Brilliant Hires Affiliate Policy

1.1 The Brilliant Hires Affiliate Program is designed to recognize and reward individuals and organizations that help expand our community of job seekers and employers. By referring new users to our platform whether candidates searching for meaningful career opportunities or companies looking to hire top talent, affiliates can earn commission-based rewards for their successful promotion efforts. Our goal is to build a mutually beneficial relationship that supports growth, trust, and value creation for all parties involved.

 

1.2 Who This Policy Applies To

This policy applies to all participants formally approved to join the Brilliant Hires Affiliate Program. This includes:

  • Independent affiliates

  • Marketers and content creators

  • Influencers and brand ambassadors

  • Bloggers, publishers, and online educators

  • Businesses that wish to promote our services via digital channels

Only approved participants using a valid affiliate tracking link, authorized domain or promotional content are eligible to earn commissions under this program.

1.3 Relationship Disclaimer

Participation in the Brilliant Hires Affiliate Program does not create any form of employment, partnership, joint venture, agency, or franchise relationship. All affiliates operate as independent contractors and are solely responsible for their own business operations, tax obligations, and compliance with applicable laws.

Affiliates may not represent themselves as speaking on behalf of or acting as an official agent of Brilliant Hires under any circumstance.

2. Affiliate Enrollment and Eligibility

2.1 Application Process

To join the Brilliant Hires Affiliate Program, prospective affiliates must complete an online application through our official affiliate portal. During the application process, you’ll be asked to provide:

  • Basic contact and business information

  • A description of your audience or promotional strategy

  • Links to your website(s), social media profiles, or content channels

  • Agreement to our Affiliate Terms and Conditions

Each application is manually reviewed by our team to ensure alignment with our brand, community standards, and legal compliance obligations. Applicants can typically expect a response within 5–10 business days. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.

2.2 Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Brilliant Hires Affiliate Program, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction

  • Operate a website, social media account, newsletter, or other content platform in good standing

  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your region

  • Maintain a platform free from offensive, hateful, violent, or sexually explicit content

  • Avoid any association with deceptive, misleading, or unethical marketing practices

  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of and alignment with Brilliant Hires’ mission and values

We reserve the right to reject applications from sites or individuals promoting adult content, gambling, pyramid schemes, counterfeit services, or any content deemed harmful to our brand or community.

2.3 Account Activation

Once your application is approved, your affiliate account will be activated and you will receive:

  • A unique affiliate tracking link

  • Access to your personal affiliate dashboard to track clicks, referrals, and commissions

  • A library of official marketing materials, including banners, logos, and brand-compliant messaging templates

  • Guidance on best practices for maximizing engagement and earnings

You may begin promoting Brilliant Hires immediately upon activation, provided all activity complies with this policy and the terms outlined in your affiliate agreement.

3. Referral Tracking and Attribution

Brilliant Hires uses an industry-standard affiliate tracking system to ensure that all valid referrals are accurately credited to the appropriate affiliate. This section outlines how referrals are tracked, how long the tracking remains active, and the limitations that apply to earning commissions.

3.1 Unique Referral Links

Each approved affiliate will receive a unique referral URL containing a personalized tracking code. This link is used to identify traffic, signups, and transactions generated through your promotional efforts.

You must use your designated referral link in all of your marketing materials, including blog posts, social media promotions, emails, and other authorized platforms. Only referrals generated through this link are eligible for commission.

3.2 Attribution Window

When a user clicks on your affiliate link, a tracking cookie is placed in their browser to record the referral. This cookie remains valid for 30 days.

If the referred user completes a qualifying action such as subscribing to a paid employer plan or purchasing a candidate upgrade within the 30-day window, you will receive credit for that referral.

If the user clears their cookies, switches devices, or uses another affiliate’s link within that window, attribution may be lost or reassigned.

3.3 Limitations

Referral tracking is subject to the following limitations:

  • First-click attribution applies: If a user clicks multiple affiliate links, only the first valid affiliate link will receive credit for the referral.

  • Self-referrals are strictly prohibited: You may not use your own affiliate link to create an account or make purchases for yourself, your employer, or any entity under your control.

  • Fraudulent or incentivized signups are not eligible: Referrals generated through fake accounts, bots, misleading practices, or unauthorized incentives (e.g., promising cash back or rewards) will be disqualified.

  • Referral stacking or manipulation is grounds for immediate termination and forfeiture of unpaid commissions.

Brilliant Hires reserves the right to audit referral traffic and withhold commissions if there is evidence of abuse, misrepresentation, or non-compliance with this policy.

4. Commission Structure

The Brilliant Hires Affiliate Program rewards affiliates for driving high-quality traffic that converts into paying users. Commissions are earned based on qualifying actions performed by referred users, subject to the structure and conditions outlined below.

4.1 Commission Rates

Affiliates can earn commissions through two primary actions:

  • Employer Plan Purchases
    You will earn 10%, 15%, 20% or 25% commission on the total value of any employer subscription depending on our affiliate level on (Essential, Standard, or Executive plans) purchased through your referral link.

  • Candidate Upgrades
    For each referred candidate who upgrades to the Access, Explorer or Top Talent Plan, you will also receive a 10%, 15%, 20% or 25% commission per transaction.

Additional promotional campaigns or seasonal bonus incentives may be offered at Brilliant Hires’ discretion and will be communicated via your affiliate dashboard or email.

4.2 Commission Conditions

To maintain program integrity, commissions will only be issued after the following conditions are met:

  • The referred user has completed a valid transaction, confirmed by successful payment processing.

  • The transaction has passed any applicable refund or chargeback window (typically 7 to 14 days from purchase).

  • The total confirmed commission balance in your affiliate account has reached the minimum payout threshold (see Section 5).

Brilliant Hires reserves the right to decline commissions for:

  • Transactions that are refunded or reversed

  • Accounts flagged for fraudulent behavior or policy violations

  • Referrals made in breach of this Affiliate Policy

4.3 Commission Caps and Adjustments

While there are no preset limits on how much affiliates can earn, Brilliant Hires may implement caps on commissions for specific promotional periods or high-volume partnerships, which will be disclosed in advance.

We reserve the right to adjust commission rates or program structure at any time, including changing payout amounts, introducing new commission tiers, or discontinuing existing offers. Affiliates will be notified of any material changes at least 7 days in advance, and continued participation in the program constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

5. Payout Terms

Brilliant Hires is committed to providing timely and transparent payouts to affiliates who earn commissions under the terms of this program. The following section outlines how and when commissions are paid, as well as important tax and threshold requirements.

5.1 Payment Schedule

Affiliate commissions are processed and paid on a monthly basis, using a net-30 payment cycle. This means that commissions confirmed in one calendar month will be paid out within 30 days after the end of that month, provided all eligibility conditions are met.

Payouts are made via PayPal, unless otherwise arranged or required. Affiliates must ensure that their PayPal account information is accurate and active. Brilliant Hires is not responsible for payment delays or failures due to incorrect payment details.

5.2 Minimum Payout Threshold

In order to receive a payout, your affiliate account must have accrued a minimum balance of $50 USD in confirmed commissions. If your account has not reached this threshold, the balance will roll over to the next payout cycle until the threshold is met.

Commissions that have not cleared the refund or verification window will be marked as pending and will not be eligible for payout until finalized.

5.3 Tax Reporting

Affiliates are solely responsible for complying with local, state, and national tax laws related to income earned through the Brilliant Hires Affiliate Program.

For affiliates based in the United States, we may require the submission of a completed IRS Form W-9 before issuing payouts. For affiliates outside the U.S., a W-8BEN or other applicable tax form may be required, depending on your location and tax status.

Brilliant Hires may report earnings to tax authorities where legally required, and may withhold payments if necessary documentation is not provided.

6. Promotional Guidelines

To maintain the integrity of the Brilliant Hires brand and ensure fair play within the affiliate community, affiliates are expected to follow all promotional standards outlined below. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in suspension or removal from the program.

6.1 Acceptable Promotion Channels

Affiliates are encouraged to promote Brilliant Hires using legitimate, value-driven marketing strategies. Approved channels include:

  • Personal and professional blogs or websites

  • Email newsletters to opt-in subscribers only

  • YouTube or podcast content with relevant commentary

  • Social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok

  • Educational content or career-related communities where affiliate promotion is permitted

  • Webinars, online courses, or career resource pages

All content should be honest, relevant to your audience, and clearly disclose the use of affiliate links where required by law (e.g., FTC guidelines in the U.S.).

6.2 Prohibited Tactics

To protect the reputation of Brilliant Hires and ensure fair use of the affiliate program, the following practices are strictly prohibited:

  • Bidding on Brilliant Hires’ branded terms (including variations, misspellings, or trademarks) in paid search ads (e.g., Google Ads, Bing Ads)

  • Using misleading, deceptive, or exaggerated claims about the platform, its features, pricing, or success outcomes

  • Posting affiliate links on coupon, rebate, cashback, or deal aggregation sites unless expressly approved in writing

  • Engaging in spam, unsolicited emails, or mass messaging on social media or forums to promote your link

  • Impersonating Brilliant Hires, including using fake branding, logos, or false social profiles

  • Using cookie stuffing, cloaking, or hidden iframes to force affiliate tracking without a clear user click

Violating any of these rules may result in forfeiture of earned commissions and immediate termination from the program.

6.3 Brand Representation

Affiliates must represent the Brilliant Hires brand accurately, respectfully, and in alignment with our mission to support ethical, professional hiring and job-seeking experiences.

When using our name, logo, or design assets:

  • Only use official materials provided in the affiliate dashboard or by written permission

  • Do not modify, distort, or repurpose brand elements in a way that could cause confusion

  • Clearly distinguish yourself as an independent affiliate, not a representative, employee, or partner of Brilliant Hires

  • Avoid making unauthorized claims about the platform’s effectiveness or guarantees

Brilliant Hires reserves the right to review promotional content and require modifications or removal if it does not meet brand or compliance standards.

7. Termination and Violations

Brilliant Hires reserves the right to maintain the integrity of its affiliate program by enforcing a zero-tolerance approach to fraud, policy violations, and unethical practices. This section outlines the circumstances under which affiliate accounts may be terminated and the consequences that may follow.

7.1 Grounds for Termination

Your participation in the Brilliant Hires Affiliate Program may be suspended or permanently terminated at our sole discretion if you:

  • Violate any provision of this Affiliate Policy or our Terms of Service

  • Submit false, misleading, or unapproved promotional content

  • Generate fake leads, self-referrals, or use automated means to manipulate referral activity

  • Damage the reputation of Brilliant Hires through defamatory, offensive, or harmful content

  • Engage in deceptive marketing tactics or misrepresent the nature of your relationship with Brilliant Hires

We may suspend your account temporarily while we investigate suspected violations. If a breach is confirmed, your participation will be terminated immediately.

7.2 Commission Forfeiture

In the event of termination due to policy violations, all unpaid commissions will be forfeited. This includes any pending commissions that were not yet due for payout at the time of account closure.

Brilliant Hires also reserves the right to reverse previously paid commissions if those were found to be earned fraudulently or through breach of this policy.

7.3 Account Deactivation

You may request to deactivate your affiliate account at any time by contacting us. Upon confirmation:

  • Your referral links will be deactivated

  • Unpaid commissions that meet eligibility and payout thresholds will be processed in the next scheduled cycle

  • Your access to the affiliate dashboard and resources will be revoked

Brilliant Hires may also deactivate inactive affiliate accounts that have had no referral activity for six (6) consecutive months, with or without notice. If your account is deactivated due to inactivity, any remaining balance under the minimum payout threshold may be forfeited.

8. Changes to This Policy

8.1 Right to Modify Terms

Brilliant Hires reserves the right to modify or update this Affiliate Policy at any time, in whole or in part. We may do so to reflect changes in law, business operations, partner requirements, or technology.

When changes are made, we will:

  • Post the updated policy on our website with a new “Last Updated” date

  • Notify affiliates of material changes via email and/or in-dashboard announcements at least 7 days in advance

8.2 Continued Participation

By continuing to participate in the Brilliant Hires Affiliate Program after changes are published, you are deemed to have accepted the revised terms. If you do not agree with the new policy, you may terminate your affiliate account as described in Section 7.3.

We encourage all affiliates to review this policy periodically to remain informed of current requirements and expectations.

9. Contact and Support

Brilliant Hires is committed to providing responsive and helpful support to all affiliates. Whether you have a question about tracking, commissions, compliance, or policy terms, our team is here to assist.

9.1 Affiliate Help Desk

For all affiliate-related inquiries, including onboarding, account access, payout questions, or policy clarification, please contact our dedicated support team.

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2–3 business days. Please include your full name, affiliate ID (if applicable), and a clear description of your request for the fastest resolution.

9.2 Dispute Resolution

If you wish to dispute a commission decision, account suspension, or any other action taken under this policy, you may submit a formal appeal by filling out our contact form. Your request should include:

  • A detailed explanation of the issue

  • Any supporting documentation (e.g., traffic logs, screenshots, communication history)

  • Your affiliate ID and the relevant dates or transactions in question

Our affiliate program managers will review the dispute within 10 business days and notify you of the final decision. All appeals are handled in good faith and evaluated against the terms of this policy & our terms of services.

Brilliant Hires’ decision on disputes is final. Continued participation in the program is subject to ongoing compliance and professionalism.