THE HEDGESTONE GROUP, LLC
Welcome to the HedgeStone Business Advisors Affiliate Program (the “Program”). By using the website located at https://www.hedgestone.com (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (the “Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website or participate in the Program.
Eligibility
To be eligible to participate in the Program, you must be at least 18 years old and a resident of a country where the Program is offered. You must also agree to these Terms and provide all information required during the affiliate sign-up process. HedgeStone Business Advisors reserves the right to refuse participation to anyone for any reason, in its sole discretion.
Affiliate Obligations
As an Affiliate, you agree to: (a) promote the Website and its products and services in a professional manner; (b) comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to data privacy, data protection, and marketing; (c) use only pre-approved marketing materials provided by HedgeStone Business Advisors and properly attribute such materials to HedgeStone Business Advisors; (d) include in all promotional materials a clear and conspicuous disclosure that you are participating in the Affiliate Program and are earning commissions as a result; and (e) not engage in any deceptive or misleading advertising practices, including but not limited to false or misleading representations about the Website, its products, or services.
Commission
You will earn a commission on all qualifying purchases made by customers referred to the Website by you. The commission rate will be determined by HedgeStone Business Advisors and may be subject to change. Commissions will be paid in accordance with the commission schedule agreed to between you and HedgeStone Business Advisors.
Cookie Disclaimer
You understand that the Program utilizes cookie-tracking technology to track referral links and commissions. By participating in the Program, you consent to the use of cookie tracking technology and the storage of first-party and third-party cookies on your computer. You also acknowledge that the duration of the cookie is subject to change and that commissions will only be earned on purchases made within the cookie duration.
Trademark Usage
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the trademarks and logos of HedgeStone Business Advisors in accordance with these Terms and the guidelines provided by HedgeStone Business Advisors. You shall not use any trademark or logo of HedgeStone Business Advisors in any manner that is likely to cause confusion, mislead, or dilute the marks.
Confidentiality
You agree to keep confidential all confidential information and trade secrets of HedgeStone Business Advisors, including but not limited to the commission schedule, marketing materials, and other proprietary information. You shall not disclose any such confidential information to any third party without the prior written consent of HedgeStone Business Advisors.
Termination
Either party may terminate your participation in the Program at any time, with or without cause, by providing written notice to the other party. Upon termination, you will immediately stop using all marketing materials provided by HedgeStone Business Advisors and will no longer earn commissions. In addition, you will destroy or return to HedgeStone Business Advisors all confidential information in your possession or control.
Limitation of Liability
HedgeStone Business Advisors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from or in connection with your participation in the Program. In no event shall HedgeStone Business Advisors’ liability to you exceed the total commissions paid to you under these Terms.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HedgeStone Business Advisors and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and partners from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from or in connection with your participation in the Program, including but not limited to any breach of these Terms by you.
Modification of Terms
HedgeStone Business Advisors reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time, in its sole discretion, with or without notice to you. Your continued participation in the Program after any such modification shall be deemed acceptance of the modified Terms.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which HedgeStone Business Advisors is located, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. Any dispute arising from or in connection with these Terms or the Program shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any additional terms to which you agree when you sign up for the Program, constitute the entire agreement between you and HedgeStone Business Advisors with respect to your participation in the Program.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be illegal or unenforceable, such provision shall be severable and shall not affect the enforceability of the remaining provisions.
Assignment
You may not assign these Terms or transfer any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of HedgeStone Business Advisors. HedgeStone Business Advisors may assign these Terms without your prior written consent.
Waiver
The failure of either party to enforce any rights under these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such rights or a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms or the Program, please contact HedgeStone Business Advisors at support@hedgestone.com.
By participating in the HedgeStone Business Advisors Affiliate Program, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not participate in the Program.
Effective Date: 1/31/2023