feat(docs): add LogChimp Affiliate Program Terms to site policy

Author: mittalyashu

content/site-policy/index.mdx

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 - [LogChimp Self-Managed Agreement](https://logchimp.codecarrot.net/terms/self-managed-software-subscription-agreement-global)
 - [LogChimp Merchant of Record Purchase & Refund Policy](/site-policy/logchimp-merchant-of-record-purchase-and-refund-policy)
+- [LogChimp Affiliate Program Terms](/site-policy/logchimp-affiliate-program-terms)

content/site-policy/logchimp-affiliate-program-terms.mdx

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+---
+title: LogChimp Affiliate Program Terms
+---
+
+These Affiliate Program Terms ("Terms") govern participation in the LogChimp Affiliate Program ("Program") operated by Shinkly Private Limited (“Shinkly”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
+
+By applying for, enrolling in, or participating in the Program, you ("Affiliate", "you", or "your") agree to these Terms.
+
+## 1. Purpose of the Program
+
+The Program allows approved Affiliates to refer prospective customers to LogChimp and earn commissions on qualifying purchases made by eligible referred customers.
+
+Participation in the Program does not create any employment, agency, partnership, joint venture, or franchise relationship between you and LogChimp.
+
+## 2. Enrollment and Approval
+
+Participation is subject to approval by Shinkly.
+
+We may approve, reject, suspend, or terminate any application or Affiliate account at our sole discretion.
+
+You must provide accurate, complete, and current information when applying and while participating in the Program.
+
+## 3. Referral Attribution
+
+Shinkly operates a direct-sales attribution model.
+
+A customer will be considered a Referred Customer only if Shinkly records that customer as having been referred by the Affiliate through methods approved by Shinkly.
+
+Shinkly's records and attribution systems shall be final and controlling in determining:
+
+- Whether a referral occurred;
+- Which Affiliate, if any, is entitled to attribution;
+- Whether a sale qualifies for commission;
+- The amount of commission payable.
+
+In the event of competing attribution claims, Shinkly shall determine attribution in good faith based on its records and program rules.
+
+## 4. Qualified Sales
+
+A "Qualified Sale" means a purchase of an eligible Shinkly subscription plan by a Referred Customer that:
+
+1. Has been successfully paid for;
+2. Has not been refunded, reversed, disputed, or charged back;
+3. Complies with these Terms;
+4. Is not excluded under Section 5.
+
+Commissions become earned only after a Qualified Sale has satisfied any applicable verification or holding period established by Shinkly.
+
+## 5. Non-Qualifying Transactions
+
+The following transactions do not qualify for commissions:
+
+- Self-referrals;
+- Purchases made by the Affiliate;
+- Purchases made by entities controlled by the Affiliate;
+- Fraudulent transactions;
+- Test accounts;
+- Free plans;
+- Internal company purchases;
+- Refunded transactions;
+- Chargebacks;
+- Payment disputes;
+- Transactions obtained through prohibited marketing methods;
+- Transactions otherwise determined by Shinkly to violate these Terms.
+
+Shinkly may reverse previously credited commissions if a transaction later becomes ineligible.
+
+## 6. Commission Structure
+
+The commission percentage, duration, payout schedule, minimum payout threshold, and any additional requirements are published on the Program page or otherwise communicated by Shinkly.
+
+Unless expressly stated otherwise:
+
+1. Commission is calculated on net subscription revenue actually received by Shinkly;
+2. Taxes, payment processing fees, refunds, credits, and chargebacks are excluded from commission calculations.
+
+Shinkly may modify commission rates or Program benefits prospectively by providing notice through the Program dashboard, website, or email.
+
+Changes will not affect commissions already earned before the effective date of the change.
+
+## 7. Enterprise and Custom Agreements
+
+Shinkly may exclude, limit, or separately negotiate commissions for:
+
+- Enterprise customers;
+- Custom-priced contracts;
+- Multi-year agreements;
+- Strategic partnerships;
+- Reseller arrangements;
+- Government contracts.
+
+Eligibility for commissions on such transactions shall be determined solely by Shinkly.
+
+## 8. Payment of Commissions
+
+Commissions are paid only after:
+
+- The applicable holding period has elapsed;
+- The minimum payout threshold has been reached;
+- Required payment information has been provided.
+
+Payments may be made through methods designated by Shinkly.
+
+You are solely responsible for:
+
+- Taxes;
+- Reporting obligations;
+- Banking fees;
+- Currency conversion costs;
+- Regulatory compliance applicable to receipt of payments.
+
+## 9. Acceptable Promotional Activities
+
+Affiliates may promote LogChimp software using lawful and ethical methods.
+
+You may:
+
+1. Create educational content;
+2. Publish reviews;
+3. Produce tutorials;
+4. Share personal experiences;
+5. Recommend LogChimp to potential customers.
+6. Feature personal workflows, comparison videos, memes, or newsletter blurbs.
+
+Affiliates should disclose their relationship (#ad, “I earn a commission,” etc.).
+
+All statements regarding LogChimp software must be truthful, accurate, and not misleading.
+
+## 10. Prohibited Activities
+
+You shall not:
+
+- Make false or misleading claims;
+- Impersonate Shinkly;
+- Represent yourself as an employee or agent of Shinkly;
+- Engage in spam or unsolicited bulk messaging;
+- Use deceptive advertising practices;
+- Use trademark infringement or domain squatting;
+- Create fake leads or customers;
+- Manipulate attribution systems;
+- Offer unauthorized rebates or incentives;
+- Engage in fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful conduct.
+- Don’t bid on “LogChimp” or misspellings in search ads.
+
+Violation of this section may result in immediate termination and forfeiture of unpaid commissions.
+
+## 11. Intellectual Property
+
+Subject to these Terms, Shinkly grants Affiliates a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use approved LogChimp trademarks, logos, and promotional materials solely for participation in the Program.
+
+All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Shinkly.
+
+You shall not modify or misuse LogChimp branding without prior written approval.
+
+## 12. Compliance with Laws
+
+You are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations, including advertising, consumer protection, privacy, anti-spam, and disclosure requirements.
+
+Where required by law, you must clearly disclose your affiliate relationship with Shinkly.
+
+## 13. Confidentiality
+
+Any non-public information relating to Shinkly, its products, customers, pricing, operations, roadmap, or business practices shall be treated as confidential.
+
+You may not disclose such information without prior written consent.
+
+## 14. Term and Termination
+
+Either party may terminate participation in the Program at any time.
+
+Shinkly may suspend or terminate an Affiliate account immediately for:
+
+- Violations of these Terms;
+- Fraudulent activity;
+- Abuse of the Program;
+- Conduct harmful to Shinkly or its customers.
+
+Upon termination:
+
+- Promotional rights immediately cease;
+- Outstanding commissions may be reviewed for eligibility;
+- Commissions associated with violations of these Terms may be forfeited.
+
+## 15. Disclaimer
+
+The Program, Shinkly services, and all related materials are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
+
+Shinkly makes no guarantee regarding:
+
+- Earnings;
+- Customer conversions;
+- Revenue generated through the Program;
+- Continued availability of the Program.
+
+## 16. Limitation of Liability
+
+To the maximum extent permitted by law, Shinkly shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages.
+
+Shinkly's total aggregate liability arising from the Program shall not exceed the total commissions paid to the Affiliate during the six (6) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
+
+## 17. Changes to the Program
+
+Shinkly may modify, suspend, replace, or discontinue the Program or any Program feature at any time.
+
+Continued participation after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
+
+## 18. Governing Law
+
+These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
+
+Any dispute arising from or relating to the Program shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Punjab, India.

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