This Agreement is between American Building Science Academy ("Company"), operating buildingscience.us, and the individual or entity enrolling as an affiliate ("Affiliate"). By joining the Program, you agree to these terms.
To participate in the Program, you must:
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Submit accurate registration information and keep it current.
- Have a website, platform, or audience appropriate for promoting our courses.
- Comply with all applicable laws, including Federal Trade Commission (FTC) disclosure requirements for affiliate relationships.
- Maintain only one affiliate account.
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Course Completion Requirement: Affiliates are required to complete the course(s) they intend to promote prior to earning commission on those courses. Affiliates who have not completed a completion may be requested by the Company at any time.
We reserve the right to approve, decline, or revoke any application at our sole discretion. Applications may be rejected for content that is unlawful, harmful, discriminatory, sexually explicit, or infringes intellectual property rights.
As an affiliate, you agree to:
- Promote our courses honestly and accurately, based on your personal experience with them.
- Clearly disclose your affiliate relationship in all promotional content (required by FTC guidelines).
- Use only our provided affiliate links and approved marketing materials.
- Keep all pricing and product information current; we will not push updates to you.
Not use spam, unsolicited email, or deceptive advertising methods.
- Not bid on our trademarked keywords ("American Building Science Academy," "buildingscience.us", or variations) in paid search campaigns without prior written approval.
- Not refer yourself, your own companies, or entities in which you hold a financial interest.
- Not offer unauthorized discounts, coupons, or cashbacks without our prior written approval.
- Not use black-hat SEO, click fraud, traffic exchanges, pop-unders, or similar manipulative techniques.
- Not modify our logos, graphics, or branded materials without prior written authorization.
3.1 Commission Rate: Commission is paid on net sales revenue (excluding taxes and refunds) generated through your unique affiliate link. Your specific commission rate is displayed in your Affiliate Dashboard.
3.2 Tracking: Sales are tracked via affiliate cookies and IP logs. If a customer cannot be tracked to your link, no commission will be paid.
3.3 Pending Period: Commissions are held as pending until the customer's refund/cancellation window has passed, as defined in our Cancellations Policy at buildingscience.us/terms.
3.4 Payout Schedule: Commissions are paid on the 20th of each calendar month, subject to a minimum balance of $100. Payments are made via PayPal or bank transfer to the details provided in your account.
3.5 Chargebacks & Refunds: If a customer receives a refund, the associated commission will be reversed. In cases of fraud, we may seek repayment of commissions already paid.
3.6 Taxes: You are solely responsible for all taxes on commissions earned. We will provide applicable tax documentation upon request.
3.7 Rate Changes: We may modify commission rates with 10 business days' written notice. You may opt out during this notice period and receive all earned commissions.
We grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free license to use our affiliate-designated logos and trademarks solely to promote our courses under this Agreement. You may not:
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Modify, alter, or create derivative versions of our trademarks or graphics.
- Use our brand name in your domain name, company name, or social media handles without prior written approval.
- Claim any ownership of our intellectual property.
All intellectual property rights remain exclusively with American Building Science Academy. This license terminates automatically upon the end of this Agreement.
You are an independent contractor, not an employee, partner, or agent of the Company. You have no authority to enter contracts, make representations, or incur liabilities on our behalf. This is a non-exclusive arrangement; both parties may work with other affiliates or programs.
6.1 This Agreement begins on enrollment and continues for 12 months, renewing automatically for successive 12-month terms unless terminated.
6.2 Either party may terminate this Agreement with 10 business days' written notice.
6.3 We may terminate immediately for material breach, including but not limited to: fraud, spam, violation of intellectual property rights, or breach of the course completion requirement.
6.4 Upon termination, you must remove all our affiliate links and marketing materials. All licenses granted under this Agreement will cease immediately.
6.5 If we terminate due to your material breach, any unpaid commissions are forfeited. In all other cases, commissions legitimately earned prior to termination will be paid on the next scheduled payout date.
7.1 We make no guarantee of earnings or specific results from participation in the Program.
7.2 To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability to you under this Agreement is limited to $1. We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or speculative losses.
7.3 You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company from any claims, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: (a) your breach of this Agreement; (b) your marketing content or website; or (c) your violation of any third-party rights.
7.4 Nothing in this Agreement limits liability for death or personal injury caused by gross negligence or fraud.
Each party agrees to keep the other's non-public business information confidential and not to disclose it to third parties, except as required to perform obligations under this Agreement or by law. This obligation survives termination of the Agreement.
9.1 Governing Law: This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Florida, and both parties consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts.
9.2 Entire Agreement: This Agreement supersedes all prior discussions or agreements regarding the Program.
9.3 Modifications: We may update these terms with 10 business days' written notice. Continued participation constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
9.4 Notices: All notices must be in writing and sent to your registered email address on file.
9.5 Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.
9.6 No Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of our rights to enforce it in the future.
9.7 Assignment: You may not assign this Agreement without our prior written consent.
9.8 Force Majeure: Neither party is liable for delays caused by events beyond reasonable control (e.g., natural disasters, government action, internet outages).
