Affiliate Terms and Conditions
1. Commission Structure
Our tiered commission structure rewards performance:
- 0-5 bookings per month: 10% commission
- 6-15 bookings per month: 12% commission
- 16+ bookings per month: 15% commission
Commissions are calculated on the total booking value excluding taxes, fees, and cancellations. Special promotions and bonus opportunities are available for high-performing affiliates.
2. Cookie Duration & Attribution
A 30-day cookie duration applies to all affiliate referrals. The last-click attribution model is used, meaning the last affiliate to refer the customer before booking receives the commission. Cross-device tracking is supported to ensure accurate attribution.
3. Payment Terms
Payment details:
- Monthly payments for all confirmed bookings
- Minimum payout threshold: $50
- Payment methods: Bank transfer, PayPal, or Wise
- Payments processed by the 15th of each month
- Commissions are paid after the guest's stay is completed
4. Promotional Guidelines
Affiliates must follow these promotional guidelines:
- No spam or misleading advertising
- No trademark infringement or brand misuse
- Clear disclosure of affiliate relationship (FTC compliance)
- No false claims or misrepresentation of offers
- No bidding on protected brand terms in paid search
- No promotion on adult, gambling, or illegal websites
5. Program Benefits
As an affiliate, you'll receive:
- Access to real-time reporting dashboard
- Marketing materials and creative assets
- Deep linking tools and API access
- Regular newsletters with top converting offers
- Dedicated affiliate manager support
- Performance optimization tips
6. Program Termination
SurfCamps reserves the right to terminate any affiliate account that:
- Violates these terms and conditions
- Engages in fraudulent activity
- Damages the SurfCamps brand reputation
- Remains inactive for over 6 months
Commissions may be withheld in cases of violation. Upon termination, all affiliate links and marketing materials must be removed immediately.