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At Vardhaman.shop, we value partnerships and are excited to offer an affiliate program that allows individuals and businesses to earn commissions by promoting our products. This Affiliate Policy outlines the terms and conditions governing your participation in our affiliate program.
1. Eligibility for the Affiliate Program
To participate in the affiliate program, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a website, blog, or other online platform to promote our products.
- Agree to comply with the terms of this Affiliate Policy and our general Terms and Conditions.
- Provide accurate and complete information when signing up as an affiliate.
2. How the Affiliate Program Works
- Once approved as an affiliate, you will receive a unique affiliate link to promote products available on Vardhaman.shop.
- You will earn a commission on sales generated through your affiliate link. Commissions are calculated based on the sale amount, excluding taxes, shipping fees, and discounts.
- The commission structure will be provided to you after registration and may vary depending on the promotion or campaign.
- Affiliates will receive credit for sales made during a 30-day cookie window from the first click on their affiliate link.
3. Commission Payments
- Commission payments will be made on a [monthly/bi-weekly] basis, provided that your account balance meets the minimum payout threshold of [Insert amount] INR.
- Payments will be made via [Bank Transfer, PayPal, etc.].
- You are responsible for any applicable taxes and fees associated with the payments you receive as an affiliate.
- If a customer returns a product, the corresponding commission for that sale will be deducted from your earnings.
4. Affiliate Responsibilities
As an affiliate of Vardhaman.shop, you agree to:
- Promote only products available on our platform and ensure that all promotional content complies with applicable laws and regulations.
- Not engage in any deceptive or unethical marketing practices, including misleading claims or use of false advertising.
- Disclose your affiliate relationship clearly to your audience. This can be done by using appropriate disclosures such as “affiliate link” or “sponsored content.”
- Ensure that your website, content, and marketing methods align with our brand and values. We reserve the right to disapprove of any marketing materials or content that we find inappropriate or damaging to our brand image.
- Not bid on brand-related keywords, including “Vardhaman.shop” or any variations of the name, for paid search advertising (e.g., Google Ads).
5. Prohibited Practices
Affiliates are strictly prohibited from:
- Using spam techniques to promote our products or affiliate links, including sending unsolicited emails or messages.
- Creating false or misleading product reviews or testimonials.
- Using any means to artificially inflate traffic or sales, including click fraud or other unethical methods.
- Copying our website’s content, logos, or intellectual property without prior written permission.
6. Termination of Affiliate Agreement
Vardhaman.shop reserves the right to terminate your affiliate account at any time if:
- You violate any of the terms outlined in this Affiliate Policy or our general Terms and Conditions.
- We believe that your marketing methods or activities are damaging to our brand or reputation.
- Your affiliate account remains inactive for an extended period.
Upon termination, all outstanding commissions will be paid, provided they meet the payout threshold. Any commissions from fraudulent or invalid transactions will be forfeited.
7. Affiliate Links and Tracking
- When you use your unique affiliate link, we track sales and generate reports for you to view in your affiliate dashboard.
- We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any tracking system, link, or program at our discretion.
- You must not alter the provided affiliate links in any way that may interfere with proper tracking.
8. Privacy and Data Protection
As an affiliate, you may have access to certain personal data of customers (such as order details) through your affiliate account. You agree to handle this data responsibly and in compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations. You must not share or misuse any customer data you have access to.
9. Changes to the Affiliate Program
Vardhaman.shop reserves the right to modify or terminate the affiliate program at any time, including changes to commission structures, terms, and conditions. Affiliates will be notified of significant changes, and continuing participation in the program constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
10. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from participation in the affiliate program will be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions outlined in our Terms and Conditions. This may include mediation, arbitration, or legal proceedings in India.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or need assistance with the affiliate program, please contact us at:
Vardhaman Shop
Pune, India
Email: hello@vardhaman.shop
Phone: +91 91122 30606
Website: https://vardhaman.shop
By participating in our affiliate program, you agree to abide by all the terms and conditions outlined in this Affiliate Policy. We look forward to a successful partnership and appreciate your efforts in helping us grow our community of tea lovers and enthusiasts.