Affiliate Program

# US Diamond Outlet Affiliate Program Policy

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## 1. Affiliate Program Overview

The US Diamond Outlet Affiliate Program (“Affiliate Program”) allows approved individuals, businesses, content creators, publishers, and other qualified partners (“Affiliate” or “you”) to earn commissions by referring customers to US Diamond Outlet (“USDO”) through approved affiliate links, promotional materials, or other tracking methods provided by USDO.

By participating in the Affiliate Program, you agree to comply with this Affiliate Program Policy, the US Diamond Outlet Terms of Service, and any additional rules or requirements communicated by USDO.

USDO reserves the right to approve, reject, suspend, or terminate any affiliate account at its discretion, subject to applicable law.

## 2. Affiliate Commissions

Affiliates may earn commissions on qualifying purchases generated through their approved affiliate links or other authorized referral methods.

Commission amounts are recorded in the Affiliate's account after the applicable transaction has been properly tracked and confirmed.

USDO may withhold, reverse, or adjust commissions associated with transactions that are canceled, refunded, returned, charged back, determined to be fraudulent, or otherwise fail to qualify under the Affiliate Program.

Only commissions that are considered **approved and payable** by USDO will count toward the Affiliate's withdrawal balance.

## 3. Commission Withdrawal Threshold

USDO operates its Affiliate Program using a fixed **$3,000 commission withdrawal increment**.

An Affiliate may request or receive a commission payment only when the Affiliate's approved and payable commission balance reaches a minimum of **$3,000**.

Payments are issued in **$3,000 increments**.

### Example

If an Affiliate earns:

* $1,000 during the first year, the Affiliate **cannot withdraw the $1,000** because the balance has not reached the $3,000 payment threshold. * $2,500 after the first year, the Affiliate **cannot withdraw the $2,500** because the balance has not reached $3,000. * $3,000, the Affiliate becomes eligible to receive a $3,000 commission payment. * $4,500, the Affiliate may receive a $3,000 payment, with the remaining $1,500 retained in the Affiliate account until the balance reaches another $3,000 increment. * $6,000, the Affiliate may receive $6,000, representing two $3,000 payment increments.

Any eligible balance below the next $3,000 increment will remain in the Affiliate's account and will roll forward until the applicable payment threshold is reached.

The passage of time does not automatically make a balance below $3,000 withdrawable. For example, if an Affiliate has earned only $1,000 after one year, the $1,000 remains in the Affiliate account until the Affiliate reaches the applicable $3,000 payment threshold.

## 4. Payment Method

Once an Affiliate reaches an eligible $3,000 payment increment and the commissions have satisfied all applicable verification and approval requirements, USDO will issue payment according to its payment procedures.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing by USDO, commission payments will be issued by **check**.

USDO is not obligated to issue partial payments for balances below the applicable $3,000 increment.

Any remaining balance will continue to accumulate in the Affiliate's account.

## 5. Commission Approval and Payment Processing

Reaching a $3,000 balance does not necessarily mean that payment will be issued immediately.

Before payment is made, USDO may verify:

* The Affiliate's identity and account information; * The validity of referred transactions; * That commissions were generated in accordance with the Affiliate Program; * That transactions have not been canceled, refunded, or charged back; * That there is no suspected fraud, abuse, manipulation, or prohibited activity; and * Any tax documentation required by USDO.

USDO may delay payment while a transaction or Affiliate account is under review.

## 6. Taxes and Tax Reporting

USDO does **not ordinarily deduct federal income taxes from Affiliate commission payments**.

Affiliate commissions are generally paid to the Affiliate without income-tax withholding, except where withholding is required by applicable law.

Each Affiliate is solely responsible for determining and satisfying their own federal, state, local, and other applicable tax obligations arising from income received through the Affiliate Program.

Affiliates should consult their own tax professional regarding their individual tax obligations.

USDO does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice to Affiliates.

### 1099 Tax Reporting

Where required by applicable U.S. tax laws and regulations, USDO will report qualifying Affiliate compensation to the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and provide the Affiliate with the appropriate tax reporting form, which may include **Form 1099-NEC**, after the applicable tax year.

For applicable Affiliates, tax reporting information will generally be provided after the end of the calendar year in accordance with applicable reporting deadlines.

The issuance of a tax form does not mean USDO has withheld taxes from the Affiliate's commission.

Affiliates are responsible for paying any taxes they owe directly to the appropriate tax authorities, including the IRS, as applicable.

USDO may require Affiliates to provide appropriate tax documentation, such as a completed Form W-9 or applicable tax form, before commissions can be paid.

## 7. Affiliate Responsibility for Taxes

By participating in the Affiliate Program, the Affiliate acknowledges that commission income may constitute taxable income.

The Affiliate is responsible for:

1. Reporting applicable Affiliate income on their tax returns; 2. Paying applicable federal income taxes; 3. Paying applicable state and local taxes; 4. Making estimated tax payments when required; 5. Paying any applicable self-employment taxes or other taxes; and 6. Maintaining appropriate records of Affiliate income and expenses.

USDO will not be responsible for an Affiliate's individual tax obligations.

## 8. No Tax Withholding Unless Required by Law

USDO's standard practice is to pay Affiliate commissions without deducting federal income taxes.

However, USDO reserves the right to make any withholding required by federal, state, or local law.

Nothing in this Policy should be interpreted as a guarantee that taxes will never be withheld from an Affiliate payment.

## 9. Affiliate Account Balances

Affiliate balances are maintained electronically within the Affiliate Program system.

The Affiliate is responsible for ensuring that their account information, payment information, legal name, address, and tax information are accurate and current.

USDO may require additional verification before releasing a commission payment.

An Affiliate may not transfer, sell, assign, or otherwise dispose of their Affiliate account or commission balance without prior written authorization from USDO.

## 10. Prohibited Activities

Affiliates may not generate commissions through fraudulent, deceptive, misleading, or unlawful activities.

Prohibited activities may include, without limitation:

* Self-referrals intended to improperly generate commissions; * Fraudulent transactions; * Fake or misleading advertising; * Unauthorized use of USDO trademarks or branding; * Spam; * Misleading claims regarding USDO products or pricing; * Unauthorized paid search campaigns using USDO trademarks; * Cookie stuffing or tracking manipulation; * Artificial clicks or traffic; * Incentivized transactions that violate USDO rules; * Transactions generated through stolen payment information; or * Any other activity that USDO reasonably determines to be abusive, fraudulent, or inconsistent with the Affiliate Program.

USDO may cancel commissions associated with prohibited activity and may suspend or terminate the Affiliate's account.

## 11. Returns, Refunds, and Chargebacks

Commissions are earned only on qualifying transactions that remain valid under the Affiliate Program.

If a customer cancels an order, receives a refund, returns a product, or initiates a chargeback, the associated commission may be reversed or deducted from the Affiliate's commission balance.

USDO may also delay the approval of commissions for a reasonable period to account for potential returns, cancellations, refunds, or chargebacks.

## 12. No Guarantee of Earnings

USDO does not guarantee that an Affiliate will earn any particular amount of money through the Affiliate Program.

Affiliate earnings depend on factors including customer referrals, qualifying purchases, conversion rates, product sales, and other circumstances outside USDO's control.

Participation in the Affiliate Program should not be interpreted as a guarantee of income.

## 13. Affiliate Relationship

Participation in the Affiliate Program does not create an employment, agency, partnership, franchise, joint venture, or other similar relationship between USDO and the Affiliate.

Affiliates are independent participants and are responsible for their own business activities, expenses, taxes, licenses, permits, and legal obligations.

Affiliates do not have authority to make representations, warranties, contracts, or commitments on behalf of USDO unless expressly authorized in writing.

## 14. Program Changes

USDO reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Affiliate Program or any portion of the Program at any time, subject to applicable law.

USDO may also modify commission rates, qualifying requirements, payment procedures, promotional rules, or other Program terms.

Material changes may be communicated to Affiliates through the Affiliate Program platform, email, or other reasonable means.

## 15. Account Termination

USDO may suspend or terminate an Affiliate account for violations of this Policy, fraudulent activity, abuse of the Affiliate Program, unlawful conduct, or other circumstances permitted by applicable law.

Upon termination, USDO may review the Affiliate's account and determine which commissions, if any, remain payable under the Program's terms.

Commissions associated with fraudulent, canceled, refunded, charged-back, or otherwise invalid transactions may be withheld or reversed.

## 16. No Circumvention

Affiliates may not attempt to circumvent the Affiliate Program's tracking, commission, approval, or payment requirements.

Attempts to divide transactions, manipulate account balances, create multiple accounts, or otherwise circumvent the $3,000 payment increment may result in suspension or termination of the Affiliate account.

## 17. Recordkeeping

Affiliates are encouraged to maintain accurate records of their Affiliate commissions, payments, expenses, and related business activities for tax and accounting purposes.

USDO's records will generally be used to determine the commission balance and payment amounts associated with an Affiliate account.

## 18. Acceptance of the Affiliate Program Policy

By registering for, participating in, or continuing to participate in the US Diamond Outlet Affiliate Program, the Affiliate acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to this Affiliate Program Policy.

If an Affiliate does not agree to these terms, they should not participate in the Affiliate Program.

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*This Affiliate Program Policy is provided for general business use and should be reviewed by qualified legal and tax professionals before publication, particularly with respect to commission reporting, Form 1099 requirements, withholding obligations, unclaimed balances, and state-specific laws.*