Affiliate Program Agreement
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
This Affiliate Program Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Cascadia Web Services, LLC ("Cascadia Web Services", "Company", "we", "us", or "our") and the individual or entity ("Affiliate", "you", or "your") that completes the Affiliate registration process and is approved by the Company.
By participating in the Cascadia Web Services Affiliate Program, you agree to comply with this Agreement in full. This Agreement supplements and incorporates by reference the Company’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Acceptable Use Policy, which govern all access and use of Cascadia’s websites and services.
2. Enrollment and Approval
To join the Affiliate Program, you must submit a complete application through our official affiliate registration process. Cascadia Web Services reserves the right to approve or reject any application at its sole discretion and without obligation to disclose the reasons for rejection.
Upon acceptance, you will receive access to your unique affiliate tracking links and the Affiliate Portal.
3. Affiliate Obligations
As an approved Affiliate, you agree to:
Promote Cascadia Web Services truthfully and accurately
Use only approved marketing materials provided by the Company
Clearly disclose your affiliate relationship in compliance with FTC guidelines
Avoid deceptive, misleading, or exaggerated claims
Not impersonate Cascadia Web Services or suggest direct partnership or employment
You may not:
Use spam, bots, or misleading traffic sources
Bid on Company trademarks in paid ads without prior written consent
Represent pricing, service scopes, or guarantees not explicitly stated on our website or official materials
Offer unauthorized discounts, coupons, or incentives
Affiliates act as independent contractors. Nothing in this Agreement creates an agency, partnership, or employment relationship.
Affiliates may not sublicense, assign, delegate, or otherwise permit third parties to act on their behalf without the Company’s prior written consent.
4. Commissions and Payouts
You will earn a commission for each Qualifying Sale that meets the following conditions:
The sale is made via your unique affiliate link
The referred customer has not previously purchased from the Company
The sale is not refunded or canceled within the refund period
The customer is not your own company, subsidiary, or affiliate
Commission rates, payout schedules, and minimum thresholds are defined in your Affiliate Dashboard or Welcome Package. All payouts are made in USD via a method specified by the Company.
The Company reserves the right to reverse commissions for fraudulent, canceled, or refunded transactions.
The Company reserves the right to withhold or reverse commissions in cases of suspected fraud, self-referral, abusive marketing practices, or violation of this Agreement, at its sole discretion.
The Company reserves the right to modify commission rates, payout structures, or eligibility criteria at its sole discretion, with or without advance notice. Continued participation in the Affiliate Program constitutes acceptance of any such changes.
5. Compliance with Laws
You agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including:
U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guidelines
CAN-SPAM Act
Data protection and privacy laws applicable to your location or audience (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
You are solely responsible for legal compliance in your jurisdiction.
6. Use of Company Intellectual Property
The Company grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use Cascadia Web Services’ logos, promotional materials, and links solely in connection with your participation in the Affiliate Program.
You may not:
Modify or reverse engineer Company materials
Register domains or social media handles containing “Cascadia” or related trademarks
Misrepresent your relationship with the Company
The Company retains all rights, title, and interest in its intellectual property.
7. Confidentiality
You agree to keep confidential all non-public business, technical, or financial information disclosed to you by the Company. This includes, but is not limited to, commission rates, dashboard data, client lists, and marketing strategies.
8. Term and Termination
This Agreement begins upon your acceptance into the Affiliate Program and continues until terminated by either party.
Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause by providing written notice. Upon termination:
You must immediately cease using all Company materials
You will no longer be eligible to earn commissions
You will forfeit unpaid commissions associated with fraudulent or disputed referrals
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cascadia Web Services shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or loss of profits or data arising from this Agreement or your participation in the Affiliate Program.
10. Governing Law and Disputes
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively through mediation as outlined in the Company’s Terms and Conditions.
All disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in Oregon, United States, and Affiliates hereby consent to personal jurisdiction in the United States regardless of their country of residence.
11. Modifications
Cascadia Web Services reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time. Updated versions will be posted on the Affiliate Portal or emailed to active Affiliates. Continued participation in the Program after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
12. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with the Company’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Acceptable Use Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the Affiliate Program. It supersedes all prior discussions, emails, or understandings, whether written or verbal.
13. Audit and Monitoring
The Company reserves the right to audit or monitor Affiliate marketing activities at any time to ensure compliance with this Agreement, applicable laws, and industry standards. Failure to comply with an audit request may result in immediate termination.