(For Educational & Illustrative Purposes Only)
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This is a sample agreement template provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
AFFILIATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
This Affiliate Program Management Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of [Sample Date], by and between:
CLIENT
[Client Company Name]
Website: [Client Website URL]
(“Client”)
AGENCY
[Agency Name]
Website: [Agency Website URL]
(“Agency”)
The Client and Agency are collectively referred to as the “Parties.”
1. PURPOSE
This Agreement governs the setup, management, and scaling of the Client’s affiliate marketing program, including affiliate recruitment, management, tracking, and performance optimization.
2. AFFILIATE PLATFORM
The Agency may set up and manage the affiliate program using any affiliate software or network, including but not limited to:
- Impact
- UpPromote
- GoAffPro
- PartnerStack
- Refersion
- Any equivalent affiliate tracking solution
The specific platform may be changed at the Agency’s discretion, subject to the Client’s reasonable approval.
3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue on a month-to-month basis, unless terminated by either Party with 15 days’ written notice.
4. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Agency shall provide affiliate program management services, including:
- Setup and configuration of the affiliate platform
- Recruitment and onboarding of affiliates
- Communication, enablement, and support of affiliates
- Campaign coordination and offer optimization
- Performance tracking, reporting, and validation
5. COMMISSION & COMPENSATION
5.1 Affiliate Commission
The Client agrees to offer a 30% commission on net revenue generated from qualified affiliate-referred sales.
A “Qualified Sale” is a completed transaction not cancelled, refunded, or fraudulent within the Client’s standard validation window.
5.2 Agency Margin & Payout Control
The Agency shall distribute commissions as follows:
- 25% commission paid to affiliates recruited and managed by the Agency
- 5% commission retained by the Agency as its program management and operational margin
The Agency retains full discretion over affiliate payouts, provided total commissions do not exceed the Client-approved rate.
6. BILLING & PAYMENTS
- Commission calculations shall be based on validated platform data
- Payments shall be issued weekly or bi-weekly, as mutually agreed
- Payment terms shall be NET-7 or NET-15
- Payments shall be made via mutually agreed payment methods
7. TRACKING & ATTRIBUTION
Tracking shall be handled via the selected affiliate platform using links, codes, cookies, or other standard attribution methods.
The Client retains the right to reject invalid, refunded, or fraudulent transactions in accordance with platform rules.
8. PROTECTED AFFILIATES & NON-CIRCUMVENTION
All affiliates recruited, onboarded, or managed by the Agency (“Agency Affiliates”) are proprietary business relationships of the Agency.
The Client agrees not to directly engage, negotiate with, or compensate Agency Affiliates outside the managed affiliate program without the Agency’s prior written consent.
This clause shall survive termination.
9. CONFIDENTIALITY
Both Parties agree to maintain confidentiality regarding affiliate data, strategies, commissions, and non-public business information.
This obligation survives termination.
10. PERFORMANCE DISCLAIMER
The Agency does not guarantee traffic volume, sales, or revenue.
All performance outcomes depend on factors outside the Agency’s control.
11. TERMINATION
Either Party may terminate this Agreement with 15 days’ written notice.
Provisions relating to compensation, confidentiality, and non-circumvention shall survive termination.
12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Agency’s total liability shall be limited to commissions earned in the 30 days preceding any claim.
13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all prior discussions.
14. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
The Agency acts as an independent contractor and nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship.
SIGNATURES (SAMPLE ONLY)
CLIENT
Signature: ____________________
Name: _______________________
Date: _______________________
AGENCY
Signature: ____________________
Name: _______________________
Date: _______________________