Affiliate Program Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
1. Introduction
Welcome to [Your Company Name]'s Affiliate Program! By signing up and participating in the Program, you (the "Affiliate") agree to the following Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). These Terms govern your participation in our affiliate marketing efforts and outline the rights, responsibilities, and limitations that both you and [Your Company Name] agree to uphold.
2. Program Enrollment
To become an Affiliate, you must submit an application through our website and receive approval from [Your Company Name].
We reserve the right to approve or deny any application at our sole discretion.
3. Affiliate Responsibilities
As an Affiliate, you agree to:
- Promote [Your Company Name]'s products or services in a lawful, ethical, and professional manner.
- Use only approved marketing materials provided by [Your Company Name], such as banners, links, and ads.
- Ensure that all content shared through your affiliate links complies with applicable laws and does not infringe on third-party rights.
- Clearly disclose your affiliate relationship in compliance with applicable advertising laws and guidelines (e.g., the FTC's guidelines on affiliate marketing).
4. Commission and Payment
[Your Company Name] will pay a commission on qualifying sales generated through your unique affiliate links. Details of the commission structure, payment frequency, and minimum payout threshold are outlined in your Affiliate Dashboard.
Commissions will be paid after verifying the validity of referred sales and once the return period has expired. [Your Company Name] reserves the right to adjust or withhold commissions for orders that are canceled, refunded, or deemed fraudulent.
5. Prohibited Activities
As an Affiliate, you agree not to:
- Use misleading or deceptive practices to generate referrals.
- Bid on [Your Company Name]'s trademarked terms in pay-per-click campaigns without prior approval.
- Engage in any form of spam or unsolicited advertising.
- Post affiliate links on websites or platforms that contain inappropriate or illegal content.
6. Termination
[Your Company Name] reserves the right to terminate your participation in the Affiliate Program at any time for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, you must cease using all affiliate links and marketing materials immediately.
7. Limitation of Liability
[Your Company Name] is not responsible for any damages, losses, or expenses incurred by you as a result of your participation in the Affiliate Program.
8. Changes to Terms
[Your Company Name] reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. You will be notified of significant changes, and continued participation in the Program constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
9. Governing Law
These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction].
10. Acceptance of Terms
By signing up for the Affiliate Program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.
If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact [Your Company Name] at [Your Contact Information].