StoryHero Affiliate Program Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to the StoryHero Affiliate Program (“Program”). By enrolling in the Program, you agree to abide by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before participating.

2. Enrollment in the Program

To join, you must apply through our designated affiliate platform. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to approve or reject any application based on the suitability of your site, content, or marketing channels.

3. Affiliate Obligations

• Promote StoryHero in a lawful, honest, and professional manner.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Refrain from misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent marketing.
• Avoid unsolicited bulk email (spam) campaigns.
• Use StoryHero's trademarks, logos, and other intellectual property only as permitted by our Branding Guidelines.
• Not run paid search or social ads (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads, TikTok Ads) for StoryHero without prior written consent.

4. Approved Promotional Methods

• Content on websites or blogs.
• Organic social media posts.
• Email newsletters (in compliance with anti-spam laws).
• Webinars, livestreams, or virtual events.
• Articles, reviews, tutorials, and other content marketing formats.

5. Prohibited Activities

The following activities will result in immediate termination of your affiliate account and forfeiture of commissions:

• Running paid ads (search or social) for StoryHero unless expressly approved.
• Making false or misleading claims about StoryHero's features or performance.
• Impersonating StoryHero's team members or other influencers.
• Offering third-party coupons, rebates, or incentives to drive sales.
• Employing cookie stuffing, hidden iframes, or other deceptive tracking methods.
• Using unauthorized redirects to the StoryHero website.

6. Commissions and Payments

• Commission Rates: You earn a commission on every qualified sale made through your unique affiliate link. Current rates are listed on the affiliate dashboard.
• Payment Schedule: Payouts are issued on a NET-15 basis (15 days after month-end). All commissions are reviewed manually before release.
• Minimum Payout: You must accrue at least $20 in commissions to receive a payout. Balances below this threshold roll over to the following month.

7. Term and Termination

This Agreement starts upon our acceptance of your application and continues until terminated by either party. You or StoryHero may terminate at any time, for any reason, with written notice.

8. Relationship of the Parties

You and StoryHero are independent contractors. This Agreement does not create a partnership, joint venture, agency, franchise, or employment relationship. You have no authority to bind StoryHero in any contractual commitments.

9. Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances will StoryHero be liable for indirect, special, or consequential damages arising from this Agreement. Our total liability is capped at the total referral fees paid or payable to you under this Agreement.

10. Disclaimers

StoryHero makes no warranties regarding the Program or its website's uninterrupted or error-free operation. We disclaim all express or implied warranties, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

11. Modifications

We may amend these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion. Any changes—such as to commission structure or Program rules—will be effective upon posting. Continued participation constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.