Affiliate Agreement
Effective Date: July 26, 2020
Primary Website: https://www.vintandyork.com/
This Affiliate Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between Vint & York (“Company,” “we,” “us”) and the participating Affiliate (“you,” “your”). By applying to and participating in the Program, you agree to the following terms.
1. Definitions
Company / We / Us: Vint & York, including its employees and agents.
Affiliate / You: The individual or business applying to the Program.
Program: The Vint & York Affiliate Program hosted on Awin.
Affiliate Link: Unique links provided by the Company to track Qualified Clicks and Qualified Purchases.
Qualified Clicks & Purchases: As defined in Section 5 below.
2. Assent & Acceptance
By applying to the Program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree, do not apply.
3. Program Sign-Up
Applications are reviewed and subject to approval at our sole discretion.
We may request additional information or reject applications without explanation.
Program participation is non-exclusive. Affiliates may promote other brands.
4. Affiliate Program Overview
Affiliates will receive unique tracking links through Awin.
All promotional content must comply with this Agreement and with FTC disclosure guidelines.
Affiliates may create deep links via the Awin platform; modification of creative assets requires written approval.
5. Qualified Clicks & Purchases
Qualified Clicks are user sessions that:
Originate from properly formatted Affiliate Links,
Are unique, human-generated clicks,
Occur on approved Affiliate Sites.
Qualified Purchases are sales that:
Are completed via a properly tracked Affiliate Link,
Are not canceled, returned, fraudulent, or self-purchases,
Occur after Affiliate approval,
Occur in compliance with Company policies.
6. Commission & Payment
Base Commission: 8% of net sales (excluding taxes, shipping, returns).
Custom Commission Tiers: Higher rates may be negotiated for high-quality publishers, content creators, or strategic partners.
Coupon / Cashback Sites: Allowed by prior approval only. Default rate: 5%.
Accessories or lens-only purchases: 4%.
Validation Period: 15 days after purchase (aligned with our return policy).
Payouts: Monthly via Awin, once validated.
Disputes: Must be raised within 60 days of payout.
7. Promotion Guidelines
Prohibited Activities:
Trademark bidding on “Vint & York,” misspellings, or domain variations.
Direct linking to the Company’s site via paid search.
Use of unauthorized coupon codes.
Cookie stuffing, forced clicks, or automated traffic.
Permitted Activities (with approval):
Coupon, cashback, and loyalty promotion (using only approved codes).
Influencer/blog/social content promotion, provided FTC disclosures are included.
8. Intellectual Property
Affiliates may use banners, product feeds, and creative assets provided by the Company via Awin.
Modification requires prior written approval.
Unauthorized use of Company trademarks or branding outside the Program is prohibited.
9. Compliance
Affiliates must comply with FTC guidelines, Awin’s terms, and all applicable laws (including GDPR and data privacy laws where applicable).
Proper disclosure of affiliate relationships is required.
10. Term & Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time.
Commissions earned prior to termination will be paid if validated.
Breach of terms results in immediate termination and forfeiture of unpaid commissions.
11. Limitation of Liability
Company’s liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total commissions earned by the Affiliate in the preceding six (6) months.
12. General
This Agreement is governed by the laws of New York, USA.
Disputes will first be resolved in good faith, then by arbitration in New York County.
Force Majeure applies.
Electronic communications (including email) are acceptable.
Contact: social@vintandyork.com
