Affiliate Program Terms & Conditions

Please read these terms carefully before participating in our Affiliate Program.

Effective Date: September 5, 2025

1. Introduction

These Affiliate Program Terms & Conditions (the "Agreement") govern participation in the Akii Affiliate Program (the "Program") operated by Akii Technologies, LLC ("Akii", "we", "us", "our"). By joining, you ("Affiliate", "you", "your") agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree, you may not participate.

This Agreement is governed by the laws of Delaware, United States, and constitutes a legally binding agreement between you and Akii Technologies, LLC.

2. Definitions

  • Affiliate: A registered participant in the Program.
  • Affiliate Code / Link: The unique tracking code or link provided to each Affiliate.
  • Commissions: Earnings generated from referred customer activity.
  • Second-Tier Commission: Commission earned when an Affiliate's referred user also becomes an Affiliate and generates commissions.
  • Stripe Connect: The third-party payment processor used to handle payouts.
  • Net Revenue: Gross invoice amount less discounts, refunds, taxes, and processing fees.

3. Enrollment & Eligibility

  • All Akii users are automatically enrolled as Affiliates.
  • Participation is at-will and may be terminated by Akii at any time, with or without cause.
  • You must be at least 18 years old and legally able to participate under applicable law.
  • You must complete Stripe Connect onboarding to receive payouts.

4. Commissions

4.1 RevShare

Affiliates earn a percentage of Net Revenue from their referred customers for the lifetime of the account.

Tiered structure:

  • $0–5,000 → 30%
  • $5,001–25,000 → 40%
  • $25,001+ → 50%

4.2 Pay-Per-Signup (PPS)

  • Affiliates may earn a flat fee per qualified signup.
  • Different PPS rates may apply to free signups vs. premium signups.

4.3 Hybrid

A combination of RevShare and PPS may be applied.

4.4 Second-Tier Commissions

  • If Affiliate A refers Affiliate B (via valid link or coupon), Affiliate A becomes B's "upline."
  • Upline Affiliates may earn a percentage (e.g., 5%) of their downline's net earned commissions.
  • Only one tier is recognized; no commissions are paid beyond a second tier.
  • Second-Tier Commissions accrue only after the downline's commissions are validated and accrued.
  • Reversals (refunds, chargebacks, clawbacks) propagate to Second-Tier Commissions proportionally.
  • Caps and overrides may be applied by Akii.
  • Upline assignments are permanent unless changed by Akii for fraud or error, and then only prospectively.

4.5 Fraud & Ineligibility

  • Commissions generated through fraud, self-referrals, abuse, or violation of this Agreement are void.
  • Akii reserves the right to withhold or reverse commissions under review.

5. Payouts

  • Payouts are processed exclusively through Stripe Connect, in USD.
  • Affiliates must maintain a valid Stripe Connect account to receive payments.
  • Minimum payout threshold: $50. Balances below this amount roll forward.
  • Payouts are scheduled after the refund window (typically 14 days).
  • Instant payouts may be available if supported by Stripe in the Affiliate's region.
  • Akii is not liable for delays, holds, or errors caused by Stripe or banks.

6. Affiliate Obligations

Compliance: Affiliates must comply with all applicable laws, including FTC guidelines for affiliate disclosures.

Prohibited Conduct:

  • Spamming, misleading claims, or impersonation.
  • Bidding on Akii brand terms in paid search.
  • Use of unauthorized coupons.
  • Fraudulent traffic or self-referrals.

Marketing Channels: You may promote Akii through websites, blogs, YouTube, and social media, provided all conduct is ethical, transparent, and compliant.

7. Intellectual Property

  • Akii grants Affiliates a non-exclusive, revocable, limited license to use Akii's logos, links, and promotional materials solely for participation in the Program.
  • Affiliates may not modify Akii's trademarks, logos, or creative assets without written permission.

8. Termination

  • Participation is at-will. Either party may terminate immediately, with or without cause.
  • Upon termination, all rights to use affiliate codes, links, or branding cease.
  • Accrued commissions that have met payout thresholds will be paid, subject to fraud review.

9. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

  • The Program is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
  • Akii is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
  • Akii's total liability for any claim shall not exceed the total commissions paid to the Affiliate in the preceding six (6) months.
  • Affiliates indemnify and hold harmless Akii from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from their participation.

10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

  • This Agreement is governed by the laws of Delaware, United States.
  • All disputes shall be resolved by mandatory binding arbitration in Delaware, under AAA rules.
  • Affiliates waive the right to participate in class actions or jury trials.

11. Amendments

  • Akii may update this Agreement at any time by posting a revised version at https://akii.com/affiliate_terms.
  • Continued participation constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

12. Electronic Consent

By participating, you consent to receive communications, disclosures, and notices electronically.

13. Miscellaneous

  • Severability: If any provision is held invalid, the remainder remains enforceable.
  • Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between Akii and Affiliate.
  • Waiver: No failure by Akii to enforce a provision shall be deemed a waiver.

Contact Information

Akii Technologies, LLC

Email: [email protected]

For questions about these Affiliate Terms, please contact us using the information above.