Affiliate Program Agreement | Learn FinOps Weekly

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Effective Date: February 12, 2026

This Affiliate Program Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Cloud Cost Control SL (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and the individual or entity applying to participate in the Affiliate Program (“Affiliate,” “you,” or “your”).

By registering for the Affiliate Program at learn.finopsweekly.com, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and our existing Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

1. CORPORATE IDENTIFICATION (LSSI-CE COMPLIANCE)

In accordance with Article 10 of the Spanish Law 34/2002 (LSSI-CE), the owner of the platform and the program is:

  • Legal Entity: Cloud Cost Control SL
  • Tax ID (NIF): B19340702
  • Registered Office: Passeig d’Angel Guimera 67, 08230. Matadepera (Barcelona), Spain.
  • Contact Email: [email protected]

2. AFFILIATE TIERS AND COMMISSION STRUCTURE

The Program operates on a performance-based tier system. All tiers provide a 10% discount code for the referred customer. Commissions are calculated based on net sales (excluding VAT and shipping) processed through Stripe.

 

Tier

Required Sales (to next tier)

Customer Discount

Affiliate Commission

Bronze

10 Items

10%

10%

Silver

15 Items

10%

15%

Gold

25 Items

10%

20%

Platinum (Level 1)

50 Items

10%

25%

Platinum (Level 2)

Max Tier

10%

30%

  • Tier Advancement: Eligibility for the next tier is automatically assessed upon the successful completion and “clearing” of the required number of sales.
  • Qualified Sale: A sale is considered “qualified” only after the 14-day statutory withdrawal period (under Spanish Consumer Law) has expired without a refund request.

3. PAYMENT TERMS AND STRIPE INTEGRATION

3.1. Payout Method: All payouts are processed exclusively via Stripe Connect. Affiliates must maintain an active Stripe account and complete the “Onboarding” process within the Affiliate Dashboard.

 

3.2. Payout Schedule: Commissions are paid out on a monthly basis, typically between the 15th and 20th of the following month, provided the minimum threshold of €50.00 has been met.

 

3.3. Clawbacks and Deductions: If a customer requests a refund or initiates a Stripe chargeback after a commission has been paid, the Company reserves the right to deduct the corresponding commission amount from the Affiliate’s future earnings or request a manual repayment.

 

3.4. Taxes: Affiliates are responsible for all sales, excise, VAT, or income taxes associated with their commission earnings in their respective jurisdictions.

4. AFFILIATE DATA RESPONSIBILITY AND PRIVACY COMPLIANCE

4.1. Independent Data Controller: The Affiliate acknowledges and agrees that they act as a separate and independent Data Controller for any personal data they collect for the purpose of promoting the Company’s services (e.g., email lists, lead capture forms, or social media tracking).

 

4.2. Sole Responsibility: The Affiliate is solely responsible for the legal treatment of such data. The Company does not own, control, or direct the Affiliate’s data collection methods.

 

4.3. Compliance with Applicable Laws: The Affiliate must strictly adhere to all applicable privacy and data protection laws in their respective countries of operation, including but not limited to the GDPR (EU), CCPA (USA), or DPDPA (India).

 

4.4. Disclaimer of Liability: Cloud Cost Control SL and its brand SmartClouds are not responsible for the Affiliate’s data treatment practices. The Affiliate shall indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any claims, damages, or regulatory fines arising from the Affiliate’s failure to comply with privacy regulations.

5. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

To protect our brand integrity and organic search performance, the following activities are strictly prohibited:

  • Self-Referrals: Affiliates may not use their own links or codes to purchase courses for themselves or their own companies.
  • PPC and Brand Bidding: Affiliates are prohibited from bidding on “FinOps Weekly,” “SmartClouds,” or “Cloud Cost Control” brand keywords in Google Ads, Bing Ads, or other search engines.
  • Deceptive Advertising: Using “fake” urgency (e.g., “only 2 seats left”) or making unsubstantiated financial claims regarding the ROI of our courses.
  • Spam: Sending unsolicited emails or messages containing affiliate links. All email marketing must be sent to “double opt-in” lists.

6. MANDATORY DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS

Pursuant to FTC (US) and EU Consumer Protection guidelines, Affiliates must clearly disclose their relationship with the Company.

  • Standard Disclosure: “As an affiliate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.”
  • Social Media: Posts containing links or codes must include hashtags such as #ad, #affiliate, or #sponsored at the beginning of the caption.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND BRAND ASSETS

The Company grants the Affiliate a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to use approved logos, banners, and course images for the sole purpose of promoting learn.finopsweekly.com. Affiliates may not alter these assets or use them in a way that suggests they are an official representative of the Company.

8. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause.

  • Termination for Cause: Immediate termination for breach of Section 5 (Prohibited Activities) or Section 4 (Data Responsibility) results in the forfeiture of all unpaid commissions.
  • Inactivity: Accounts with zero (0) sales over a 180-day period may be deactivated.

9. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Spain. Any dispute arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Barcelona, Spain.

10. MODIFICATIONS

Cloud Cost Control SL reserves the right to modify commission rates, tier thresholds, and terms of use with 30 days’ notice to Affiliates via their registered email address.