SelfScale Affiliate Program Terms
Last updated: October 2026
These Affiliate Program Terms ("Terms") govern your participation in the SelfScale Affiliate Program ("Program"). By applying to or participating in the Program, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Program Overview
The SelfScale Affiliate Program allows approved participants ("Affiliates") to earn commissions by referring new customers to SelfScale. Affiliates receive a unique referral link and earn a percentage of qualifying purchases made by referred customers.
2. Eligibility
To participate in the Program, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a valid website, blog, social media presence, or other platform
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Not be a current SelfScale employee or immediate family member of an employee
- Complete and submit an affiliate application
- Be approved by SelfScale
3. Commission Structure
3.1 Commission Rates
- 25% recurring commission on qualifying subscription payments, for as long as the referred customer keeps paying
3.2 Commission Terms
- Commissions are calculated on the net subscription amount (excluding taxes and fees)
- Attribution is based on first-touch (90-day cookie window)
- Self-referrals are not eligible for commission
3.3 Payment Terms
- Minimum payout threshold: $50 USD
- Payment schedule: Monthly. A commission becomes payable 30 days after the customer payment it was earned on
- Payment methods: PayPal or bank transfer
- Affiliates are responsible for all applicable taxes
4. Affiliate Obligations
4.1 Promotional Guidelines
Affiliates must:
- Accurately represent SelfScale and its services
- Not make false or misleading claims about SelfScale
- Not use spam or unsolicited communications to promote SelfScale
- Not use paid advertising that bids on SelfScale branded keywords
- Not create content that could damage SelfScale's reputation
4.2 FTC Disclosure Requirements
Affiliates must clearly disclose their affiliate relationship with SelfScale in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines. This disclosure must be:
- Clear and conspicuous
- Placed near the affiliate link or recommendation
- In the same language as the content
Example disclosure: "This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you sign up through my link at no extra cost to you."
4.3 Prohibited Activities
Affiliates may not:
- Engage in cookie stuffing or other fraudulent tracking methods
- Use bots or automated systems to generate clicks or referrals
- Create multiple accounts to earn additional commissions
- Purchase through their own affiliate links
- Incentivize clicks or sign-ups with cash or gift cards
- Use SelfScale's trademarks in domain names or social handles
- Send unsolicited emails or SMS messages promoting SelfScale
5. Intellectual Property
SelfScale grants Affiliates a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to use SelfScale's approved marketing materials, logos, and trademarks solely for the purpose of promoting SelfScale as part of this Program. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.
6. Term and Termination
6.1 Term
These Terms begin upon acceptance into the Program and continue until terminated by either party.
6.2 Termination
Either party may terminate participation in the Program at any time for any reason by providing written notice. SelfScale may immediately terminate an Affiliate's participation for:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent or illegal activity
- Inactivity (no referrals for 12 consecutive months)
- Actions that harm SelfScale's reputation
6.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Affiliate must immediately cease using SelfScale's marketing materials
- Affiliate must remove all affiliate links
- Payable commissions above the minimum threshold will be paid at the next monthly payout
- Commissions below the minimum threshold will be forfeited
7. Modifications
SelfScale reserves the right to modify these Terms, commission rates, or any aspect of the Program at any time. Affiliates will be notified of material changes via email. Continued participation after such notice constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
8. Limitation of Liability
SelfScale's liability to Affiliates is limited to unpaid commissions properly owed. In no event shall SelfScale be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from participation in the Program.
9. Independent Contractor
Affiliates are independent contractors and not employees, agents, or representatives of SelfScale. Nothing in these Terms creates an employment, partnership, or joint venture relationship.
10. Privacy
Affiliate information will be handled in accordance with SelfScale's Privacy Policy. Affiliates must comply with all applicable privacy laws when promoting SelfScale.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles.
12. Contact
For questions about the Affiliate Program, please contact us at affiliates@selfscale.app.
By participating in the SelfScale Affiliate Program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.