Partner Terms of Service

These Partner Terms of Service govern participation in the InstantNode partner and reseller program. They apply in addition to our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Payment Terms, which continue to apply in full to every partner account. In the event of conflict, these Partner Terms take precedence for matters specific to the partner relationship; in all other respects the Terms and Conditions prevail.

1. Eligibility and Application

Participation in the partner program requires an active InstantNode customer account in good standing and acceptance of these Partner Terms. Becoming a partner is subject to application and approval; InstantNode may grant or decline partner status at its reasonable discretion and may set additional requirements (for example, minimum activity or verification of identity). There is no entitlement to admission to the program. Approval may be revoked if the eligibility conditions cease to be met.

2. Scope of the Partner Relationship

The partner relationship entitles the partner to promote InstantNode services and, where applicable, to resell or refer them within the framework provided by the panel. Unless expressly agreed in writing, the partner acts as an independent contractor and not as an employee, agent or legal representative of InstantNode. The partner is not authorized to make representations, give warranties or enter into obligations on behalf of InstantNode. The partner relationship is non-exclusive; InstantNode may operate other partners, resellers and direct sales channels.

3. Partner Obligations

The partner undertakes to represent InstantNode and its services accurately and not to make misleading, exaggerated or false statements about availability, pricing, performance or features. The partner must comply with all applicable laws, including advertising, consumer-protection, anti-spam and data-protection law, and must not damage the reputation of InstantNode.

The partner must not misuse the panel, the API, partner credits, discount codes or any reseller functions, in particular by self-referral, fraudulent or fictitious orders, manipulation of commissions, circumvention of resource or rate limits, or sharing of credentials. The partner is responsible for the security of their partner account in accordance with the Terms and Conditions, including the use of two-factor authentication. The partner must keep their contact and billing information accurate and up to date.

4. Commissions, Payouts and Settlement

Commissions are calculated on the revenue of customers referred to the partner (in particular via the partner's discount code) at the rates displayed in the panel at the relevant time. The current rates depend on the referred revenue in the current calendar month: Bronze below EUR 250: 7 % as panel credit or 5 % as cash; Silver from EUR 250: 9 % or 8 %; Gold from EUR 750: 11 % or 11 %. A higher tier applies to revenue from the moment its threshold is reached; there is no retroactive re-rating. InstantNode may adjust the rates and tiers with effect for the future.

Payout as panel credit: from EUR 5, booked to the partner's account immediately. Panel credit is promotional credit and cannot later be converted into money; the refund rules for paid balance in the Payment Terms remain unaffected.

Cash payout: from EUR 25 via PayPal, SEPA bank transfer or cryptocurrency (USDT or BTC). Only commission that is older than 30 days can be paid out in cash (hold period for refunds and chargebacks). Cash payouts are processed manually, as a rule within 14 days of the request. Payouts are made only to accounts held in the partner's own name; InstantNode may request proof of identity and account ownership before paying out. Fees charged by the recipient's payment provider and blockchain network fees are borne by the partner. The partner bears the risk of incorrect payment details provided by the partner.

Taxes: The partner is solely responsible for declaring and paying any taxes and contributions on commissions. Partners acting as businesses must provide the information required for proper invoicing; InstantNode may settle commissions by means of a self-billed credit note.

Reversals: Eligible amounts arise only from valid, completed and paid transactions. Commissions relating to chargebacks, refunds, cancellations, fraud or breaches of these Partner Terms may be reversed; amounts already paid out may be offset against future commissions or reclaimed. InstantNode may withhold or offset payouts while settlement is pending or where misuse is suspected.

5. Prohibited Conduct

The following conduct is prohibited and may lead to immediate suspension or termination: misrepresentation of the partner relationship; unsolicited bulk messaging (spam); use of misleading domains, branding or paid search terms that impersonate InstantNode; bidding on InstantNode trademarks in a way that misleads customers; promoting the services in connection with unlawful, infringing or harmful content; any attempt to manipulate, defraud or game the commission, credit or referral system; and any breach of the Terms and Conditions or Privacy Policy.

6. Term and Termination

The partner relationship runs for an indefinite term and may be terminated by either party at any time. InstantNode may suspend or terminate partner status with immediate effect for good cause, in particular in the event of a breach of these Partner Terms, suspected misuse, or risk to the security, integrity or reputation of InstantNode. Upon termination, the partner must cease all promotion and use of InstantNode branding. Validly earned commission that is not affected by misuse or reversal can still be paid out under section 4 for three months after termination (in cash only if the minimum amount is reached and the hold period has expired); any remainder stays available as panel credit subject to the Payment Terms.

7. Liability

Liability under these Partner Terms mirrors the liability provisions of the Terms and Conditions. InstantNode is liable without limitation in cases of intent, gross negligence, injury to life, body or health, under the German Product Liability Act, and where a guarantee has been assumed. In the case of slightly negligent breach of a material contractual obligation, liability is limited to the foreseeable damage typical for the contract; in all other respects liability for slight negligence is excluded. Mandatory statutory rights remain unaffected.

8. Other Applicable Terms

The Terms and Conditions, the Privacy Policy and the Payment Terms also apply to the partner relationship and are incorporated by reference. By participating in the partner program, the partner confirms acceptance of these documents in their respective current versions. InstantNode may amend these Partner Terms prospectively; the version applicable is the one published in the panel and the public legal pages.