Affiliate Program Rules and Guidelines

• Eligibility: Our affiliate program is open to individuals who own or operate a website or blog and are interested in promoting our services through articles, banners, or other appropriate means. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Self-Referrals: You may not refer yourself as an affiliate. You cannot be an admin on an account or pay for any account you receive referral fees for as an affiliate. Any attempt to refer yourself will result in disqualification and forfeiture of any earned commissions.
• Invalid Promotions: Use of Google CPS or any other Cost-Per-Sale platform to generate leads is not permitted within our affiliate program. Affiliates found using such methods will be disqualified and any earnings from these sources will be deemed invalid.
• Promotion Restrictions: You may not promote your affiliate link on Podbean's social media pages or groups, "coupon sites," or through paid advertisements (Google Ads, social media, etc.). All promotional efforts must comply with our branding guidelines and approved promotional methods.
• Accurate Promotions: All promotions about Podbean and your affiliate link must reflect true information. You cannot claim to provide special discounts or services that Podbean does not offer. Any misleading or false claims will result in disqualification and forfeiture of any earned commissions.
• Approved Promotional Methods: Affiliates may promote our services using articles, blog posts, banners, or other relevant content on their website or blog. All promotional materials must be accurate, up-to-date, and in compliance with our branding guidelines.
• Prohibited Content: Affiliates may not promote our services on websites that contain offensive, defamatory, discriminatory, or illegal content, or on websites that promote violence, hate speech, or any other harmful behavior. Such affiliations will result in immediate termination from the program and forfeiture of any earned commissions.
• Commission Structure: You will be paid for your Podbean affiliate referrals when the podcaster starts paying for their plan or when an advertiser pays for a campaign. When someone signs up using your affiliate code, you will have a message under "Transactions" to indicate they've signed up and started a free trial. Once the one month free trial ends and they start paying, you will be credited with the referral fee. You'll see an updated message that the person paid for their Podbean hosting plan.
• Payment Schedule: Commissions will be paid 3 months after the transaction date. Payouts are made on the 21st of the month or the following business day. Minimum balance to receive a payout is $10.
• Termination: We reserve the right to terminate an affiliate's participation in the program at any time, for any reason, and without prior notice. In the event of termination, any unpaid commissions will be forfeited.
• Modification: We reserve the right to modify these rules and guidelines at any time, without prior notice. It is the responsibility of the affiliate to stay informed about any changes to the program and adjust their promotional strategies accordingly.

• Prohibited Activities - Cookie Stuffing

  The Affiliate expressly agrees not to engage in 'cookie stuffing', 'cookie dropping', or any similar practice (hereinafter referred to collectively as 'Cookie Stuffing'). Cookie Stuffing is defined as the forced placement of an Affiliate tracking cookie onto a user's device without the user's express knowledge or consent, particularly with the intention of earning commissions from transactions for which the Affiliate did not directly contribute.

  Cookie Stuffing is a direct violation of this Agreement and may result in immediate termination of the Affiliate's participation in the Program, at the sole discretion of the Company. In addition to termination, the Company reserves the right to seek restitution and/or legal remedies for any revenue received by the Affiliate as a result of Cookie Stuffing.

  In the event that the Company suspects or identifies Cookie Stuffing, it may conduct an audit of the Affiliate's practices at any time, without prior notice. The Affiliate agrees to fully cooperate with any such audit and to provide any and all information that may be requested by the Company.

  The Affiliate acknowledges and understands that Cookie Stuffing may also violate local, national, and international privacy laws, and agrees to indemnify the Company for any losses, including but not limited to fines, penalties, and legal fees, that may be incurred as a result of such violations.

  This clause is only a suggestion and should not replace the advice of a qualified legal professional. Be sure to consult with a lawyer before incorporating any such terms into your agreement to ensure it meets all legal requirements and adequately protects your business interests.

By participating in our affiliate program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these rules and guidelines. Failure to comply with these rules may result in termination from the program and forfeiture of any earned commissions.