The short answer
Affiliate commission is performance-based compensation earned from eligible sales or actions attributed to a creator's link or code.
What does affiliate commission mean?
Affiliate commission is variable compensation tied to eligible results. A program normally defines the commission basis, attribution window, excluded orders, return handling and payout schedule. A tracking link does not guarantee income, and creators should distinguish affiliate earnings from any fixed production fee.
Creator example
A creator could earn 10% of eligible purchases made through a campaign code, subject to returns and the program's settlement rules.
Questions creators ask
Is affiliate income guaranteed?
No. Commission depends on eligible attributed results and the campaign's settlement rules. A link or code by itself does not guarantee earnings.
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