Last updated: October 1, 2025

Parties: QuantKey Solutions LLC (“QuantKey”, “we”, “us”) and the applicant/participant (“Affiliate”, “you”).

Binding effect. By (i) submitting an application, (ii) checking “I agree,” or (iii) using an Affiliate Link, you agree to this Agreement, which incorporates by reference the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Acceptable Use & Messaging Policy (AUP). Electronic acceptance forms a valid, enforceable contract under the U.S. E‑SIGN Act.

1) Program Overview & Definitions

Program. QuantKey’s affiliate referral program for the promotion of QuantKey’s SaaS platform and approved add‑ons (collectively, the “Services”).

Affiliate Link. A unique URL or tracking mechanism we issue (cookie, code, pixel, or form parameter) used to attribute qualified purchases.

Qualified Purchase. A first‑time subscription or add‑on purchase by a Prospect who (a) arrives via your Affiliate Link and (b) completes checkout within the attribution window shown in the Program Commission Schedule (the “Schedule”) displayed in the affiliate portal.

Commission. The payout for a Qualified Purchase as described in the Schedule.

Second‑Tier Affiliate. Another affiliate you refer if your account is explicitly enabled for two‑tier commissions in the Schedule.

We may update the Schedule (e.g., rates, eligible SKUs, attribution windows, payout timing) prospectively on notice in the portal; changes do not affect Commissions already earned on locked, paid transactions.

2) Enrollment; Electronic Records; KYC/Sanctions

Application. You’ll provide accurate information. Acceptance is at our discretion.

Electronic notices. You consent to electronic records and signatures; keep your contact and payout details current.

Tax/KYC. Before payouts, provide a current W‑9 (U.S.) or W‑8 (non‑U.S.). We may withhold or delay payment if forms are missing/invalid.

Sanctions. No participation by or payouts to persons in sanctioned jurisdictions or on restricted lists (e.g., OFAC SDN); we may screen and withhold.

3) License & Brand Use

We grant you a non‑exclusive, revocable, non‑transferable license to use our approved name, marks, and creatives (“QuantKey Materials”) solely to promote the Services per (a) this Agreement, (b) any Brand Guidelines we publish, and (c) our written instructions. No sublicensing. Do not (i) register or use domains, handles, or search ads that include our trademarks or confusingly similar variations; (ii) misrepresent yourself as our employee, partner, or broker; or (iii) imply endorsement by QuantKey or its partners. We may ask you to cease or modify any asset or placement.

4) Affiliate Obligations (Compliance‑First)

You must comply with: (a) this Agreement; (b) our AUP (covering email/SMS/voice and AI); (c) applicable laws; and (d) the rules of platforms you use (ad networks, social networks, inbox providers, carriers). Key standards:

4.1 Truthful marketing & disclosures (FTC)

Disclose material connections clearly and conspicuously in any endorsement (e.g., “#ad,” “Paid partnership with QuantKey,” or equivalent plain‑language placement appropriate to the medium). Maintain truthful, non‑misleading claims.

Follow the FTC’s influencer/endorsement guidance and “.com disclosures” principles for placement and prominence.

4.2 Email deliverability & compliance

Authenticate sending domains with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for bulk. Support one‑click unsubscribes for promotional mail and honor within required timelines.

Follow CAN‑SPAM (truthful headers, address, opt‑outs). No purchased lists.

4.3 SMS/MMS/RCS & telephony (A2P)

Obtain documented, auditable consent before marketing texts; support standard STOP/HELP flows. For U.S. long code (10DLC), ensure brand/campaign registration (or use our registered campaigns if we instruct). Avoid snowshoeing and URL obfuscation; use branded short links.

Follow TCPA consent standards; maintain documented prior express (written) consent where required and DNC/quiet‑hour rules.

4.4 Trading‑adjacent claims

No investment advice or promises of profit. If you reference performance or backtests for any trading‑related tool or content, include required CFTC/NFA disclaimers for hypothetical/simulated results and avoid deceptive promotions (even if you aren’t a registered CPO/CTA).

4.5 Prohibited tactics

No spam (email/SMS/voice/form/social), traffic laundering, cookie stuffing, adware/toolbars, cloaking, typosquatting, or intentional filter evasion.

No brand keyword bidding on “QuantKey,” variants, or our domains; no direct‑linking paid search to our pages unless we approve in writing.

We may require edits, additional disclosures, or campaign changes. You must promptly remove or correct non‑compliant content upon notice.

5) Commissions, Attribution & Payouts

5.1 Eligibility. Commissions accrue only on Qualified Purchases (see §1) tracked by our systems as the last non‑direct touch within the Schedule’s attribution window, excluding self‑referrals, internal migrations, or accounts already in our CRM.

5.2 Schedule. Rates, qualifying SKUs, attribution windows, payout timelines, minimum thresholds, currency, and eligible countries are shown in the Program Commission Schedule in the portal and may be updated prospectively. (Example fields you can configure: cookie length, first‑invoice vs. recurring term, second‑tier eligibility, hold periods.)

5.3 Hold/verification. We typically hold initial commissions for fraud screening and refund/chargeback windows per the Schedule. If a transaction is refunded, charged back, or flagged as fraudulent or non‑compliant, the related Commission is void and may be clawed back or netted against future payouts.

5.4 Payment method & taxes. We pay via the method listed in the Schedule (e.g., ACH/Stripe Connect/PayPal). You are responsible for taxes and will furnish required W‑9/W‑8 forms; we issue information returns where required (e.g., 1099‑NEC).

5.5 Re‑affiliation / poaching. Do not induce existing QuantKey customers to cancel or re‑enroll to reassign attribution. We may consolidate/override affiliations to protect existing relationships.

5.6 Second‑tier. If the Schedule enables a two‑tier structure for your account, you may earn a second‑tier Commission on Qualified Purchases by approved Second‑Tier Affiliates you referred, as displayed in the portal.

5.7 Program integrity. If we reasonably determine manipulation (cookie stuffing, fake trials, misrepresentation, or violation of §4), we may void related Commissions and suspend your account.

6) Confidentiality & Data Protection

You may receive confidential business, technical, or pricing information. Keep it confidential and use it only for the Program. If you process or collect contact data, you’ll maintain a publicly posted, compliant privacy notice and honor data subject rights consistent with our Privacy Policy and applicable law; do not share or sell personal data you received from us without our written consent.

7) Independent Contractor

You act as an independent contractor—not our employee, agent, or partner. You may not bind QuantKey or make commitments on our behalf.

8) Term; Suspension; Termination

This Agreement starts when we accept your application and continues until terminated. Either party may terminate for convenience on 30 days’ written notice; we may suspend or terminate immediately for breach, fraud, legal/sanctions exposure, or platform policy violations.

Effect. On termination, stop using QuantKey Materials and remove Affiliate Links. We will pay any earned, matured Commissions through the termination effective date (net of clawbacks and provided payout information and tax forms are complete). Pending or in‑hold amounts that later become earned will be paid per the Schedule.

9) IP Ownership; Feedback

We retain all rights to the Services and QuantKey Materials. You grant us a non‑exclusive, royalty‑free license to use your name/logo to identify you publicly as an affiliate. You assign to us any feedback about our Services or Program.

10) Representations & Warranties; Disclaimers

You represent that your promotional activities are lawful, truthful, properly disclosed, and compliant with platform rules and our AUP. THE PROGRAM, SERVICES, LINKS, AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

11) Indemnification

You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless QuantKey, its affiliates, and their officers, directors, and employees from claims, fines, penalties, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to (a) your marketing or content; (b) your breach of this Agreement, the AUP, or law; (c) your misuse of QuantKey Materials; or (d) your violation of third‑party rights.

12) Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, QUANTKEY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, OR DATA; OR CARRIER/PLATFORM FILTERING OR BLOCKING. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS CAPPED AT THE GREATER OF (i) COMMISSIONS PAID TO YOU IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM OR (ii) US$1,500.

13) Audit & Compliance Cooperation

On reasonable notice, you will provide evidence of consent records, disclosures, traffic sources, and placements for campaigns tied to your Affiliate Links. You’ll promptly cooperate with remediation requests where carriers, inbox providers, regulators, or platforms raise concerns (e.g., 10DLC/TCR vetting, complaint spikes).

14) Dispute Resolution; Governing Law; Venue; Waivers

A. Governing Law. These Terms and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to them or the Services are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict‑of‑laws rules. The Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) governs the interpretation and enforcement of the arbitration terms in this Section 14.

B. Mandatory Arbitration (U.S.). Except for (i) individual actions filed in small‑claims court and (ii) actions seeking injunctive or other equitable relief to protect intellectual property rights or confidentiality obligations, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services will be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration will be conducted by a single arbitrator seated in Maryland; however, the arbitrator may, in the arbitrator’s discretion, conduct some or all proceedings remotely. The arbitrator—not any court—has the exclusive authority to resolve all disputes regarding the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, or formation of this Section 14 (including arbitrability), consistent with the FAA. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the arbitration and award shall be confidential except as necessary to enforce or challenge the award or as required by law.

C. Class/Representative Waiver; No Class Arbitration. To the fullest extent permitted by law, disputes must be brought only in the parties’ individual capacities and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, consolidated, coordinated, or representative proceeding. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person’s claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of class or representative proceeding.

D. Jury‑Trial Waiver. Each party waives any right to a jury trial to the fullest extent permitted by law.

E. Venue for Non‑Arbitrable Matters; Judicial Relief. For any claim that is not subject to arbitration (including small‑claims actions, actions for injunctive relief described above, and any proceeding to compel arbitration, stay litigation, or confirm, modify, or vacate an arbitral award), the parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state or federal courts located in Maryland and waive any objection to venue or forum non conveniens.

F. 30‑Day Opt‑Out. You may opt out of arbitration and the class/representative action waiver by emailing [email protected] within 30 days of first accepting these Terms with the subject line “Arbitration Opt‑Out.” Your email must include your name and a clear statement that you are opting out of arbitration and the class/representative action waiver. Opting out does not affect any other provision of these Terms (including governing law, venue, time limits, and jury‑trial waiver to the extent applicable outside arbitration).

G. Time Limit to Bring Claims. Any claim must be filed within one (1) year after it arose or be forever barred, to the extent permitted by law.

H. Severability; Survival. If any part of this Section 14 is found unenforceable, the remainder will still apply; however, if the class/representative waiver in Section 14(C) is found unenforceable as to a particular claim, that claim (and only that claim) must proceed in court and not in arbitration. This Section 14 survives termination or expiration of these Terms.

15) Changes

We may update this Agreement or the Schedule from time to time. We will post updates in the portal (and, for material changes to the Agreement, also provide email or in‑app notice). Continued participation after the effective date constitutes acceptance. Changes apply prospectively.

16) Miscellaneous

No assignment without our consent (except in a merger or sale of substantially all assets). If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect. This Agreement (with incorporated policies) is the entire agreement regarding the Program and supersedes prior discussions.

17) Contact

Email:

[email protected]

US Mail:

QuantKey Solutions LLC
1930 18th St. NW
Ste B2 #1101
Washington, DC 20009