Affiliate Terms & Conditions

Thank you for your interest in the VirtualShield affiliate program. The purpose of this Program is to enable participants to promote VirtualShield services and earn commissions based on the purchase of services by individuals you refer.

Our affiliates are very important to us. This agreement is designed with you in mind, as well as VirtualShield and our customers. If you have any questions, please contact us.

This agreement describes the terms and conditions for participation in the VirtualShield affiliate program. In this agreement, the term “Affiliate” refers to you (the applicant). In this agreement, “VirtualShield” refers to VirtualShield LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, with whom you are entering this agreement. By applying to the VirtualShield affiliate program you are confirming that you have read the agreement and agree to the terms and conditions.

Commissions

For a sale to generate a commission to an Affiliate, the customer must complete the order form and remit full payment for the product. Commissions will only be paid on sales that are made when the customer clicks through qualified, correctly structured Affiliate links. Properly coded links are the sole responsibility of the affiliate. We reserve the right to disqualify commissions earned in violation of this Agreement. Commissions are awarded exclusively for sign-ups that result in a paid subscription, not for those that remain in the free trial phase. There may be a delay in commission approval to accommodate the period necessary for a sign-up to conclude their free trial and transition to a paid subscription. Commissions and conversions (free trials and active) can be viewed in your Affiliate Dashboard.

There are two types of Affiliate programs with VirtualShield: one-time and recurring:

• If the Affiliate is enrolled in a one-time payment program, they are entitled to receive a commission for each new sign-up that is activated in accordance with the terms outlined in this agreement, following the fee schedule agreed upon.
• If the Affiliate is on a recurring payment schedule, they will continue to accumulate commissions for each paid transaction by the customer for as long as the customer remains a paying customer. Recurring commissions are paid at the discretion of the advertiser and will be paid on a percetage basis as negotiated by their recurring fee schedule. Unless otherwise stated, the default amount is 50% on first signup, and 35% on renewal.

The commission structure is flexible and may be set at a higher (or lower) rate for certain affiliates depending on sales volume and performance.

Attribution of Commissions

We endeavor to maintain uninterrupted operation of the Site and Service. Nonetheless, access is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no guarantees, either express or implied, regarding the precision of materials or information accessible via the Site or Service, or their appropriateness for a specific purpose. We categorically disclaim all warranties, whether explicit or implicit, to the extent permitted by law, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, suitability for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We cannot assure that the Service will satisfy your requirements, or that its operation will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or free of errors, nor that any errors will be corrected. It is understood that you use the Site and Service at your own choice and risk.

Payments

An Affiliate can request a payment when their balance reaches a minimum balance of $100 USD. Payments can be requested every 30 days. Payment processing can take up to 15 days from the request date. A PayPal account is required to receive payment unless VirtualShield authorizes an alternate payment method ahead of time. For monthly commissions exceeding $1,000, we offer the option of direct wire transfers.

Should you fail to accrue any commissions or neglect to access your affiliate account within a 12-month period leading up to any given month, we reserve the right to close your inactive account, terminate this Agreement, and retain any commissions that are unpaid. Furthermore, we maintain the authority to withhold commission payments from affiliates who breach the terms of this Agreement. In instances where we choose not to terminate the agreement for such violations, we may instead issue a suspension of payments and provide a reasonable time frame for the affiliate to rectify the breach.

Refunds

In the event a customer requests a refund or disputes the transaction with their credit card company and causes a chargeback for a transaction for which the Affiliate has earned commissions, any commissions earned on the refund amount will be deducted from the Affiliate’s balance. Usually refunds/chargebacks are not counted against affiliates balance net 60 days after the transaction occurred but in the spirit of preventing fraud and bad actors we still reserve the right at our discretion to deduct or not deduct from the affiliate’s balance if fraud, violation of our terms or foul play is suspected.

Usage and Obligations

To initiate the enrollment process, you are required to submit an affiliate application through our website. It is mandatory that all details provided in your affiliate account be authentic and capable of verification. The use of a single affiliate account is standard, although permission may be granted by VirtualShield for the operation of additional accounts. Approval is not permanent; just because you are approved once, does not mean that we may not re-evaluate your application in the future.

Affiliates are permitted to use the VirtualShield brand and marketing resources available in the Affiliates section of the VirtualShield application. Logos and other assets cannot be modified. However, the Affiliate does not gain any trademark, copyright or any other rights to these materials.

At our sole discretion, we reserve the right to decline or terminate your application if we determine that your site and/or your participation in our Program is inappropriate. Grounds for such determination include, but are not limited to:

• The affiliate shall not imply that they are acting on behalf of VirtualShield and shall not advertise VirtualShield products directly.
• The affiliate shall not promote our services in a manner free from misleading representations, defamatory statements, illegal activities, or any content deemed offensive by us.
• The affiliate shall not incorporate any materials that infringe upon copyrights, trademarks, or any other intellectual property rights.
• The affiliate shall not negatively impact the reputation of the VirtualShield brand.
• The affiliate shall not bid for advertisements that compete with VirtualShield.
• The affiliate shall not represent themselves, VirtualShield or their relationship with VirtualShield in a false or misleading way.
• The affiliate shall not promote our services in a way that encourages users to register with the intent of participating in any unlawful activities.
• The affiliate shall not incorporate any materials that infringe upon copyrights, trademarks, or any other intellectual property rights.
• The affiliate shall not engage in the distribution of an unsolicited bulk email (spam) mentioning or referencing VirtualShield.
• The affiliate shall not engage in cookie-stuffing techniques.
• The affiliate shall not engage in pop-up or pop-under advertising.
• The affiliate shall not sell or otherwise transfer their affiliate account.
• The affiliate shall not broker sub-affiliates without written consent from VirtualShield.

Term and Termination

This Agreement shall remain in effect until terminated by you or VirtualShield. Either party has the right to terminate the agreement immediately without prior notice. As such, VirtualShield LLC may, in its sole discretion, at any time and for any or no reason, suspend or terminate this Agreement with or without prior notice.

In the event of termination of this Agreement, you are required to promptly discontinue use of and remove from your site all links to our site, as well as any other promotional materials provided to you by us as an affiliate. "Cause" for such termination includes, but is not limited to: a material breach of this Agreement by you; our assessment that potential claims or liabilities may arise from your participation in the Program; or our determination that our brand or reputation may be negatively affected by your actions or as a result of your participation in the Program.

If the Affiliate terminates the agreement, no further commissions from VirtualShield will be paid for any past or future customer transactions.

If VirtualShield chooses to terminate the agreement, any balance greater than $100 USD will be paid to the affiliate within 60 days of termination. Balances that are smaller than $100 will be forfeited.

If the Affiliate is on a recurring program, VirtualShield will not be obligated for any future payments after termination.

Third-Party Services

The Application may display, include or make available third-party content (including data, information, applications and other products services) or provide links to third-party websites or services (“Third-Party Services”).

You acknowledge and agree that VirtualShield LLC shall not be responsible for any Third-Party Services, including their accuracy, completeness, timeliness, validity, copyright compliance, legality, decency, quality or any other aspect thereof. VirtualShield LLC does not assume and shall not have any liability or responsibility to you or any other person or entity for any Third-Party Services.

Third-Party Services and links thereto are provided solely as a convenience to you and you access and use them entirely at your own risk and subject to such third parties’ terms and conditions.

Privacy Policy

VirtualShield LLC collects, stores, maintains, and shares information about you in accordance with its Privacy Policy, which is available at https://virtualshield.com/legal/privacy/. By accepting this Agreement, you acknowledge that you hereby agree and consent to the terms and conditions of our Privacy Policy.

Governing Law

The laws of Delaware, United States, excluding its conflicts of law rules, shall govern this Agreement and your use of the Application. Your use of the Application may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.

This Agreement shall not be governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Good.

Arbitration

All claims and disputes arising under or relating to this Agreement are to be settled by binding arbitration in the State of Delaware. An award of arbitration may be confirmed in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Modification

We reserve the right to modify this Agreement at our discretion and without direct notification to you. The most current version of the Agreement can always be found at https://www.VirtualShield.com/affiliates/terms. It is your responsibility to review the Agreement periodically to ensure awareness of any changes before engaging further in the VirtualShield Affiliate Program. If you find any amendment to be unacceptable, the sole remedy is to terminate this Agreement. By continuing your participation in the Program after any changes have been introduced, you are affirming your acceptance of the revised Agreement.

Limitation of Liability

We disclaim any responsibility for your use of information or other content obtained through our site, our affiliate linking system, or the site itself. Specifically, we shall not be held accountable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of business, loss of profits, or litigation. This limitation applies regardless of the cause of action, whether in contract, warranty, tort, product liability, or any other legal theory, and extends to claims involving third parties, even if we have been advised of the potential for such damages or claims.

Disclaimer & Assignment

The services, information, and content provided by or through our site are offered on an "as-is" and "as available" basis, with all express or implied warranties disclaimed. In accordance with the maximum extent allowed by applicable law, we renounce all warranties, both explicit and implicit. This includes, but is not limited to, guarantees that any service or information available from or through our site, including our affiliate linking system and the site itself, will be merchantable, suitable for a specific purpose, uninterrupted, error-free, free of defects, accurate, reliable, or non-infringing on rights. All "information" and services delivered under this Agreement come with inherent risks regarding quality, performance, accuracy, and effort, which are assumed entirely by you, the user. The limitations on potential damages, as outlined above, are essential components of the agreement between us and you. Without such limitations, we would not be able to provide the services, information, and content available from or through our site.

Should VirtualShield be acquired by or merge with another entity, VirtualShield reserves the right to assign this Agreement, along with its rights and obligations, to the succeeding organization without requiring your prior written approval. This new entity will be obligated to adhere to the terms of this Agreement. The rights and responsibilities outlined in this Agreement shall be legally binding on and shall benefit the successors and authorized assignees of both parties.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Policy, please contact us.

VirtualShield welcomes your questions or comments regarding this Statement. If you believe that VirtualShield has not adhered to this Statement, please contact VirtualShield at:

VirtualShield LLC
811 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 1700-146
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Email Address: [email protected]
Legal Inquires: [email protected]