Official BuyCheapKeys policy
Affiliate Terms and Conditions
Rules, commission structure, and partner obligations governing the BuyCheapKeys Affiliate Program.
Updated: October 20265 sections3 min read
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Definitions
- Affiliate: Any natural or legal person accepted into the BuyCheapKeys Affiliate Program under these Affiliate T&Cs.
- Affiliate Link & Custom Slug: The unique referral hyperlink (?ref=slug or /aff/slug) and subscriber discount coupon assigned to the Affiliate.
- Affiliate Panel: The dedicated partner dashboard (/dashboard/affiliate) displaying real-time visits, commissions, earnings, and payouts.
- Affiliate Services: Promotional activities carried out by the Affiliate to refer new and returning buyers to the Platform.
- Program: The official BuyCheapKeys Affiliate & Creator Partner Program.
- Products: Digital video game keys, software licenses, subscriptions, and digital gift cards listed on BuyCheapKeys.com.
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Eligibility & Requirements
- 2.1To apply for the Program, you must operate an active social media channel, streaming profile (YouTube, Twitch, Kick, TikTok, X/Twitter, Instagram), Discord community, or gaming/technology website.
- 2.2Submitting an application does not guarantee automatic approval. BuyCheapKeys evaluates applications on a case-by-case basis and reserves the right to reject or revoke participation at its sole discretion.
- 2.3Affiliates must provide accurate payout and tax identification details prior to requesting commission withdrawals.
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Affiliate Duties & Brand Guidelines
- 3.1Affiliates shall promote BuyCheapKeys ethically and in strict compliance with applicable advertising and consumer disclosure laws (including FTC/EU endorsement disclosures).
- 3.2Prohibited Practices: Affiliates are strictly forbidden from bidding on 'BuyCheapKeys' branded keywords in paid search ads (Google Ads, Bing Ads), sending unsolicited spam, using cookie-stuffing scripts, or impersonating official BuyCheapKeys channels.
- 3.3Self-Referrals: Purchasing products through your own Affiliate Link or using your own Affiliate Coupon for personal or commercial resale is strictly prohibited and results in immediate commission forfeiture.
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Commissions, Cookie Attribution & Payouts
- 4.1Attribution Window: Referral links utilize a 30-day first/last-touch tracking cookie. Purchases completed within 30 days of clicking the Affiliate Link or using the Affiliate's Custom Coupon qualify for commission.
- 4.2Commission Calculation: The commission is 5% of the net order value, meaning the price of the products after any coupon discount, excluding the service fee, taxes and refunded or cancelled orders.
- 4.2.1Subscriber Coupon: Each Affiliate receives a personal coupon that gives their audience a 5% discount on the price of the products (the service fee is not discounted). Coupons cannot be combined with each other.
- 4.2.2When a Commission Is Earned: A commission is only recorded once the order has been paid and the product delivered. Unpaid, cancelled or expired orders generate no commission, and if an order is later refunded, its commission is cancelled.
- 4.3Verification Hold: Earned commissions remain in 'Pending' status for a 14-day anti-fraud and refund verification window before moving to 'Available Balance'.
- 4.4Payout Execution: Once Available Balance reaches the minimum threshold (€20.00), Affiliates may request a payout via PayPal, Bank Transfer (SEPA/SWIFT), or USDT/USDC.
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Taxes, Intellectual Property & Termination
- 5.1Tax Responsibility: Each Affiliate acts as an independent contractor and is solely responsible for reporting and paying any income tax, VAT, or self-employment contributions required in their jurisdiction.
- 5.2Intellectual Property: BuyCheapKeys grants Affiliates a revocable, non-exclusive license to display official banners and logos solely for active Program promotion.
- 5.3Termination: Either party may terminate participation with 7 days written notice to affiliates@buycheapkeys.com. Fraudulent activity or brand abuse triggers immediate termination and forfeiture of pending balances.