YATR Affiliate Program Terms and Conditions

1. Definitions

• "Company" refers to YATR LLC.
• "Affiliate" refers to the individual or entity enrolling in the YATR Affiliate Program.
• "Commission" refers to the payout earned by the Affiliate for a successful referral.
• "Referral Link" refers to the unique link assigned to each Affiliate to track referrals.
• "Successful Referral" refers to a completed and paid yacht charter booking made through the Affiliate's referral link.

2. Enrollment in the Program

• To join the program, you must complete the Affiliate registration form on YATR's website and agree to these terms.
• YATR reserves the right to approve, deny, or terminate any Affiliate application at its sole discretion without providing a reason.

3. Affiliate Obligations

• Affiliates must adhere to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations while promoting YATR.
• Affiliates must not:
  • Use deceptive, false, or misleading advertising.
  • Engage in illegal, unethical, or inappropriate marketing tactics.
  • Display YATR materials or logos on websites or platforms with objectionable or offensive content.
• Affiliates are responsible for ensuring the proper use of their unique referral link.

4. Commissions

• Commission rates are tiered based on completed referrals: Starter tier (0-4 bookings) earns $400 per booking, Pro tier (5-9 bookings) earns $450, and Elite tier (10+ bookings) earns $500 per booking. (*Commission rates are subject to change without notice)
• Commissions are paid monthly, on the first business day of the following calendar month, for bookings completed in the prior month. Example: A booking completed on May 8 will be paid out on June 1.
• Payments are processed via selected payment methods and may take 5-7 business days to reach the Affiliate.
• YATR reserves the right to adjust the commission rate for specific yachts, promotional campaigns, or partnerships. Affiliates will be notified of any changes in advance.

5. Payment Terms

• Affiliates must meet a minimum payout threshold of $400 to qualify for commission disbursement.
• All commissions are paid in USD.
• Affiliates are responsible for providing accurate bank or payment information. YATR is not liable for delayed or failed payments due to incorrect information provided by the Affiliate.
• YATR reserves the right to withhold payment if fraudulent or suspicious activity is detected.

6. Affiliate Marketing Guidelines

Affiliates are prohibited from:

• Using spam or unauthorized email marketing.
• Bidding on YATR-related keywords for paid search (e.g., YATR trademarks, "YATR charter," etc.).
• Claiming to be YATR or misrepresenting their relationship with the company.

Marketing materials provided by YATR (e.g., banners, logos) may only be used as authorized and must not be altered without prior written permission.

7. Referral Link and Tracking

• Affiliates will receive a unique referral link upon approval.
• YATR uses cookies to track referrals, which expire after 30 days. If a booking is completed after 30 days, the Affiliate will not receive a commission.
• Only one referral link can be credited per booking. If multiple links are used, YATR will attribute the commission to the most recent link.

8. Termination of Participation

• YATR reserves the right to terminate the Affiliate's participation in the program at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice.
• Grounds for termination include but are not limited to:
  • Violation of these terms and conditions.
  • Fraudulent activities or suspicious behavior.
  • Damage to YATR's reputation due to the Affiliate's actions.
• Upon termination, all pending commissions will be forfeited if the Affiliate is found to have violated these terms.

9. Intellectual Property

• YATR retains all rights to its logos, trademarks, branding materials, and content.
• Affiliates are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to use YATR's materials solely for promoting the Affiliate Program.
• Unauthorized use of YATR's intellectual property may result in termination and legal action.

10. Indemnification

Affiliates agree to indemnify and hold harmless YATR, its parent company, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:

• Misuse of the Affiliate Program.
• Violation of these terms and conditions.
• Non-compliance with applicable laws.

11. Liability Limitations

YATR is not responsible for:

• Technical errors, downtime, or disruptions affecting tracking or payment systems.
• Lost, delayed, or misattributed commissions.

12. Modifications to the Program

• YATR reserves the right to modify or terminate the Affiliate Program at any time without prior notice.
• Affiliates will be notified of material changes to these terms, which will take effect immediately upon posting to the website.
• Continued participation in the program constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

13. Confidentiality

Affiliates must keep all program-related information confidential, including but not limited to:

• Commission rates and structures.
• Marketing strategies or unpublished materials.
• Proprietary tracking and reporting systems.

Confidentiality obligations remain in effect indefinitely, even after the Affiliate's participation in the program ends.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

• These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States.
• Any disputes arising from participation in the Affiliate Program will be resolved exclusively in the courts of Palm Beach County, Florida.

15. Miscellaneous

• These terms represent the entire agreement between YATR and the Affiliate regarding the Affiliate Program and supersede all prior agreements or understandings.
• If any provision of these terms is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or disputes, Affiliates can contact YATR at: info@yatr.co