THE PEOPLE’S GUILD (TPG) CONVENTION — AFFILIATE AGREEMENT
This Affiliate Agreement (“Agreement”) is effective as of the date you submit the Affiliate Registration Form (“Effective Date”) and is entered into by and between The People’s Guild and its owners, affiliates, and related entities (“Company,” “TPG,” “we,” “us”) and you (“Affiliate,” “you”). By submitting the Affiliate Registration Form, accessing an affiliate link/code, or promoting the Event, you agree to be bound by this Agreement.
1. Affiliate Enrollment
1.1 Application. By completing and submitting the Affiliate Registration Form, you apply to join the TPG Convention Affiliate Program (“Program”).
1.2 Approval; Sole Discretion. Approval is at the sole discretion of Company. Company may accept, reject, suspend, or terminate any Affiliate application at any time for any reason or no reason.
1.3 No Obligation. Company has no obligation to provide Affiliate a link, code, dashboard, or any minimum opportunities, sales volume, or compensation.
2. Definitions (Controls Interpretation)
2.1 “Event” means The People’s Guild Convention and any related programming, ticketed experiences, VIP events, dinners, balls, seminars, exhibit hall access, add-ons, digital access, and post-event access products offered by Company.
2.2 “Affiliate Tools” means any unique tracking link(s), promo code(s), QR code(s), landing page(s), UTM parameters, or other identifiers provided by Company.
2.3 “Qualifying Purchase” means a completed purchase of eligible Event products that (a) is tracked and attributed to Affiliate by Company’s systems, (b) is paid and not canceled, refunded, charged back, disputed, or reversed, and (c) complies with this Agreement.
2.4 “Gross Revenue” (GR) means the base price actually collected by Company for Qualifying Purchases attributable to Affiliate, excluding (i) sales taxes and governmental fees, (ii) shipping (if any), (iii) chargebacks, refunds, reversals, disputes, and cancellations, and (iv) any amounts not actually received by Company. For avoidance of doubt, if an order is refunded or charged back, the associated GR is removed from Affiliate’s earnings.
2.5 “Commission” means the Affiliate compensation described in Section 3.
2.6 “Restricted/Comp Tickets” means student, military, media, politician/staff, VIP, or any discounted/complimentary categories that require verification or are not offered for general public sale.
2.7 “Company Marks” means the names, logos, trademarks, service marks, slogans, event titles, and branding owned or controlled by Company.
3. Compensation & Payment Terms (10% Gross Revenue Share)
3.1 Commission Rate. Subject to this Agreement, Affiliate will earn a Commission equal to ten percent (10%) of Gross Revenue from Qualifying Purchases attributable to Affiliate.
3.2 Attribution; Final Authority. Company’s tracking and attribution systems are the final authority for whether a purchase is attributable to Affiliate. Company may use last-click attribution, first-click attribution, multi-touch, or other attribution rules in its sole discretion.
3.3 Attribution Window. Unless Company states otherwise in writing, attribution is limited to purchases made within thirty (30) days of a tracked click or scan and prior to Event start, and may be shortened or extended by Company at any time.
3.4 Excluded Transactions (No Commission). No Commission is paid on:
Restricted/Comp Tickets, staff passes, sponsor comps, speaker comps, exhibitor comps, or any ticket category not intended for public sale;
Purchases made using internal/staff codes, bulk-buy codes, trade/partner codes, venue codes, or codes not assigned to Affiliate;
Purchases made by Affiliate for Affiliate’s own use or household, or purchases arranged primarily to generate Commission;
Refunds, chargebacks, cancellations, payment plan defaults, disputed charges, or fraudulent transactions;
Any transaction Company determines (in its sole discretion) to be in violation of this Agreement or applicable law.
3.5 Refunds/Chargebacks; Clawback/Setoff. If a Qualifying Purchase is refunded, reversed, charged back, disputed, or later deemed ineligible, Company may (a) withhold unpaid Commission amounts, (b) deduct the associated Commission from future payouts, and/or (c) require repayment. Company may set off any amounts owed by Affiliate against any amounts payable to Affiliate.
3.6 Payment Timing; Holdbacks. Commissions are generally paid monthly for the prior calendar month on the first Friday of the following month, provided:
the underlying purchases have cleared any refund/dispute risk window set by Company, and
Company may hold back a reasonable reserve (including through the Event date) to account for refunds, chargebacks, fraud, or reconciliation.
Company may also elect, in its sole discretion, to pay after the Event concludes to ensure accounting finality.
3.7 Payment Method. All payments are made via electronic payment methods to the account information Affiliate provides. Affiliate is responsible for maintaining accurate payout details.
3.8 Minimum Threshold; Administrative Withholding. Company may impose a minimum payout threshold (e.g., $50 or $100) and may carry balances forward until threshold is met.
3.9 Taxes. Affiliate is solely responsible for all taxes, reporting, and compliance arising from payments under this Agreement. Company may require tax forms (e.g., W-9 or equivalent) and may withhold payments until received.
3.10 Optional: Affiliate Referral Bonus (Upline Earnings) — If Company Enables It
If Company offers referral overrides in writing for the Program, the following applies; otherwise, this section is not active.
(a) Direct Referrals Only. Affiliates who refer other affiliates (“Referred Affiliates”) may earn a one-level referral override on the referred affiliate’s attributable Gross Revenue or Commission (as specified by Company).
(b) Eligibility Conditions. Any override is paid only if both the referring affiliate and the referred affiliate meet thresholds and compliance requirements set by Company.
(c) No Reduction to Referred Affiliate. Overrides, if offered, are paid from Company’s share and do not reduce the referred affiliate’s commission rate.
(d) Company Control. Company may modify, cap, pause, or terminate referral overrides at any time.
4. Affiliate Obligations
4.1 Ethical, Truthful Promotion. Affiliate will promote the Event accurately, ethically, and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and platform policies.
4.2 Disclosures (FTC & Platform Rules). Affiliate must clearly disclose the affiliate relationship wherever required (e.g., “#ad,” “paid partnership,” “affiliate link,” or equivalent). Disclosures must be prominent and compliant with FTC guidance and platform rules.
4.3 No Unapproved Claims. Affiliate may not:
claim speaker attendance, endorsements, partnerships, or venue arrangements unless publicly confirmed by Company;
represent that Affiliate is an employee, agent, spokesperson, official representative, or the Event organizer;
create misleading urgency, pricing claims, guarantees, or promises (including about refunds, VIP access, security, or special entry).
4.4 No Restricted Ticket Circumvention. Affiliate must not market restricted/comp categories as generally available or instruct buyers how to bypass eligibility requirements.
4.5 Compliance With Event Rules. Affiliate agrees that Event entry, seating, credentialing, and conduct rules are determined solely by Company and may change.
5. Content, IP, and Usage Rights (Airtight in Company’s Favor)
5.1 License to Company (Broad). Affiliate grants Company a perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable, royalty-free, fully paid license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, publicly perform, and display any content Affiliate creates that references or features Company, the Event, or Company Marks, in any media now known or later developed, for any lawful purpose including promotion.
5.2 Ownership. Affiliate retains ownership of original content as between Affiliate and Company, but the license in 5.1 is irrevocable and survives termination.
5.3 No Obligation to Use. Company has no obligation to use, credit, or compensate Affiliate for any content.
5.4 Company Marks. Affiliate may use Company Marks only as authorized in writing and must follow brand guidelines. Company may revoke permission at any time.
5.5 No Registration. Affiliate will not register or attempt to register any Company Marks, confusingly similar marks, domains, social handles, or ad accounts incorporating Company Marks.
6. Transparency & Audits
6.1 Tracking Integrity. Affiliate acknowledges that tracking depends on third-party systems, user settings, and platform behavior; Company is not liable for tracking failures.
6.2 Audit & Investigation. Company may audit Affiliate’s promotional methods, traffic sources, and compliance. Affiliate agrees to cooperate and provide reasonable documentation upon request.
6.3 Confidentiality of Internal Data. Any internal metrics, conversion rates, audience data, pricing terms, discount structures, sponsor terms, or operational information provided by Company is confidential and may not be disclosed.
7. Restrictions (Strict)
Affiliate shall not, directly or indirectly:
7.1 Fraud/Manipulation. Engage in fraud, deception, fabricated sales, cookie stuffing, forced clicks, bots, click farms, or incentive schemes not approved in writing.
7.2 Spam. Send unsolicited bulk email, DMs, robocalls, auto-dialed texts, or mass messaging in violation of CAN-SPAM, TCPA, platform rules, or other laws.
7.3 Paid Search/Ads on Trademarks. Bid on Company Marks or confusingly similar terms in paid search or ads, or run ads that appear to be official Company ads, unless expressly authorized in writing.
7.4 Brand Misrepresentation. Alter, distort, or misuse Company branding; use fake “official” pages; impersonate Company staff; or mislead attendees about access levels.
7.5 Self-Dealing. Use Affiliate Tools to purchase tickets for personal benefit or to generate Commission through affiliated persons, employees, or controlled entities.
7.6 Data Collection. Collect, store, or misuse attendee personal information beyond what is necessary for Affiliate’s own business operations, and never in violation of privacy law.
7.7 Unapproved Partnerships. Represent that Company has partnered with any person/entity without written authorization.
8. Term; Suspension; Termination
8.1 Term. This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and continues until terminated.
8.2 Company Suspension/Termination. Company may suspend or terminate Affiliate immediately, with or without notice, for any reason or no reason, including suspected violations, risk, reputational concerns, or compliance issues.
8.3 Affiliate Termination. Affiliate may terminate by written notice.
8.4 Effects of Termination. Upon termination:
Affiliate must immediately stop using Company Marks and Affiliate Tools;
Company may deactivate links/codes and revoke access;
Company will pay only Commissions that are (i) earned on Qualifying Purchases, (ii) fully cleared of refunds/chargebacks, and (iii) not subject to withholding, clawback, or setoff.
8.5 For Cause Forfeiture. If termination is due to fraud, misrepresentation, or material breach, Company may withhold or forfeit unpaid Commissions to the maximum extent permitted by law.
9. Independent Contractor; No Agency
Affiliate is an independent contractor and not an employee, partner, joint venturer, agent, or representative of Company. Affiliate has no authority to bind Company, make promises on Company’s behalf, or represent Company in any official capacity.
10. Liability Disclaimer; Limitation of Liability (Company-Favorable)
10.1 No Warranties. Company makes no warranties regarding sales volume, conversion rates, profitability, tracking accuracy, or Event success.
10.2 Limitation. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Company shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages.
10.3 Cap. Company’s total liability arising out of or related to this Agreement shall not exceed the total Commissions actually paid to Affiliate in the three (3) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
11. Indemnification
Affiliate shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Company and its owners, officers, employees, contractors, partners, affiliates, and venue-related parties from and against any claims, demands, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: (a) Affiliate’s promotions, content, statements, or omissions; (b) violation of law or platform rules; (c) breach of this Agreement; or (d) any allegation that Affiliate’s content infringes third-party rights.
12. Modification
Company may modify this Agreement at any time by providing notice via email, dashboard notice, or publication on a designated page. Continued participation in the Program after the effective date of modifications constitutes acceptance.
13. Governing Law; Venue; Injunctive Relief
13.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.
13.2 Venue. Any dispute shall be brought exclusively in state or federal courts located in Oregon, and Affiliate consents to personal jurisdiction there.
13.3 Injunctive Relief. Affiliate acknowledges that unauthorized use of Company Marks, confidentiality breaches, fraud, or misuse of Affiliate Tools may cause irreparable harm. Company may seek injunctive relief without posting bond, in addition to any other remedies.
14. Notices
Notices to Company shall be sent to the email or address Company designates. Notices to Affiliate shall be sent to the email provided in the Affiliate Registration Form and are deemed delivered when sent.
15. Assignment; No Transfer
Affiliate may not assign, transfer, or delegate this Agreement or any rights/obligations without Company’s prior written consent. Company may assign this Agreement freely.
16. Severability; Waiver; Survival; Entire Agreement
16.1 Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.
16.2 Waiver. Failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of future enforcement.
16.3 Survival. Sections relating to payments, audits, confidentiality, IP licenses, restrictions, indemnification, liability limits, dispute terms, and any provisions that by their nature should survive will survive termination.
16.4 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the Program and supersedes any prior understandings.
17. Acceptance (Electronic)
By submitting the Affiliate Registration Form, using Affiliate Tools, or promoting the Event, Affiliate affirms understanding and acceptance of all terms of this Agreement.