Affiliate Policy

1. Overview

The Fineduca Affiliate Program allows approved partners ("Affiliates") to earn commissions by referring new paying subscribers to Fineduca. This policy outlines the terms and conditions governing participation in the program.

2. Eligibility

The Fineduca Affiliate Program is an invite-only program. Eligibility requirements include:

• Affiliates must be invited and approved by Fineduca administration
• Affiliates must be at least 18 years of age
• Affiliates must have a valid payment method (PayPal or bank account) for commission payouts
• Affiliates must agree to promote Fineduca in an ethical and honest manner
• Affiliates must not engage in any prohibited promotional activities (see Section 7)

3. Commission Structure

Approved affiliates earn commissions based on the following structure:

Setting	Value
Commission Rate	20% of subscription payment (one-time)
Commission Type	One-time payment per referred subscriber
Cookie Duration	90 days
Commission Hold Period	14 days (matches our cancellation policy)
Minimum Payout	€100
Payout Schedule	1st of each month

3.1 Commission Calculation

Commission is calculated as 20% of the subscriber's first payment:

• Monthly subscription (€19.99): €4.00 commission
• Annual subscription (€199.99): €40.00 commission

4. Cookie Duration

When a visitor clicks your unique affiliate link, a tracking cookie is stored in their browser for 90 days. This means:

• If the visitor returns to Fineduca within 90 days and subscribes, you receive the commission
• The cookie is set on the first click; subsequent clicks do not extend the duration
• If the visitor clears their cookies or uses a different browser/device, the referral may not be tracked

5. Commission Hold Period

All commissions are subject to a 14-day hold period from the date of the subscriber's payment. This aligns with Fineduca's cancellation policy.

• If the referred subscriber cancels within 14 days and receives a refund, the commission is voided
• If the subscriber remains active past 14 days, the commission becomes approved and eligible for payout
• Commission status can be tracked in your affiliate dashboard (provided by Fineduca admin)

6. Payout Terms

6.1 Minimum Payout

The minimum payout threshold is €100. Commissions below this threshold will accumulate until the minimum is reached.

6.2 Payout Schedule

Payouts are processed on the 1st of each month for all approved commissions from the previous month that meet the minimum threshold.

6.3 Payment Methods

Available payment methods include:

• PayPal: Payments sent to your registered PayPal email
• Bank Transfer: Direct transfer to your bank account (SEPA for EU)

Payment method and details are set during affiliate onboarding and can be updated by contacting Fineduca administration.

6.4 Taxes

Affiliates are responsible for reporting and paying any applicable taxes on their commission earnings. Fineduca does not withhold taxes on affiliate payouts. Affiliates may be required to provide tax documentation (e.g., W-9 for US affiliates, VAT number for EU affiliates).

7. Prohibited Activities

Affiliates must not engage in any of the following activities:

• Self-referrals: Referring yourself or accounts you control
• Fake or incentivized signups: Offering cash, gifts, or other incentives for signing up
• Misleading claims: Making false or exaggerated claims about Fineduca or its features
• Spam: Sending unsolicited emails, messages, or advertisements
• Trademark violations: Bidding on Fineduca trademarks in paid advertising
• Cookie stuffing: Using hidden iframes or scripts to set affiliate cookies without user knowledge
• Brand impersonation: Creating websites or content that could be confused with official Fineduca properties

Violation of these rules may result in immediate termination from the program and forfeiture of unpaid commissions.

8. Termination

Either party may terminate the affiliate relationship at any time:

• By Affiliate: Contact Fineduca to request removal from the program
• By Fineduca: We reserve the right to terminate any affiliate for violation of this policy or any other reason at our sole discretion

Upon termination:

• Your affiliate link will be deactivated immediately
• Approved commissions meeting the minimum threshold will be paid on the next payout date
• Pending commissions (within the 14-day hold) will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
• Commissions below the minimum threshold may be forfeited

9. Program Modifications

Fineduca reserves the right to modify the affiliate program terms at any time, including but not limited to:

• Commission rates
• Cookie duration
• Hold periods
• Minimum payout thresholds
• Payout schedules

Affiliates will be notified of material changes via email. Continued participation in the program after notice of changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

10. Relationship

Affiliates are independent contractors and not employees, agents, or representatives of Fineduca. Nothing in this policy creates an employment, partnership, or joint venture relationship. Affiliates are solely responsible for their own promotional activities and any associated costs.

11. Limitation of Liability

Fineduca's liability to affiliates is limited to unpaid, approved commissions. Fineduca is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from participation in the affiliate program.

12. Contact

For questions about the affiliate program, please contact us through our contact form: