Effective Date: July 30, 2025 Applies To: Crown Affiliates, Crown Ambassadors, ThriveSeat Referrers, Melanin Magic Partners, and all CrownThrive ecosystem promoters.
1. Overview
This policy governs all referral-based promotional efforts under CrownThrive, including monetized affiliate programs, brand ambassadorships, commission-based partner portals, and API-integrated referral systems.
Participants are required to comply with all ethical marketing practices, disclosures, payout standards, and brand integrity guidelines as specified in this policy and their individual dashboard agreements.
2. Eligibility & Onboarding
To join any affiliate or ambassador program under CrownThrive:
- You must be at least 18 years of age
- You must have a valid PayPal, Stripe, or ACH-compatible account
- You must complete KYC verification (where applicable)
- You must accept and digitally sign the CrownThrive Affiliate Agreement
Programs may require niche-specific vetting (e.g., beauty for Melanin Magic, performance for XENthrive, mentorship for ThrivePeer).
3. Referral Link Usage
Referral links must be:
- Used in honest, transparent contexts
- Not placed on adult, violent, or discriminatory platforms
- Not distributed through unsolicited spam (email, DMs, bots)
- Properly disclaimed with: “Affiliate link – I may receive a commission.”
All referrals are tracked via cookies and/or UTM codes, with attribution windows set per platform (e.g., 30 days for ThriveSeat, 60 days for CrownThriveU).
4. Commission Structure & Payouts
Unless otherwise specified:
- Affiliates receive 10%–50% revenue share based on platform, volume, or tier
- Commissions are paid monthly (on the 15th for previous month’s activity)
- Bonuses, contests, and tiered upgrades may be issued for top performers
- Lifetime or recurring commissions may apply for SaaS and subscription tools
Payouts are only made once the threshold (e.g., $50) is met. Fraudulent traffic will disqualify earnings.
5. Dispute Resolution & Revocation
CrownThrive may revoke or suspend affiliate access if:
- Misleading claims are made
- Brand assets are modified or misused
- Competitor or conflict-of-interest promotion is detected
- Fraudulent referrals are flagged
Appeals can be made to the Affiliate Ethics Subcommittee within 10 days of suspension. Final decisions rest with the Board and Compliance Chair.
6. Tax Compliance
All affiliates earning over applicable thresholds (e.g., $600 in the U.S.) must submit W-9 (US) or W-8BEN (international) tax forms. CrownThrive reports earnings as required by law.
7. Integration with CrownRewards
Affiliates may also receive non-cash incentives through MyCrownRewards.com, including:
- Cashback tokens
- Discount vouchers
- Kelp/plastic removal credits
- Tree-planting milestones
These may be combined with traditional commissions for hybrid social-good reward campaigns.