Referral Program Terms
Last updated: 8/30/2025
Quick Summary: Join our referral program to earn 20% lifetime commission. By participating, you agree to these terms. Please read them - they're written in plain English.
How You Earn Money
20% Lifetime Commission
You earn 20% of every subscription payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.
Examples
• Customer pays $24.95/month → You earn $4.99/month
• Customer pays $49.95/month → You earn $9.99/month
• Customer gets 20% discount → Your commission is also reduced by 20%
Note: Commission only applies to subscription payments, not one-time purchases like email packages.
When & How You Get Paid
Payment Schedule
• Monthly payouts via PayPal
• Processed by 7th of each month
• Minimum threshold: $100
• Must have referred 2+ different customers
Payment Method
• PayPal only (no alternatives)
• Must have valid PayPal account
• Self-issued invoices for taxes
• PayPal fees deducted from payment
How Attribution Works
Cookie Window
• 30-day window after link click
• User must signup within 30 days
• If they subscribe later, you still earn
Attribution Logic
• Last-click wins (most recent referral link)
• New clicks reset the 30-day window
• No retroactive attribution
Important Rules: To keep the program fair for everyone, these activities are prohibited and will result in account termination.
❌ Don't Do This
• Self-referrals or fake accounts
• Coupon/deal websites
• Spam or unsolicited emails
• Using our brand in PPC ads
• Claiming to be official Uptime Monitor
• Promoting fake discounts
✅ This is Good
• Share on your website or blog
• Social media posts (with disclosure)
• Email your subscribers
• Word-of-mouth recommendations
• Educational content about monitoring
• Direct outreach to businesses
When You Don't Earn Commission
• Free trial users (until they start paying)
• Refunded or disputed transactions
• One-time purchases (email/SMS packages)
• Fraudulent or self-referred accounts
• Subscriptions cancelled within 30 days
Program Changes
• 30-day notice for any changes
• Existing referrals keep original rates
• Account termination for rule violations
• No earnings guarantees
Your Responsibilities
• Handle your own taxes
• Be transparent about referral relationship
• Follow advertising disclosure laws
• Provide accurate information only
Questions or Issues?
General Questions
support@uptime-monitor.ioBilling & Payouts
billing@uptime-monitor.ioReport Violations
abuse@uptime-monitor.ioLegal: These terms are governed by New York State law. By participating, you agree to these terms and binding arbitration for disputes.
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