Affiliate Agreement Template
Affiliate Agreement Template
This Affiliate Program Agreement Template outlines the roles and responsibilities of an independent affiliate to sell your products or services through an affiliate link or discount code and receive an affiliate commission. The Affiliate Program contract template makes it clear how and when your affiliates will be paid and what your expectations are as the brand/ company for marketing, disclosures, and your general working relationship with an independent affiliate sales team.
This template is perfect for:
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Digital product affiliate programs
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Physical product/e-commerce affiliate programs
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Online course affiliate programs
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Ticket sales affiliate programs
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Online event affiliate programs
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*Pretty much any type of affiliate program that may not be covered by a third-party affiliate software program (and even if you ARE using third-party software, make sure that you have outlined what your “clubhouse” rules are because affiliates represent YOU and YOUR brand -- make sure that interaction is on-brand!
This agreement contains clauses covering:
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affiliate contact details (what happens if you have a bum email)
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commission fee (rate, minimum payout, scheduling)
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what affiliates can and can’t post
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how you can kick affiliates out if they have prohibited content
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FTC disclosures and other required influencer/affiliate marketing disclaimers
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how affiliates can use your intellectual property (and how they can’t)
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protection against phishing/cybersquatting domains
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rules against spam via email or online groups/forums
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independent contractor relationship
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indemnification
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Intellectual property protection
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force majeure clause
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term/termination
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disclaimers
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arbitration/choice of venue
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Plus ALL the "legalese" to protect YOU
Suggested Workflow:
You can either send this out to affiliates via e-sign portal or CRM system, or you can set up a signature portal where affiliates need to sign and date their acceptance before submitting information to participate in an affiliate program.
Alternatively, you can set up a clickwrap page in the affiliate setup process (ideally -- affiliates will see the terms of the agreement in more than one place) (see product image for examples)
Deliver a successful campaign for both of you!
Product FAQ
What does a contract purchase include?
Contract template in an editable Word .doc format with customizable fields/options
Video screenflow of attorney Brittany Ratelle walking you through the contract template
.PDF instructions, and our favorite hacks for customizing contract templates
Single-user license to edit, use, and reuse the template for your business purposes
Where can I use this contract?
Jurisdiction: This template adheres to the U.S. principles of contract law and is designed for those doing business or governed by United States law. While similar principles may apply in your jurisdiction, please consult with a local attorney for any specific questions.
What are the term of use for this contract?
Authorized Use: This template includes a single-user license. You may reuse this form as many times as you need for your business transactions, or in multiple brands or businesses as long as it is owned and controlled by the same user/purchaser. Brittany Ratelle, LLC grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the template in your business or personal affairs. You can send it to whoever you are doing business with for their signature (including their support staff), and you can send it to an attorney to review or edit. If you love our templates and want to share them with a friend, group, or audience, please become an affiliate and help us get others legally legit!
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How do I get people to sign a contract?
E-signature platforms we like: HelloSign, DocuSign, Jotforms,
CRM/project management system we like: Dubsado, 17 Hats, Honeybook, and Harlow
Simply upload your polished document to a software platform and insert smart fields to make e-signature an easy-peasy process!