1. Program Overview
CHAI.COM is a premium direct-to-consumer brand offering high-quality chai blends. Our affiliate program is designed to reward partners who align with our brand values and drive high-intent, quality traffic.
2. Commission & Payment Terms
- Commission Rate: 12% per sale
- Cookie Duration: 30 days
- Payout Schedule: Commissions are approved within 30 days of the transaction and paid according to Awin’s payment cycle.
Reversals: Orders that are refunded, canceled, or suspected to be fraudulent will not be eligible for commission.
3. Promotional Guidelines
Allowed Publisher Types:
✔ Content websites, bloggers, influencers, review sites, and wellness/lifestyle publishers.
✔ Community-based forums relevant to tea, health, and lifestyle.
Prohibited Publisher Types:
❌ Coupon/deal sites.
❌ Cashback and loyalty programs.
❌ Media brokers or arbitrage traffic sources.
❌ Brand-bidding PPC affiliates (see PPC policy below).
4. PPC & Search Engine Marketing Policy
- Brand Bidding Prohibited: Affiliates may not bid on CHAI.COM’s brand name, misspellings, or variations (e.g., “CHAI.COM discount”).
- No Direct Linking: Affiliates may not run PPC ads that link directly to CHAI.COM.
- No Display URL Misuse: Affiliates may not use “CHAI.COM” in their display URL.
Generic Keyword Bidding: Allowed on a case-by-case basis with prior approval.
5. Content & Brand Representation
- Affiliates must accurately represent CHAI.COM in all promotions.
- Misleading claims, fake discounts, and unauthorized promotional messaging are strictly prohibited.
The use of adult content, hate speech, or spam tactics will result in immediate removal from the program.
6. De-Duplication & Tracking Policy
- Commission is de-duplicated against our paid media channels, including:
- ✔ Branded PPC
✔ Email Marketing
✔ Display Advertising
✔ Direct Partnerships
Affiliates will not receive commission for sales attributed to these sources.
7. Additional Restrictions
- Discount codes: Only Awin-approved discount codes are allowed. Unauthorized codes will void commissions.
- Email Marketing: Affiliates must obtain prior approval before sending email campaigns.
- Comparison Shopping Engines (CSS): Not permitted without explicit approval.
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8. Program Violations & Termination
Failure to comply with these terms may result in:
- Commission reversals
- Affiliate account suspension
- Permanent removal from the program
We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Continued participation in the program constitutes acceptance of the latest terms.
