Affiliate Program Agreement

1. Program Overview

The Easy2257 Affiliate Program allows approved partners to earn commissions by referring new customers to Easy2257's 2257 compliance management platform. Affiliates receive a unique referral link and earn a percentage of revenue generated by referred customers.

2. Enrollment and Acceptance

2.1 Application

Participation in the Affiliate Program requires submission of an application and approval by Easy2257. We reserve the right to accept or reject any application at our sole discretion and without obligation to provide a reason.

2.2 Eligibility

To be eligible, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a valid website, social media presence, or other legitimate marketing channel
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not be located in a jurisdiction where participation would be prohibited by law

2.3 Account Information

You agree to provide accurate and complete information during enrollment and to keep your account information current, including your payout details. We are not responsible for commissions lost due to inaccurate payout information.

3. Referral Tracking and Attribution

3.1 Referral Links

Upon approval, you will receive a unique referral link containing your referral code. All referrals must be made through this link to be properly tracked and attributed to your account.

3.2 Cookie Duration

When a prospective customer clicks your referral link, a tracking cookie is placed on their browser for a period of thirty (30) days. If the customer creates an account within that 30-day window, the referral will be attributed to you. If the cookie expires before account creation, no attribution will occur.

3.3 Attribution Rules

• Referrals are attributed on a last-click basis. If a customer clicks multiple affiliate links, the most recent click receives attribution.
• A customer can only be attributed to one affiliate. Once a customer is linked to an affiliate, that attribution is permanent for the lifetime of the customer's account.
• Self-referrals are prohibited. You may not use your own referral link to create accounts for yourself or your own business.

4. Commission Structure

4.1 Commission Rate

You will earn a commission on qualifying payments made by referred customers. The commission rate is set at the time of your enrollment and displayed in your affiliate dashboard. The default commission rate is 20% of net revenue (after payment processing fees and refunds). We reserve the right to modify commission rates with thirty (30) days' written notice.

4.2 Qualifying Payments

Commissions are earned on the following qualifying payments made by referred customers:

• Subscription plan payments (monthly and annual)
• Subscription renewals
• Per-scene fees

Commissions are not earned on:

• Free plan signups (until the customer upgrades to a paid plan)
• Refunded or disputed payments
• Fraudulent transactions
• Payments made before the referral was attributed

4.3 Recurring Commissions

Commissions are recurring for the lifetime of the referred customer's paid account. You will continue to earn commissions on each renewal payment for as long as the customer maintains an active paid subscription and this Agreement remains in effect.

4.4 Chargebacks and Refunds

If a referred customer's payment is refunded, charged back, or reversed for any reason, the corresponding commission will be voided or deducted from your balance. If your balance is insufficient to cover the reversal, the amount will be deducted from future commissions.

5. Payouts

5.1 Minimum Payout Threshold

Commissions must reach a minimum balance of $50.00 USD before a payout can be requested. Balances below this threshold will carry over to the next payout period.

5.2 Payout Schedule

Payouts are processed monthly, on or around the 15th of each month, for commissions that have been approved. Commissions have a 30-day holding period after the qualifying payment before they become eligible for payout. This holding period allows for refunds and chargebacks to be resolved.

5.3 Payment Methods

Payouts are available via PayPal, bank transfer, or cryptocurrency. You are responsible for providing accurate payment details. We are not liable for payouts sent to incorrect payment details provided by you.

5.4 Taxes

You are solely responsible for reporting and paying all taxes on commissions earned through the Affiliate Program. For U.S.-based affiliates earning $600 or more in a calendar year, we may require a completed W-9 form before processing payouts. We may issue a 1099 form as required by law. Non-U.S. affiliates may be required to complete a W-8BEN form.

6. Affiliate Obligations and Restrictions

6.1 Permitted Promotional Methods

You may promote Easy2257 through the following methods:

• Your own website, blog, or content platform
• Social media accounts you own or operate
• Email marketing to your own opt-in subscriber list
• Video content (YouTube, etc.)
• Podcast mentions and advertisements
• Direct personal recommendations

6.2 Prohibited Activities

The following promotional methods and activities are strictly prohibited:

• Spam: Sending unsolicited emails, messages, or communications to promote your referral link
• Misleading claims: Making false, deceptive, or misleading statements about Easy2257, its features, pricing, or capabilities
• Trademark bidding: Bidding on "Easy2257," "easy2257.com," or variations thereof as keywords in paid search advertising (Google Ads, Bing Ads, etc.)
• Cookie stuffing: Using any technique to set referral cookies without genuine user interaction (iframe injection, forced redirects, etc.)
• Incentivized clicks: Offering cash, rewards, or other incentives solely for clicking your referral link or creating an account
• Self-referrals: Referring yourself, your own accounts, or accounts you control
• Typosquatting: Registering domain names that are misspellings or variations of "easy2257.com"
• Impersonation: Representing yourself as an employee, agent, or official representative of Easy2257
• Illegal content: Promoting Easy2257 on or alongside content that is illegal, defamatory, obscene (beyond the nature of the industry), or violates any third-party rights
• Coupon/deal sites: Posting unauthorized discount codes or fake promotions on coupon aggregator websites

6.3 FTC Compliance and Disclosure

You must comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guides and any applicable advertising disclosure laws. This means you must clearly and conspicuously disclose your affiliate relationship with Easy2257 whenever you promote or recommend our service. Example disclosures include:

• "This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you sign up through my link."
• "Affiliate disclosure: I earn referral commissions from Easy2257."
• "#ad" or "#affiliate" on social media posts

6.4 Brand Guidelines

You may use the Easy2257 name and logo in connection with your promotional activities, subject to the following:

• Do not alter, distort, or modify our logos or trademarks
• Do not use our branding in a manner that implies endorsement, sponsorship, or partnership beyond the affiliate relationship
• We reserve the right to revoke permission to use our branding at any time

7. Confidentiality

You agree to keep confidential all non-public information related to the Affiliate Program, including but not limited to: commission rates, conversion data, payout amounts, and any proprietary information shared with you. You may disclose your own earnings publicly but may not disclose the specific terms of your agreement or internal program data.

8. Relationship of the Parties

You are an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement creates an employment, agency, joint venture, or partnership relationship between you and Easy2257. You are not authorized to make any commitments or representations on behalf of Easy2257, and you shall not represent yourself as an employee or agent of Easy2257.

You are solely responsible for your own expenses, taxes, insurance, and compliance with applicable laws in connection with your participation in the Affiliate Program.

9. Term and Termination

9.1 Term

This Agreement is effective upon your acceptance into the Affiliate Program and continues until terminated by either party.

9.2 Termination by Either Party

Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, by providing written notice (email is sufficient). You may terminate by contacting us at partners@easy2257.com.

9.3 Termination for Cause

We may terminate this Agreement immediately and without notice if you:

• Violate any provision of this Agreement
• Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
• Damage the reputation of Easy2257
• Engage in any prohibited activity described in Section 6.2
• Become subject to any legal proceeding that could affect your ability to perform under this Agreement

9.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your referral link will be deactivated immediately
• You must cease all promotional activities for Easy2257
• Approved, unpaid commissions above the minimum payout threshold will be paid out within 60 days of termination
• Pending (unapproved) commissions at the time of termination may be forfeited at our discretion
• If terminated for cause due to fraud or policy violations, all unpaid commissions may be forfeited

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EASY2257 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, REVENUE, OR DATA.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL COMMISSIONS PAID TO YOU IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Easy2257, Agave Internet Services LLC, and their officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

• Your promotional activities
• Your breach of this Agreement
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Any claim by a third party related to your marketing or promotional methods

12. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify any terms of this Agreement, including commission rates, payout thresholds, cookie duration, and program rules. Material changes will be communicated via email or through your affiliate dashboard with at least thirty (30) days' notice. Your continued participation in the Affiliate Program after such notice constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. If you do not agree to the changes, your sole remedy is to terminate this Agreement.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation between the parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within thirty (30) days, it shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Maricopa County, Arizona, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees.

14. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, United States, without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with the Easy2257 Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the Affiliate Program and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer this Agreement or your affiliate account without our prior written consent. We may assign this Agreement without restriction.

16. Contact Information

For questions about this Agreement or the Affiliate Program, contact us at:

Email: partners@easy2257.com

Location: Agave Internet Services LLC, Arizona, United States

By submitting an application to the Easy2257 Affiliate Program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Affiliate Program Agreement.