📋Official Policy Document

ForKobo Affiliate Program Policy

Effective Date:October 10, 2025
Last Updated:ForKobo Trust & Safety

Official policy governing the ForKobo Affiliate Program, including eligibility requirements, referral processes, reward terms, and compliance guidelines.

1. Overview

The ForKobo Affiliate Program ("Program") allows eligible users ("Affiliates" or "Referrers") to earn referral rewards by introducing new users ("Referred Merchants") to ForKobo's Done-For-You eCommerce management services.

By participating in this Program, you agree to be bound by this Affiliate Program Policy, as well as ForKobo's Terms & Conditions, Refund Policy, and Payout Schedule Policy.

Important: This Program is designed to reward genuine referrals that lead to successful new store activations and is not intended for self-referrals, multiple account creation, or any misuse of referral benefits.

2. Eligibility

To participate, you must:

  • Have an active ForKobo merchant account in good standing;
  • Be enrolled in a live Done-For-You plan (Standard, Pro, or higher);
  • Agree to all terms of this Affiliate Program Policy; and
  • Possess a verified payout method connected to your ForKobo Merchant Dashboard.

Note: Participation in the Program is automatically granted to all eligible users. Referral links or codes are generated directly from your ForKobo dashboard.

3. Referral Process

1

Sharing Your Code

Each Affiliate receives a unique referral code or link to share with potential users.

2

Referred Merchant Signup

When a new user signs up for ForKobo using your referral code or link and successfully activates their store by paying the required management fee, the referral is considered eligible.

3

Verification Period

Each referral undergoes an internal verification process to confirm the referred user's payment, identity, and active participation. Verification may take up to 7 business days after the referred user's store setup is completed.

4

Affiliate Reward

Once verified, a $50 referral bonus is added to your upcoming payout. This reward will appear as a separate line item in your Payout Summary under "Affiliate Earnings."

4. Reward Payment Terms

  • Referral bonuses are not paid instantly. They are credited to your next scheduled ForKobo payout according to your plan's Payout Schedule Policy.
  • The $50 referral reward is cumulative, meaning multiple successful referrals can increase your total payout for that period.
  • Payouts are made via your linked payout method (KoboPay, bank transfer, or other approved options).
  • All affiliate earnings are subject to applicable verification, fraud checks, and compliance reviews.

5. Cancellations and Adjustments

If a referred merchant cancels, refunds, or reverses their Done-For-You program payment — whether voluntarily or through chargeback, dispute, or refund request — the $50 affiliate reward tied to that merchant becomes void.

If the reward has not yet been paid:

It will be automatically removed from your next payout.

If the reward has already been paid:

The $50 will be deducted from your upcoming payout balance.

If no payout is available to offset the deduction:

ForKobo reserves the right to request repayment or apply the balance against future payouts.

Fairness: This adjustment ensures fairness and transparency across the Program and maintains payout integrity.

6. Prohibited Conduct

Affiliates must not:

  • Refer themselves or create multiple accounts to receive rewards;
  • Use false identities, spam, or misleading promotions;
  • Promise or misrepresent ForKobo as an "investment" or "get-rich scheme";
  • Use unauthorized advertising, paid traffic, or misleading claims to attract referrals;
  • Interfere with ForKobo's payout, compliance, or refund processes.

Consequences: Any violation may result in immediate suspension from the Affiliate Program, forfeiture of all unpaid rewards, and permanent account termination.

7. Monitoring and Compliance

  • All affiliate activity is monitored by ForKobo's Trust & Safety Team.
  • We reserve the right to investigate any referral that appears suspicious, ineligible, or fraudulent.
  • ForKobo may request additional verification documents or proof of relationship between the referrer and referred merchant.
  • Failure to comply with such requests may lead to disqualification of the referral and reversal of associated bonuses.

8. Tax Responsibility

  • Affiliates are solely responsible for any tax obligations or reporting related to their earnings under the Program.
  • ForKobo may, where required by law, withhold or report affiliate payments according to local or international tax regulations.

9. Termination of Participation

  • ForKobo reserves the right to suspend or terminate any affiliate's participation in the Program at any time if there is evidence of abuse, violation of this Policy, or any attempt to manipulate referral payouts.
  • Termination will not affect verified, legitimate rewards earned prior to the termination date unless such rewards were based on fraudulent activity or an ineligible referral.

10. Program Modifications

  • ForKobo may update, modify, or discontinue this Affiliate Program at any time, with or without notice.
  • Any changes will be reflected in this Policy, and continued participation constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact

For questions or clarifications about this Policy, please contact:

or reach out to the ForKobo Trust & Safety Team through your Merchant Dashboard.

Quick Summary

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Earn $50 per referred user who activates a store using your code
Bonuses are added to your next payout after verification
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If the referred user cancels, the $50 is deducted from your future payouts
All referrals are verified for authenticity and compliance
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Violations lead to suspension and loss of earnings