Terms Of Use

1. Definitions

• Employer Subscription:

  Any paid employer plan (Annual, Quarterly, Monthly).

• Candidate Activation:

  A candidate creating and maintaining a paid account.

• Conversion Date:

  The date the qualifying event occurs – this date governs rate eligibility.

• Rate Card:

  The published payout table at the Program URL.

2. Payouts (Rate Card + Tiers)

Commissions are paid only on qualifying events:

• Employers: paid on successful charges after the pending window, not free signups.
• Candidates: paid on Activation, not free signups.

Current Ratecard:

• Offices (employers)
  • Annual plans
    • Premium payout: $160 per annual
    • Plus payout: $96 per annual
  • Monthly plans
    • Premium payout: $30 per new monthly
    • Plus payout: $15 per new monthly
• Employees (job seekers)
  • Premium payout: $5 per paid employee
  • Plus payout: $1.67 per paid employee

3. Pending Windows / Clawbacks / Caps

• Pending Periods: Annual 30 days · Quarterly / Monthly 45-60 days · Candidate 14-30 days.
• Clawbacks: Refunds, chargebacks, fraud, or failed Activations within the window reverse commissions.
• Caps & Reserves: Bonded may set temporary monthly caps or hold reserves for abnormal activity.

4. Attribution & Tracking

• Model: Last-click, 30-day cookie; server-side events override client-side data.
• Your unique link or ID must be used; no retroactive credits without tracking evidence.
• Firebase's data is the final source of truth for all attribution disputes.

5. Compliance & Conduct

You must follow FTC and platform rules:

• Disclosure: Every promotion must state that you may earn a commission (e.g., "As a Bonded Partner, I may earn a commission if you sign up through my link.")
• No income claims, spam, self-referrals, or misrepresentation.
• No bidding on Bonded trademarks or confusing brand imitations.
• Use only approved creative and claims when provided.
• Violations forfeit commissions and may terminate your account.

6. Rate Card Changes (Flexibility Clause)

• Bonded may update the Rate Card to maintain ≥ 3:1 LTGP:CAC and reflect market conditions.
• Changes take effect 14 days after notice and apply to Conversions after the effective date (the Conversion Date controls, not click date).

7. Payment Terms

• Payouts are issued monthly (net-30) after pending windows clear.
• Minimum payout threshold: $15.
• Balances carry forward until threshold is met.
• Valid payment method and tax form (W-9 or W-8BEN) required before payout.
• You are responsible for taxes on income received.

8. Term & Termination

• At-Will: Either party may terminate with 14 days' notice.
• Immediate Termination for Cause: fraud, non-compliance, or violation of this Agreement.
• Commissions earned from eligible Conversions before termination follow pending / clawback rules.
• Upon termination, all licenses and brand asset permissions end.

9. Intellectual Property & Confidentiality

• Bonded grants you a revocable, non-exclusive license to use approved brand assets solely for affiliate promotion.
• You must not alter logos or represent yourself as Bonded staff.
• Treat all non-public information as confidential and use it only for promotion under this Agreement.
• Comply with privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA); no scraping or unauthorized data use.

10. Independent Contractor

• You are an independent contractor, not an employee or agent of Bonded.
• You bear all expenses and liabilities arising from your promotions.

11. Contests, Bonuses, and Leaderboards

• Bonded may run time-boxed contests or leaderboards with separate rules.
• Winners are paid under those rules using "Leftover CAC" if available, preserving overall economics.

12. Amendments & Notices

• Bonded may update this Agreement or Rate Card with 14 days' notice via email or dashboard alert.
• Continued participation after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Governing Law & Disputes

• This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Montana, U.S.A., without regard to conflict of law principles.
• Any disputes shall be resolved in state or federal courts located in Montana.