Affiliate Program Terms and Conditions

1. Relationship Between the Parties

This Affiliate Agreement ("Agreement") defines the terms and conditions of the affiliate partnership between:

Service Provider:

Operating under the brand name "Locu"

And

Affiliate: The individual or entity that has enrolled in the Locu Affiliate Program

2. Enrolment

Affiliates may join the program by completing the affiliate application form. Submission of the application constitutes full acceptance of these Affiliate Terms and Conditions.

3. Independent Contractor Status

The Affiliate is an independent contractor, not an employee, agent, partner, or joint venturer of Locu. The Affiliate has no authority to bind Locu to any agreement or commitment.

4. Application and Enrollment Process

4.1. Prerequisites

Before joining the Locu Affiliate Program, you must first be approved by Lemon Squeezy:

• 4.1.1. Create Account: Sign up at affiliates.lemonsqueezy.com
• 4.1.2. Submit Application: Complete Lemon Squeezy's affiliate application
• 4.1.3. Await Approval: Lemon Squeezy reviews and vets every new applicant
• 4.1.4. Get Approved: Once approved, you gain access to the affiliate platform

4.2. Joining Locu's Program

After Lemon Squeezy approval, join our specific program:

4.3. Find Our Program

Search for "Locu" in the programs list, or use the direct link provided in your approval email

4.4. Complete Application

Fill out the affiliate application form to join the program.

4.5. Receive Your Links

Upon acceptance, you'll receive:

• Standard link: locu.lemonsqueezy.com/?aff=YOUR_CODE
• Short link: locu.app/?aff=YOUR_CODE

4.6. Important Notes

• You must be approved by Lemon Squeezy BEFORE applying to our program
• Your affiliate code is unique and must not be shared
• All tracking and payments are managed through the Lemon Squeezy platform

5. Commission Structure

• Commission Rate: 15% of the initial purchase price (excluding taxes)
• Recurring Commissions: None - commissions are paid only on initial purchases
• Refund Policy: Commissions are subject to reversal if customer requests refund
• Payment Schedule: Monthly, within 30 days after month end
• Minimum Payout: 10 USD (or equivalent)

6. Cookie Duration

Our affiliate tracking cookies remain active for 30 days from the initial click. If a referred customer makes a purchase within this window, the commission is attributed to the referring affiliate.

7. Affiliate Links and Tracking

• Affiliates will receive unique tracking links through our affiliate platform
• Links must not be modified or obscured
• Proper attribution requires users to click through affiliate links
• Direct link sharing is encouraged; link cloaking is prohibited

8. Payment Terms

• Payments processed via our affiliate platform (currently Lemon Squeezy)
• Affiliates responsible for providing accurate payment information
• Affiliates responsible for all applicable taxes on commission earnings
• Locu reserves the right to withhold payment for fraudulent or suspicious activity

9. Permitted Promotional Methods

Affiliates may promote Locu through:

• Personal websites and blogs
• Social media platforms
• Email marketing (to opted-in subscribers only)
• Video content and tutorials
• Educational content and courses

10. Prohibited Activities

Affiliates must NOT:

• Use spam or unsolicited emails
• Make false or misleading claims about Locu
• Use Locu trademarks without permission
• Create websites that could be confused with official Locu properties
• Use cookie stuffing or other deceptive practices
• Promote on coupon, deal, or discount sites without prior approval

11. Brand Bidding Restrictions

Strictly Prohibited:

• Bidding on "Locu" or variations (e.g., "Locu app", "LocuApp")
• Using Locu trademarks in ad copy or display URLs
• Creating ads that appear to be from Locu directly

Violation of brand bidding terms results in immediate termination and forfeiture of pending commissions.

12. Content Standards

All promotional content must be:

• Professional and appropriate
• Truthful and not misleading
• Compliant with FTC disclosure requirements
• Free from offensive or discriminatory material
• Respectful of intellectual property rights

13. Marketing Restrictions

13.1. Prohibited Promotional Methods

• Search engine ads on branded terms
• Pop-ups, pop-unders, or similar intrusive formats
• Incentivized clicks or forced redirects
• Promotion alongside illegal or inappropriate content
• False scarcity or urgency tactics

13.2. Content Guidelines

All affiliate promotional content must:

• Be truthful and not misleading
• Comply with FTC disclosure requirements
• Not make unauthorized claims about Locu features
• Respect our brand guidelines (available upon request)

14. Disclosure Requirements

Affiliates must clearly disclose their relationship with Locu in accordance with FTC guidelines and local regulations. This includes adding appropriate disclosures to:

• Blog posts and articles
• Social media posts
• Video descriptions
• Email communications

15. Intellectual Property

• Locu grants limited license to use approved marketing materials
• All Locu trademarks, logos, and content remain our property
• Custom marketing materials must be approved before use
• License terminates with affiliate relationship

16. Term and Termination

• Agreement continues until terminated by either party
• Either party may terminate with 30 days written notice
• Locu may terminate immediately for violation of terms
• Upon termination, affiliate must cease all promotional activities

17. Liability and Indemnification

• Locu provides the program "as is" without warranties
• Affiliates indemnify Locu against claims arising from their promotional activities
• Locu's liability limited to unpaid commissions owed
• Neither party liable for indirect or consequential damages

18. Confidentiality

Affiliates agree to keep confidential any non-public information about Locu's business, including commission rates, conversion data, and strategic plans.

19. Modifications

Locu reserves the right to modify these terms with 30 days notice to active affiliates. Continued participation constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

20. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of Slovakia, with disputes resolved in Slovak courts.

21. Contact Information

For questions about the affiliate program:

• Email: [email protected]
• Subject Line: "Affiliate Program Inquiry"

By participating in the Locu Affiliate Program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.