Affiliate Program Terms
Last updated: January 2025
EMLY AI Affiliate Program Terms and Conditions
These Affiliate Program Terms and Conditions ("Affiliate Terms") govern participation in the EMLY AI Affiliate Program ("Program"). By applying to or participating in the Program, you ("Affiliate") agree to be bound by these Affiliate Terms, which supplement our general Terms of Service.
1. Eligibility Requirements
To participate in the EMLY AI Affiliate Program, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
- Provide accurate and complete information during the application process.
- Have an active website, blog, social media presence, or other legitimate marketing channel.
- Not engage in any business activities that compete directly with EMLY AI services.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including advertising and marketing laws.
2. Commission Structure
Affiliates earn commissions based on the following terms:
- Commission Rate: Affiliates earn a flat rate of $129 CAD for each qualified referral.
- Qualifying Referrals: A referral is considered "successful" when the referred customer maintains an active paid subscription for a minimum of 60 consecutive days.
- Payment Timing: Commission payments are issued in the third month after the referred customer signs up, once the 60-day retention requirement has been verified.
- Payment Threshold: Commissions are paid when the accumulated balance reaches the minimum payout threshold of $50 CAD.
- Payment Method: Commissions are paid via e-transfer or the payment method specified in your affiliate account.
3. Referral Discount for Customers
Customers who sign up using an affiliate code receive the following benefit:
- Discount Amount: Referred customers receive a $20 CAD discount on their monthly subscription fee.
- Duration: This discount applies to every billing cycle for as long as the customer maintains an active subscription—it does not expire.
- Application: The discount is automatically applied at checkout when the customer uses a valid affiliate code during signup.
- Non-Transferable: The discount is tied to the specific account created with the affiliate code and cannot be transferred to another account.
- Stacking: The affiliate referral discount cannot be combined with other promotional discounts or offers unless explicitly stated.
4. Referral Requirements
For a referral to qualify for commission:
- The referred customer must be a new EMLY AI customer who has not previously had an account.
- The referred customer must sign up using your unique affiliate link or discount code.
- The referred customer must complete a valid payment for a paid subscription plan.
- The referred customer must maintain their paid subscription for a minimum of 60 consecutive days.
- The referral must not be from your own account, immediate family members, or business entities you own or control.
- The referral must result from legitimate marketing activities and not violate any laws or these terms.
5. Free Membership Milestone Reward
Affiliates who reach 10 successful referrals are eligible for complimentary EMLY AI membership under the following terms:
- Milestone Requirement: The Affiliate must have 10 qualified successful referrals (each meeting the 60-day active subscription requirement defined in Section 4).
- Free Membership Duration: The complimentary membership is valid for 6 months from the date of qualification.
- Plan Level: The free membership includes access to EMLY AI features equivalent to the Professional plan or the plan level determined by EMLY AI at its discretion.
- Non-Transferable: The free membership is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or applied to another account.
- Renewal: After the 6-month complimentary period, standard subscription rates apply. The Affiliate will be notified before the end of the free period.
- Disqualification: If any of the 10 qualifying referrals cancel their subscription or request a refund within 60 days of the free membership being granted, EMLY AI reserves the right to revoke or adjust the free membership benefit.
- One-Time Benefit: The 6-month free membership milestone is a one-time benefit. Reaching 10 referrals again (after the initial milestone) does not automatically grant another free membership period.
6. Affiliate Obligations
As an Affiliate, you agree to:
- Accurately represent EMLY AI services and not make false, misleading, or exaggerated claims.
- Clearly disclose your affiliate relationship when promoting EMLY AI, as required by applicable advertising laws.
- Not use spam, unsolicited emails, or any deceptive marketing practices to generate referrals.
- Not bid on EMLY AI branded keywords in paid search advertising without prior written approval.
- Not create websites, domains, or social media accounts that could be confused with official EMLY AI properties.
- Not engage in cookie stuffing, fraudulent clicks, or any artificial methods to generate referrals.
- Use only approved marketing materials and messaging provided by EMLY AI or obtain approval for custom materials.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable privacy laws, including PIPEDA and provincial privacy legislation.
7. Prohibited Activities
The following activities are strictly prohibited and may result in immediate termination from the Program and forfeiture of pending commissions:
- Self-referrals or referring businesses you own, control, or are employed by.
- Referring immediate family members (spouse, parents, children, siblings) or their businesses.
- Using paid advertising that directly competes with EMLY AI advertising efforts.
- Posting affiliate links in online forums, comment sections, or other community spaces where such posting is prohibited.
- Creating fake accounts, fake referrals, or engaging in any form of fraud.
- Making disparaging statements about EMLY AI, its competitors, or other affiliates.
- Violating any intellectual property rights of EMLY AI or third parties.
- Engaging in any illegal activities or activities that could harm the reputation of EMLY AI.
8. Commission Adjustments and Clawbacks
EMLY AI reserves the right to adjust or reclaim commissions under the following circumstances:
- Chargebacks: If a referred customer issues a chargeback or payment dispute, the related commission may be deducted from future payments.
- Refunds: If a referred customer receives a refund within 60 days of signup, the commission for that referral will be reversed.
- Fraudulent Referrals: If a referral is determined to be fraudulent or in violation of these terms, all associated commissions will be forfeited.
- Subscription Cancellation: If a referred customer cancels before the 60-day qualifying period, no commission will be earned for that referral.
- Error Correction: EMLY AI may correct any errors in commission calculations at any time.
9. Tracking and Reporting
EMLY AI provides affiliates with tracking and reporting tools subject to the following:
- EMLY AI tracking data is the sole basis for calculating referrals and commissions.
- Affiliates are responsible for ensuring their affiliate links and codes are properly implemented.
- Cookie tracking may have a limited duration; referrals must complete signup within the tracking window.
- EMLY AI is not responsible for technical issues that may affect tracking outside of our control.
- Affiliates may access their performance reports through the affiliate dashboard.
10. Intellectual Property and Brand Usage
EMLY AI grants affiliates a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use EMLY AI trademarks, logos, and marketing materials solely for the purpose of promoting EMLY AI services under the Program:
- All EMLY AI trademarks, logos, and brand assets remain the exclusive property of EMLY AI.
- Affiliates may only use approved logos and marketing materials provided through the affiliate program.
- Affiliates may not modify, alter, or create derivative works from EMLY AI brand assets.
- This license terminates immediately upon termination of affiliate status.
- Affiliates must remove all EMLY AI branding from their properties within 7 days of termination.
11. Confidentiality
Affiliates agree to keep confidential all non-public information received through the Program, including:
- Commission rates and payment terms specific to your affiliate agreement.
- Performance data, conversion rates, and other program analytics.
- Upcoming features, promotions, or business strategies shared with affiliates.
- Any other information designated as confidential by EMLY AI.
12. Term and Termination
These Affiliate Terms remain in effect while you participate in the Program:
- Either party may terminate participation in the Program at any time with written notice.
- EMLY AI may immediately terminate affiliate status for any violation of these terms.
- Upon termination, all unpaid commissions below the minimum threshold will be forfeited.
- Commissions above the minimum threshold at time of termination will be paid in the next regular payment cycle.
- Termination does not release the Affiliate from obligations of confidentiality or liability for previous violations.
- EMLY AI reserves the right to discontinue the Program entirely with 30 days notice to active affiliates.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless EMLY AI, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
- Your participation in the Program and promotional activities.
- Any violation of these Affiliate Terms.
- Any violation of applicable laws or regulations.
- Any infringement of third-party rights.
- Any claims by referred customers related to your promotional activities.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- EMLY AI shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your participation in the Program.
- EMLY AI total liability shall not exceed the total commissions paid to you in the 12 months preceding any claim.
- EMLY AI does not guarantee any level of earnings or success in the Program.
- EMLY AI is not responsible for any tax obligations arising from your commission earnings.
15. Modifications to Program and Terms
EMLY AI reserves the right to modify these Affiliate Terms or the Program at any time:
- Material changes will be communicated via email to active affiliates at least 14 days in advance.
- Continued participation after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
- Commission rate changes apply only to new referrals made after the effective date.
- If you do not agree to modified terms, you may terminate your participation.
16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Affiliate Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising from these terms or your participation in the Program shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Alberta, Canada, unless otherwise required by law.
17. Contact Information
For questions about these Affiliate Terms or the Program, please contact us at
For questions about these Affiliate Terms or the Program, please contact us at affiliates@emlyai.ca.