Platform Name: Crown Affiliates Version: v1.0 Effective Date: July 30, 2025 Governing Entity/Subdomain: CrownThrive, LLC / https://affiliates.crownthrive.com
1. Purpose
Formalizes expectations for verified Crown Affiliates promoting CrownThrive platforms and brands, detailing qualifying actions, payout mechanics, and affiliate responsibilities.
2. Definitions
- Affiliate: A validated partner using referral links to earn commissions on customer actions (e.g. signups, purchases).
- Referral Action: A tracked sale, subscription, or qualifying user onboarding.
- Cookie Window: Duration during which referrals are credited to the affiliate.
- Commission Rate: Percentage of revenue paid per qualifying referral.
3. Commission Structure
- Standard Rates: Affiliates earn 5%–15% per referral depending on brand or platform (e.g., Melanin Magic, Kamora360).
- Tiered Uplift: Top-performing or ambassador-tier affiliates may earn up to 30% commission.
- Lifetime Residual: Affiliates earn 1% on new affiliates they refer who become active.
- Cookie Duration: Commission eligibility extends up to 90 days post-click for tracked actions.
- Payout Threshold: Minimum of $35 USD before payouts are processed.
4. Earnings & Payouts
- Timing: Monthly payouts processed after a 15-day hold period to account for cancellations, refunds, or fraudulent activity.
- Methods: Options include direct bank transfer, PayPal, or CrownRewards credit, per affiliate preference.
- Tracking: All referrals and rewards are visible in the affiliate dashboard in real-time.
5. Affiliate Responsibilities
- Honest Promotion: No spamming, misrepresentation, trademark bidding, or cookie-stuffing. FTC-compliant disclosures are mandatory on all affiliate content.
- Brand & IP Usage: Marketing materials must follow CrownThrive’s Brand & IP Usage policy. Unauthorized asset usage is prohibited.
- Allowed Platforms: Affiliate links must originate from affiliates.crownthrive.com, and custom promotions via Collab Portal are permitted.
6. Termination & Withholding
- Policy Violations: Affiliates may be suspended for fraudulent behavior, spamming, or reputational harm.
- Commission Holds: Earnings may be withheld for up to 90 days during investigation or pending appeals.
7. Program Benefits & Support
Affiliates receive:
- Access to branded assets (banners, creatives, copy templates)
- Recommended seasonal hashtags, launch campaigns, and marketing calendars
- Inclusion in Crown Ambassadors Program for high-performing affiliates (tiered perks and increased commissions).
8. Dispute Resolution
- Claim Window: Affiliate disputes must be filed via the Collab Portal within 30 days of the payout.
- Review Process: The Affiliate Operations Lead and Compliance Officer resolve matters and aim for resolution within 10 business days.