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1. AGREEMENT TO TERMS

These Affiliate Partner Terms and Conditions ("Agreement") constitute a legal agreement between you ("Partner", "Affiliate", "You") and Freedom Forge AI ("FFAI", "Company", "We", "Us"), a business operating in Stratford, Connecticut, Fairfield County.

By applying to and participating in the FFAI Affiliate Partner Program, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, do not participate in the program.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: These terms are subject to review by legal counsel and may be updated. Continued participation after updates constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

2. PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The FFAI Affiliate Partner Program allows approved Partners to earn commissions by referring customers to Freedom Forge AI services through unique tracking links.

3. ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION

3.1 Application Process

  • Applications are submitted via the form on our website

  • FFAI will review applications within 72 hours

  • Approval is at FFAI's sole discretion

  • FFAI reserves the right to reject any application without explanation

3.2 Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • Must have a legitimate platform (website, social media, email list, etc.)

  • Must comply with all applicable laws and regulations

  • Must not be a competitor of FFAI

3.3 Approval Criteria Partners with audiences of 1,000+ may receive automatic approval. Smaller audiences will be manually reviewed and may be approved or declined based on:

  • Audience alignment with FFAI's target market

  • Content quality and professionalism

  • Promotional methods proposed

4. COMMISSION STRUCTURE

4.1 Commission Rates

Referral Type

Commission

New user signup (any paid plan)

$5 flat bonus

Tier 3 & Tier 2 services

20% of sale price

Tier 1 premium builds

25% of sale price

Future subscription services

10% recurring monthly

4.2 Commission Eligibility

  • Commissions are earned only on completed, paid transactions

  • Refunded transactions will result in commission reversal

  • Self-referrals are prohibited and will result in termination

4.3 Payment Terms

  • Payments processed monthly

  • 60-day holding period from date of sale (to account for refunds/chargebacks)

  • No minimum payout threshold

  • Payments via PayPal or bank transfer (Partner's choice)

  • Partners responsible for providing accurate payment information

  • Partners responsible for any applicable taxes on earnings

4.4 Payment Schedule Commissions earned in [Month] will be paid by the 15th of [Month + 3]. Example: Sales in January are paid by April 15th (60-day hold + processing time).

5. PARTNER RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Promotional Guidelines

Partners MUST:

  • Clearly disclose affiliate relationship per FTC guidelines

  • Use only approved marketing materials or content found on FFAI website

  • Accurately represent FFAI services

  • Direct traffic only through provided affiliate links

Partners MAY:

  • Use paid advertising (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, etc.) at their own expense

  • Create original content about FFAI services using publicly available information

  • Promote across multiple channels (social media, email, blog, video, etc.)

Partners MUST NOT:

  • Make false or misleading claims about FFAI services

  • Use spam or unsolicited bulk email

  • Engage in trademark or brand bidding (bidding on "Freedom Forge AI" or variations in paid search)

  • Misrepresent their relationship with FFAI (e.g., claiming to be employees)

  • Use deceptive practices, incentivized clicks, or fraudulent traffic

  • Promote FFAI on websites with illegal, adult, or offensive content

5.2 Advertising Costs Partners are solely responsible for all costs associated with their promotional activities. FFAI is not liable for any advertising expenses incurred by Partners.

5.3 Compliance Partners must comply with:

  • FTC endorsement and disclosure guidelines

  • CAN-SPAM Act (if using email marketing)

  • GDPR (if marketing to EU residents)

  • All applicable local, state, and federal laws

6. TRACKING & REPORTING

6.1 Affiliate Links

  • Upon approval, Partners will receive unique tracking link(s)

  • Links must be used exactly as provided

  • Partners may not cloak, redirect, or modify links without permission

  • FFAI uses tracking technology to monitor clicks and conversions

6.2 Reporting

  • Partners will receive monthly performance reports

  • Reports include clicks, conversions, and commission earnings

  • FFAI's tracking and reporting systems are final and binding

6.3 Discrepancies Partners must report any tracking discrepancies within 30 days of the reporting period. Claims made after 30 days will not be honored.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

7.1 License Grant FFAI grants Partners a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use FFAI trademarks, logos, and marketing materials solely for promoting FFAI services during the term of this Agreement.

7.2 Usage Restrictions

  • Partners may not modify FFAI branding without permission

  • Partners may not imply endorsement beyond affiliate relationship

  • Partners may not register domains containing "Freedom Forge AI" or similar

  • All intellectual property remains the exclusive property of FFAI

7.3 Approved Language Partners may use any language, claims, or content that appears on the official FFAI website without requiring additional approval. Any promotional content not found on the FFAI website must be accurate and not misleading.

8. TERM & TERMINATION

8.1 Term This Agreement begins upon approval and continues until terminated by either party.

8.2 Termination by Partner Partners may terminate participation at any time by providing written notice to partners@freedomforgeai.com. Unpaid commissions from completed sales (past 60-day hold) will be honored.

8.3 Termination by FFAI FFAI may terminate this Agreement immediately, with or without cause, at any time. Common causes for termination include:

  • Violation of these Terms and Conditions

  • Misrepresentation of FFAI brand or services

  • Fraudulent activity or suspicious traffic patterns

  • Inactivity for 12+ consecutive months

  • Changes to FFAI's business model

8.4 Effect of Termination

  • Affiliate links will be deactivated

  • Partner must cease all promotional activities

  • Unpaid commissions from completed sales (past 60-day hold) will be paid

  • Pending commissions (within 60-day hold) are forfeited

  • License to use FFAI intellectual property immediately revokes

9. MODIFICATIONS TO PROGRAM

FFAI reserves the right to modify:

  • Commission rates

  • Program terms

  • Approved promotional methods

  • Payment terms

Partners will be notified of material changes via email. Continued participation constitutes acceptance of changes.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

10.1 No Guarantees FFAI makes no guarantees regarding:

  • Commission earnings potential

  • Traffic volume or conversion rates

  • Continued operation of the affiliate program

10.2 Liability Cap FFAI's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total commissions paid to Partner in the 12 months preceding the claim.

10.3 Disclaimer FFAI provides the affiliate program "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

11. INDEMNIFICATION

Partner agrees to indemnify and hold harmless FFAI from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:

  • Partner's breach of this Agreement

  • Partner's promotional activities

  • Partner's violation of applicable laws

  • Third-party claims related to Partner's marketing

12. CONFIDENTIALITY

Partners may not disclose:

  • Commission rates of other partners

  • Proprietary FFAI business information

  • Non-public product or service details

13. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Partner is an independent contractor, not an employee, agent, or partner of FFAI. Partner is responsible for:

  • Own tax obligations

  • Business expenses

  • Insurance coverage

14. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Fairfield County, Connecticut.

15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Partner and FFAI regarding the affiliate program and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings.

16. CONTACT

Questions regarding these Terms should be directed to:
Email: partners@freedomforgeai.com
Business Address: Freedom Forge AI, Stratford, CT

17. ACCEPTANCE

By submitting an application to the FFAI Affiliate Partner Program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

Acknowledged and Agreed:

[Partner Name]
[Date]

FREEDOM FORGE AI
Stratford, Connecticut
Fairfield County

These terms are a draft template and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before use.

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PRIVACY POLICY

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1. INTRODUCTION

Freedom Forge AI ("FFAI", "we", "us", "our") respects the privacy of individuals who participate in our Affiliate Partner Program ("Partners", "you", "your"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

This policy applies specifically to our Affiliate Partner Program. For our general website privacy practices, please see our Main Privacy Policy.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: This is a draft privacy policy subject to legal review and may be updated. Continued participation after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide

When you apply to become an FFAI Affiliate Partner, we collect:

Required Information:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Website URL or social media profile

  • Approximate audience size

  • Promotional methods you plan to use

  • Reason for wanting to partner with FFAI

Optional Information:

  • Phone number

  • Business name

  • Mailing address (if required for tax purposes)

  • PayPal email or bank account information (for payments)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Tracking & Analytics: When you use your affiliate link or visit our partner portal, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Referral source

  • Click data and conversion information

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Planned Tracking Tools (not yet implemented):

  • Google Analytics

  • Facebook Pixel

  • Other marketing analytics tools

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use Partner information for the following purposes:

3.1 Program Administration

  • Reviewing and approving applications

  • Generating unique affiliate tracking links

  • Monitoring affiliate link performance

  • Calculating commissions

  • Processing payments

3.2 Communication

  • Sending program updates and announcements

  • Providing performance reports

  • Responding to inquiries

  • Marketing new FFAI services or partnership opportunities

3.3 Legal & Compliance

  • Complying with legal obligations

  • Preventing fraud

  • Enforcing our Terms and Conditions

  • Maintaining records for tax purposes

3.4 Improvement

  • Analyzing program performance

  • Improving partner experience

  • Developing new features or resources

4. INFORMATION SHARING & DISCLOSURE

4.1 No Selling of Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4.2 Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Payment Processors:

  • PayPal or bank transfer services (as necessary to process payments)

  • Only name and payment information shared

Service Providers:

  • Wix (our website hosting platform)

  • Email service providers

  • Analytics tools (when implemented) These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

Legal Requirements:

  • When required by law, court order, or government request

  • To protect our rights, property, or safety

  • To prevent fraud or illegal activity

Business Transfers:

  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, Partner data may be transferred to the new entity

4.3 Aggregated Data

We may share anonymized, aggregated data that does not identify individual Partners (e.g., "Our partner program has 200 active affiliates").

5. DATA STORAGE & SECURITY

5.1 Where Data is Stored

Your information is stored on:

  • Wix servers (our website platform)

  • Wix complies with industry-standard security practices

  • Servers may be located in various jurisdictions

5.2 Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures including:

  • Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)

  • Secure password protection

  • Access controls (only authorized personnel)

  • Regular security updates

5.3 Data Retention

We retain Partner data for:

  • Active Partners: Duration of partnership + 7 years (for tax/legal purposes)

  • Inactive Partners: 3 years after last activity

  • Declined Applications: 1 year

6. YOUR RIGHTS & CHOICES

6.1 Access & Correction

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Request corrections to inaccurate data

  • Update your contact or payment information

How to exercise: Email partners@freedomforgeai.com

6.2 Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information by emailing partners@freedomforgeai.com.

Important Notes:

  • We may retain certain information for legal or legitimate business purposes

  • Deletion may take up to 30 days

  • You must cease participation in the affiliate program

  • Deletion does not affect historical commission records (retained for tax purposes)

6.3 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of promotional emails by:

Note: You cannot opt out of essential program communications (e.g., payment notifications, terms updates).

6.4 Cookie Management

When we implement cookies, you will be able to:

  • Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

  • Opt out of non-essential cookies

  • Note: Disabling cookies may affect affiliate tracking functionality

7. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

7.1 Planned Use

We plan to use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential cookies: Enable affiliate link tracking and site functionality

  • Analytics cookies: Understand how partners interact with our site (Google Analytics)

  • Marketing cookies: Track conversion performance (Facebook Pixel, etc.)

7.2 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services (Wix, Google Analytics, Facebook) may place cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please review their privacy policies:

7.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through browser settings. However, disabling cookies may impact:

  • Affiliate link tracking accuracy

  • Your ability to access certain features

  • Website functionality

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The FFAI Affiliate Partner Program is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we discover we have collected data from someone under 18, we will delete it promptly.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

If you are located outside the United States:

  • Your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S.

  • The U.S. may have different data protection laws than your country

  • By participating, you consent to such transfers

For EU/UK Residents: While FFAI does not specifically target EU residents, if you are located in the EU/UK, you have additional rights under GDPR/UK GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be effective upon posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.

Material changes will be communicated via:

  • Email notification to all active Partners

  • Prominent notice on partner portal

Continued participation after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our partner portal or communications may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected

  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed (we do not sell)

  • Right to request deletion

  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights

To exercise CCPA rights, email privacy@freedomforgeai.com with "CCPA Request" in the subject line.

13. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact:

Email: privacy@freedomforgeai.com
Affiliate Program Email: partners@freedomforgeai.com
Mail: Freedom Forge AI, Stratford, CT

We will respond to requests within 30 days.

14. CONSENT

By applying to and participating in the FFAI Affiliate Partner Program, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

15. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

If GDPR applies to you, we process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Contract Performance: To administer the affiliate program and pay commissions

  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our program and prevent fraud

  • Consent: For marketing communications (which you may withdraw)

  • Legal Obligation: To comply with tax and legal requirements

FREEDOM FORGE AI
Stratford, Connecticut
Fairfield County, USA

Effective Date: [To be determined]
Contact: partners@freedomforgeai.com

This privacy policy is a draft template and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before use. It may not address all requirements under applicable laws in your jurisdiction.

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