Athletes USA Affiliate Agreement
Effective Date: The date you complete registration at athletesusa.org/affiliate-area and receive written acceptance from Athletes USA, LLC (“Company”).
1. Parties
This Agreement is between Athletes USA, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us”) and the registered affiliate (“Affiliate,” “you”). For the purposes of this Agreement, Affiliate includes the term “Scout” used in some Company documents.
2. Scope & Rights
2.1 You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to promote Athletes USA services and earn commissions on successful referrals in your approved territory.
2.2 You may promote in any sport recognized by the NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, or CCCAA, unless otherwise restricted by the Company.
2.3 You may only represent Athletes USA using approved marketing materials provided or authorized by the Company.
3. Referral Tracking & Commissions
3.1 All referrals must be made through your unique affiliate link provided by the Company. Any leads not submitted through the official system may not be credited.
3.2 Commission Rate: Your specific commission rate and calculation method will be set out in your Affiliate Commission Schedule, provided to you upon acceptance into the program.
3.3 Payment Method & Threshold: Your payment method, currency, and minimum payout threshold will be stated in your Affiliate Commission Schedule. Payments are made by the 10th of each month for commissions earned in the previous month, unless otherwise stated in your schedule.
3.4 Taxes: You are responsible for reporting and paying any applicable taxes in your country of residence.
3.5 The Affiliate Commission Schedule forms part of this Agreement and may be updated by the Company with written notice to you.
4. Term & Termination
4.1 This Agreement begins on your acceptance date and continues for one (1) year, automatically renewing unless:
• You have no qualifying referrals for six (6) months, unless the Company determines, at its sole discretion, that you are actively building opportunities reasonably expected to convert in the near future; or
• Either party gives written notice of termination.
4.2 The Company may terminate immediately if you:
• Engage in false or misleading promotion,
• Violate NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA/CCCAA rules,
• Collect client payments directly without authorization,
• Misuse Company branding,
• Breach confidentiality.
4.3 Definition – Qualifying Referral: A referral that meets the minimum eligibility criteria set by the Company and is submitted through your unique affiliate link.
5. Confidentiality
Any non-public information about the Company, its clients, pricing, strategies, or operations is considered confidential. You must not share or use this information for any purpose outside this Agreement.
6. Brand & Intellectual Property
6.1 All trademarks, logos, and marketing materials remain the property of the Company.
6.2 You are granted permission to use them only for Athletes USA promotion under this Agreement.
7. Independent Contractor Status
You are not an employee, partner, or legal representative of the Company. You cannot bind the Company to any agreement or make promises on its behalf.
8. Limitation of Liability
The Company is not liable for any indirect or consequential losses. Total liability under this Agreement is limited to the total commissions paid to you in the 12 months prior to any claim.
9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
This Agreement is governed by the laws of Florida, USA.
All affiliates agree to resolve disputes in Palm Beach County, Florida courts.
10. Changes to Terms
The Company may update this Agreement with 30 days’ written notice. Continued participation in the affiliate program after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance.
11. Acceptance
By checking the box at registration and submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.
