Affiliate – Terms & Conditions
These Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) govern participation in the AI CERTs® Affiliate Program (“Program”) offered by AI CERTs®, a registered trademark of Sarder Inc., a company incorporated in the State of Delaware, USA (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By enrolling in the Program, you (“Affiliate,” “you,” or “your”) agree to the following terms:
1. Program Overview
The AI CERTs Affiliate Program enables eligible affiliates to earn commissions for referring customers who purchase AI CERTs products or services through tracked affiliate links or approved promotional channels.
2. Eligibility
- The Program is currently available to residents and businesses located in North America (including the United States, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (including but not limited to the European Union and the United Kingdom), Asia-Pacific (excluding restricted jurisdictions), and Latin America.
- Applicants must be:
- People 18 years or older and legally capable of entering into binding agreements or
- Businesses operated by such people.
- The Company reserves the right to accept or reject any application at its sole discretion, if it does so in accordance with lawful and non-discriminatory practices.
3. Commission and Payout Terms
- 3.1 Commission Earnings
- Affiliates earn a fixed percentage of eligible net sales (exclusive of taxes, refunds, and discounts) made through their referrals.
- Commission percentages vary by product or promotion and will be communicated upon approval.
- 3.2 Payout Schedule
- Payouts are processed monthly, within the first week of the following month.
- 3.3 Currency and Payment Method
- All payouts are made in USD via designated payment methods (e.g., PayPal, bank transfer, or ACH).
- Standard processing fees (approx. 2-3% per transaction) and chargebacks (typically $15 per transaction) may apply and will be deducted.
- 3.4 Minimum Payout Threshold
- Minimum payout threshold is $50 USD. Balances below this amount will roll over to the next cycle.
- 3.5 Taxes
- All commissions are tax-inclusive.
- Affiliates are solely responsible for any applicable taxes (e.g., income tax, VAT) in their jurisdiction.
- We may withhold taxes as required by U.S. laws (including IRS and FATCA compliance).
- 3.6 Modification of Commission Structures
- By enrolling, you acknowledge that commission structures may be modified with 15 calendar days’ prior written notice.
- You agree that this enrollment constitutes a permanent opt-out of any requirement for affirmative consent to future commission changes, unless otherwise required by local law.
4. Invoicing, Notification & Indemnity
- 4.1 Notification
- Verified sales trigger an automated notification to our Finance Department.
- 4.2 Invoicing
- You must submit a compliant invoice in USD reflecting commission amounts for payout processing.
- 4.3 Indemnity
- The Affiliate agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AI CERTs®, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and subsidiaries against all:
- Claims arising from breach of Section 4
- Violations of any applicable laws
- IP or trademark infringement by the Affiliate
- Other wrongful acts related to promotion of AI CERTs®
- This obligation survives termination of this Agreement.
5. Affiliate Responsibilities
Affiliates must:
- Use only authorized materials and accurate representations.
- Never make misleading claims or misrepresent AI CERTs® offerings.
- Never use illegal tactics, spam, or deceptive advertising.
- Comply with applicable laws such as:
- FTC Endorsement Guidelines (USA)
- GDPT (EU)
- CAN-SPAM Act (USA)
6. Prohibited Conduct
Affiliates must never:
- Use paid ads targeting “AI CERTs®” or other Company trademarks without written permission
- Promote on sites containing illegal, harmful, or inappropriate content
- Impersonate AI CERTs® or misrepresent affiliation
- Engage in or benefit from:
- Cookie stuffing
- Click farms or bots
- Software-based fraud
- Public Wi-Fi access for sensitive logins
- Any other technological manipulation or brand misappropriation
Violations may result in immediate termination and forfeiture of unpaid commissions.
7. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated:
- By either party with 7 days’ written notice
- Immediately by the Company for any violation or misuse .
Upon termination:
- All tracking links must be deactivated within 48 hours
- Valid unpaid commissions earned before termination will be reviewed and paid in the next cycle
- Affiliates must cease all use of Company IP
- Any post-termination misuse may result in legal action
8. Intellectual Property
All Company trademarks, promotional content, and digital assets remain exclusive property of AI CERTs®. Affiliates are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive right to use these only for approved marketing.
9. Limitation of Liability
AI CERTs® is not responsible for and is protected to the maximum extent permitted by law from indirect, incidental, or consequential damages-including those related to lost affiliate earnings.
10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, with any dispute subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts in Delaware.
Where possible, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration, per Delaware statutes, to avoid prolonged litigation.
11. Changes to the Agreement
We may update this Agreement at any time, with 15 calendar days’ prior notice via email or dashboard alert.
Continued participation after such notice indicates acceptance of updates. If you disagree, you must opt out by submitting a formal notice within the 15-day window.
12. Entire Agreement
This Agreement represents the entire understanding between you and AI CERTs® and supersedes all previous communications or agreements.
Legal Contact & Address
For legal correspondence or service of process:
Sarder Inc. (dba AI CERTs®)
8 The Green, Suite B Dover, Delaware 19901
Email: legal@aicerts.org
Website: www.aicerts.org