Terms & Conditions

Effective: August 2025
Provider: BanterMugs.com – Owner: David Steng
Scope: These terms govern participation in the BanterMugs Affiliate Program (“Program”) for partners located in the EU and other approved regions.

1. Purpose of the Program

The Program allows you to promote BanterMugs products through your own channels and earn a commission for every valid purchase made via your unique affiliate link.

2. Eligibility & Enrollment

• Participation requires a complete and accurate application through our sign-up form.
• We may reject or terminate applications at our discretion if your channels include: violence, discrimination or hate speech, sexually explicit content, copyright or trademark violations, or content that conflicts with BanterMugs’ brand values.

3. Commission Structure

• Standard commission: 10-20% of total order value (excl. shipment) per confirmed sale.
• Cookie duration: 30 days.
• Payouts: Monthly via PayPal or bank transfer; minimum payout €10.
• No commission for your own orders, cancelled/refunded orders, or sales via prohibited methods (see Section 6).

4. Tracking & Technical Limitations

• Sales are tracked via our affiliate tracking system (GoAffPro).
• Only correctly tracked sales are eligible for commission.
• We are not liable for missed tracking or lost commissions due to technical issues, ad blockers, cookie deletion, or partner mis-tagging.

5. Use of BanterMugs IP

• You may use BanterMugs logos, images, and text provided via the Program only for promoting BanterMugs and only in the supplied formats.
• No modification, resale, sublicensing, or use of our brand in your domain, social handle, or paid ads without prior written approval.

6. Allowed & Prohibited Promotion Methods

Allowed: Your own websites, blogs, social posts, newsletters (with subscriber consent).

Prohibited:

• Paid search ads targeting “BanterMugs” or variations.
• Spam emails, purchased clicks/followers.
• Posting coupon codes on coupon websites without prior approval.
• Misleading claims about BanterMugs products.
• Malware, adware, forced clicks, or cookie stuffing.

7. Affiliate Responsibilities

• You are responsible for content, operation, and legal compliance of your channels (including GDPR and required disclosures).
• Clearly disclose affiliate links (e.g., “As a BanterMugs partner, I earn from qualifying purchases”).

8. Liability & Indemnification

• You will indemnify and hold BanterMugs harmless from claims, damages, or costs arising from your participation, legal violations, or misuse of our IP.
• BanterMugs is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
• Total liability is limited to the commissions paid to you in the 12 months preceding the claim.

9. Changes to the Program

We may change these Terms, commission rates, or Program rules at any time with 14 days’ notice via email or the partner dashboard. Continued participation constitutes acceptance.

10. Term & Termination

• This agreement begins upon acceptance of your application and continues until terminated.
• Either party may terminate at any time with written notice.
• Upon termination, remove all affiliate links, brand materials, and related content from your channels.

11. Governing Law

This agreement is governed by the laws of Germany. Jurisdiction lies with the competent courts in Stuttgart, Germany.

By joining the Program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions.