1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using AffiliateForge ("Service", "Platform", "Website"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.
🤝 Agreement Scope
- These terms apply to all users, affiliates, and visitors
- Additional terms may apply to specific services or features
- Your continued use constitutes ongoing agreement to these terms
2. Service Description
🎯 Affiliate Marketing Platform
Connect with high-quality affiliate offers and track your performance with advanced analytics.
📊 Performance Tracking
Real-time dashboard showing clicks, conversions, earnings, and detailed performance metrics.
💰 Commission Management
Automated commission tracking, payment processing, and detailed earning reports.
🛠️ Marketing Tools
Access to promotional materials, link generators, and marketing resources.
3. User Eligibility
📋 Basic Requirements
- Age: Must be 18 years or older (or legal age in your jurisdiction)
- Capacity: Legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
- Compliance: Agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Accuracy: Provide accurate and truthful information
🚫 Prohibited Users
We reserve the right to refuse service to:
- Individuals or entities on sanctioned lists
- Users engaging in fraudulent activities
- Competitors attempting to access proprietary information
- Users violating our community guidelines
4. Account Registration & Security
🔐 Account Security
- Maintain confidentiality of login credentials
- Use strong, unique passwords
- Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
- Enable two-factor authentication when available
📝 Information Accuracy
- Provide accurate registration information
- Keep contact and payment details updated
- Verify tax information for compliance
- Report changes to business status
5. Affiliate Program Rules
✅ Permitted Activities
- Promote approved offers using provided materials
- Use legitimate marketing channels and methods
- Create honest, transparent promotional content
- Comply with FTC disclosure requirements
- Follow platform-specific advertising policies
❌ Prohibited Activities
- Fraudulent Traffic: Fake clicks, bot traffic, or artificial inflation
- Trademark Misuse: Bidding on trademarked terms without permission
- Misleading Claims: False or exaggerated product claims
- Spam Marketing: Unsolicited emails, texts, or social media posts
- Incentivized Clicks: Paying users to click or convert
- Cookie Stuffing: Unauthorized cookie placement
6. Commission Structure & Payments
💰 Commission Rates
Commission rates vary by offer and are clearly displayed in your dashboard. Rates may be adjusted with 30 days notice.
📅 Payment Schedule
- Payments processed monthly on the 15th
- Minimum payout threshold: $50
- 30-day holding period for new affiliates
- Payments subject to verification and quality checks
🔍 Quality Assurance
All commissions are subject to validation for quality and compliance. We reserve the right to withhold payment for suspicious or non-compliant traffic.
7. Content & Intellectual Property
🏢 Our Intellectual Property
All platform content, including logos, text, graphics, software, and promotional materials, is owned by AffiliateForge or licensed from third parties.
📝 User-Generated Content
By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute your content for platform purposes.
⚖️ DMCA Compliance
We respect intellectual property rights and will respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. Contact legal@affiliateforge.com for IP concerns.
8. Platform Usage Guidelines
🎯 Acceptable Use
- Use the platform for legitimate affiliate marketing purposes
- Respect other users and maintain professional conduct
- Report bugs, security issues, or policy violations
- Keep software and browsers updated for security
🚫 Prohibited Use
- Attempting to hack, reverse engineer, or exploit the platform
- Creating multiple accounts to circumvent limitations
- Sharing account credentials with unauthorized parties
- Using the platform for illegal or harmful activities
9. Service Availability & Limitations
⏱️ Service Availability
We strive for 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance.
🔧 Platform Updates
We may modify, update, or discontinue features with reasonable notice. Critical security updates may be implemented immediately.
📊 Data Accuracy
While we strive for accurate reporting, data may occasionally be delayed or contain errors. We will correct confirmed discrepancies promptly.
10. Termination
🚪 Termination by User
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support. Outstanding commissions will be paid according to our standard schedule.
⚖️ Termination by AffiliateForge
We may terminate accounts for:
- Violation of these terms or affiliate program rules
- Fraudulent or suspicious activity
- Extended inactivity (12+ months)
- Legal or regulatory requirements
📊 Effect of Termination
- Access to platform will be revoked immediately
- Pending commissions may be forfeited for policy violations
- Data may be retained as required by law
- Outstanding obligations survive termination
11. Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability
⚠️ Service Disclaimer
The platform is provided "as is" without warranties. We do not guarantee specific earnings or results from affiliate marketing activities.
💰 Earnings Disclaimer
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Affiliate earnings depend on numerous factors including market conditions, effort, and strategy.
🛡️ Liability Limitation
Our liability is limited to the amount paid by you in the 12 months preceding the claim. We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages.
12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
⚖️ Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction] without regard to conflict of law principles.
🤝 Dispute Resolution
- Direct Communication: Contact support for informal resolution
- Mediation: Binding mediation if direct resolution fails
- Arbitration: Final binding arbitration for unresolved disputes
👥 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive the right to participate in class actions or collective proceedings.
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms periodically. Material changes will be communicated via:
- Email notification to active users
- Prominent notice on the platform
- In-app notifications
Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of updated terms.