Popupsmart Affiliate Program Rules, Payment Policies & Compliance Guidelines
This article outlines the general rules, payment policies, and compliance guidelines for participating in the Popupsmart Affiliate Program.
These guidelines help ensure a fair, transparent, and sustainable affiliate program for everyone involved.
General Participation Guidelines
By joining the Popupsmart Affiliate Program, affiliates agree to:
- Promote Popupsmart in a honest and accurate manner
- Use approved or truthful messaging when describing the product
- Avoid misleading, false, or exaggerated claims
- Follow applicable laws and marketing regulations
Popupsmart reserves the right to review affiliate activity to ensure compliance with these guidelines.
Acceptable Promotion Methods
Affiliates are encouraged to promote Popupsmart through:
- Websites and blogs
- Educational content and tutorials
- Social media platforms
- Email newsletters (with consent-based lists)
- Client recommendations and professional referrals
These methods support long-term, high-quality referrals.
Prohibited or Restricted Activities
The following activities are not allowed and may result in commission forfeiture or account suspension:
- False claims about Popupsmart features or pricing
- Misleading guarantees (e.g. “guaranteed revenue”)
- Spam-based promotion or unsolicited messaging
- Paid ads using Popupsmart brand keywords without permission
- Impersonating Popupsmart or presenting as an official representative
- Cookie stuffing or unauthorized tracking methods
Affiliates should focus on value-driven promotion rather than aggressive tactics.
Commission Eligibility and Validation
Commissions are earned when:
- A new user signs up using your unique affiliate link and the user becomes a paying customer
- The subscription remains active and valid
Popupsmart may withhold commissions in cases of:
- Refunds or chargebacks
- Fraudulent or suspicious activity
- Policy violations
Only legitimate, new customers qualify for commissions.
Payment Policies
Commission Rates
- Affiliates earn 30% lifetime recurring commission
- Commissions continue as long as the referred customer remains subscribed
Payment Methods
- PayPal (available worldwide)
- Venmo (available for U.S.-based affiliates)
Affiliates are responsible for providing accurate payment information.
Payout Timing
- Rewards are typically paid within a few days after being earned
- Payout timing may vary due to verification or payment provider processing
- Affiliates do not need to manually request payouts
Popupsmart aims to process payments as quickly as possible.
Transparency and Disclosure
Affiliates are expected to clearly disclose their affiliate relationship when promoting Popupsmart.
Examples include:
- “This post contains affiliate links”
- “I may earn a commission if you sign up through this link”
Transparency builds trust and helps ensure compliance with marketing regulations.
Data Tracking and Privacy
- Referral tracking is handled through secure systems
- Affiliates only have access to their own referral data
- Personal user data is not shared beyond what’s required for tracking and rewards
Popupsmart follows standard data protection practices.
Program Changes and Termination
Popupsmart reserves the right to:
- Update commission rates or program terms
- Modify payment methods or policies
- Suspend or terminate affiliate access in case of violations
Whenever possible, material changes will be communicated in advance.