Affiliate Program Terms

Effective Date: [EFFECTIVE_DATE] Last Updated: [LAST_UPDATED]

These Affiliate Program Terms (“Terms”) govern your participation in the Honeycomb Affiliate Program (“Program”) operated by Mindhyv (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By enrolling in the Program, you (“Affiliate,” “you,” or “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms in addition to the Honeycomb Terms of Service.

1. Program Overview

The Honeycomb Affiliate Program enables eligible users to earn commissions by referring new users to the Honeycomb platform (“Platform”) through unique referral codes and tracking links. Affiliates earn commissions on qualifying transactions made by referred users, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

1.1 Relationship

You and the Company are independent contractors. Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, franchise, or employment relationship between you and the Company. You have no authority to bind the Company or make representations on its behalf.

2. Eligibility

To participate in the Program, you must:

Be at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater)
Have an active Honeycomb account in good standing
Not have any prior account terminations for violations of our Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, or Acceptable Use Policy
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations governing affiliate marketing, advertising, and endorsements in your jurisdiction
Provide accurate and complete information in your affiliate application

2.1 Prohibited Participants

The following individuals and entities are not eligible for the Program:

Users whose accounts are currently suspended or restricted
Users who have been previously removed from the Program for violations
Minors under the age of 18
Employees, officers, and directors of the Company and their immediate family members (unless expressly approved in writing)

3. Enrollment

3.1 Application

To join the Program, you must submit an affiliate application through the Platform. The application requires:

Your legal name and contact information
Your Honeycomb account details
Your planned promotional methods and channels
Tax identification information (see Section 7)

3.2 Approval

All affiliate applications are subject to review and approval by the Company.
We reserve the right to accept or reject any application at our sole discretion, without obligation to provide a reason for rejection.
Approval is not guaranteed and may take up to [APPROVAL_DAYS] business days.

3.3 Right to Revoke

We reserve the right to revoke your affiliate status at any time if:

You violate these Terms or any other Honeycomb policy
Your account is suspended or terminated for any reason
We determine, in our reasonable judgment, that your continued participation is detrimental to the Program or the Company’s reputation
You fail to generate any qualifying referrals within [INACTIVITY_PERIOD] consecutive months

4. Commission Structure

4.1 Commission Rate

Affiliates earn a commission of [COMMISSION_RATE]% on each qualifying event (as defined below).
Commission rates are subject to change in accordance with Section 11.

4.2 Qualifying Events

A “qualifying event” is a transaction that meets all of the following criteria:

The referred user clicked your unique referral link or entered your referral code
The referred user created a new Honeycomb account (new users only — existing users do not qualify)
The referred user completed a qualifying purchase within the attribution window (see Section 4.3)
The transaction was not reversed, refunded, or charged back
The referred user’s account is in good standing at the time of commission calculation

Qualifying purchases include:

Platform subscription purchases (Starter or Pro plans)
[OTHER_QUALIFYING_PURCHASES]

4.3 Attribution Window

A referral is attributed to you if the referred user completes a qualifying purchase within [ATTRIBUTION_WINDOW] days of clicking your referral link or entering your referral code.
Attribution uses a last-click model — if a user clicks multiple affiliate links, the commission is attributed to the last affiliate whose link was clicked before the qualifying purchase.

When a user clicks your referral link, a tracking cookie is placed in their browser with a duration of [COOKIE_DURATION] days.
If the user clears their cookies or uses a different device/browser, attribution may be lost. The Company is not liable for lost attribution due to user actions or technical limitations.

5. Payment Terms

5.1 Minimum Payout Threshold

Commissions are payable only when your accrued balance reaches a minimum of [MIN_PAYOUT] ([CURRENCY]).
Balances below the minimum threshold will carry forward to the next payment period.

5.2 Payment Schedule

Commission payments are processed on a [PAYMENT_SCHEDULE: monthly / bi-weekly / weekly] basis, on or around the [PAYMENT_DAY] of each payment period.
There is a [HOLDBACK_PERIOD]-day holdback period from the date of a qualifying event before the commission becomes eligible for payment. This holdback accounts for potential refunds, chargebacks, and fraud review.

5.3 Payment Method

All commission payments are made via your Honeycomb wallet (the Platform’s integrated payout system).
From your wallet, you may withdraw funds to [SUPPORTED_WITHDRAWAL_METHODS].
Payment processing fees, if any, are disclosed in the wallet interface and are the responsibility of the Affiliate.

5.4 Currency

All commissions are calculated and paid in [CURRENCY].
If a qualifying transaction occurs in a different currency, the commission will be calculated based on the exchange rate at the time of the transaction as determined by our payment processor.

6. Tax Obligations

6.1 Affiliate Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

Reporting all commission income to the relevant tax authorities in your jurisdiction
Paying all applicable taxes (including income tax, self-employment tax, VAT, GST, or other taxes) on commission income
Maintaining accurate records of all commission payments received

6.2 United States Tax Requirements

If you are a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, resident, or entity organized under U.S. law):

You must provide a completed IRS Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification) before receiving any commission payments.
If you earn $600 or more in commissions in a calendar year, the Company will issue an IRS Form 1099-NEC (or successor form) reporting your earnings.
The Company may be required to withhold backup withholding at the applicable rate if you fail to provide a valid W-9 or if the IRS notifies us of incorrect information.

6.3 International Tax Obligations

If you are a non-U.S. person:

You may be required to provide an IRS Form W-8BEN (or W-8BEN-E for entities) to certify your foreign status.
The Company may be required to withhold U.S. federal income tax at a rate of 30% (or a reduced rate under an applicable tax treaty) on commission payments.
You are responsible for determining whether any tax treaty between your country of residence and the United States reduces applicable withholding rates, and for providing documentation to claim such reduced rates.
You are solely responsible for compliance with all tax obligations in your country of residence.

7. FTC Disclosure Requirements

7.1 Mandatory Disclosure

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guides (16 CFR Part 255) and comparable laws in other jurisdictions, you must clearly and conspicuously disclose your material connection to the Company whenever you promote the Platform or share your referral link.

7.2 Suggested Disclosure Language

You may use the following disclosure language (or substantially similar language):

“I am an affiliate of Honeycomb by Mindhyv and may earn a commission if you sign up through my link.”

“This post contains affiliate links. I earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. #ad #affiliate”

7.3 Placement Requirements

Disclosures must be:

Clear and conspicuous — easily noticeable and understandable to a reasonable consumer
Proximate — placed near the affiliate link or endorsement, not buried in footnotes, “About” pages, or separate disclosure pages
Unavoidable — consumers should see the disclosure before clicking the affiliate link
In the same medium — if your endorsement is in a video, the disclosure must be in the video (not just the description); if in a social media post, the disclosure must be in the post itself

7.4 Platform-Specific Requirements

Platform	Disclosure Requirement
Social media posts	Include #ad or #affiliate hashtag AND written disclosure
Blog posts	Disclosure at the top of the post, before any affiliate links
YouTube / Video	Verbal disclosure at the beginning of the video AND written disclosure in the video description
Email marketing	Disclosure in the body of the email, near the affiliate link
Podcasts	Verbal disclosure before mentioning the affiliate link

7.5 Truthfulness

All claims you make about the Platform must be:

Truthful and not misleading
Substantiated — do not make claims about the Platform’s features, performance, or results that you cannot verify
Based on your genuine experience — do not fabricate testimonials or results
Consistent with the Company’s official marketing materials and feature descriptions

8. Prohibited Practices

You must not engage in any of the following practices:

8.1 Spam

Sending unsolicited bulk emails, messages, or communications containing your referral link
Posting referral links in comment sections, forums, or communities where such posting is prohibited or considered spam
Using automated tools to distribute referral links

8.2 Misleading Claims

Making false, misleading, or unsubstantiated claims about the Platform, its features, pricing, or benefits
Implying endorsement by celebrities, public figures, or organizations without their authorization
Creating fake reviews, testimonials, or case studies
Misrepresenting the relationship between you and the Company (e.g., claiming to be an employee or official representative)

Using hidden iframes, pop-unders, or any other technique to set referral cookies on users’ devices without their knowledge or consent
Employing any method to manipulate the tracking or attribution system

8.4 Trademark Bidding

Bidding on the Company’s trademarks, brand names, or variations thereof (including “Honeycomb,” “Mindhyv,” or common misspellings) as keywords in paid search advertising (e.g., Google Ads, Bing Ads) without prior written approval
Registering domain names that contain the Company’s trademarks or confusingly similar variations

8.5 Incentivized Clicks

Offering cash, gift cards, points, or other incentives to users solely for clicking your referral link (as opposed to genuinely recommending the Platform)
Using “click farms” or paid traffic services to inflate referral metrics

8.6 Fake Reviews

Creating or soliciting fabricated reviews, ratings, or testimonials about the Platform
Offering compensation to third parties in exchange for posting reviews that do not reflect genuine user experiences

8.7 Self-Referrals and Self-Purchases

Using your own referral link or code to create accounts or make purchases for yourself
Referring individuals within your own household using your referral link for the primary purpose of earning commissions
Creating multiple accounts to self-refer or generate fraudulent commissions

8.8 Enforcement

Violations of this Section 8 may result in:

Forfeiture of all unpaid commissions
Clawback of commissions previously paid that were earned through prohibited practices
Immediate termination from the Program
Suspension or termination of your Honeycomb account
Legal action to recover damages

9. Commission Adjustments

9.1 Chargebacks and Refunds

If a qualifying transaction is subsequently reversed, refunded, or charged back, the associated commission will be deducted from your accrued balance.
If your balance is insufficient to cover the deduction, the negative balance will carry forward and be offset against future commissions.

9.2 Returns

Commissions on transactions involving returned products or canceled subscriptions within the applicable return/cancellation period will be reversed.

9.3 Fraud

If we determine that a qualifying event was the result of fraud, manipulation, or abuse (including but not limited to the prohibited practices listed in Section 8), the associated commission will be voided.
We reserve the right to conduct audits of affiliate activity and to adjust commissions based on our findings.
Decisions regarding fraudulent activity are made at our sole discretion and are final.

10. Intellectual Property

10.1 Limited License

The Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Company’s approved marketing materials, logos, and brand assets solely for the purpose of promoting the Platform under the Program. This license is subject to:

Compliance with the Company’s brand guidelines (available at [BRAND_GUIDELINES_URL])
No modification of the Company’s trademarks, logos, or marketing materials without prior written approval
Immediate cessation of use upon termination from the Program

10.2 Restrictions

You must not:

Register any domain name, social media handle, or account name that includes the Company’s trademarks
Create marketing materials that could be confused with official Company communications
Imply any official partnership, sponsorship, or endorsement beyond the affiliate relationship

11. Program Modification

11.1 Changes to Commission Rates

The Company reserves the right to modify commission rates, qualifying events, attribution windows, and other Program terms.
Changes to commission rates will be communicated with at least 30 days’ advance notice via email and/or the affiliate dashboard.
Modified rates apply to qualifying events occurring after the effective date of the change.

11.2 Changes to Program Terms

The Company may modify these Terms at any time.
Material changes will be communicated via email with at least 30 days’ notice.
Your continued participation in the Program after the effective date of any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
If you do not agree with the changes, you may terminate your participation as described in Section 12.

12. Termination

12.1 Voluntary Termination by Affiliate

You may terminate your participation in the Program at any time by providing 30 days’ written notice to [SUPPORT_EMAIL] or through your affiliate dashboard.
Upon voluntary termination, any accrued commissions that have met the minimum payout threshold and passed the holdback period will be paid in the next scheduled payment cycle.
Commissions below the minimum payout threshold at the time of termination will be forfeited unless the remaining balance exceeds [FORFEITURE_THRESHOLD].

12.2 Termination by Company Without Cause

The Company may terminate your participation in the Program at any time by providing 30 days’ written notice.
Upon termination without cause, all accrued commissions that have passed the holdback period will be paid regardless of minimum payout threshold.

12.3 Termination by Company for Cause

The Company may immediately terminate your participation in the Program without notice for:
- Violation of these Terms, including any prohibited practice listed in Section 8
- Violation of the Honeycomb Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, or Acceptable Use Policy
- Fraudulent or illegal activity
- Activity that, in the Company’s reasonable judgment, harms the Company’s reputation or brand

12.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination (regardless of reason):

Your referral links and codes will be deactivated
Your license to use Company marketing materials and brand assets will immediately terminate
You must remove all affiliate links and Company marketing materials from your promotional channels within 10 business days
You must cease representing yourself as a Honeycomb affiliate

12.5 Unpaid Commissions After Termination

For termination without cause (by either party): Accrued, vested commissions that have passed the holdback period will be paid within [POST_TERMINATION_PAYMENT_DAYS] days of termination.
For termination for cause: The Company reserves the right to withhold or forfeit unpaid commissions if termination is due to fraud, prohibited practices, or Terms violations.

13. Liability

13.1 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU UNDER THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL COMMISSIONS PAID TO YOU DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR:

Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunity
Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Damages arising from the Company’s modification, suspension, or termination of the Program

13.2 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

Your promotional activities as an affiliate
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right
Any FTC enforcement action or consumer complaint arising from your failure to comply with disclosure requirements
Tax liabilities or penalties arising from your failure to comply with tax obligations

13.3 Disclaimer

The Program is provided “as is.” The Company makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

The continued availability of the Program
Commission rates or earning potential
The accuracy of tracking or attribution systems
The number or quality of referrals you may generate

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Commission Disputes

If you believe a commission has been incorrectly calculated, withheld, or adjusted:

Submit a written dispute to [SUPPORT_EMAIL] within 30 days of the disputed event
Include the transaction ID(s), expected commission amount, and supporting documentation
The Company will review and respond within [DISPUTE_RESPONSE_DAYS] business days

14.2 General Disputes

Disputes arising under these Terms that cannot be resolved through the process above shall be subject to the dispute resolution provisions in the Honeycomb Terms of Service.

15. Contact

For questions about the Program, commission inquiries, or to report violations, contact us at:

Affiliate Support Email: [AFFILIATE_EMAIL]
General Support Email: [SUPPORT_EMAIL]
Mailing Address: [COMPANY_ADDRESS]