PassPal Partner Terms

# PassPal Partners — Programme Terms

**Version:** `partner-terms-v1.1` (matches `TERMS_VERSION` in `src/lib/partners/constants.ts`)
**Status:** FROZEN — immutable. Any change is published as a new version file
(`partner-terms-v1.2.md`) with a new constant; this file is never edited in place.
**Supersedes:** `partner-terms-v1.0` for new applications only. Partners who
accepted `partner-terms-v1.0` remain on that version until they accept a new one.
**Source:** Phase 1 Strategy & Architecture Pack v1.2 (frozen), with minimum
organisation-support amendments.

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## 1. The programme

PassPal Partners is a referral programme. Approved partners receive a
human-readable referral code and earn commission on qualifying PassPal Premium
purchases attributed to that code.

## 1A. Who the Partner is

"Partner" means either:

- the individual named in the application; or
- the driving school, business or organisation named in the application.

"You" and "your" refer to that Partner. Where an organisation applies, the
person submitting the application does so as its authorised representative.

## 1B. Organisations and authority

Where the Partner is an organisation, the person submitting the application
confirms that they are authorised to act for it, that they have authority to
accept these terms on its behalf, that their acceptance binds the organisation,
and that the information submitted about the organisation is accurate.

## 2. Eligibility

You must:

- where the Partner is an individual, be aged 18 or over; where the Partner is
  an organisation, the authorised representative accepting these terms must be
  aged 18 or over;
- be able to receive payment in GBP into a supported UK bank account held in the
  Partner's name when requested — a personal account for an individual Partner,
  or a business account for an organisation Partner;
- provide accurate information about the Partner and its audience;
- accept these terms at the version shown when you apply.

Applications are reviewed by a person. There is no automated approval or
automated rejection.

## 3. Application and verification

You confirm your email address with a six-digit code. Your application is not
under review until your email address is verified. Unverified applications are
deleted after 7 days.

## 4. Attribution

Attribution runs on a 90-day window, last explicit touch wins. Referral codes
are permanent: a retired code always continues to resolve to the same partner.

## 5. Commission and payouts

Commission is recorded in an append-only ledger in GBP pence. Payouts are made
manually by bank transfer: monthly where the balance is at least £25, otherwise
quarterly where the balance is at least £5. Every payout is reviewed by a person
before it is released.

Commission becomes payable after the applicable holding period and may be
adjusted if a qualifying purchase is refunded, reversed or otherwise becomes
ineligible.

## 6. Conduct

You must not:

- claim or imply that PassPal guarantees a driving-test pass;
- present yourself as DVSA-endorsed or as speaking for PassPal;
- use paid search on PassPal brand terms, spam, or misleading content;
- self-refer, or incentivise purchases in a way that misrepresents the product.

## 6A. Organisation responsibility

Where the Partner is an organisation, it is responsible for the conduct of its
staff, instructors and representatives when they use PassPal promotional
materials, the organisation's referral code, link or QR code, or otherwise take
part in the programme on its behalf.

## 7. Status changes

We may limit, suspend or terminate a partner account for breach of these terms.
You will be told the reason. You may appeal by replying to the notification
email. Where a rejection or termination is conduct-related, a 90-day cooling-off
period applies before you may reapply.

Application and partner-status decisions are made by PassPal. We may review
decisions at our discretion, but there is no automatic right of acceptance into
the programme.

## 8. Data protection

We process your name, email address, audience description and application
details to run the programme (UK GDPR: contract and legitimate interests). A
hashed IP address is retained for up to 90 days for abuse prevention. Learner
data is never shared with partners. See the PassPal Privacy Policy for your
rights.

## 9. Changes to these terms

New terms are published as a new version. You will be asked to accept the new
version before continuing in the programme. The version you accepted is recorded
with your application and partner record.

## 10. Contact

Questions about the programme? Contact us at support@passpalapp.co.uk.