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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SOURCE Affiliate Program?

InnerScience Research Fund is a non-profit organization that created the SOURCE Affiliate program because our community asked how they can help us spread the word about the film and raise money for meditation research.

The SOURCE Affiliate Program is an automated system that enables you to promote SOURCE - It’s Within You and related content through links and coded banner ads that are unique to you. When someone in your audience completes a transaction using your link to sourcethefilm.org, our system automatically tracks that customer and credits you with a commission.

The SOURCE Affiliate Program is designed to help you share our message with your audience and to enable us to say thank you for helping share our mission with the world.

When can I start promoting as an affiliate?

The Affiliate Program is live. If you sign up to the Program now you will get access to your Affiliate Area within minutes. You’ll be able to login to retrieve your unique links, banners, and other social assets so that you can start promoting SOURCE Products to your audience today.

After you have submitted your application, you will receive an email from us that will enable you to login to the Affiliate Center.

How does the Affiliate Program work?

The process is simple. After you have signed up for free, you will be provided with a unique link and a range of embeddable banners and assets including emails, posts, images, and videos. You can share the links anywhere provided you are complying with all applicable laws and regulations such as the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003.

When someone clicks on one of your links, they will be brought to our website, and their activity will be tracked by our affiliate software. Any transaction associated with your affiliate ID will generate a commission for you provided that the transaction does not get refunded.

You can access your unique link through your welcome email and through the Affiliate Area.

How much money can I earn through the affiliate program?

SOURCE will pay you as an affiliate 50% of any and all of the following transactions that are tracked back to your affiliate ID from your unique link(s) and banners:

  • SOURCE Rent – On-demand 48-hour access
  • SOURCE Own – Unlimited on-demand access
  • SOURCE Bundle – Contents will vary with promotions

Please note that we do not pay commission on transaction fees, taxes (if any), or voluntary donations above the listed price. (… or “the listed minimum donation.”

Does it cost anything to be an affiliate?

It’s free! Signing up to be a SOURCE Affiliate is free and easy. Get started here: SOURCE Affiliate Program Sign Up.

Are there eligibility requirements to become an affiliate?

Yes. You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, or an entity that is organized, registered and in good standing in its jurisdiction of formation and in any jurisdiction where it does business.

If you are listed on the US Department of Treasury Specially Designated Nationals or Blocked Persons Lists or are a person or entity that resides in or is organized in, a country that is on the United States Embargoed Countries List, you are not eligible to become an affiliate.

How do I sign up to be an affiliate?

Go to the SOURCE Affiliate Program Sign Up page, complete the form, read the agreement and terms, and follow the on instructions.

What information do I need to apply to be an affiliate?

Everything you need is outlined at SOURCE Affiliate Program Sign Up.

What languages are available?

The SOURCE Affiliate Program is only available in English; however, SOURCE and everything in the bundle is available in 15 additional languages: Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish.

Please see  SOURCE Affiliate Program Agreement and SOURCE Affiliate Program Terms for more details.

Do I need to disclose that I am using an affiliate link?

Yes, the FTC requires you disclose that you are using an affiliate link. Guidelines are available from the ftc.gov:
https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-staff-revises-online-advertising-disclosure-guidelines/130312dotcomdisclosures.pdf

Is this an MLM Program?

No, this is not a Multi-Level Marketing Program. This is an affiliate program. There are no levels. No one is signed up above you, and no one signs up under you.

InnerScience Research Fund is a non-profit organization that produced SOURCE - It’s Within You and created the SOURCE Affiliate program because our community asked how they can help us spread the word about the film and raise money for meditation research.

Are there costs or hidden costs associated with becoming a SOURCE affiliate?

No, there is no fee to join the affiliate program. There are no hidden costs to the affiliate program. There are no quotas and no minimums.

How and when do I get paid?

We process and pay commissions once each month, within the first 5 business days, three months in arrears – this allows time to process refunds.

To receive payments, you must have a valid and correct PayPal email address on file, and you must meet or exceed the minimum payment threshold of $100. (If you have not exceeded this threshold, the monies will accumulate until such time that they do exceed the threshold). A PayPal email address is required unless you choose to donate your affiliate commissions to SOURCE / InnerScience Research Fund. You can change or update your PayPal address within the Affiliate Area on the ‘Settings’ tab.

Depending on where you reside and how much you earn, we may be legally obligated to collect additional documents from you before we are able to pay you. For example, a W-9 may be required from certain affiliates who reside within the US. PayPal will notify you if this is needed.

What marketing and promotional materials does SOURCE provide?

Within the Affiliate Area you will find links, banners, videos and suggested copy for Emails, Social Media (inc. Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn), trailers, and more.

What are some of the best ways to promote SOURCE’s products?

The unique links and banners we provide you can be used virtually anywhere on the internet, from your own website to social media, YouTube, emails, blogs, and newsletters. To ensure the best response to your promotion, however, there are a few strategies that will make your friends, family, or audience more interested.

  • Create multiple campaigns. If you have a social media presence, share on social media. If you have a newsletter, send a newsletter, and if you have an email list that you send direct emails to, send emails as well. When your community sees your commitment to a cause in several different communications, they may be more likely to act.
  • Re-send to your un-opens. Another effective strategy is to send out an email to your whole list and then after four days, send a follow-up email only to the people who didn’t open the first email you sent. Be sure to change the subject line before you resend.
  • Use compelling images and videos. The SOURCE Affiliate Area has professional images, posts, videos, and more to make your messages stand out. Be sure to mix it up to keep it interesting for your audience.
  • Use our video assets on social media. Videos take posts to the next level. Remember to add your unique affiliate link.
  • Add a personal touch. You know what you are passionate about. Say why you believe what you are sharing is important.
  • When we are offering something free, make sure you emphasize the free offer. Take advantage of this free offer for your commissionable benefit and put the word “free” front and center to get engagement from your community.
  • Invite your audience to share. It can be as easy as saying, “Share this.”
  • Use Hashtags. Hashtags can be helpful. In addition to obvious hashtags, get creative and add a hashtag that speaks to you. #source

Where can I find the Program terms for being an affiliate?

How does SOURCE track orders coming from my affiliate account?

If someone clicks on your unique affiliate link that you obtained through the Affiliate Area and then completes a transaction, the system will search for a cookie within their browser that contains your affiliate ID code. Provided that the customer that you referred allows cookies, and has not removed them from their browser, our system will match it to your ID code and associate that transaction with your affiliate account.

Are reports available to track my affiliate activity?

Yes, you can see your latest sales, traffic, and account statistics when you log in to the Affiliate Area. These will be kept up to date in real-time.

What if I have a question about the amount or timing of my payout?

Please read our full Program Terms to ensure you have met our payment eligibility requirements and that you have been designated as the referrer for the transaction. If you have additional questions please reach out by using our contact form.

How do I close my Affiliate account?

Please reach out is by using our contact form, indicating that you wish to close your account.

How can I change my commission to a donation to support SOURCE after already signing up?

Thank you for wanting to donate your affiliate commissions to InnerScience Research Fund. This is something we can do on our end. The best way to reach out is by using our contact form.

Where can I contact someone directly for help with my account?

We are here to support you and are available to answer your questions. The best way to reach out is by using our contact form. Our Affiliate Manager will respond to you personally.

I can’t log in to the Affiliate Center. How do I reset my password?

On the Affiliate Area home page, click ‘Lost your password?’ The next page will ask you to enter your “Username or Email”, afterwards, click “Reset Password.” We will then email your password reset instructions.

How do I change my Affiliate Center login email address?

An affiliate email address cannot be changed once it is set. If you need to change your email address to your account, we can delete your account manually, and you can sign up again with a new email address. Please know that this means that you will lose all statistics related to the account as well as any future owed commissions on that account..

You can write and ask us to delete your account through our contact form.

How do I change my Username?

Please contact us through our contact form, and let us know what username you would like to use. Please allow 24-48 hours for our team to process your request. Once done you will receive a confirmation.

How do I change my PayPal address?

Once logged into the Affiliate Area, click the ‘Settings’ tab. Enter your new PayPal address and click the ‘Save Profile Settings’ button.

What if I already have a SOURCE account, do I still need to create an affiliate account?

Thank you for supporting our mission. If you login to your SOURCE account and then click “Become a SOURCE Affiliate” you will be taken to the Affiliate Registration page when you can complete the process within your current account. Your Username will remain the same.

If you want to change your Username, please contact us through our contact form, and let us know what username you would like to use. Please allow 24-48 hours for our team to process your request. Once done you will receive a confirmation.