Affiliate Terms

Program Overview

The Carnivina Affiliate Program allows approved partners to earn commissions by promoting our handcrafted, tallow-based skincare products. By joining the program, you agree to these terms.

Eligibility

To participate, you must:

• Be 18 years or older
• Have an active website, blog, social media presence, or email list
• Comply with FTC disclosure requirements
• Not engage in deceptive or unethical marketing practices

We reserve the right to approve or deny applications at our discretion.

Commission Structure

Affiliates earn 15% commission on qualifying sales generated through their unique affiliate link.

Commissions are calculated on product subtotal only, excluding shipping, taxes, discounts, and refunds.

Cookie Duration

Affiliate cookies are valid for 30 days from initial click. If a customer purchases within this window, you receive commission credit.

Payment Terms

Commissions are paid monthly via PayPal once your account reaches a minimum balance of $500.

Payments are processed within 5 business days after the end of each month.

Unpaid commissions below the minimum threshold roll over to the following month.

Qualifying Sales

Commissions are earned on completed, paid orders only. The following do not qualify:

• Canceled orders
• Refunded orders
• Orders flagged as fraudulent
• Your own purchases using your affiliate link

Prohibited Marketing Practices

Affiliates may not:

• Use paid search advertising on trademarked terms (Carnivina, carnivina.com, etc.)
• Engage in cookie stuffing or incentivized clicks
• Make false or misleading claims about products
• Claim medical benefits or therapeutic effects
• Impersonate Carnivina or suggest official partnership without disclosure
• Use spam, malware, or deceptive redirects
• Bid on our brand name in paid advertising
• Create fake reviews or testimonials

FTC Compliance and Disclosure

You must clearly disclose your affiliate relationship with Carnivina in accordance with FTC guidelines.

Required disclosures include:

• "I earn a commission if you purchase through my link"
• "Affiliate link - I may receive compensation"
• Clear, conspicuous placement near affiliate links

Phrases like "shop," "buy now," or "check it out" without disclosure are non-compliant.

Social media posts must include #ad, #affiliate, or #sponsored in a visible location.

Failure to comply with FTC requirements results in immediate termination.

Content Guidelines

When promoting Carnivina products:

• Use accurate product information from our website
• Do not make medical or therapeutic claims
• Do not guarantee specific results
• Emphasize product quality and ingredient transparency
• Respect our brand voice and values

We provide approved marketing materials including product images, descriptions, and banners.

Intellectual Property

You may use Carnivina logos, product images, and marketing materials provided through the affiliate program for promotional purposes only.

You may not:

• Modify logos or brand assets
• Create derivative works without permission
• Use our trademarks in domain names
• Suggest official endorsement beyond affiliate relationship

Tracking and Reporting

Affiliates have access to a dashboard showing:

• Clicks, conversions, and commission earnings
• Pending and paid commissions
• Top-performing links and products

We use industry-standard tracking technology. Technical issues affecting tracking are resolved on a case-by-case basis.

Program Changes

We reserve the right to modify commission rates, cookie duration, payment terms, or program rules at any time with 30 days notice.

Changes do not affect commissions already earned but not yet paid.

Termination

We may terminate your affiliate account immediately for:

• Violation of these terms
• Fraudulent activity or unethical practices
• FTC disclosure violations
• Damage to Carnivina's reputation or brand

You may terminate your participation at any time by notifying us in writing.

Upon termination:

• Your affiliate links are deactivated
• Unpaid commissions meeting the minimum threshold are paid out
• Commissions below minimum threshold are forfeited

Liability and Warranties

The affiliate program is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

• Specific commission amounts or income
• Uninterrupted tracking or system availability
• Commission payment for untracked sales due to technical issues

You are an independent contractor, not an employee, partner, or agent of Carnivina LLC.

Tax Responsibility

Affiliates are responsible for all taxes on commission earnings. We provide 1099 forms for US-based affiliates earning over $600 annually.

Confidentiality

Commission rates, payment terms, and program details are confidential. Do not publicly disclose this information without permission.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Utah. Disputes will be resolved in Utah courts.

Application Process

To apply for the affiliate program:

• Complete the application form at www.carnivina.com/affiliates
• Provide website/social media details and audience information
• Await approval notification