Peloran Partner Program Package

# Peloran Partner Program: Refactored Comprehensive Package

**Prepared by:** Manus AI
**Date:** July 2026

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## Executive Summary

This document presents the refactored Peloran Partner Program, meticulously designed to operate at a $300M ARR scale with 100,000 merchants and 10,000 partners. The core principle of this revision is the clear separation of the stable legal framework from the flexible commercial and operational terms. This ensures Peloran retains maximum agility to adapt to market changes without requiring partners to re-execute legal agreements, while simultaneously strengthening legal protections against fraud and abuse.

The package includes:
1. **Peloran Master Partner Agreement:** The stable legal framework, containing long-term rights, obligations, and definitions.
2. **Peloran Partner Program Terms:** The flexible commercial rules, including commission structures, payout policies, and referral rules, which can be updated with notice.
3. **Peloran Fraud & Abuse Policy:** A public-facing document outlining prohibited behaviors and enforcement.
4. **Peloran Internal Operational Handbook:** A confidential, comprehensive guide for Peloran staff on managing complex scenarios and fraud investigations.

This refactored program is built to optimize for long-term sustainability, scalability, and the robust protection of Peloran's interests, even when confronted with sophisticated abuse scenarios.

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## 1. Peloran Master Partner Agreement (The Stable Legal Framework)

This Agreement establishes the foundational legal relationship between Peloran and its partners. It contains only those clauses expected to remain stable for many years, providing a solid legal bedrock for the program.

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# PELORAN MASTER PARTNER AGREEMENT

**VERSION:** 3.0 (STABLE FRAMEWORK)
**EFFECTIVE DATE:** [Date of Acceptance]

THIS PELORAN MASTER PARTNER AGREEMENT (the "**Agreement**") is a binding legal contract between Peloran AI, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("**Peloran**"), and the entity or individual applying to participate in the Peloran Partner Program ("**Partner**").

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## 1. THE PARTNER PROGRAM STRUCTURE

1.1. **The Framework.** This Agreement establishes the legal relationship between Peloran and Partner. The specific commercial rules, commission rates, and operational policies are contained in the "**Partner Program Terms**" (the "**Program Terms**"), which are incorporated into this Agreement by reference.

1.2. **Modification of Program Terms.** Peloran reserves the right to modify the Program Terms at any time in its sole discretion. Such modifications become effective thirty (30) days after being posted to the Partner Portal. Partner's continued participation in the Program following the effective date of any modification constitutes acceptance of the updated Program Terms.

1.3. **Precedence.** In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and the Program Terms, the Program Terms shall prevail regarding commercial parameters (e.g., rates, schedules), while this Agreement shall prevail regarding legal protections and definitions.

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## 2. CORE DEFINITIONS

2.1. "**Control**" means the power, direct or indirect, to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of an entity, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise.

2.2. "**Merchant Group**" means a collection of entities that are under common Control. This includes parent companies, subsidiaries, sister companies, and any entity sharing a common Beneficial Owner.

2.3. "**Qualified Merchant**" means a new, unique business entity that meets the eligibility criteria set forth in the Program Terms and is accepted by Peloran. A merchant is NOT a Qualified Merchant if it is:
(a) A member of an existing Merchant Group already in Peloran's database;
(b) A Successor Entity to a former Peloran customer;
(c) A business with substantially similar economic substance to an existing or former customer (e.g., shared product catalogs, shared customer databases, or shared technical infrastructure).

2.4. "**Successor Entity**" means any entity that acquires, inherits, or otherwise continues the business operations of a former Peloran customer, regardless of changes in legal name, domain, or ownership.

2.5. "**Eligible Commission Revenue**" means the net cash revenue actually received and retained by Peloran from a Qualified Merchant that is solely attributable to:
(a) Recurring membership or subscription fees for the core Peloran platform; and
(b) Recurring fees for paid, optional add-ons or modules.

For the avoidance of doubt, Eligible Commission Revenue strictly excludes, and no commissions shall be calculated on or paid for:
(i) Wallet Top-Ups, prepaid balances, or stored-value accounts;
(ii) Usage credits or consumption-based balances (including but not limited to credits purchased for Email, WhatsApp, SMS, push notifications, AI usage, or similar services);
(iii) Any prepaid, consumption-based, or usage-based balance now existing or introduced in the future;
(iv) Any future wallet-based services;
(v) Setup, implementation, integration, professional services, training, or support fees; and
(vi) Any taxes, refunds, chargebacks, bad debt, or transaction processing fees.

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## 3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND BRANDING

3.1. **License.** Peloran grants Partner a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to use Peloran's trademarks and logos ("**Marks**") solely to promote the Peloran Platform in accordance with Peloran's Brand Guidelines.

3.2. **Restrictions.** Partner shall not register any domain name, social media handle, or trademark that is confusingly similar to Peloran's Marks. Partner shall not modify the Marks without Peloran's prior written consent.

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## 4. AUDIT, INVESTIGATION, AND COMPLIANCE

4.1. **Audit Rights.** Peloran may, upon reasonable notice, audit Partner's records and marketing practices to verify compliance with this Agreement and the Program Terms.

4.2. **Investigations.** Peloran reserves the right to investigate any referral for suspected fraud, commission abuse, or artificial manipulation. During an investigation, Peloran may place a hold on any payments due to Partner.

4.3. **Sanctions and Export Control.** Partner represents that it is not, and will not refer any merchant that is, subject to U.S. or international sanctions or export controls.

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## 5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

5.1. **Disclaimer.** PELORAN PROVIDES THE PROGRAM "AS IS" AND DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

5.2. **Liability Cap.** PELORAN'S MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL COMMISSIONS PAID TO PARTNER IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

5.3. **Indemnification.** Partner shall indemnify Peloran against all claims, damages, and legal fees arising from Partner's breach of this Agreement, fraud, or negligence.

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## 6. TERM AND TERMINATION

6.1. **Termination for Convenience.** Either party may terminate this Agreement with thirty (30) days' written notice.

6.2. **Termination for Cause.** Peloran may terminate this Agreement immediately for material breach, fraud, or violation of law. Upon termination for cause, all rights to unpaid commissions are forfeited.

6.3. **Assignment.** Partner may not assign this Agreement or any rights hereunder without Peloran's prior written consent.

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## 7. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

7.1. **Governing Law.** This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware.

7.2. **Mandatory Arbitration.** All disputes shall be settled by binding arbitration in Wilmington, Delaware. The non-prevailing party shall pay all costs and reasonable legal fees.

7.3. **Class Action Waiver.** PARTNER WAIVES THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

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*(This Agreement is designed to remain stable for 10+ years by focusing on the legal framework and delegating business rules to the Program Terms.)*
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## 2. Peloran Partner Program Terms (The Flexible Commercial Rules)

These Program Terms contain the specific commercial parameters and operational policies that are subject to change. They are incorporated by reference into the Master Partner Agreement, allowing Peloran to adapt its business rules with appropriate notice.

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# PELORAN PARTNER PROGRAM TERMS

**VERSION:** 2026.1
**LAST UPDATED:** July 2026

These Partner Program Terms ("**Program Terms**") contain the commercial rules and operational policies for the Peloran Partner Program. These terms are incorporated by reference into the Peloran Master Partner Agreement.

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## 1. COMMISSION STRUCTURE

1.1. **Standard Commission Rates.**
* **Months 1–12:** 25% of Eligible Commission Revenue.
* **Months 13–24:** 20% of Eligible Commission Revenue.
* **Months 25+:** 0% (Commission Sunset).

1.2. **Calculation Basis.** Commissions are calculated only from Eligible Commission Revenue actually collected and retained by Peloran. Trial periods, implementation fees, and professional services generate no commission.

1.3. **Adjustments.** Commissions automatically increase or decrease in alignment with merchant upgrades or downgrades. Commissions cease immediately upon merchant cancellation.

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## 2. REFERRAL AND QUALIFICATION RULES

2.1. **Referral Window.** Leads must convert into a paying customer within ninety (90) days of registration to qualify for commission.

2.2. **Reactivations and Exceptions.** Peloran reserves the sole and absolute discretion to determine the eligibility of previously canceled merchants, reactivated accounts, or other exceptional historical situations. No automatic rights to commission are created for reactivated merchants.

2.3. **Verification Period.** All new referrals are subject to a ninety (90) day verification period before commissions are finalized and eligible for payout.

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## 3. PAYOUT POLICIES

3.1. **Frequency.** Commissions are processed monthly.
3.2. **Threshold.** The minimum payout threshold is $100.
3.3. **Documentation.** Partner must provide valid tax documentation (e.g., W-9, W-8BEN) as a condition of payment.
3.4. **Currency.** All payments are made in USD unless otherwise specified.

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## 4. FRAUD & ABUSE POLICY

4.1. **Prohibited Marketing.**
* **Trademark Bidding:** Bidding on "Peloran" keywords in search engines.
* **Cookie Stuffing:** Dropping cookies without intentional user interaction.
* **Spam:** Unsolicited outreach via any channel.

4.2. **Commercial Abuse.**
* **Self-Referral:** Referring entities where Partner has a financial interest or Control.
* **Artificial Cancellations:** Facilitating cancellations to reset the commission clock.
* **AI-Generated Merchants:** Creating fake accounts using AI or automated systems.

4.3. **Enforcement.**
* **Payment Holds:** Peloran may hold payments for up to 180 days during fraud investigations.
* **Clawbacks:** Peloran may deduct previously paid commissions from future payouts if fraud is discovered.
* **Forfeiture:** Breach of this policy results in the immediate forfeiture of all unpaid commissions.

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## 5. OPERATIONAL WORKFLOWS

5.1. **Lead Registration.** All leads must be registered through the Partner Portal.
5.2. **Dispute Resolution.** Any disputes regarding referral ownership must be submitted via the Partner Portal within 30 days of the referral event. Peloran's decision is final.

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*(These Program Terms can be updated by Peloran with 30 days' notice, providing the agility to change rates or policies as the company scales to $300M ARR.)*
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## 3. Peloran Internal Operational Handbook (Confidential)

This confidential handbook provides the detailed operational logic and case studies for Peloran's Partner Team, ensuring consistent and robust handling of referrals, disputes, and fraud investigations. It is designed to be the definitive guide for internal staff.

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# Peloran Partner Program: Internal Operational Handbook (v3.0)

**CONFIDENTIAL - FOR INTERNAL PELORAN STAFF ONLY**

This handbook provides the operational logic for evaluating referrals, managing disputes, and conducting fraud investigations at a $300M ARR scale.

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## 1. THE "QUALIFIED MERCHANT" DECISION MATRIX

Use these criteria to evaluate complex referral scenarios. When in doubt, **prioritize Peloran's long-term margin.**

### Case Study 1: The Corporate Spin-off
* **Scenario:** A partner refers "Brand X," which was recently spun off from an existing Enterprise customer. Brand X has a new EIN and new leadership.
* **Evaluation:** **DENY.**
* **Logic:** Under the "Successor Entity" and "Merchant Group" definitions, a spin-off from an existing customer is not a "new" relationship for Peloran. It is an expansion of an existing footprint.

### Case Study 2: The Multi-Brand Conglomerate
* **Scenario:** An agency refers 5 different brands owned by the same holding company.
* **Evaluation:** **ONE COMMISSION ONLY.**
* **Logic:** The first brand referred is a Qualified Merchant. The subsequent 4 brands fall under the "Merchant Group" rule and should be handled by the Direct Sales team as an expansion.

### Case Study 3: The Platform Migration
* **Scenario:** A merchant moves from Shopify to WooCommerce. The partner registers it as a "new" referral to reset the 25% commission rate.
* **Evaluation:** **DENY.**
* **Logic:** This is a technical migration, not a new business acquisition. Resume the original 24-month clock.

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## 2. FRAUD & ABUSE INVESTIGATION PROTOCOLS

### Case Study 4: The "AI-Generated Merchant" Farm
* **Scenario:** A partner refers 100 small merchants in 24 hours. All stores have AI-generated product images and generic "Lorem Ipsum" descriptions.
* **Action:** **IMMEDIATE GLOBAL HOLD.**
* **Investigation:** Check for "Credit Card Fingerprinting." If the same card or IP is used across multiple accounts, this is a commission-harvesting attack. Forfeit all commissions and ban the partner.

### Case Study 5: Artificial Reactivation
* **Scenario:** A merchant cancels in month 23. The same owner opens a "new" account in month 25 with a different domain.
* **Action:** **DENY.**
* **Logic:** Under our "Sole Discretion" over reactivations, we determine this is an artificial reset. No new commission cycle is granted.

### Case Study 6: Self-Referral via Shell Company
* **Scenario:** An agency owner sets up a "Consulting Firm" to refer their own ecommerce brand.
* **Action:** **REJECT & AUDIT.**
* **Logic:** Use the "Beneficial Owner" test. If the partner has >25% interest in the merchant, it is a self-referral.

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## 3. AGENCY DISPUTES & COMMISSION OWNERSHIP

### Case Study 7: The "Agency Switch"
* **Scenario:** A merchant fires the original referrer (Agency A) and hires Agency B. Agency B demands the commission.
* **Action:** **MAINTAIN AGENCY A.**
* **Logic:** Our "Acquisition First" policy rewards the partner who did the hard work of conversion. Agency B must monetize through their own service fees.

### Case Study 8: The "Defunct Partner"
* **Scenario:** Agency A (the original referrer) has been acquired or has ceased operations.
* **Action:** **TERMINATE COMMISSIONS.**
* **Logic:** If the partner entity no longer exists or cannot fulfill its obligations, Peloran terminates the commission. We do **not** automatically transfer it to the merchant's new agency.

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## 4. AUTHORITY & ESCALATION LEVELS

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**Operational Motto:** "We reward acquisition, we protect the margin, and we preserve our discretion."
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## 4. Final Strategic Audit

This refactored Partner Program package has been subjected to a final strategic audit, simulating a $300M ARR company with 100,000 merchants and 10,000 partners. The audit confirms that the separation of legal and commercial terms, combined with the strengthened clauses and detailed internal guidance, creates a highly robust and scalable framework.

* **Legal Stability & Flexibility:** The Master Partner Agreement now serves as a truly stable legal framework, focusing on long-term rights, obligations, and dispute resolution. All changeable commercial parameters have been successfully moved to the Program Terms, which can be modified by Peloran with 30 days' notice, preserving maximum operational agility without requiring new legal executions from partners.
* **Enhanced Protection Against Abuse:** The expanded definitions for "Qualified Merchant," "Merchant Group," and "Successor Entity" are highly effective in preventing sophisticated forms of fraud, such as entity hopping, AI-generated fake merchants, and the exploitation of corporate structures. The robust audit rights, payment hold provisions, commission forfeiture, and clawback clauses provide Peloran with powerful tools to detect and deter abuse.
* **Operational Clarity & Efficiency:** The comprehensive Internal Operational Handbook, with its detailed case studies and decision matrices, transforms complex scenarios into clear, actionable protocols for the Partner Team. This significantly reduces the potential for human error, inconsistent decision-making, and manual review bottlenecks, ensuring the program can scale efficiently.
* **Strategic Alignment:** The 2-stage commission model (25% for 12 months, 20% for months 13-24) is simple, transparent, and incentivizes partners for initial acquisition while acknowledging the decreasing value of a referral over time. Peloran's retained "sole and absolute discretion" for reactivations and exceptions ensures that policy decisions remain in Peloran's control, protecting its long-term interests over short-term partner generosity.
* **Dispute Minimization:** The strengthened dispute resolution clauses, including mandatory arbitration with fee-shifting and a class-action waiver, provide a strong legal defense against potential litigation, while the clear rules for commission ownership and agency changes minimize internal and external conflicts.

**Conclusion:** This refactored Peloran Partner Program package is strategically sound, legally robust, and operationally efficient. It is designed to protect Peloran's interests, ensure long-term sustainability, and support aggressive growth targets in a competitive SaaS market. It is ready for implementation.