Terms and Conditions – TrendFam Affiliate Program

II. INDEPENDENCE OF THE AFFILIATE

2.1. The Affiliate acts as an independent contractor and retains full freedom regarding:

• whether, when, and how affiliate links are used;
• the platforms, channels, and methods of promotion.

2.2. Nothing in this Agreement creates any relationship of subordination, control, or exclusivity between the Parties.

2.3. Each renewal of this Agreement does not create any obligation of continuity, minimum activity, or guaranteed collaboration.

III. LOCATION OF SERVICES (CRITICAL)

3.1. The Affiliate represents and warrants that all services performed under this Agreement are performed entirely outside the territory of the United States of America.

3.2. The Affiliate shall not perform any services from within the United States, nor target the United States market, unless expressly agreed in writing by the Agency.

IV. AFFILIATE OBLIGATIONS

The Affiliate undertakes to:

• use only lawful, ethical, and non-deceptive marketing practices;
• comply with all applicable laws, Trendyol rules, and platform policies;
• refrain from misleading, fraudulent, or abusive promotional methods;
• avoid any conduct that may harm the reputation or commercial interests of the Agency or Trendyol.

V. COMMISSION AND REVENUE SHARE

5.1. The Affiliate shall be entitled to receive a commission calculated based on affiliate revenues generated through the Affiliate's activity, as reported by Trendyol.

5.2. The applicable commission rates, revenue shares, or calculation methods shall be determined from time to time by the Agency and/or Trendyol and may be modified without prior notice.

5.3. Trendyol's official reports, dashboards, statements, and payment confirmations shall constitute the sole, final, and binding basis for determining affiliate revenues and commissions.

5.4. The Parties acknowledge that the commission structure reflects the Affiliate's independent marketing effort, audience reach, and performance-based commercial risk.

VI. PAYMENT AND TAX OBLIGATIONS

6.1. Commissions are calculated monthly and paid within forty-five (45) business days following the end of the relevant month.

6.2. No U.S. federal income tax withholding shall apply, provided that:

• the Affiliate has submitted a valid IRS Form W-8BEN (or W-8BEN-E, as applicable); and
• the services are performed outside the United States.

6.3. The Affiliate is solely responsible for declaring and paying any taxes, duties, or social contributions applicable in its country of residence.

6.4. Failure to provide a valid W-8 form shall entitle the Agency to suspend payments until compliance is achieved.

VII. CONFIDENTIALITY

7.1. All commercial, financial, technical, and operational information exchanged between the Parties shall be treated as confidential.

7.2. This obligation shall survive termination of the Agreement for a period of two (2) years.

VIII. TERM AND TERMINATION

8.1. This Agreement is concluded for a period of one (1) year and shall automatically renew for successive yearly periods.

8.2. Either Party may terminate the Agreement with thirty (30) days' written notice, without cause.

IX. FORCE MAJEURE

Neither Party shall be liable for failure or delay in performance caused by events beyond its reasonable control.

X. DISPUTE RESOLUTION – ARBITRATION

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be finally settled by arbitration conducted by the Court of International Commercial Arbitration attached to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania (CCIR).

• The arbitral tribunal shall consist of one (1) arbitrator;
• The seat of arbitration shall be Bucharest, Romania;
• The language of arbitration shall be English;
• The arbitral award shall be final and binding.

XI. FINAL PROVISIONS

11.1. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties.

11.2. Any amendment shall be valid only if made in writing and signed by both Parties.

11.3. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.