These Affiliate Program Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legal agreement between you ("Affiliate," "you," or "your") and Chill Subs, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company ("Chill Subs," "Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By applying to, accessing, or participating in the Chill Subs Affiliate Program (the "Program"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
The Program allows approved affiliates to earn commissions by referring new customers to Chill Subs’ subscription services, literary magazine database, educational content, workshops, tools, and other services (collectively, the "Services").
To participate, you must submit a complete and accurate application through our affiliate platform. We may accept or reject any application at our sole discretion.
To be eligible, you must:
Be at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction)
Have the legal authority to enter into these Terms
Comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate and complete. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account.
We may require identity, tax, payment, or business verification at any time (including as required by law or by our payment processors). We may suspend participation and/or withhold payments until verification is completed to our satisfaction.
You may promote Chill Subs through:
Honest and accurate descriptions of our Services
Your own original content, including blog posts, reviews, and social media posts
Email marketing to your own opt-in subscriber lists
Paid advertising (subject to Section 4.4)
You must comply with all endorsement and testimonial rules (including FTC guidelines in the United States and similar rules in your jurisdiction). You must clearly and conspicuously disclose your affiliate relationship wherever you promote our Services (e.g., “I may earn a commission if you sign up through my link.”).
You may NOT:
Make false, misleading, or exaggerated claims about Chill Subs or the Services
Use spam, unsolicited commercial email, or purchased/rented lists
Engage in cookie stuffing, click fraud, bot traffic, or other fraudulent methods
Use misleading redirects, cloaking, or URL shorteners that conceal the destination or imply an official relationship
Impersonate Chill Subs or present yourself as an employee/agent/official representative
Misrepresent pricing, features, availability, or promotions
Create fake accounts or self-refer to earn commissions
Offer to split commissions, rebates, cash-back, “kickbacks,” or similar incentives to induce signups unless we explicitly approve in writing
Use pop-ups, pop-unders, forced clicks, or deceptive advertising methods
Promote Chill Subs on websites or channels containing illegal, adult/sexual content, hate/harassment, discrimination, violence, or other content that we deem brand-unsafe in our sole discretion
Target or market primarily to children/minors, or place promotions in child-directed media
Violate any applicable law, regulation, or platform terms (including social platform rules and advertising network policies)
If using paid advertising (Google Ads, Meta Ads, etc.):
You must comply with the ad platform’s policies
You may NOT bid on “Chill Subs” or direct variations/misspellings of our brand name or use our trademarks in ad copy or display URLs (unless we explicitly approve in writing)
Your landing pages must clearly disclose your affiliate relationship
You are solely responsible for all advertising costs and compliance
Unless we explicitly approve in writing:
You may not publish non-public coupon codes
You may not present your affiliate link as an “official” discount source
You may not advertise “best price guaranteed,” “exclusive deal,” or similar claims unless we have expressly authorized the promotion and language
You may use our name, logos, and approved marketing materials solely to promote the Services through the Program. You must:
Use only marketing materials provided or explicitly approved by us
Not modify our trademarks/logos/branding without written permission
Not register domains, social handles, or identifiers containing “Chill Subs” or confusingly similar variations
Not create pages or accounts that could reasonably be mistaken for Chill Subs’ official presence
Unless we explicitly approve in writing, you may not promote via:
Browser extensions, toolbars, or injected ads
Software that overwrites or replaces other affiliates’ tracking
“Typosquatting” or similar domain tactics
Sub-affiliate networks where you cannot reasonably ensure compliance with these Terms
You are responsible for the acts of anyone you allow to promote using your affiliate link(s).
Commission rates will be specified in your affiliate dashboard and may vary based on:
Subscription plan purchased
Promotional periods or special offers
Affiliate tier/performance level
We may update commission rates with reasonable notice.
Commissions are earned only when:
A referred customer completes a qualifying purchase using your unique tracking link/code
The customer’s payment is successfully processed and not flagged as fraudulent
The transaction is not refunded, disputed, or charged back
The referral complies with these Terms and any program rules shown in the affiliate dashboard
Our tracking cookie duration is 60 days unless otherwise specified.
Commissions vest 60 days after the qualifying purchase date, provided the transaction has not been refunded, disputed, charged back, or flagged for fraud/compliance review.
Payment method. Payments are processed monthly via PayPal once your account balance reaches a minimum threshold of $10.00 USD. If your balance is below the threshold, it rolls over until the threshold is met.
PayPal eligibility requirement. You must provide and maintain a valid PayPal account email address and ensure your PayPal account can receive funds sent from the United States. This includes (without limitation) any country/region restrictions, account limitations, compliance holds, verification requirements, or other PayPal policies that may prevent receipt of funds.
No responsibility for PayPal issues. PayPal is a third-party service. We do not control PayPal’s services, decisions, or limitations. We are not responsible for any inability to deliver or complete payment due to PayPal restrictions, limitations, holds, reserves, compliance reviews, errors, or blockages, including country-based restrictions.
Failed or blocked payments. If a payment fails, is blocked, is returned, or cannot be completed for reasons outside our control, we may re-attempt payment after you update your PayPal details and/or hold the payment until you provide eligible payment information. We are not responsible for delays caused by inaccurate payment information or third-party restrictions.
Alternative payment methods. We may (but are not obligated to) offer alternative payment methods on a case-by-case basis. Any alternative payment method may be subject to additional verification and processing requirements.
You are responsible for any fees charged by PayPal or any other payment method used to receive funds. You are solely responsible for all taxes related to your affiliate earnings. We may withhold taxes or issue tax forms (e.g., Form 1099) where required. You agree to provide any requested tax documentation.
We may withhold, delay, adjust, or offset commissions and/or payments if:
We suspect fraud, abuse, policy violations, or prohibited traffic sources
We need to verify your identity, tax status, or payment eligibility
Required by law, regulation, or payment processor rules
We need to offset amounts you owe us (including reversed commissions, chargebacks, or refunds)
If a customer is refunded for any reason, the related commission will be reversed.
Commissions on chargebacks, disputes, or fraudulent transactions will be reversed. We may withhold payment or reclaim commissions where we suspect fraud or abuse.
We may adjust, withhold, reclaim, or reverse commissions if:
The referral violates these Terms
The transaction is fraudulent or not a bona fide customer purchase
There is evidence of manipulation, “gaming,” or prohibited acquisition tactics
Tracking data is incomplete or unreliable due to technical issues, fraud, or policy violations
These Terms are effective upon your acceptance and continue until terminated.
You may terminate your participation at any time by providing written notice to shelby@chillsubs.com.
We may suspend or terminate your participation immediately, with or without notice, if:
You breach these Terms or any program rules
You engage in fraudulent, unethical, or brand-damaging conduct
We discontinue the Program
Required by law or legal process
Upon termination:
Your access to the Program will be revoked
You must immediately cease all promotional activities and remove our marketing materials from your platforms
Unpaid commissions upon termination. Unpaid commissions will be paid only to the extent they are legitimate, vested, and earned in compliance with these Terms.
Forfeiture for violations. We may withhold and/or permanently forfeit unpaid commissions if we determine (in our reasonable discretion) that they were earned through prohibited conduct, fraud, policy violations, misleading marketing, or other material breach of these Terms.
You may receive confidential information about Chill Subs (including business strategy). You agree to:
Keep all confidential information strictly confidential
Not disclose it to any third party
Use it solely for participating in the Program
Return or destroy it upon termination upon request
You are an independent contractor, not an employee, agent, partner, or joint venturer. You have no authority to bind Chill Subs.
This is non-exclusive; you may participate in other affiliate programs and promote competing services.
You are solely responsible for:
All expenses incurred in your promotional activities
Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Payment of all applicable taxes
Your own liability insurance, if applicable
You warrant that:
You have the right and authority to enter into these Terms
Your promotional activities comply with applicable laws
Your content and promotional materials do not infringe third-party rights
All information you provide to us is accurate and complete
The Program is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We disclaim all warranties including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We make no guarantees regarding earnings. Results depend on your efforts, methods, and market conditions.
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
Chill Subs shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising from or related to the Program, including any issues arising from third-party platforms or payment processors (including PayPal).
Chill Subs’ total liability for any claims arising out of or related to the Program shall not exceed the total commissions paid to you in the six (6) months preceding the claim.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Chill Subs and its members, managers, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:
Your violation of these Terms
Your promotional activities
Your breach of any representation or warranty
Your violation of applicable law or regulation
Any claim that your content infringes third-party rights
You represent and warrant that:
You are not located in, organized under the laws of, or ordinarily resident in any country or region subject to comprehensive sanctions that would prohibit payments or participation under applicable law
You are not listed on, owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf of a party listed on any government restricted-party list (including U.S. sanctions/restricted lists)
You will not use the Program in any way that would cause Chill Subs to violate applicable sanctions, export controls, or anti-money laundering laws
We may suspend participation and/or withhold payments to comply with law or payment processor requirements.
We may modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:
Posting updated Terms on our website
Emailing your registered email address
Providing notice through your affiliate dashboard
Continued participation after notice constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree, you must terminate your participation.
We may modify or discontinue the Program, commission structures, or any aspect of the Program with reasonable notice.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict of law rules.
Any legal action or proceeding must be brought exclusively in state or federal courts located in Massachusetts, and you consent to personal jurisdiction there.
Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to contact us at shelby@chillsubs.com to attempt informal resolution.
These Terms (and any program rules referenced in the affiliate dashboard) are the entire agreement regarding the Program and supersede prior understandings.
If any provision is invalid or unenforceable, the rest remains in effect.
Failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver.
You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
All notices must be in writing and delivered to:
Email: shelby@chillsubs.com
P.O. Box 319 Commerce, GA 30529
Neither party is liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond reasonable control.
If your affiliate account is inactive for twelve (12) consecutive months (no clicks, referrals, or logins), we may require re-verification before issuing further payments and may suspend the account until you confirm payment eligibility. Where permitted by law, we may also treat small, unclaimed balances as forfeited after a reasonable period and required notices.
Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including but not limited to Confidential Information, Warranties and Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Sanctions and Legal Compliance, and Governing Law and Dispute Resolution.
Chill Subs, LLC
P.O. Box 319
Commerce, GA 30529
Email: support@chillsubs.com
Website: chillsubs.com
BY PARTICIPATING IN THE CHILL SUBS AFFILIATE PROGRAM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.