehouses, and delivery companies) for the purpose of delivering our products to you and operating the Affiliate Program and processing your payments.
• Third Parties Approved by You: You may consent to share your information by linking your account to social media sites or third-party service providers.
• Legal and Regulatory Authorities: If required by law, we may disclose your information to government agencies, regulatory bodies, or law enforcement.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our company, your information may be transferred as part of the business assets.

We do NOT sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Categories of Information We Sell or Share

We do NOT sell or share your personal information and will not do so in the future without providing you with notice and an opportunity to opt-out of such sale or sharing.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We will keep your personal information while you are an Affiliate with us and/or while we are providing goods and services to you. Thereafter, we retain your personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Your Rights

As an Affiliate, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we hold, sell, or share about you and Access that information.
• Opt out of selling or sharing personal information. Note that exercising your right to opt-out of sharing certain personal information may prevent you from participating in the Affiliate program.
• Limit use of sensitive personal information to that use which is necessary to perform the services under our Affiliate Program.
• Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
• Opt out of certain communications related to the Affiliate Program.

We do not retaliate against individuals for exercising their rights. However, we reserve the right to adjust prices, rates, or the level or quality of goods and services offered if such adjustments are reasonably related to the value derived from our use of your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below with:

• Enough information to identify you [(e.g., your full name, address and customer or matter reference number)];
• Proof of your identity and address (e.g., a copy of your driving license or passport and a recent utility or credit card bill); and
• A description of what right you want to exercise and the information to which your request relates.
  Note that we are not obligated to make a data access or data portability disclosure if we cannot verify that the person making the request is the person about whom we collected information, or is someone authorized to act on such person's behalf.

Any personal information we collect from you to verify your identity in connection with your request will be used solely for the purposes of verification.

We do NOT sell or share your personal information and will not do so in the future without providing you with notice and an opportunity to opt-out of such sale or sharing.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

First Stop Cosplay
Email: Marketing@FirstStopCosplay.com
Address: 18 Technology Dr, Suite 210, Irvine, CA 92618