Welcome to the Softstar Shoes Affiliate Program! We're excited to partner with creators and educators who share our love for healthy feet, sustainable fashion, and beautifully handmade barefoot shoes.
Please read the following terms carefully. By joining and participating in our program, you agree to the conditions below. Terms and conditions are subject to change.
Program Overview
Our affiliate program allows you to earn commission by promoting our footwear to your audience. When someone makes a qualifying purchase through your unique referral link, you earn a percentage of the sale.
Eligibility
We welcome applications from individuals that align with our values. To be accepted into our program, you must:
- - Have a relevant platform (website, blog, social media account, etc.)
- - Be 18 years or older
- - Comply with all applicable laws and FTC guidelines
To increase your chances of being accepted to our program, we strongly encourage you to clearly state your relevance to Softstar and share why you are interested in promoting our products. Additionally, we ask that you only list URLs that Softstar will be featured on.
We do not accept affiliates that promote adult content, hate speech, or engage in deceptive marketing practices. Coupon/deal-only sites and paid search arbitrage accounts are not permitted unless pre-approved. Fraudulent activity, black hat web practices, use of spyware/phishing techniques, or other malicious intent will result in denial or removal from our program.
If you feel as though you have been wrongly denied, please contact us at marketing@softstarshoes.com.
Brand Representation
As an affiliate, you agree to represent Softstar authentically and truthfully. You may:
- - Share personal experiences with our products
- - Use provided images, banners, and brand materials
- - Create your own content that aligns without brand values
You may not:
- - Alter our logos or use them in ways that confuse branding
- - Run paid ads using our brand name or use PPC bidding on trademark terms ‘Softstar Shoes’ or any form and variation of this. No direct linking.
- - Purposely mislead customers about pricing or availability
Coupon codes
Softstar does not offer ongoing or permanent affiliate discount codes due to increased leakage. We do offer temporary (10-day) discount codes upon approval. To request a coupon code, please reach out to us directly at marketing@softstarshoes.com. We reserve the right to deny any affiliate of a coupon code at any time, as well as change the code during its active period if it is leaked to a coupon website.
Softstar does not offer coupon codes for tracking purposes, unless pre-approved. The use of a temporary coupon code by a customer does not constitute affiliate attribution for the sale; customers must still use your unique affiliate link for the sale to be attributed to you correctly.
Purposeful leaking of your own affiliate code to any coupon site is prohibited and will result in removal from our program.
FTC Disclosure Requirements
Affiliates must clearly disclose the affiliate relationship in all content that includes Softstar affiliate links. This is a legal requirement under FTC guidelines and builds trust with your audience.
Example disclosure:
“As an affiliate, I may earn a small commission if you purchase through links in this post at no extra cost to you!”
Termination & Deactivation
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time for violation of these terms or inactivity.
Common reasons for removal include:
- - Fraudulent activity or self-referrals
- - High rates of fraudulent referrals (i.e. fake orders, order that use fraudulent payment methods, etc.)
- - Inappropriate or misleading promotional content
- - No referrals or engagement for more than 6 months
Program Changes
We may update these terms, commission rates, or discontinue the affiliate program at an time. You’ll be notified via email if any changes occur. Continued participation constitutes acceptance of any changes.
Relationship of Parties
You are an independent contractor. Nothing in this agreement creates any agency, partnership, or employment relationship between you and Softstar Shoes. You may not act on our behalf or bind us in any way.
Questions?
We’re here to help! Reach out to us at marketing @softstarshoes.com with any questions about these terms or your participation in our program.
