This Partner Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into by and between IDrive Inc. and you ("Partner"), and is made effective as of the date of electronic acceptance. This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions of your use of IDrive Inc. Partner Program ("Partner Program") for the purpose of referring IDrive Inc. products and services (the "Services") to Partner’s own customers.
Your electronic acceptance of this Agreement signifies that you have read, understand, acknowledge, and agree to be bound by this Agreement.
The terms "we", "us", or "our" shall refer to IDrive Inc. The terms "you", "your", "user", "customer", or "Partner" shall refer to any individual or entity who accepts this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to confer any third-party rights or benefits.
IDrive Inc., in its sole and absolute discretion, may change or modify this Agreement and any policies or agreements which are incorporated herein, at any time, and such changes or modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting to our website(s) ("Site"). You acknowledge and agree that (i) we may notify you of such changes or modifications by posting them to this Site and (ii) your use of this Site or the Services found at this Site after such changes or modifications have been made (as indicated by the ‘Last Updated’ date), your continued use of this Site or the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised Agreement. If you do not agree to the changes, you must discontinue use of the Site and Services.
In addition, we may occasionally notify you of changes or modifications to this Agreement by email. It is therefore very important that you keep your account ("Account") information, including your email address, current. We assume no liability or responsibility for your failure to receive an email notification if such failure results from an inaccurate or out-of-date email address or any other technical issues outside the control of IDrive Inc. Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between the parties. Partner acts as an independent contractor.
Definitions.
For purposes of this Agreement:
"End User" means any individual or entity that purchases or uses IDrive® Services through a referral from a Partner.
"Personal Data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual, consistent with applicable data protection laws.
"Confidential Information" means all non-public business, technical, or personal data disclosed in connection with this Agreement.
"Processor" and "Controller" have the meanings given under GDPR and comparable privacy laws.
"Sub-processor" means any third party engaged by Partner to process End User data on Partner’s behalf.
2. Participation
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, we grant Partner a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to refer our Services worldwide. Your Partner account is non-transferable and cannot be sold separately or in conjunction with the sale of an existing site or business. The Services available for profit sharing may not include all of the Services that IDrive Inc. offers for sale. The Services that Partner chooses to refer are subject to the corresponding product-level agreement, as well as the policies and agreements located on the corresponding product websites.
3. Description of the Partner Program and Partner Duties
Partner Program
The Partner Program offers a program whereby the Partners refer their customers to the The Partner Program offers a program whereby the Partners refer their customers to the IDrive Inc. Services. We provide the Partner personalized sign-up URLs for IDrive® and IDrive® BMR, to identify their referrals. The Partner receives 25% of qualifying subscription revenues (explained below) generated by their customers, which will be paid quarterly.
Please note that the referred accounts have to be credit card-based only. No check-based accounts are allowed. Commission payments are made only from funds actually received. We provide all accounting, customer service, and back-office operations. So just sign up new customers and collect the revenue.
Links on Partner Site or Product
We will provide the Partner with guidelines and graphical artwork to use in linking to our customized home page. To permit accurate tracking, reporting, and referral fee accrual, we will provide the Partner with special "tagged" link formats to be used in all links between our Site and the Partner’s site. Links to our Site placed on the Partner’s site or product pursuant to this Agreement and which properly utilize such special link formats are referred to as "Special Links”. The Partner must ensure that each of the links properly utilizes such special link formats. The Partner will earn the referral fees only with respect to activity on our Site occurring directly through the Special Links; we will not be liable to the Partner with respect to any failure by the Partner to use the Special Links, including to the extent that such failure may result in loss of commission that would otherwise be paid to the Partner pursuant to this Agreement.
Order Processing
We will process the subscription orders placed by customers who follow Special Links from the Partner’s site or product to our site. Upon sign-up, an email will be sent to the email address on the customers’ account verifying the sign-up. If the link in this email is not followed, you may not receive the commission for that account. If a user creates a free account, we will track the Special Links, and the Partner will get the referral fees if they subscribe later. We reserve the right to reject orders that do not comply with any requirements that we may establish periodically. We will be responsible for all aspects of order processing and fulfillment. Among other things, we will prepare order forms, process payments, cancelations, returns, and handle customer service. We will track sales made to customers who subscribe by using Special Links from the Partner’s site or product to our site and will make available to the Partner reports summarizing this sales activity. The form and content of the reports may vary from time to time at our discretion.
Referral Fee Schedule
IDrive® and BMR Partner will earn referral fees based on Qualifying Revenues according to the referral fee schedule established here. "Qualifying Revenues" include revenues derived from the monthly base subscription charge for qualifying Services and may take into account chargebacks and bad debts. As such, the referral fee for yearly subscription accounts will be calculated on a pro-rated basis. Qualifying Revenues exclude bulk reseller accounts, overuse charges, on-demand storage charges, and credit card processing fees. Accounts created using any discount promotion code are excluded from this Partner Program. The current referral fee schedule is 25% of Qualifying Revenues resulting from subscription accounts on a recurring basis. We will pay the Partner referral fees on a quarterly basis (described below). Once the Partner’s referral cancels the service, the Partner will no longer receive commissions for that subscriber from the date of cancelation.
Referral Fees
For a subscription to be eligible to earn a referral fee, the customer must click-through a Special Link from the Partner’s site or product to our site and sign up for a paid account.
We reserve the right to verify the 'qualifying revenues' as discussed in the 'Referral Fees' and 'Referral Fee Schedule’ paragraphs earned by the partner in the prior periods leading up to the termination of the Agreement, and may seek a refund of commissions paid based on the verification of up to a period of 2 years from the termination date.
Inactive Partner Cancelation
Partners must stay active by adding at least one new paid referral per year. In the event that a Partner's last referral is more than 12 months old, the Partner's account will be canceled on that day and will be notified by email.
4. Prices
All prices for Services provided by IDrive Inc. to the Partner are in US currency. We have the right to revise our Service pricing, and such revisions shall apply to orders received by us on or after the effective date of the revision.
5. Commission Payments
We pay the Partner referral commission on a quarterly basis for core services like backup, restore, and sync; referral commissions are not applicable to add-ons. The payout date for referral commissions earned while participating in the Partner Program will be within thirty (30) days of the end of each quarter. It is the Partner’s responsibility to confirm that commission payments have been properly received. Many factors may lead to non-receipt of commission payment including incomplete or non-submission of W-9, improper entry of tax identification number, current address not being updated, non-acceptance of PayPal payment, etc. Should a commission payment be incorrect or missed, the Partner has six (6) months to contact us and rectify the issue. If a commission payment issue is not rectified within the six-month period, the Partner forgoes any errors in commission payment and no back payments to correct errors will be processed.
Commission Payments for Domestic Partners (Partners Based in the U.S.)
Domestic Partners may select to receive commission payments by PayPal, paper check, or eCheck.
i. PayPal®
When signing up for the Partner Program, you will be requested to enter your PayPal email address. If you do not have a PayPal account, then you can sign up for one here. If an invalid PayPal email address is provided, your commission may be forfeited. Please refer to the PayPal account set-up requirements for your country, which may be found here, to ensure your PayPal account has the ability to receive payments from third parties. Transaction fees for PayPal will be the responsibility of IDrive Inc. and will not be deducted from your commission payment. A ten dollar ($10.00) minimum threshold is required before payment will be made via PayPal. If you have not earned at least $10.00 in total commission for any given quarter, your commission will be forfeited for that quarter.
ii. Check
Domestic Partners who fail to enter a PayPal email address in the corresponding field during the Partner sign-up procedure will automatically receive their commission payment via paper check. Checks will be mailed to the address provided during sign up. A ten dollar ($10.00) minimum threshold is required before payment will be made via paper check. If you have not earned at least $10.00 in total commission for any given quarter, your commission will be forfeited for that quarter.
We may also send an eCheck instead of a paper check. An eCheck is simply an electronic version of a paper check, and the only difference is that you can receive it via your email. If you qualify for partner commissions, you will receive an email from Pro Softnet Corporation to accept your payment. This will be sent to your partner's email address on file. You will have the option to deposit directly to a bank account, print and deposit in person, or make a mobile deposit. Fees may apply if you choose the direct deposit option.
To use the eCheck, click on the link in the email and download the eCheck PDF. Print the check using any printer, then endorse and deposit it as you would do with any paper check.
Commission Payments for International Partners (Partners Based Outside the U.S.)
International Partners will receive commission payments via PayPal only. When signing up for the Partner Program, you will be requested to enter your PayPal email address. If you do not have a PayPal account, then you can sign up for one here. If an invalid PayPal email address is provided, your commission may be forfeited. Please refer to the PayPal account set-up requirements for your country, which may be found here, to ensure your PayPal account has the ability to receive payments from third parties. Transaction fees for PayPal will be the responsibility of IDrive Inc. and will not be deducted from your commission payment.
Charge Backs
In the event a credit card chargeback is initiated by a client of the Partner, we reserve the right to deduct an amount from your commission based on the amount of the chargeback. In the event that charges are determined, by us, to be at risk for a chargeback, we reserve the right to hold back commission payments for up to one (1) year from the date the commission payment was to be paid to resolve your account and ensure all commission payments are accurate.
6. Term
This Agreement shall begin on the date of acceptance of this agreement by you. The Agreement will be automatically renewed by us on an annual basis starting on January 1st of each year, unless either party submits a notice of non-renewal or the Partner cancels the account prior to the renewal. In carrying out this agreement, the Partner will conduct itself in an ethical and lawful manner, will exercise its best efforts to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction, and will not bring the reputation of our Services into disrepute.
7. Data Protection and Privacy
IDrive’s collection and use of personal information are described in the Privacy Policy.
Processing of personal data in connection with the Partner’s participation in the Partner Program is governed by the Partner Data Processing Addendum (“Partner DPA”), which forms part of this Agreement and sets out the roles, obligations, and data protection commitments of each party. The Partner DPA applies exclusively to processing activities carried out under this Agreement.
8. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement with or without cause. We reserve the right to terminate this Agreement immediately with or without notice if 1) Partner fails to conform to any restrictions contained in this Agreement, 2) Partner performs any activities regarded as illegal, 3) there are any material changes in the ownership and management of the Partner or the Partner’s business. Upon the termination of this Agreement, for any reason, the Partner will immediately cease use of and remove from the Partner’s site or product, all links to our site, and all trademarks, logos, and other materials provided by or on behalf of us to the Partner pursuant here to or in connection with the Partner Program.
9. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL IDRIVE INC. OR ITS AFFILIATES, AGENTS, ADVERTISERS OR SUPPLIERS HAVE ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR (A) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES OR DATA; (B) ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOSS OF DATA, REVENUE OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE YOUR ACCOUNT OR THE SERVICE OR THE LOSS OF DATA OR FILES STORED THEREIN REGARDLESS OF LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT IDRIVE INC. HAS BEEN WARNED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND EVEN IF A REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE PARTNER PROGRAM WILL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL REFERRAL FEES PAID OR PAYABLE TO THE PARTNER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
10. Representations and Warranties
Partner represents and warrants that all information provided by Partner in connection with the registration process is complete, accurate, and up to date. Partner further represents and warrants that its registration, participation, and use of the Services are undertaken in good faith and do not infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate any intellectual property rights, trademark rights, trade name rights, or other legal rights of any third party.
PARTNER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT IDRIVE INC. MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE PARTNER PROGRAM OR THE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS SOLD THROUGH THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF FITNESS, MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, DEALING, OR TRADE USAGE). IN ADDITION, WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATION THAT THE OPERATION OF OUR SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE AND WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE CONSEQUENCES OF ANY INTERRUPTIONS OR ERRORS.
We expressly reserve the right to deny, cancel or transfer any registration that we deem necessary, in our discretion, to protect the integrity and stability of our Services, to comply with any applicable laws, government rules or requirements, requests of law enforcement, in compliance with any dispute resolution process, or to avoid any liability, civil or criminal, on the part of IDrive Inc., as well as its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors and employees.
11. Independent Investigation
THE PARTNER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE PARTNER HAS READ THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREES TO ALL ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THE PARTNER UNDERSTANDS THAT WE MAY AT ANY TIME (DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY) SOLICIT CUSTOMER REFERRALS ON TERMS THAT MAY DIFFER FROM THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT OR OPERATE OUR SITES THAT ARE SIMILAR TO OR COMPETE WITH THE PARTNER SITE. THE PARTNER HAS INDEPENDENTLY EVALUATED THE DESIRABILITY OF PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM AND IS NOT RELYING ON ANY REPRESENTATION, GUARANTEE, OR STATEMENT OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT.
12. Indemnification
Partner agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless IDrive and its affiliates, officers, and employees against any claims, damages, fines, penalties, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of or relating to:
Partner’s misuse of referred user data or End User data;
Any breach of confidentiality, security, or data-protection obligations under this Agreement or the Partner Data Processing Addendum;
Any violation of applicable privacy, marketing, or data-protection laws (including the GDPR, and CCPA/CPRA); or
Any unauthorized sub-processing, disclosure, or profiling activities.
This indemnification applies independently of any other rights or remedies available to IDrive under this Agreement or applicable law.
13. Miscellaneous
This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the United States and the state of California without reference to rules governing choice of laws. Any action relating to this Agreement must be brought in the federal or state courts located in Los Angeles County, and the Partner consents irrevocably to the jurisdiction of such courts. The Partner may not assign this Agreement by operation of law or otherwise without our prior written consent. Subject to that restriction, this Agreement will be binding on, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable against the parties and their respective successors and assigns. Our failure to enforce the Partner’s strict performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of our right to subsequently enforce such provisions or any other provision of this Agreement.
Survival - The sections pertaining to Data Protection and Privacy, Termination, Limitation of Liability, Representations and Warranties, Indemnification, and Miscellaneous will remain in effect even after this Agreement is terminated or expires.