Affiliate Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 23, 2025
Effective Date: October 23, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By connecting your wallet and accepting affiliate invitations on Redio (“the Platform”), you (“Affiliate”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

Redio is technical infrastructure only - a smart contract system that processes commission payments. You are responsible for your own business operations and legal compliance.

2. What Redio Provides

Redio provides:

Smart contract infrastructure on Solana
Instant USDC commission payments when merchants process sales
Transparent, on-chain payment records
A platform connecting affiliates with merchants

Redio does NOT:

Control or manage affiliate programs (merchants do)
Approve your promotional activities
Ensure you’re compliant with laws
Guarantee earnings or payment amounts
Provide legal, tax, or business advice
Act as your employer or enter into a business relationship with you

3. The Relationship

3.1 You Work With Merchants, Not Redio

Each merchant creates their own affiliate program via Redio
Merchants decide commission rates, terms, and who to work with
Your relationship is with the merchant, not Redio
Redio only processes payments via smart contract

3.2 Independent Contractor Status

You are an independent contractor, NOT an employee of:

Redio
Any merchant using Redio
Any other party

You are responsible for your own:

Business operations
Taxes and tax reporting
Insurance and benefits
Legal compliance

4. Your Responsibilities

4.1 Legal Compliance

You are solely responsible for complying with all applicable laws, including but not limited to:

FTC Disclosure Requirements (U.S.):

You MUST clearly and conspicuously disclose your affiliate relationship
Disclosures must be made BEFORE users click affiliate links
Use clear language like “I earn a commission if you buy through my link”
Social media: Use #ad, #affiliate, or #sponsored in visible locations
Videos: Include verbal + visual disclosures at the beginning
Blogs/websites: Disclosure at top of post, near affiliate links

Example Disclosures:

✅ “This post contains affiliate links. I earn commission on purchases.”
✅ “#ad - I’m an affiliate partner and may earn from this link”
✅ “Full disclosure: I earn a commission if you buy through my link”
❌ Hidden disclosures in footers or fine print
❌ Vague terms like “partner” without explaining commission

International Affiliates:

If promoting to U.S. consumers, you must comply with FTC rules
Comply with local advertising and disclosure laws in your country
Research and follow applicable regulations (ASA in UK, etc.)

4.2 Prohibited Practices

You may NOT:

Make false, misleading, or unsubstantiated claims about products
Fail to disclose your affiliate relationship
Use deceptive advertising practices
Engage in spam (email, comments, etc.)
Use cookie stuffing, click fraud, or automated bots
Bid on trademarked terms without permission
Use typosquatting domains
Engage in any fraudulent activity
Violate intellectual property rights
Promote illegal products or services
Impersonate merchants or brands
Create fake reviews or testimonials

4.3 Content and Promotion Standards

You are responsible for:

All content you create (blogs, videos, social posts, etc.)
Ensuring content is truthful and not misleading
Following each merchant’s specific guidelines
Obtaining necessary permissions for content use
Complying with platform rules (YouTube, Instagram, etc.)

4.4 Tax Obligations

You are responsible for:

Reporting all commission income
Paying applicable taxes
Maintaining tax records
Providing tax information (W-9, etc.) if requested by merchants
Understanding that commissions may be reported on 1099 forms (U.S.)

4.5 Traffic Sources

You must use legitimate traffic sources. Examples:

✅ Your own blog, website, or YouTube channel
✅ Organic social media content with proper disclosures
✅ Email marketing to opted-in subscribers (CAN-SPAM compliant)
✅ Paid advertising (with proper disclosures)
❌ Bot traffic or click farms
❌ Incentivized clicks (“get paid to click”)
❌ Spam or unsolicited messages
❌ Malware, adware, or deceptive installations

5. Referral Codes and Privacy

5.1 Your Referral Code (ref_id)

When a merchant adds you, they assign a referral code. This code is stored on-chain (public blockchain) and is permanent and immutable.

CRITICAL: Your referral code is PUBLIC and cannot be deleted.

If your referral code contains your real name or other personal information:

This was the merchant’s choice (or your request)
You consented to this by accepting the affiliate invitation
You understand it’s public and permanent
You accept all privacy risks and consequences

We strongly recommend: Use anonymous codes like “AFF_7G2K” instead of “John_Smith”

5.2 Data Privacy

Redio stores minimal data on-chain:

Your wallet address (pseudonymous)
Referral code (should be anonymous)
Commission amounts and transaction history
Timestamps

All on-chain data is public and permanent. Do not expect privacy for on-chain records.

Off-chain data (if you provide it to merchants):

Merchants may collect email, name, payment info, etc.
This is governed by the merchant’s privacy policy, not Redio’s
Redio does not control merchant data practices

6. Merchant Rights

Merchants have the right to:

Accept or reject you as an affiliate
Set commission rates and terms
Remove you as an affiliate at any time
Withhold or clawback commissions for violations
Change program terms (subject to their own policies)
Monitor your promotional activities
Require specific promotional guidelines

If removed by a merchant, you can no longer earn commissions from that merchant pool.

7. Payments and Commissions

7.1 How Payments Work

Commissions are paid automatically via smart contract when merchants process sales
Payments are instant (seconds) in USDC on Solana
You need a USDC token account (created automatically on first payment)
Payments are transparent and verifiable on-chain

7.2 No Guarantees

Redio does NOT guarantee any earnings
Merchants set commission rates (not Redio)
Merchants fund their own escrow (not Redio)
If merchant escrow is empty, payments will fail
Merchants may remove you at any time

7.3 Commission Adjustments

Merchants may:

Withhold commissions for fraudulent traffic
Clawback commissions for refunded orders
Hold commissions pending investigation of violations
This is between you and the merchant; Redio does not mediate disputes

8. Blockchain and Wallet Risks

You understand and accept:

You are responsible for securing your wallet and private keys
Lost private keys = lost access to funds
Blockchain transactions are permanent and cannot be reversed
Smart contracts may have bugs (though security measures are in place)
Network congestion may delay transactions
You pay Solana network fees (minimal, ~$0.0001)

9. No Warranties

Redio is provided “AS IS” without warranties of any kind:

No guarantee of uptime, functionality, or earnings
No guarantee merchants will maintain escrow funds
No guarantee of payment for any particular sale
No warranty of merchantability or fitness for purpose

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

Redio is not liable for:

Lost earnings or business opportunities
Merchant actions (non-payment, removal, etc.)
Smart contract bugs or vulnerabilities
Blockchain network issues
Tax penalties you incur
Regulatory fines for your non-compliance
Actions of other affiliates or third parties
Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

Maximum liability is $100 or the amount you earned via Redio in the past 12 months, whichever is less.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Redio from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

Your promotional activities
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any law (FTC, privacy, etc.)
Content you create
Your failure to make required disclosures
Intellectual property violations
Any third-party claims related to your activities

12. Account Termination

12.1 Your Right to Stop

You may stop being an affiliate at any time by:

Ceasing promotional activities
Requesting merchants remove you

12.2 Redio’s Right to Refuse Service

Redio reserves the right to:

Refuse service to anyone
Remove your off-chain profile
Blacklist your wallet from creating new profiles

Note: On-chain records cannot be deleted, but you can stop using the Platform.

12.3 Merchant Removal

Merchants can remove you using the remove_affiliate function, which:

Sets your status to inactive
Prevents future commission earnings from that merchant
Does NOT delete your historical earning records (on-chain)

13. Compliance Best Practices

We recommend you:

Always include clear FTC disclosures
Maintain records of your promotional activities
Follow each merchant’s specific guidelines
Use ethical marketing practices
Research applicable laws in your jurisdiction
Keep track of your earnings for tax purposes
Use anonymous referral codes (not your real name)

14. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction - e.g., Delaware, United States].

Merchant Disputes: Disputes with merchants are between you and the merchant. Redio does not mediate affiliate-merchant disputes.

Redio Disputes: Claims against Redio shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except for injunctive relief claims.

Class Action Waiver: You waive the right to bring claims as a class action.

15. Changes to Terms

Redio may update these Terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance. We’ll notify you of material changes via:

Platform notifications
Email (if provided in your off-chain profile)

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Redio regarding Platform use.

17. Contact

Questions about these Terms:

Email: [email protected]
Telegram: @redio_daw
Twitter: @useredio

Quick Summary (Not Legal Advice)

What you agree to:

✅ You’re an independent contractor, not an employee
✅ You’re responsible for FTC disclosures and legal compliance
✅ You’ll use ethical marketing practices (no fraud, spam, or deception)
✅ You understand referral codes are public on blockchain
✅ Merchants control commission rates and can remove you
✅ Redio is just payment infrastructure - compliance is your responsibility
✅ You’re responsible for your own taxes
✅ No guarantees of earnings

Key Compliance Reminder: 🚨 ALWAYS disclose your affiliate relationship clearly BEFORE users click your links. This is required by law in most jurisdictions.

FTC Disclosure Quick Reference

Required elements of a good disclosure:

Clear and Conspicuous: Easy to see, not hidden
Proximity: Near the affiliate link, not in footer
Plain Language: “I earn commission” not vague terms
Before Click: Disclose before user takes action

Platform-Specific Tips:

Instagram/TikTok:

#ad or #affiliate in FIRST 3 hashtags
Include in caption, not just comments
Stories: Text overlay or verbal disclosure

YouTube:

Verbal disclosure in first 30 seconds
Visual overlay at start
Also in description

Blog/Website:

Disclosure at top of post
Also near first affiliate link
Can’t be hidden in footer

Email:

Disclose before first affiliate link
Subject line or prominent position

Affiliate Agreement Acceptance

□ I have read and agree to the Redio Affiliate Terms of Service
□ I understand I must make FTC disclosures (or local equivalent)
□ I understand I’m an independent contractor
□ I am responsible for my own legal compliance and taxes
□ I understand my referral code is public on blockchain
□ I will use ethical marketing practices

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