Affiliate Terms and Conditions

1. Program Overview

The WP Free CDN Affiliate Program ("Program") allows approved affiliates to earn commissions by promoting WP Free CDN products and services. By participating in this program, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

This program is designed to reward affiliates for driving qualified traffic and sales to our website through ethical marketing practices.

2. Eligibility Requirements

2.1 General Requirements

To participate in our affiliate program, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a valid email address and PayPal account
• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Have a website, blog, or social media presence for promotion
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

2.2 Approval Process

All affiliate applications are subject to review and approval. We reserve the right to:

• Accept or reject any application at our sole discretion
• Request additional information or documentation
• Set specific terms for individual affiliates
• Modify or terminate the program at any time

3. Commission Structure

3.1 Commission Rates

Commission rates are as follows:

• Professional Plan ($24/year): 15% commission ($3.60 per sale)
• Enterprise Plan ($59/year): 20% commission ($11.80 per sale)
• Free Plan: No commission (unless otherwise specified)

3.2 Commission Calculation

Commissions are calculated based on:

• Net sales (after refunds and chargebacks)
• Qualified referrals that result in actual purchases
• Sales completed within the cookie tracking period
• Compliance with all program terms and conditions

4. Payment Terms

4.1 Payment Schedule

Commissions are paid according to the following schedule:

• Frequency: Monthly (around the 1st of each month)
• Minimum Payout: $50.00 USD
• Payment Method: PayPal (primary), Bank Transfer (by request)
• Processing Time: 5-7 business days after payout date

4.2 Payment Requirements

To receive payments, you must:

• Provide accurate PayPal email address
• Complete any required tax documentation
• Maintain an active affiliate account
• Comply with all program terms

4.3 Payment Delays

Payments may be delayed or withheld if:

• Account information is incomplete or inaccurate
• There are pending disputes or chargebacks
• Account is under review for policy violations
• Technical issues prevent payment processing

5. Tracking and Attribution

5.1 Cookie Tracking

We use cookies to track affiliate referrals:

• Cookie Duration: 30 days from initial click
• Attribution: Last-click attribution model
• Tracking Methods: URL parameters, cookies, and session tracking

5.2 Attribution Rules

Commissions are attributed based on:

• Valid affiliate link clicks within the tracking period
• Successful completion of purchase process
• No prior direct relationship with the customer
• Compliance with attribution guidelines

6. Marketing Guidelines

6.1 Approved Marketing Methods

You may promote our products through:

• Your own website or blog
• Social media platforms (with proper disclosure)
• Email marketing (to opted-in subscribers)
• Content marketing and SEO
• Paid advertising (with approval)

6.2 Prohibited Marketing Practices

You may NOT:

• Use spam, unsolicited emails, or unsolicited messages
• Create fake reviews or testimonials
• Use trademarked terms in domain names or ads
• Bid on our brand keywords in paid search
• Use misleading or deceptive advertising
• Promote on adult, illegal, or offensive websites
• Use pop-ups, pop-unders, or forced redirects
• Engage in cookie stuffing or other fraudulent practices

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 License to Use Materials

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive license to use our marketing materials for the sole purpose of promoting our products. This license:

• Is revocable at any time
• Does not transfer ownership of any intellectual property
• Requires proper attribution and branding
• Prohibits modification without permission

7.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of your original content but grant us permission to:

• Use your content for promotional purposes
• Share your content with other affiliates
• Feature your content in our marketing materials

8. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

• Self-referrals or purchases through your own affiliate links
• Creating multiple accounts to circumvent program limits
• Using automated tools to generate fake clicks or sales
• Manipulating tracking systems or cookies
• Engaging in any fraudulent or deceptive practices
• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringing on third-party intellectual property rights

9. Account Termination

9.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your participation at any time by:

• Contacting our affiliate support team
• Removing all affiliate links and materials
• Ceasing all promotional activities

9.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate your account immediately if you:

• Violate any terms of this agreement
• Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
• Fail to maintain required account information
• Bring disrepute to our brand or products

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• All affiliate links become inactive
• Pending commissions may be forfeited
• You must remove all promotional materials
• License to use our materials is revoked

10. Disclaimers and Limitations

10.1 No Warranties

We make no warranties regarding:

• Commission amounts or payment timing
• Product availability or pricing
• Tracking system accuracy
• Program continuation or modification

10.2 Limitation of Liability

Our liability is limited to the amount of commissions actually earned and unpaid. We are not liable for:

• Lost profits or business opportunities
• Indirect or consequential damages
• Technical issues or system downtime
• Third-party actions or content

11. Program Changes

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be communicated through:

• Email notifications to registered affiliates
• Updates to this terms page
• Dashboard notifications

Continued participation after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Compliance and Legal

12.1 Legal Compliance

You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including:

• FTC guidelines on affiliate marketing disclosure
• CAN-SPAM Act for email marketing
• GDPR and other privacy regulations
• Local advertising and marketing laws

12.2 Disclosure Requirements

You must clearly disclose your affiliate relationship by:

• Including "affiliate link" or similar language
• Adding disclosure statements to promotional content
• Following platform-specific disclosure requirements
• Ensuring disclosures are clear and conspicuous

13. Contact Information

For questions about these terms or the affiliate program, contact us:

14. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration.