1. DEFINITIONS
Terms in capital letters are defined in the glossary at the end of this document.
2. PARTICIPATION IN THE AFFILIATE PROGRAM
2.1 Scope
These terms govern participation in the affiliate program of Qualimero GmbH (hereinafter “QUALIMERO”) by existing business customers (“Participants”). By participating, the Participant agrees to the following terms and conditions.
2.2 Eligibility
Only active business customers of QUALIMERO with a current paid subscription are eligible to participate.
3. HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
3.1 Referrals
Participants may refer potential new customers to QUALIMERO.
3.2 Successful Referral
A “Successful Referral” is defined as a referred new customer who enters into a contract for the use of QUALIMERO software with a minimum term of 6 months.
4. COMPENSATION
4.1 Choice of Compensation
For each Successful Referral, the Participant receives a one-time reward of their choice:
(a) €1,000 in cash (plus VAT) (payouts to private individuals are also possible), or
(b) 20% discount on their own subscription for 12 months
– provided that the referred customer does not cancel within the first 6 months.
4.2 Payout Conditions
Compensation is only paid after the contract has been signed and the first payment from the new customer has been received.
4.3 Discount Application
The discount under clause 4.1(b) will be applied from the next regular billing cycle. Cash payout of the discount is excluded.
4.4 Invoice Requirement
Cash rewards under clause 4.1(a) are only paid upon submission of a proper invoice with applicable VAT, if the Participant is subject to VAT. The invoice must be submitted within 3 months after reward approval by QUALIMERO.
4.5 Reclaim of Rewards
If the referred customer cancels within the first 6 months or fails to make payment, QUALIMERO reserves the right to reclaim previously granted discounts or offset them against future payments.
5. EXCLUSION OF SELF-REFERRALS
Self-referrals and referrals within the same corporate group as the Participant are excluded.
6. PROCESSING AND VERIFICATION
6.1 Referral Submission
The Participant submits a referral using the designated Referral Form.
6.2 Review by QUALIMERO
QUALIMERO will review each referral individually and inform the Participant whether the reward is approved or declined.
6.3 Prevention of Abuse
QUALIMERO reserves the right to withhold rewards if there is suspicion of abuse, sham transactions, or manipulation.
6.4 Data Protection / GDPR
The Participant confirms that they are authorized to share personal data of the referred individual with QUALIMERO in accordance with GDPR (especially Art. 6 GDPR) and that the data subject has been appropriately informed.
7. TERM AND TERMINATION
QUALIMERO reserves the right to amend or terminate this affiliate program at any time with 14 days’ notice. Rewards already approved for previously successful referrals remain unaffected.
8. MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 Governing Law
German law applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
8.2 Place of Jurisdiction
The place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising in connection with these terms is the registered office of QUALIMERO GmbH.
8.3 Side Agreements
Side agreements, changes or additions must be made in writing.
8.4 Severability Clause
If any provision of these terms is or becomes invalid in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by one that most closely reflects the intended economic purpose.
9. GLOSSARY
Participant – An active business customer of QUALIMERO GmbH with a current subscription.
Referral – A potential new customer referred by the Participant.
Successful Referral – A Referral who attends a demo and signs a paid contract with QUALIMERO for at least 6 months.