Watchtower Affiliate Terms
Commission
Affiliates earn the configured commission rate, currently 15% recurring, on paid Watchtower subscriptions attributed to their referral code after payment is confirmed.
Referral Tracking
Referral links use ?ref=CODE. Watchtower stores attribution with the referred user account and tracks conversions after PayPal confirms subscription activity.
Payout Eligibility
Payouts require an active affiliate account, accepted terms, a PayPal payout email, tax-status certification, and admin-approved KYC/manual review. The default minimum payout is $25 USD.
Refunds, Disputes, and Clawbacks
Refunds, payment reversals, disputes, and chargebacks may create negative commission adjustments. Unpaid commissions can be reduced by clawbacks. Paid commissions may be offset against future payouts.
Tax and KYC
Watchtower records payout readiness status and does not collect SSNs, TINs, or equivalent tax identifiers in the public app. If tax forms or identity verification are required, they must be handled through an approved private/manual process before payouts are approved.
Prohibited Activity
Affiliates may not use fraud, spam, misleading claims, self-referrals intended only to capture commission, trademark abuse, or paid traffic that misrepresents Watchtower.
Program Changes
Watchtower may update commission rates, eligibility, payout timing, and program rules. Continued participation after a terms update means the affiliate accepts the current version.