1. Agreement to Terms

This Partner Agreement ("Agreement") is a legally binding contract between Premium Launcher ("we", "us", "our", "Company") and you ("Partner", "you", "your") regarding your participation in the Premium Launcher partner network. By submitting a partnership request, paying the onboarding fee, or accessing our partner services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement.

If you do not agree to these terms, you must not proceed with the partnership application or use our partner services. This Agreement supplements but does not replace any separate written agreements we may enter into with you.

2. Definitions

• "Premium Launcher" refers to the platform and service operated by us, including premiumlauncher.com and related services.
• "Partner" or "Partner Platform" refers to your platform that accepts product submissions from Premium Launcher users.
• "License Key" refers to the unique authentication key provided to Premium Launcher subscribers for accessing partner platforms.
• "Submissions" refers to product launches submitted by Premium Launcher users to Partner platforms using valid license keys.
• "Network" refers to the collective group of partner platforms integrated with Premium Launcher.
• "API" refers to the application programming interface provided by Premium Launcher for license key validation.
• "Onboarding Fee" refers to the one-time payment of $550 USD required to join the partner network.

3. Partnership Overview

This Agreement governs the relationship between Premium Launcher and external platform partners who join our network. As a Partner, you agree to accept product submissions from Premium Launcher users who hold valid license keys, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

The partnership is non-exclusive, meaning you may accept submissions from other sources and we may partner with other platforms. This Agreement does not create any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between the parties.

4. Onboarding Fee and Payment Terms

4.1 Onboarding Fee

Partners are required to pay a one-time, non-refundable onboarding fee of $550 USD ("Onboarding Fee") prior to technical setup and integration. This fee covers:

• Complete technical setup and integration support
• Partnership announcement across our network
• Regular traffic and submissions from our active user base
• Ongoing marketing and promotional support
• API documentation and comprehensive integration guide
• Technical support and assistance during setup
• Official Premium Launcher network badge
• Featured listing on all 4 of our platforms (Aura++, Earlyhunt, Indiehunt, Uno Directory) as an official partner

4.2 Payment Terms

Payment of the Onboarding Fee must be made in full before technical setup begins. Payment is processed through our designated payment processor. The Onboarding Fee is non-refundable once technical setup has been initiated, regardless of whether the partnership continues or is terminated.

4.3 No Recurring Fees

There are no monthly or recurring fees associated with this partnership. The Onboarding Fee is a one-time payment that covers the lifetime of the partnership, subject to compliance with this Agreement.

5. Partner Requirements and Obligations

5.1 License Key Acceptance

Partners must accept and process product submissions from Premium Launcher users who present valid license keys. You must implement and maintain the license key validation API as provided in our documentation. License key validation must be functional and accessible at all times during the partnership.

5.2 Dofollow Link Requirement

Approved submissions must include dofollow backlinks as specified in the submission data. Partners agree to maintain dofollow links in approved submissions and not convert them to nofollow links without prior written consent from Premium Launcher.

5.3 Submission Accessibility

Partners must allow users to submit products using valid Premium Launcher license keys. The submission process must be functional, accessible, and operational. You may choose to auto-approve submissions or require manual review, but the submission mechanism must remain available to license key holders.

5.4 Quality Standards

Partners have the right to reject submissions that do not meet their platform's quality standards or guidelines. However, you may not systematically reject all submissions or implement policies that effectively prevent Premium Launcher users from submitting products.

5.5 Technical Integration

Partners are responsible for implementing and maintaining the license key validation integration according to our documentation. You must keep the integration functional and up-to-date. Any changes to your platform that affect license key validation must be communicated to Premium Launcher in advance.

6. Submission Approval and Content Control

Partners maintain full editorial control over their platform's content:

• You may choose to auto-approve submissions or require manual review
• You have the right to reject any submission that doesn't meet your platform's standards
• You may set your own quality guidelines and submission requirements
• You are not obligated to approve every submission
• You may remove approved submissions if they later violate your platform's policies

However, you must maintain a functional submission process for Premium Launcher license key holders. You may not disable, remove, or restrict license key-based submissions without providing Premium Launcher with 30 days written notice and a valid business reason.

7. Technical Integration and Support

7.1 Premium Launcher Obligations

Premium Launcher will provide:

• License key validation API endpoint and comprehensive documentation
• Environment variables for secure API access
• Complete integration guide with code examples in multiple programming languages
• Technical support during initial setup and integration
• AI prompts and tools to assist with implementation
• Reasonable ongoing technical support for integration-related issues

7.2 Partner Obligations

Partners are responsible for:

• Implementing the integration according to our documentation
• Maintaining the integration throughout the partnership
• Keeping API credentials secure and confidential
• Notifying Premium Launcher of any technical issues affecting license key validation
• Ensuring platform uptime and availability for submissions

7.3 API Access and Security

API credentials provided to Partners are confidential and may not be shared with third parties. Partners must implement reasonable security measures to protect API access. Premium Launcher reserves the right to revoke API access immediately if security is compromised or credentials are misused.

8. Marketing, Promotion, and Branding

8.1 Premium Launcher Obligations

As part of the partnership, Premium Launcher will:

• Feature your platform as an official partner across our network
• Provide regular traffic and submissions from our active user base
• Announce the partnership on all 4 of our platforms (Aura++, Earlyhunt, Indiehunt, Uno Directory)
• Provide an official Premium Launcher network badge for display on your platform
• Include ongoing marketing support and promotional activities
• List your platform in partner directories and marketing materials

8.2 Partner Obligations

Partners may, but are not required to:

• Display the Premium Launcher network badge on your platform
• Mention the partnership in marketing materials
• Link to Premium Launcher in appropriate locations

8.3 Brand Usage

Partners may use Premium Launcher's name and logo solely for the purpose of identifying the partnership, subject to our brand guidelines. Any other use of our trademarks requires prior written consent. Premium Launcher may use your platform name and logo for partnership promotion purposes.

9. Termination and Removal Rights

9.1 Termination by Either Party

Either party may terminate this partnership with 30 days written notice to the other party. Notice must be sent to the email address on file or to hi@premiumlauncher.com.

9.2 Immediate Termination by Premium Launcher

Premium Launcher reserves the right to immediately terminate this Agreement and remove you as a Partner, without prior notice, in the following circumstances:

• Misuse of Services: If you misuse the partnership, API access, or engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or illegal activities related to the partnership
• License Key Usage Removal/Disabling: If you disable, remove, or restrict license key-based submissions without providing the required 30 days notice and valid business reason
• Breach of Requirements: If you fail to maintain license key validation functionality, remove dofollow links from approved submissions, or otherwise breach material obligations under this Agreement
• Violation of Terms: If you violate any material term of this Agreement
• Harm to Reputation: If your actions or platform content harm Premium Launcher's reputation or brand
• Legal Issues: If legal action is taken against you that relates to your partnership activities
• API Misuse: If you share, sell, or misuse API credentials or access
• Systematic Rejection: If you systematically reject all or substantially all Premium Launcher submissions without valid quality reasons

9.3 Effects of Termination

Upon termination:

• Partners may continue to honor existing approved submissions but are not required to accept new ones
• Premium Launcher will remove partner listings from our platforms within 7 business days
• API access will be revoked immediately upon termination
• The Onboarding Fee is non-refundable under any circumstances
• All rights and licenses granted under this Agreement will immediately cease
• Partners must remove Premium Launcher badges and partnership references from their platform within 14 days

9.4 Survival

Sections relating to confidentiality, indemnification, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution will survive termination of this Agreement.

10. Data Protection and Privacy

10.1 Data Handling

Partners agree to:

• Handle user data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations
• Protect license key information and API credentials with industry-standard security measures
• Not share, sell, or misuse Premium Launcher API access or user data
• Implement appropriate data security measures to prevent unauthorized access
• Comply with all applicable data protection regulations in your jurisdiction

10.2 Privacy Policy

Partners must maintain a publicly accessible privacy policy that discloses how user data is collected, used, and shared. The privacy policy must comply with applicable laws and accurately describe your data practices.

10.3 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach affecting Premium Launcher user data or API credentials, Partners must notify Premium Launcher within 24 hours of discovery and take immediate steps to mitigate the breach.

11. Intellectual Property Rights

11.1 Premium Launcher IP

All intellectual property rights in Premium Launcher's platform, API, documentation, trademarks, logos, and related materials remain the exclusive property of Premium Launcher. Partners receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use Premium Launcher's API and documentation solely for the purpose of implementing license key validation during the term of this Agreement.

11.2 Partner IP

All intellectual property rights in Partner's platform, content, and materials remain the exclusive property of the Partner. Premium Launcher receives a limited, non-exclusive license to use Partner's name, logo, and platform information for partnership promotion purposes.

11.3 License Restrictions

Neither party may reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from the other party's proprietary systems. Partners may not create derivative works based on Premium Launcher's API or documentation without written consent.

12. Warranties and Disclaimers

12.1 Partner Warranties

Partner represents and warrants that:

• You have the legal authority to enter into this Agreement
• Your platform operates in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• You will maintain license key validation functionality throughout the partnership
• You will not engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or illegal activities
• All information provided to Premium Launcher is accurate and truthful

12.2 Premium Launcher Warranties

Premium Launcher represents and warrants that:

• We have the legal authority to enter into this Agreement
• We will provide API access and documentation as described
• We will make reasonable efforts to provide traffic and submissions

12.3 Disclaimers

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Premium Launcher does not warrant or guarantee:

• Specific traffic numbers or submission volumes
• Quality or appropriateness of user submissions
• Partner platform uptime or technical performance
• Approval rates or conversion metrics
• Continuous, uninterrupted, or error-free API access

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUES, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT.

Premium Launcher's total liability for any claims arising from or related to this Agreement shall not exceed the amount of the Onboarding Fee paid by Partner ($550 USD). This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise.

Premium Launcher is not responsible for:

• Content quality or appropriateness of user submissions
• Partner platform uptime, technical issues, or downtime
• Disputes between Partners and users
• Third-party services or integrations
• Loss of data or business opportunities

14. Indemnification

14.1 Partner Indemnification

Partner agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Premium Launcher, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the partnership services or API
• Your violation of this Agreement
• Your violation of any rights of third parties
• Content or information on your platform
• Your platform's operations, policies, or practices
• Any claims related to submissions processed through your platform

14.2 Premium Launcher Indemnification

Premium Launcher agrees to indemnify Partner against third-party claims that Premium Launcher's API or documentation infringes upon a valid patent, copyright, or trademark, provided Partner promptly notifies Premium Launcher of such claims and allows Premium Launcher to control the defense.

15. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information shared during the partnership, including but not limited to:

• API credentials and access tokens
• Technical documentation and integration details
• Business strategies and marketing plans
• User data and analytics
• Financial information

Confidentiality obligations survive termination of this Agreement and continue for a period of three (3) years after termination, except for information that becomes publicly available through no breach of this Agreement.

16. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance under this Agreement due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, government actions, internet outages, or failures of third-party services. The affected party must notify the other party promptly and use reasonable efforts to resume performance.

17. Modifications to Agreement

Premium Launcher reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time. Material changes will be communicated to Partners via email at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Continued participation in the partnership after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Agreement.

If you do not agree to the modified terms, you may terminate this Agreement within 30 days of receiving notice of the changes. Termination under this section does not entitle you to a refund of the Onboarding Fee.

18. Dispute Resolution

18.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, both parties agree to contact the other party in good faith to attempt to resolve disputes informally. Premium Launcher can be reached at hi@premiumlauncher.com.

18.2 Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Premium Launcher operates, without regard to conflict of law principles. For the purposes of this Agreement, Premium Launcher operates under the laws applicable to its principal place of business.

18.3 Arbitration

Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by a recognized arbitration organization, rather than in court. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the arbitration organization. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect intellectual property rights or to prevent irreparable harm.

19. General Provisions

19.1 Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with any exhibits or attachments, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the partnership and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, or communications, whether written or oral.

19.2 Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

19.3 Waiver

The failure of either party to enforce any right or provision of this Agreement will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Waivers must be in writing and signed by the party granting the waiver.

19.4 Assignment

Partners may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without Premium Launcher's prior written consent. Premium Launcher may assign this Agreement, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, without Partner's consent.

19.5 Independent Contractors

The parties are independent contractors. This Agreement does not create any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between the parties. Neither party has the authority to bind the other party in any manner.

19.6 Notices

All notices required under this Agreement must be in writing and sent to the email address on file or to hi@premiumlauncher.com. Notices are deemed received when sent to the correct email address.

19.7 Headings

Section headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of the Agreement.

20. Contact Information

For questions about this Agreement, technical support, or partnership inquiries:

• Email: hi@premiumlauncher.com
• Website: premiumlauncher.com
• Documentation: premiumlauncher.com/docs
• Partner Portal: premiumlauncher.com/become-a-partner