Referral Program Terms & Conditions
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TERMS
1. Overview & Definitions
1.1
These Referral Program Terms & Conditions ("Referral Terms") govern the Videobolt
Referral Program (the "Program"), operated by Videobolt d.o.o. ("Videobolt", "we", or
"us").
1.2
These Referral Terms supplement, and should be read together with, Videobolt's general Terms of Service (the
"General Terms"). In the event of a conflict between these Referral Terms and the General
Terms on a matter specific to the Program, these Referral Terms control.
1.3
Definitions:
"Referrer" means a Videobolt user who participates in the Program
by sharing a Referral Link.
"Referee" means a person who signs up for a Videobolt account
after clicking a Referrer's Referral Link.
"Referral Link" means the unique tracking link generated for a
Referrer's account that identifies Referrals attributable to that Referrer.
"Referral" means a Referee's use of a Referral Link that results
in a new Videobolt account, tracked in accordance with Section 3.
"Referral Reward" means the compensation a Referrer may earn
under Section 4 once a Referral meets the conditions of these Referral Terms.
1.4
By generating or sharing a Referral Link, a Videobolt user accepts these Referral
Terms. A user who does not agree must not generate or share a Referral Link.
2. Eligibility
2.1
Any registered Videobolt user, whether on a free or a paid plan, may become a
Referrer. A separate application or approval is not required.
2.2
A Referrer must be at least 18 years of age.
2.3
Each natural person or company may hold and use only one Videobolt account for
purposes of the Program. Creating or using multiple accounts to generate additional Referral
Links or Referral Rewards is a violation of Section 6.
2.4
Videobolt employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to earn Referral
Rewards under the Program.
2.5
Affiliates approved under the Videobolt Affiliate Program cannot participate in the
Program at the same time.
3. How Referrals Work
3.1
Once a Referrer has a Videobolt account, a unique Referral Link can be generated upon the
Referrer's request by clicking the designated button in the referral widget,
accessible from the header of the Videobolt platform.
3.2
The Referrer may share the Referral Link through their own communication channels (e.g.,
email, social media, messaging apps) in their own name and at their own responsibility. The
Referrer may not send unlawful, misleading, or unsolicited bulk messages (spam) containing
the Referral Link. The Referrer is responsible for reviewing and complying with all
applicable local laws and regulations regarding advertising and promotional disclosures,
including determining whether they are required to disclose that they may earn a commission
or other financial benefit from referrals. Where required, such disclosures must be clear,
conspicuous, and appropriately presented alongside the Referral Link or related promotional
content.
3.3
Attribution window. If a Referee clicks a Referral Link and subsequently creates a
Videobolt account and completes their first paid subscription payment within 30 days of
that click, the Referral is attributed to the Referrer who shared that link. If the
first paid subscription payment is not completed within 30 days of that click, the Referral
is not attributed and no Referral Reward accrues from that Referee's payments.
3.4
Last-click attribution. If a Referee clicks Referral Links of more than one Referrer,
or clicks both a Referral Link and an affiliate link under the Videobolt Affiliate Program,
before creating a Videobolt account, only the link clicked last before account
creation counts, provided that click falls within the attribution window in Section 3.3. If
that link is an affiliate link, no Referral Reward accrues for that Referee. Earlier clicks
do not generate a competing claim.
3.5
A Referral is considered valid only if it is traceable by Videobolt's tracking systems.
Ad-blockers, disabled cookies, or unsupported browser configurations on the Referee's device
may prevent a Referral from being tracked; Videobolt is not responsible for Referrals that
cannot be attributed as a result.
4. Referral Reward
4.1
A Referrer's claim to a Referral Reward first arises when a Referee that is attributed to
that Referrer under Section 3 completes their first paid subscription payment to
Videobolt.
4.2
Reward rate. The Referral Reward is 20% of each subscription payment the
Referee makes to Videobolt, for the lifetime of the Referee's account, subject to the
cap in Section 4.3. The Referrer's entitlement to Referral Rewards continues indefinitely
and is not affected by any cancellation, expiration, or interruption of the Referee's
subscription. If the Referee subsequently renews or reactivates their subscription, the
Referrer will continue to earn Referral Rewards on all subsequent subscription payments.
4.3
Reward cap. The total Referral Reward a Referrer may earn from any single Referee is
capped at $50. Once this cap is reached for a given Referee, no further Referral
Reward accrues from that Referee's future payments.
4.4
Calculation basis. The Referral Reward is calculated on the amount actually received
by Videobolt for each subscription payment, net of taxes (such as VAT or sales tax) and
payment processor fees.
4.5
The Referee owes no payment to, and has no obligation toward, the Referrer. The Referral
Reward is payable exclusively by Videobolt.
4.6
The exact terms of the Program (including the rate and cap in Sections 4.2 and 4.3) are
those in effect at the time a Referral Reward is earned under Section 4.7, and may change
prospectively as described in Section 9.
4.7
A Referral Reward is considered earned when the Referee's subscription payment on which it
is calculated is received by Videobolt, subject to Section 6.3.
5. Payment of Rewards
5.1
Referral Rewards are paid via PayPal. The Referrer is responsible for providing a
valid PayPal account and keeping it up to date. If the Referrer needs to create a PayPal
account to receive payment, this is done in the Referrer's own name and at the Referrer's
own cost.
5.2
Amounts are calculated and paid in USD.
5.3
Payout threshold. Earned Referral Rewards are paid out once a Referrer's accumulated,
unpaid balance reaches $50. Balances below this threshold roll over and accumulate
until the threshold is met.
5.4
Payout cycle. On the 1st day of each month, Videobolt reviews Referrers'
balances. If a Referrer's accumulated, unpaid balance has reached the threshold in Section
5.3 and a valid PayPal account has been added to the Referrer's Videobolt account by
that day, Videobolt schedules the payout and pays out the balance on the 15th day of the
same month, or on the first business day after the 15th if the 15th is not a business
day. If PayPal rejects or returns a payout, the amount is credited back to the Referrer's
balance and paid out in the next payout cycle.
5.5
Any fees charged by PayPal or other third-party payment providers for receiving the payout
are the Referrer's responsibility, unless otherwise stated at the time of payout.
5.6
Referrers who are residents of Serbia are subject to Serbian laws and regulations,
which require them to either have a registered sole proprietorship or limited liability
company (d.o.o.), or to sign a contract with Videobolt. Based on this, payments will be made
to them accordingly, and taxes and contributions on these payments are paid in accordance
with Serbian law.
6. Prohibited Conduct & Enforcement
6.1
A Referrer must use the Program only for its intended purpose and only through lawful means.
Without limitation, a Referrer must not:
1.
take any fraudulent action in connection with the Program;
2.
use paid advertising (search engine marketing, PPC campaigns, social media ads) to
promote a Referral Link without Videobolt's prior written authorization;
3.
bid on "Videobolt" or any confusingly similar term as a keyword in paid advertising
campaigns;
4.
use misleading or deceptive marketing practices, including false claims,
impersonation of Videobolt, or coercion to obtain Referrals;
5.
create or use multiple accounts to generate additional Referral Links or Referral
Rewards;
6.
manipulate Referral tracking, including self-referrals, automated traffic, bots, or
fabricated Referrals;
7.
send Referral Links via spam or other unsolicited messages, including unsolicited
mass messaging (messages to people who have opted in to receive the Referrer's own
newsletter or channel updates are not restricted by this item);
8.
use friends, family members, or third parties to circumvent the self-referral
restriction;
9.
misrepresent their relationship with Videobolt or imply an official partnership or
endorsement that does not exist;
10.
post Referral Links on coupon, deal-sharing, or similar public promotion sites in a
way that implies Videobolt is offering a general public discount.
6.2
Consequences of violation. If a Referrer violates these Referral Terms, Videobolt
may, at its discretion and without prior notice: (i) suspend the Referrer from the Program
or terminate their participation with immediate effect; and/or (ii) forfeit any Referral
Reward already earned but not yet paid out.
6.3
Clawback. If a Referee's payment that generated a Referral Reward is later refunded
or charged back, Videobolt may deduct the corresponding, already-paid Referral Reward from
the Referrer's future payouts under the Program.
6.4
A Referrer who violates these Referral Terms shall indemnify Videobolt against third-party
claims and reasonable, documented expenses resulting from that violation.
7. Use of the Videobolt Brand
7.1
The Referrer may not use the Videobolt logo, trademarks or other brand assets in
their own marketing, advertising, or promotional materials without Videobolt's prior written
permission. This does not prevent the Referrer from using the Videobolt name in plain text
to refer truthfully to Videobolt and its products, or from showing videos, screenshots and
screen recordings they made on the Videobolt platform.
7.2
Nothing in these Referral Terms grants the Referrer any right or license to Videobolt's
intellectual property beyond what is expressly stated in the General Terms.
8. Taxes
8.1
The Referrer is solely responsible for determining, reporting, and paying any taxes
owed on Referral Rewards received under the Program, under the laws of the jurisdiction
applicable to the Referrer.
8.2
Videobolt does not withhold taxes from Referral Reward payouts and does not issue tax
forms or documentation in connection with the Program.
8.3
Sections 8.1 and 8.2 do not apply to Referrers who are residents of Serbia. For them, taxes
are paid in accordance with Serbian law, as set out in Section 5.6.
9. Term, Changes & Termination of the Program
9.1
The Program runs for an indefinite period.
9.2
Changes. Videobolt may change these Referral Terms or end the Program. Changes that
are less favorable to Referrers (such as a lower reward rate or cap, a higher payout
threshold or a shorter attribution window), and ending the Program, take effect no earlier
than 14 days after Videobolt notifies Referrers via their account or the email
address on file. Other changes, such as corrections and clarifications, take effect when
posted on this page. By continuing to participate after a change takes effect, the Referrer
accepts it.
9.3
Earned rewards are kept. A change or the end of the Program applies only going
forward. Referral Rewards earned under Section 4.7 before it takes effect remain payable
under Sections 5 and 6 or, if the Program ends, as set out in Section 9.4.
9.4
Ending the Program. If Videobolt ends the Program, each Referrer's earned, unpaid
balance of Referral Rewards is settled as follows, subject to Section 6: a balance that has
reached the payout threshold in Section 5.3 is paid out in the next payout cycle
under Section 5, and a balance below the threshold is compensated with a Videobolt
subscription of equivalent value, based on Videobolt's list prices, applied to the
Referrer's Videobolt account. The subscription cannot be exchanged for cash.
9.5
Suspension during review. If Videobolt reasonably suspects a violation of Section 6,
it may suspend the Referrer without prior notice while it reviews the case. Payouts are
paused during the suspension. If no violation is found, the suspension is lifted and the
paused rewards are paid in the next payout cycle, subject to Section 5. If a violation is
confirmed, Section 6.2 applies.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability
10.1
The Program is provided "as is." Videobolt disclaims all warranties of any kind, express or
implied, regarding the Program, including the availability of Referral Links, the accuracy
of tracking, or the continuity of the Program.
10.2
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Videobolt, its suppliers, and its
licensors shall have no liability of any kind – whether direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential – arising out of or in connection with the Program, a
Referrer's participation in it, or a Referral Reward (whether earned, disputed, delayed, or
forfeited).
10.3
Where applicable law does not permit a full exclusion of liability, Videobolt's total
liability arising out of or in connection with the Program is limited to the total Referral
Reward amounts paid to the Referrer in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving
rise to the claim.
10.4
Nothing in this Section 10 excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable
mandatory law.
11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
11.1
These Referral Terms, and any dispute arising out of or in connection with the Program, are
governed by the laws of the Republic of Serbia, consistent with the General Terms.
11.2
The courts of Belgrade, Serbia have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising
out of or in connection with the Program, except to the extent mandatory consumer-protection
law in a Referrer's country of residence provides otherwise.
12. General Provisions & Contact
12.1
These Referral Terms, together with the General Terms, constitute the entire agreement
between Videobolt and the Referrer regarding the Program, and supersede any prior
understanding on the subject.
12.2
Nothing in these Referral Terms creates an employment, agency, or partnership relationship
between Videobolt and the Referrer. The Referrer acts solely on their own behalf, in their
own interest, and at their own account.
12.3
A Referrer may not assign their rights or claims under these Referral Terms to a third party
without Videobolt's prior written consent. Videobolt may assign its rights and obligations
under these Referral Terms without condition, including in connection with a merger,
acquisition, or sale of assets.
12.4
If any provision of these Referral Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining
provisions remain in full force and effect, and the invalid provision will be construed to
reflect the parties' original intent as closely as possible.
12.5
Questions about the Program or these Referral Terms can be sent to support@videobolt.net.
12.6
Operator details: Videobolt d.o.o. (SRB).
Referral Program FAQ
The key points in plain language. The full terms above always apply
FAQ
Who can join the Referral Program?
Any registered Videobolt user who is at least 18, on a free or a paid plan. There's no application or approval: just generate your referral link from the referral widget in the header of the Videobolt platform.
How much can I earn?
20% of every subscription payment the person you referred makes to Videobolt, for the lifetime of their account, up to a total of $50 per person. Rewards are calculated after taxes and payment fees. You keep earning even if they cancel and later renew.
When does a referral count?
The person needs to click your link, create a Videobolt account and make their first paid subscription payment within 30 days of that click. If they click more than one referral or affiliate link, only the last click before they create their account counts.
When and how do I get paid?
On the 1st of each month we check who has reached $50 and schedule their payout, which is sent via PayPal, in USD, on the 15th (or the next business day if the 15th isn't one). Make sure your PayPal account is added to your Videobolt account by the 1st. Smaller balances roll over until you reach $50.
Does the person I refer pay anything for this?
No. The person you refer owes you nothing, and your reward is paid entirely by Videobolt.
What isn't allowed?
Among other things: paid ads without our prior written approval, bidding on "Videobolt" as a keyword, spam, self-referrals or multiple accounts, and posting your link on coupon or deal sites as if it were a public discount. The full list is in section 6. Breaking these rules can get you removed from the program and cost you any unpaid rewards.