Partner agreement template

# Partner Program Agreement

This template is provided by Scoutner (scoutner.com) for information only. It is not legal advice. Have a lawyer review it before use.

This Partner Program Agreement (the "Agreement") is made on [Effective date] between [Company legal name] (the "Company") and [Partner legal name] (the "Partner").

## 1. The program
The Company runs the [Program name] partner program (the "Program") for agencies, consultants and technology companies that refer, implement or support [Product name] (the "Product"). By signing, the Partner joins the Program at the [Starting tier] tier.

## 2. Partner tiers
Tiers are reviewed every [Review period] based on the previous 12 months:

[Tier 1 name]: [Tier 1 requirement]. Reward: [Tier 1 reward].
[Tier 2 name]: [Tier 2 requirement]. Reward: [Tier 2 reward].
[Tier 3 name]: [Tier 3 requirement]. Reward: [Tier 3 reward].

## 3. Deal registration
The Partner registers each opportunity through [Registration method] before the Company contacts the prospect. An approved registration protects the Partner's claim for [Protection period]. The first approved registration for an account wins. Only registered opportunities earn rewards.

## 4. Commissions
For each registered opportunity that becomes a paying customer, the Company pays the commission of the Partner's tier on net subscription fees received during [Commission period]. Net fees exclude taxes, refunds, discounts and services. Commissions are paid [Payment frequency], within [Payment terms] after the Company receives the customer's payment.

## 5. Implementation services
The Partner may sell its own services (setup, training, integrations) to customers and keeps all service revenue. The Partner is solely responsible for the services it delivers.

## 6. Enablement and co-marketing
The Company provides the Partner with product training, sales materials, a demo account and a named partner contact. Joint marketing activities (webinars, case studies, listings) are agreed in writing case by case. Neither party publishes a joint announcement without the other's approval.

## 7. Brand use
Each party may use the other's name and logo to describe the partnership, following the other's brand guidelines. The Partner will not bid on the Company's brand in paid search.

## 8. Conduct
The Partner describes the Product accurately, makes no unapproved commitments on features, pricing or results, and complies with anti-spam, data protection and anti-corruption laws.

## 9. Confidentiality
Each party keeps the other's non-public information confidential and uses it only for the Program, during the term and for [Confidentiality period] after.

## 10. Term and termination
This Agreement continues until either party ends it with [Notice period] written notice. Commissions on customers signed before termination remain payable for their commission period, unless the Partner terminated for convenience [Or other rule]. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach not cured within 15 days.

## 11. Liability and general terms
Neither party is liable for indirect damages. Total liability is limited to the commissions paid or payable in the 12 months before the claim. The parties are independent contractors. Governing law: [Governing law].

Signed:

[Company legal name], by [Company signatory name]. Date:

[Partner legal name], by [Partner signatory name]. Date: