Affiliate & Independent Partnership Agreement

1. Parties

2. Subject of the Agreement

This Agreement governs an independent affiliate collaboration under which the Affiliate promotes LuxBeautyPlus products through a personalized referral link or code and earns a commission based solely on Verified Sales generated through such referrals.

3. Independent Relationship (No Employment)

• This Agreement does not create any employment, labor, agency, partnership, franchise, or representation relationship.
• The Affiliate is not an employee of the Company and is not entitled to salary, insurance, benefits, paid leave, severance, or any employment-related rights.
• The Affiliate independently determines content strategy, channels, timing, and methods of promotion.
• The Affiliate has no authority to bind the Company legally or to present themselves as an official representative, distributor, or agent.

4. Geographic Scope

• This affiliate program is available globally.
• Direct promotion or sales targeting customers within the European Union (EU) is strictly excluded.
• The Affiliate is responsible for compliance with local laws and platform policies in their country of operation.

5. Referral Link & Discount Code

• Upon approval, the Company provides the Affiliate with a personalized referral link or affiliate code.
• The Company may also provide a 10% audience discount code linked to the Affiliate.
• Tracking and reporting are performed through the Company’s internal systems and are considered final and binding.

6. Verified Sale & No-Refund Policy

7. Commission

• The Affiliate earns a 15% commission on Verified Net Sales.
• Verified Net Sales means the final paid amount excluding, where applicable: taxes, shipping costs, discounts, and invalid/fraudulent transactions.
• The Company provides no guarantee of minimum sales or income.

8. Monthly Payment

• Commissions are settled on a monthly basis.
• Payments are made on the 5th day of each calendar month for Verified Sales of the previous month.
• No minimum payout threshold applies.
• Payments are made only via official Company bank transfer or PayPal (as available/approved).
• Cryptocurrency or informal payment methods are strictly excluded.

9. Payment Information & Documentation

• The Affiliate must provide accurate and valid payment details (bank or PayPal account holder name and required information).
• The Company may request tax details and/or invoicing documentation if required by accounting or mandatory law.
• If required information is missing, payment may be delayed until compliance is completed.

10. Tax Status & Individual Responsibility

• Participation in this program does not require the Affiliate to be a registered company or legal entity.
• The Affiliate may participate as an individual/private citizen, freelancer/self-employed, or legal entity, depending on local laws and personal status.
• The Affiliate is solely responsible for declaring/reporting income, paying all applicable taxes, withholding taxes (if any), social security contributions, and similar obligations in their jurisdiction.
• The Company shall not withhold, report, or pay taxes or social contributions on behalf of the Affiliate unless explicitly required by mandatory law.
• Payments under this Agreement are gross payments, and no employer–employee relationship or social insurance obligation is created.

11. Data Protection & Privacy

• Affiliate data (name, email, address, payment details) is collected solely for contract execution, professional communication, and lawful payments.
• Data will not be used for marketing or shared with third parties unless required by law.

12. Brand Usage

• The Affiliate may use the Company’s brand name, logo, and approved media assets only in accordance with official brand guidelines.
• Any unauthorized, misleading, or non-compliant use may result in immediate termination.

13. Marketing Compliance

• Promotional content must be transparent and compliant with advertising laws and platform rules.
• Medical claims, guaranteed results, or misleading statements are strictly prohibited.
• Required disclosure labels (e.g., #ad, #affiliate) must be used where applicable.

14. Automatic Termination (Inactivity)

If the Affiliate generates no Verified Sales for three (3) consecutive months following activation of their referral link or code, this Agreement shall be automatically terminated without notice and without entitlement to compensation, continuation, or damages.

15. Termination

• Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by written notice.
• The Company may terminate immediately in cases of fraud, misuse, legal violations, reputational harm, or material breach of this Agreement.

16. Settlement After Termination

Verified commissions accrued up to the termination date shall be settled according to this Agreement. Invalid or excluded transactions may be deducted or offset where applicable.

17. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

• This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• Jurisdiction lies exclusively with the courts of Munich, Germany.

18. Final Provisions & Electronic Acceptance

• This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding affiliate collaboration.
• Amendments must be made in writing. Email confirmation from the Company is sufficient for operational updates (e.g., tiered commission periods).
• Acceptance may be completed digitally via the official registration form, including checkbox confirmation and signature upload.