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These Affiliate Terms (“Terms”) govern participation in the [Ministry School Name] Affiliate Program. By enrolling, you agree to the following:
“Affiliate” – An approved individual or organization authorized to refer customers.
“Affiliate Link” – A tracking URL or code provided to the Affiliate.
“Commission” – The payout earned when a referred customer makes a qualifying purchase.
“Qualifying Purchase” – A transaction that is eligible for commission under these Terms.
2.1 Affiliates must be:
At least 18 years old
Operating a legitimate website, social media presence, or ministry platform
In good standing with our organization
2.2 We reserve the right to accept or reject applicants at our discretion.
Affiliates agree to:
Use affiliate links ethically and lawfully
Avoid misleading claims about the ministry or its programs
Accurately represent course offerings
Follow all FTC guidelines regarding affiliate disclosure
Refrain from spamming or unsolicited messaging
Affiliates must display clear disclosure, such as:
“I may earn a commission from purchases made through my links.”
- Affiliates may not:
Use paid advertising on branded keywords
Impersonate the ministry or its staff
Use false, exaggerated, or unapproved claims
Promote on sites containing illegal, hateful, or explicit content
Offer unofficial discounts or bonuses without permission
Violation may result in termination and forfeiture of commissions.
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4.3 Under no circumstances may any of the graphics files provided by us be modified in any way without our prior written authorisation. You may not use graphics files of your own to link to our site.
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4.4 All graphics files that we may provide for use as links may be displayed throughout your website as you deem appropriate, subject to our prior consent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld) which must be obtained in all cases. We reserve the right to request the alteration or removal of a link from your website.
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4.5 You are required to assume full responsibility to maintain all links to our website from your website.
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5.3 Neither Party shall be under any obligation to pre-screen any content added to their website by third parties; however in the event that either Party receives from the other a written notification of any content that falls within that described in Sub-clause 5.2 of this Agreement, such content must be removed within 5 Business Days of receipt of such notice.
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10.2 Full reports of all sales generated through the links on your website will be available in your Affiliate Dashboard. We reserve the right to alter the form and content of such reports without notice.
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11.1 You will be paid commission at the rates set out in Sub-clause 11.2 on the net profits of sales generated through your website.
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11.2 Commission shall be calculated on the following basis:
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11.2.1 Notwithstanding Sub-clause 11.2.3 all sales that result from Direct Referrals will attract a commission of commission Rate%.
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11.2.2 In the event that a customer resulting from a Direct Referral renews a Service Package upon the initial sale for which you earned Commission, such a renewal will attract a commission of commission Rate%. Where a customer does not renew a Service Package at the end of that package’s original term but reactivates that Service Package at a later time, Sub-clause 11.2.3 shall apply.
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11.2.3 Cookies and IP logs will identify customers that have previously been referred through your website. In the event that such customers are identified, sales that do not fall within Sub-clause 11.2.2 will (unless referred directly from another affiliate’s website) attract a commission of commission Rate%.
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11.3 Sub-clause 11.2.3 shall apply only until the expiration or removal of our cookies by the customer or for a period of x days set on the system days after the most recent Direct Referral for a particular customer, whichever is earlier.
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11.4 In the event that a customer cannot be tracked, no commission will be paid.
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11.5 Commission shall be calculated only once we have received payment in full from the customer. Only once payment has been received in full will sales be logged in your Affiliate Dashboard but will be shown as pending for x days set on the system days after the order has been completed (this time period reflects the time limit set out in our Cancellations Policy).
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11.6 Commission payouts will be scheduled for the 20th of every calendar month. Every affiliate will receive commissions only for subscriptions that have passed their x-day limit, which reflects the “money-back guarantee”/refund period described in our Cancellations Policy. The minimum payout amount is x e.g.$100 of commissions per affiliate.
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11.7 Commissions will be sent to the PayPal email address of the Affiliate or bank account as provided in their Registration Data. Existing Legacy Church subscribers may get part of their commissions in the form of free courses or Promotional credits added to their accounts, up to the sum of their monthly or yearly subscription fees payable to Legacy Church. Any subsequent commissions shall be sent to their PayPal account, as described above.
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11.8 In the event of any refunds issued for any reasons including, but not limited to fraud and where such refunds are not incurred through any fault of ours, you may be contacted to arrange for the repayment of any related commission.
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11.9 Any and all commission paid to you shall be based on sales revenue less any tax due; however, you may still be liable to pay tax on your commission. By accepting these Terms & Conditions you hereby acknowledge that you are solely responsible for the payment of tax on any income you may generate through your involvement in the Program.
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11.10 We reserve the right to modify our Commission Rates at any time. You will be given 10 Business Days’ prior written notice (the “Notice Period”) of any such change. You will be given the option to opt out of the Program within the Notice Period and will, on the exercise of that option, be paid any Commission due to you, notwithstanding the total commission earnings requirement set out in Sub-clause 11.6 above.
6.1 Payouts are processed monthly, typically within 30 days after the end of the period.
6.2 A minimum payout threshold (e.g., $25) may apply.
6.3 Affiliate is responsible for providing accurate tax and payment information.
Affiliates may use:
Approved banners
Logos
Promotional materials
Affiliates may not modify or create derivative works without permission.
We may suspend or terminate affiliate status at any time for:
Violating these Terms
Misrepresenting the ministry
Engaging in fraudulent activity
Inactivity for extended periods
Upon termination:
Affiliate must remove all affiliate links
Outstanding unpaid commissions may be forfeited in cases of violation
Participation in the Affiliate Program does not create:
An employment relationship
A partnership
An agency relationship
Affiliates act as independent contractors.
We are not liable for:
Loss of profits
Payment delays caused by third-party processors
Website outages or tracking errors
Damages resulting from affiliate misuse
We may update the program or these Terms at any time. Continued participation signifies acceptance.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio.
Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
