Affiliate Program Terms & Conditions
Skincare Junkie® Affiliate Program
These Terms & Conditions (“Agreement”) govern your participation in the Skincare Junkie® Affiliate Program (the “Program”) operated by Skincare Junkie®, LLC. (“we,” “our,” “us”). By applying to or participating in the Program, you (“Affiliate”, “you”, “your”) acknowledge you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement.
1. Enrollment in the Program
1.1 Application & Approval – To join the Program, you must complete the application process via Awin (or other designated platform). We will review your application and notify you of acceptance or rejection in our sole discretion.
1.2 Eligibility – You must provide all required information accurately and keep it updated. We may reject or remove your participation at any time if you fail to meet criteria or if your channels are deemed unsuitable.
1.3 Independent Contractor – You are an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, agency, joint venture, or employment relationship between you and us.
2. Affiliate Links, Tracking & Cookies
2.1 Qualifying Links – We will provide you with unique affiliate links or codes (“Tracking Links”) to promote our website. A sale is eligible for commission only if it originates by a visitor clicking your Tracking Link within the cookie-duration window.
2.2 Cookie Duration & Attribution – The cookie duration for tracking will be [e.g., 30 days] from the click of your Tracking Link unless otherwise specified. Only one affiliate will be credited per order (deduplicated).
2.3 Returns, Refunds & Voids – Commissions will not be payable for orders that are canceled, returned, refunded, or otherwise deemed invalid. We reserve the right to deduct or void such commissions.
2.4 Net Sales – Commissions are calculated on the “Net Sales Amount” (gross sales less discounts, shipping & handling, returns, taxes, transaction fee costs, or other deductions) unless otherwise specified.
3. Commission & Payment
3.1 Commission Rate – The commission rate for the Program will be as communicated in your affiliate dashboard or in writing. We may adjust the commission rate at any time in our sole discretion (subject to notice).
3.2 Minimum Payout & Payment Schedule – Commissions will be paid at intervals as set by Awin (or other platform) and after reconciliation of eligible earnings. You are responsible for providing valid payment details.
3.3 Taxes & Withholding – You are responsible for all taxes, duties, and legal obligations arising from your participation in the Program. If required by law, we may withhold payment until proper tax documentation (e.g., W-9 or equivalent) is received.
3.4 Currency – If applicable, payments will be made in [USD] (or other specified currency) and subject to conversion rates when local currency applies.
4. Promotion & Marketing Standards
4.1 Brand Guidelines – You must promote Skincare Junkie® products in compliance with our brand guidelines, using only approved creatives, images, text, and codes we supply (or we approve).
4.2 Compliance with Laws – You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations (including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rules on disclosures). For example, you must clearly disclose your affiliate relationship (e.g., #affiliate, “I earn from links”).
4.3 Prohibited Activities – You may not engage in the following (including but not limited to):
False or misleading claims about our products or your compensation.
Paid search marketing (PPC) on our brand or trade-mark terms (unless prior written authorization).
Use of coupon or deal-sites without our consent.
Placement of affiliate links on websites or channels that contain, promote or link to pornographic, violent, hateful, infringing, or illegal content.
Unauthorized use of our intellectual property, trademarks, or imagery.
4.4 Content Standards – All content must be tasteful, professional, and consistent with our brand values. We reserve the right to request modifications or remove any content that we find misleading, inaccurate, infringing, or harmful to our reputation.
5. Intellectual Property & Use of Materials
5.1 Ownership – We (and our licensors) retain all right, title and interest in our trademarks, logos, trade names, product names, promotional materials, and any other intellectual property (“Brand Materials”). Your participation does not grant you any ownership rights in Brand Materials beyond the limited license described.
5.2 License – We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use Brand Materials solely to promote the Program in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
5.3 Restrictions – You shall not modify, adapt, reverse engineer, or create derivative works of our Brand Materials without our prior written consent.
5.4 Removal – Upon termination or suspension of your participation, you must cease all use of Brand Materials within [10] days (or as otherwise specified).
6. Term, Suspension & Termination
6.1 Term – This Agreement is effective from the date of your acceptance into the Program and continues until terminated by either party.
6.2 Termination by Either Party – Either you or we may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing written or electronic notice (via our platform or email).
6.3 Immediate Termination for Cause – We may immediately suspend or terminate your participation (and withhold unpaid commissions) if you breach this Agreement, engage in prohibited activities, or otherwise harm our brand.
6.4 Effect of Termination – Upon termination your rights to participate will cease, all unapproved promotions must stop, and you relinquish any future claim to commissions for sales generated after termination (unless otherwise agreed).
6.5 Modifications – We may modify this Agreement at any time. Notice of modifications will be provided via email or dashboard. Your continued participation after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the changes.
7. Confidentiality
You agree to keep any confidential, proprietary or non-public information that you receive (e.g., commission rates, campaign data, tracking details) secure and not disclose it to third parties except as necessary to fulfill your obligations under this Agreement. This obligation survives termination for [two] years (or as permitted by law).
8. Limitation of Liability & Indemnification
8.1 Limitation of Liability – To the maximum extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages (including lost profits, lost business opportunity) arising out of this Agreement or your participation in the Program.
8.2 Indemnification – You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Skincare Junkie®, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents and licensors from and against any liability, cost, claim, loss, damage or expense (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of your breach of this Agreement, your promotional activities, content you create, or any claims by third parties related to your participation.
9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of [California] (or other applicable jurisdiction). You and we both consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in [County], [State] for any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement. (Or, if preferred, include arbitration clause as required by law).
10. Miscellaneous
10.1 Assignment – You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under this Agreement without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights freely.
10.2 Severability – If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to reflect the parties’ intent, and the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
10.3 Waiver – No delay or failure by either party to enforce any right shall constitute a waiver of that right.
10.4 Entire Agreement – This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and us regarding participation in the Program and supersedes any prior agreements, proposals or communications.
By enrolling in the Skincare Junkie® Affiliate Program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to these Terms & Conditions.
