Affiliate Agreement

Effective Date: 7.01.2025 19:32 CST
Last Updated: 7.01.2025

📚 Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Key Definitions
  3. How the Affiliate Program Works
  4. Cookie Tracking Policy
  5. Commission Structure & Calculation
  6. Payout Terms
  7. Responsibilities of the Affiliate
  8. Legal Disclaimers & Hold Harmless
  9. Use of Affiliate Likeness
  10. Termination & Modification
  11. Agreement Acceptance
  12. Contact Information

1. 🌱 Introduction

This Affiliate Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between:

Ashanti Gumbo Inc., a subsidiary of the Generational Integrity Trust Group,
Operated by: Polymath Genius Mass Media, LLC
Collectively referred to as: “the Company”

And you, the individual or entity accepting these terms (“Affiliate”).

Ashanti Gumbo® is a registered brand representing ritual commerce, seasonal nourishment, and culturally rooted offerings. This Agreement outlines your role, rights, and responsibilities as an affiliate, while also protecting the brand and community integrity.

By participating in this program, you agree to abide by the terms outlined here, including all future amendments provided in writing.

2. 📖 Key Definitions

TermMeaning
AffiliateAn approved individual who shares Ashanti Gumbo products and earns commission on qualifying sales.
CommissionYour earnings from referred sales, paid as a percentage of net profit.
Qualified SaleA product purchase made via your unique affiliate link within the cookie period.
CookieA digital tag placed on a user’s browser to track affiliate activity for 90 days.
Net ProfitSale amount after subtracting direct costs and a 10% charitable tithe.
Direct CostsExpenses for production, packaging, processing, and shipping.
Last-click AttributionCredit is given to the most recent affiliate link used before purchase.
Hold HarmlessA clause that protects all parties from legal claims resulting from the actions of others.
LikenessYour image, voice, text, or shared content that may be used for marketing or brand promotion.

3. 🔗 How the Affiliate Program Works

  • Upon approval, you’ll receive a unique affiliate link to share
  • When someone uses your link to make a purchase, it triggers a 90-day cookie
  • If a purchase is completed within that window, you receive commission

This program is rooted in relational, not transactional, sharing. We encourage thoughtful, aligned promotion that honors your voice and our community values.

4. 🍪 Cookie Tracking Policy

Our system uses cookie tracking to attribute purchases to you for 90 days.

EventResult
User clicks your linkCookie activated for 90 days
User purchases during cookie windowYou earn commission
User clicks another affiliate linkCredit goes to the most recent affiliate (last-click attribution)

5. 💰 Commission Structure & Calculation

You receive 10% of Net Profit from each qualified sale. Net Profit is determined after production costs and a 10% tithe to community and charitable efforts.

StepDescription
Gross SaleTotal purchase amount
– Direct CostsMaterials, labor, packaging, shipping, fees
– 10% Charitable TitheDonated monthly to vetted initiatives
= Net ProfitFinal remainder
× 10%Your commission

🧾 Example:
Gross Sale = $100
Costs = $25
Tithe = $7.50
Net = $67.50
Commission = $6.75

6. 💸 Payout Terms

DetailPolicy
Payout FrequencyQuarterly (March, June, September, December)
Minimum Threshold$25
Payment MethodsPayPal, Cash App, or Direct Deposit
Tax ResponsibilityAffiliate is responsible for reporting and paying all applicable income taxes

Commissions are reviewed and paid in the month following each quarter.

7. 🌿 Responsibilities of the Affiliate

You agree to:

  • Represent the brand authentically and ethically
  • Refrain from false claims or exaggerated promotion
  • Disclose your affiliate relationship when required by law
  • Avoid spam, coercion, or misaligned practices
  • Maintain compliance with local advertising laws

You are not an employee or agent of the Company. This is a non-exclusive, independent contractor relationship.

8. ⚖️ Legal Disclaimers & Hold Harmless

  • Hold Harmless: Both parties agree to indemnify and hold each other harmless from any liability, damage, or legal claims that arise from the other party’s actions, negligence, or misrepresentations.
  • No Guarantees: The Company makes no promises regarding income, sales volume, or affiliate success.
  • No Legal or Medical Claims: You may not promote Ashanti Gumbo® products as providing medical, financial, or legal outcomes.
  • Right to Audit: The Company reserves the right to audit affiliate behavior and revoke status if misalignment is found.

9. 📸 Use of Likeness

By participating in the Affiliate Program, you grant Ashanti Gumbo Inc. and Polymath Genius Mass Media, LLC the right to use your shared content — including images, voice recordings, testimonials, social media tags, or other forms of expression referencing the brand — for marketing, education, and promotional purposes.

This includes reposting, sharing, or featuring content across the Company’s platforms, always in a way that honors your original message.

✉️ If you’d prefer not to have your likeness used, contact us at affiliate@ashantigumbo.com and we will honor your request.

10. 🔚 Termination & Modification

The Company reserves the right to:

  • Modify terms at any time with 7-day written notice
  • Suspend or terminate affiliate participation at its sole discretion, especially for violations of this Agreement
  • Discontinue the Affiliate Program with 30-day notice to all current participants

Affiliates may request to withdraw from the program at any time. Pending commissions above $25 will be paid out.

11. ✍️ Agreement Acceptance

By signing up for the Ashanti Gumbo® Affiliate Program, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years old
  • You have read and understand this Agreement in full
  • You agree to comply with all the terms and conditions listed herein

12. 📮 Contact Information

For all inquiries, updates, opt-out requests, or payout concerns:

📧 affiliate@ashantigumbo.com