Affiliate Program Agreement

1. Overview

This Affiliate Program Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between HaltAlerts.org ("Company," "we," "us") and the individual or entity applying to participate in the HaltAlerts Affiliate Program ("Affiliate," "you," "your"). By submitting an application or participating in the program, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

2. Program Description

The HaltAlerts Affiliate Program allows approved participants to earn commissions by referring new paying subscribers to HaltAlerts.org. Affiliates receive a unique promo code and access to a dashboard to track referrals, earnings, and payouts.

3. Commission Structure

• Commission rates are assigned at the sole discretion of HaltAlerts and may range up to 25% based on affiliate tier, performance, and audience reach.
• Commissions are earned on active, paid subscriptions referred through your unique promo code or referral link for a period of up to twelve (12) months from each referral's initial subscription date.
• After the 12-month commission period expires for a given referral, no further commissions are earned on that subscriber's renewals, regardless of their continued subscription status.
• Commissions are calculated on the net amount received by HaltAlerts after payment processing fees, refunds, and chargebacks.
• No commission is earned on free trials, refunded payments, disputed charges, or subscriptions obtained through fraud or self-referral.
• Commission rates, tiers, and structures may be adjusted by HaltAlerts at any time with thirty (30) days written notice to active affiliates.

4. Recurring Commissions

Commissions recur for up to twelve (12) months from each referred subscriber's initial signup date, provided this subscriber maintains an active, paid subscription throughout that period. If a referred subscriber cancels, downgrades to a free plan, or their payment fails, commissions on that subscription cease immediately. After the 12-month window expires, commissions on that referral end naturally. HaltAlerts is under no obligation to pay commissions on inactive, cancelled, or expired referral subscriptions.

5. Payouts

• All commissions are subject to a forty-five (45) day holdback period. Commissions remain in "pending" status for 45 days after the referred subscription payment. This holdback period exceeds the 30-day money-back guarantee to protect against refunds and chargebacks.
• Payouts are processed via Stripe. Affiliates must maintain a valid, connected Stripe account to receive payouts.
• Minimum payout threshold: $50.00 USD. Commissions below this threshold will accumulate until the minimum is met.
• Payouts are processed on a monthly basis, typically within the first 15 business days of the following month.
• If a referred subscriber requests a refund, initiates a chargeback, or cancels during the holdback period, the associated commission is automatically reversed and will not be paid.
• HaltAlerts reserves the right to withhold payouts pending investigation of suspected fraudulent activity, policy violations, or chargebacks.
• Affiliate is solely responsible for all taxes, fees, and reporting obligations related to commissions earned.

6. Affiliate Obligations

As an affiliate, you agree to:

• Promote HaltAlerts in a truthful, ethical, and professional manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
• Not engage in spam, misleading advertising, false claims, or any deceptive marketing practices.
• Not bid on HaltAlerts branded keywords (e.g., "HaltAlerts," "Halt Alerts") in paid search campaigns without prior written consent.
• Not use coupon/deal aggregation sites, browser extensions, or toolbar injections to claim referral credit.
• Clearly disclose your affiliate relationship in accordance with FTC guidelines and any other applicable disclosure requirements.
• Not engage in self-referral or create fake accounts to generate commissions.

7. Intellectual Property

HaltAlerts grants affiliates a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to use HaltAlerts trademarks, logos, and marketing materials solely for the purpose of promoting HaltAlerts under this program. All intellectual property remains the exclusive property of HaltAlerts. This license terminates immediately upon termination of this Agreement.

8. Termination

• Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time with thirty (30) days written notice via email.
• HaltAlerts reserves the right to immediately terminate any affiliate account for violation of this Agreement, fraud, unethical conduct, or any activity that damages HaltAlerts' reputation or business interests.
• Upon termination, all pending commissions below the minimum payout threshold are forfeited. Commissions above the minimum threshold will be paid within 60 days of termination.
• Terminated affiliates must cease all use of HaltAlerts branding, marketing materials, and promo codes immediately.

9. Program Modifications & Discontinuation

HaltAlerts reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Affiliate Program at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to active affiliates. In the event of program discontinuation, all earned commissions above the minimum payout threshold will be paid within 60 days. Continued participation after notice of changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HALTALERTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE AFFILIATE PROGRAM, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. HALTALERTS' TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL COMMISSIONS ACTUALLY PAID TO THE AFFILIATE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

11. Indemnification

Affiliate agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HaltAlerts, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to Affiliate's participation in the program, violation of this Agreement, or Affiliate's marketing activities.

12. Independent Contractor

Nothing in this Agreement creates an employment, agency, partnership, or joint venture relationship between HaltAlerts and the Affiliate. Affiliate is an independent contractor solely responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and business expenses.

13. Confidentiality

Affiliate agrees to keep confidential all non-public information related to the program, including but not limited to commission rates, internal metrics, business strategies, and any proprietary data accessed through the affiliate dashboard. This obligation survives termination of this Agreement.

14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Broward County, Florida. Both parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection to the convenience of such forum.

Prior to initiating any legal proceedings, both parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation for a period of thirty (30) days following written notice of the dispute.

15. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings. Any amendments to this Agreement must be made in writing and communicated to the Affiliate via email or through updates to this page.