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Last updated December 30, 2023
Last updated August 9, 2024
Partner Program Agreement
Partner Program Agreement
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Part A – Terms Applicable to All Partners
Part A – Terms Applicable to All Partners
Part B - Additional Terms Applicable to Referral Partners
Part B - Additional Terms Applicable to Referral Partners
Part C - Additional Terms Applicable to Developers
Part C - Additional Terms Applicable to Developers
Part D – Additional Terms Applicable to Shopify Experts, Experts Marketplace, and the Shopify Plus Partner Program
Part D – Additional Terms Applicable to the Partner Directory and the Shopify Plus Partner Program
Part E – Additional Terms Applicable to Ads in the Shopify App Store
Part E – Additional Terms Applicable to Ads in the Shopify App Store
By using the Partner Platform, participating in any Partner Program activities, or clicking on “I agree” (or a similar box or button) when you sign up for a Partner Account, you agree to be bound by the applicable sections of the following Partner Program Agreement (the “Agreement”). The Agreement is between you, as Partner (as defined below in Section A.1.), Shopify Inc. (“Shopify Inc.”) and Shopify Commerce Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“Shopify Asia”) and together with Shopify Inc, “Shopify” and are each together a “Shopify Entity”. Each of Partner and Shopify a “Party”, and together the “Parties”. You can review the current version of the Agreement at any time at shopify.com/partners/terms. Shopify reserves the right to update and change the Agreement by posting updates and changes here: shopify.com/partners/terms. If a significant change is made, we will provide reasonable notice by email, posting a notice on the Shopify Partner Blog or in the Partner Dashboard. You are advised to check the Agreement from time to time for any updates or changes that may impact you. Any reference to the Agreement includes any and all terms and documents incorporated by reference.
By using the Partner Platform, participating in any Partner Program activities, or clicking on “I agree” (or a similar box or button) when you sign up for a Partner Account, you agree to be bound by the applicable sections of the following Partner Program Agreement (the “Agreement”). The Agreement is between you, as Partner (as defined below in Section A.1.), Shopify Inc. (“Shopify Inc.”) and Shopify Commerce Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“Shopify Asia”) and together with Shopify Inc, “Shopify” and are each together a “Shopify Entity”. Each of Partner and Shopify a “Party”, and together the “Parties”. You can review the current version of the Agreement at any time at shopify.com/partners/terms. Shopify reserves the right to update and change the Agreement by posting updates and changes here: shopify.com/partners/terms. If a significant change is made, we will provide reasonable notice by email, posting a notice on the Shopify Partner Blog or in the Partner Dashboard. You are advised to check the Agreement from time to time for any updates or changes that may impact you. Any reference to the Agreement includes any and all terms and documents incorporated by reference.
This Agreement addresses different types of Partner activities. Part A applies to all Partners. Part B applies to Referral Partners. Part C applies to Developers. Part D applies to Shopify Experts and the Shopify Plus Partner Program. Part E applies to Ads. If you do not participate in partner activities described in Parts B, C, D or E, then these Parts of the Agreement do not apply to you.
This Agreement addresses different types of Partner activities. Part A applies to all Partners. Part B applies to Referral Partners. Part C applies to Developers. Part D applies to the Shopify Plus Partner Program. Part E applies to Ads. If you do not participate in partner activities described in Parts B, C, D or E, then these Parts of the Agreement do not apply to you.
You must read, agree with and accept all of the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, including Shopify’s Privacy Policy and Shopify’s Acceptable Use Policy, before you may become a Partner. For the avoidance of doubt, Shopify’s Privacy Policy and Shopify’s Acceptable Use Policy form part of this Agreement and are incorporated by reference. For the purposes of the Partner Program and this Agreement, all references to “Account” and “Services” in Shopify’s Acceptable Use Policy will be deemed to refer to “Partner Account” and “Services or Partner’s participation in the Partner Program”, respectively. Some types of Shopify Partner Program activities may require that you agree to additional terms (“Additional Terms”). Such Additional Terms are incorporated into this Agreement by reference. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between this Agreement and the Additional Terms, the Additional Terms will govern, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency.
You must read, agree with and accept all of the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, including Shopify’s Privacy Policy and Shopify’s Acceptable Use Policy, before you may become a Partner. For the avoidance of doubt, Shopify’s Privacy Policy and Shopify’s Acceptable Use Policy form part of this Agreement and are incorporated by reference. For the purposes of the Partner Program and this Agreement, all references to “Account” and “Services” in Shopify’s Acceptable Use Policy will be deemed to refer to “Partner Account” and “Services or Partner’s participation in the Partner Program”, respectively. Some types of Shopify Partner Program activities may require that you agree to additional terms (“Additional Terms”). Such Additional Terms are incorporated into this Agreement by reference. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between this Agreement and the Additional Terms, the Additional Terms will govern, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency.
Everyday language summaries are provided for convenience only and are not legally binding. Please read the entire Agreement for the complete picture of your legal requirements. This Agreement governs your activities as a Partner, including access to the Partner Dashboard and participation in the activities described on the Partner Program website. Be sure to occasionally check back for updates.
Everyday language summaries are provided for convenience only and are not legally binding. Please read the entire Agreement for the complete picture of your legal requirements. This Agreement governs your activities as a Partner, including access to the Partner Dashboard and participation in the activities described on the Partner Program website. Be sure to occasionally check back for updates.
Part A – Terms Applicable to All Partners
Part A – Terms Applicable to All Partners
Which means
Which means
This section assigns a specific meaning to some of the capitalized terms used in this agreement. Other capitalized terms are defined elsewhere in the Agreement.
This section assigns a specific meaning to some of the capitalized terms used in this agreement. Other capitalized terms are defined elsewhere in the Agreement.
1. Definitions
1. Definitions
Unless defined elsewhere in the Agreement, capitalized terms set out in the Agreement are defined as follows:
Unless defined elsewhere in the Agreement, capitalized terms set out in the Agreement are defined as follows:
“Ads” means advertisements created by Developer and placed in the Shopify App Store through the features set forth in the Partner Dashboard.
“Ads” means advertisements created by Developer and placed in the Shopify App Store through the features set forth in the Partner Dashboard.
“Application” or “App” is defined in the Shopify API Terms.
“Application” or “App” is defined in the Shopify API Terms.
“Associated Developer” means any individual or entity (i) that, directly or indirectly, Controls an App Developer, is Controlled by an App Developer, or is under another individual’s or entity’s common Control with an App Developer (where "Control" means owning 50% or more of the voting rights or ownership interests in the entity); or (ii) is otherwise designated as an Associated Developer of an App Developer through certain other criteria prescribed by Shopify, at its sole discretion, from time to time.
“Associated Developer” means any individual or entity (i) that, directly or indirectly, Controls an App Developer, is Controlled by an App Developer, or is under another individual’s or entity’s common Control with an App Developer (where "Control" means owning 50% or more of the voting rights or ownership interests in the entity); or (ii) is otherwise designated as an Associated Developer of an App Developer through certain other criteria prescribed by Shopify, at its sole discretion, from time to time.
“Associated Developer Account” means (i) all Partner Accounts that an App Developer has registered for via the Shopify Developer program page; and (ii) any Partner Account that an Associated Developer of an App Developer has registered for via the Shopify Developer program page.
“Associated Developer Account” means (i) all Partner Accounts that an App Developer has registered for via the Shopify Developer program page; and (ii) any Partner Account that an Associated Developer of an App Developer has registered for via the Shopify Developer program page.
"Associated Theme Developer" means any individual or entity (i) that, directly or indirectly, Controls a Theme Developer, is Controlled by a Theme Developer, or is under another individual’s or entity’s common Control with a Theme Developer (where “Control” means owning 50% or more of the voting rights or ownership interests in the entity); or (ii) is otherwise designated as an Associated Developer of a Theme Developer through certain other criteria prescribed by Shopify, at its sole discretion, from time to time.
"Associated Theme Developer" means any individual or entity (i) that, directly or indirectly, Controls a Theme Developer, is Controlled by a Theme Developer, or is under another individual’s or entity’s common Control with a Theme Developer (where “Control” means owning 50% or more of the voting rights or ownership interests in the entity); or (ii) is otherwise designated as an Associated Developer of a Theme Developer through certain other criteria prescribed by Shopify, at its sole discretion, from time to time.
“Associated Theme Developer Account” means (i) all Partner Accounts that a Theme Developer has registered for via the Shopify Developer program page; and (ii) any Partner Account that an Associated Theme Developer of a Theme Developer has registered for via the Shopify Developer program page.
“Associated Theme Developer Account” means (i) all Partner Accounts that a Theme Developer has registered for via the Shopify Developer program page; and (ii) any Partner Account that an Associated Theme Developer of a Theme Developer has registered for via the Shopify Developer program page.
“Channel Program” means Shopify’s sales channel program that allows Channel Developers to build a Channel Application using the Sales Channel SDK.
“Channel Program” means Shopify’s sales channel program that allows Channel Developers to build a Channel Application using the Sales Channel SDK.
“Customer” means any individual that visits or transacts via the Merchant Store.
“Customer” means any individual that visits or transacts via the Merchant Store.
“Customer Data” means information (including personal information) relating to a Customer, including, but not limited to, order information, payment information, and account information.
“Customer Data” means information (including personal information) relating to a Customer, including, but not limited to, order information, payment information, and account information.
“Development Store” means a store created in the Partner Dashboard that is used by a Partner for (a) testing purposes, or (b) for the development and transfer of a Merchant Store to a Merchant.
“Development Store” means a store created in the Partner Dashboard that is used by a Partner for (a) testing purposes, or (b) for the development and transfer of a Merchant Store to a Merchant.
“Experts Directory” means Shopify’s directory of Experts which allows Merchants to browse and contact Experts.
“Experts Marketplace” means Shopify’s program for Experts that surfaces Expert profiles on Experts Marketplace and may match enrolled Experts with Merchants seeking assistance with their business.
“Merchant” means an individual or business that uses the Service to sell products or services.
“Merchant” means an individual or business that uses the Service to sell products or services.
“Merchant Agreement” means the agreement entered into between a Partner and the Merchant governing the Merchant’s use of the Partner’s services, including, if applicable, the installation and use of an Application.
“Merchant Agreement” means the agreement entered into between a Partner and the Merchant governing the Merchant’s use of the Partner’s services, including, if applicable, the installation and use of an Application.
“Merchant Data” means information (including personal information) relating to a Merchant, including but not limited to business, financial and product information and any Customer Data. Where Partner uses the Shopify API, Merchant Data may be delivered in the form of an API response.
“Merchant Data” means information (including personal information) relating to a Merchant, including but not limited to business, financial and product information and any Customer Data. Where Partner uses the Shopify API, Merchant Data may be delivered in the form of an API response.
“Merchant Store” means the Merchant’s commerce presence hosted by Shopify, including their online store and Point of Sale (POS). For clarity, a Merchant may have more than one Merchant Store.
“Merchant Store” means the Merchant’s commerce presence hosted by Shopify, including their online store and Point of Sale (POS). For clarity, a Merchant may have more than one Merchant Store.
“Partner” or “You” means an individual or entity that has agreed to the terms of this Agreement and participates in the Shopify Partner Program. The different types of Partners are listed below and You may qualify as more than one type of Partner concurrently for the purpose of this Agreement, depending on the circumstances:
“Partner” or “You” means an individual or entity that has agreed to the terms of this Agreement and participates in the Shopify Partner Program. The different types of Partners are listed below and You may qualify as more than one type of Partner concurrently for the purpose of this Agreement, depending on the circumstances:
A “Referral Partner” is a Partner who has registered for a Partner Account via the Shopify partner program page and who promotes the service by:
A “Referral Partner” is a Partner who has registered for a Partner Account via the Shopify partner program page and who promotes the service by:
a. registering, and being approved by Shopify, for a unique referral link (an “Affiliate Link”) to refer Merchants to Shopify via such Affiliate Link or
a. registering, and being approved by Shopify, for a unique referral link (an “Affiliate Link”) to refer Merchants to Shopify via such Affiliate Link or
b. acting as a value added partner or “VAP” working directly with Merchants as a designer, developer, or other consultant through a Development Store.
b. acting as a value added partner or “VAP” working directly with Merchants as a designer, developer, or other consultant through a Development Store.
c. For the avoidance of doubt, individuals or entities who participate in the Shopify Affiliate Program [https://www.shopify.com/affiliates] are not Referral Partners in respect of any activities conducted pursuant to the Shopify Affiliate Program. The Shopify Affiliate Program is subject to separate terms and conditions.
c. For the avoidance of doubt, individuals or entities who participate in the Shopify Affiliate Program [https://www.shopify.com/affiliates] are not Referral Partners in respect of any activities conducted pursuant to the Shopify Affiliate Program. The Shopify Affiliate Program is subject to separate terms and conditions.
A “Developer” is a Partner who has registered for a Partner Account via the Shopify Developer program page and develops Applications or Themes to integrate with the Service or places Ads in the Shopify App Store. The different types of Developers are listed below and You may qualify as more than one type of Developer concurrently for the purpose of this Agreement, depending on the circumstances:
A “Developer” is a Partner who has registered for a Partner Account via the Shopify Developer program page and develops Applications or Themes to integrate with the Service or places Ads in the Shopify App Store. The different types of Developers are listed below and You may qualify as more than one type of Developer concurrently for the purpose of this Agreement, depending on the circumstances:
a. a “Theme Developer”, develops a Theme for Merchant use, either as a custom Theme or for general distribution to Merchants through the Shopify Theme Store;
a. a “Theme Developer”, develops a Theme for Merchant use, either as a custom Theme or for general distribution to Merchants through the Shopify Theme Store;
b. an “App Developer” develops a Public Application (as defined in the Shopify API Terms) using the Shopify API;
b. an “App Developer” develops a Public Application (as defined in the Shopify API Terms) using the Shopify API;
c. a “Channel Developer” develops an Application using the Shopify API to enable Merchants to display, promote and sell Merchant’s products to Customers through Channel Developer’s web or mobile platform (“Channel Platform”) via an integration with the Service. An Application developed by a Channel Developer is a “Channel Application”; and
c. a “Channel Developer” develops an Application using the Shopify API to enable Merchants to display, promote and sell Merchant’s products to Customers through Channel Developer’s web or mobile platform (“Channel Platform”) via an integration with the Service. An Application developed by a Channel Developer is a “Channel Application”; and
d. a “Payment Gateway Developer” develops an Application using the Shopify API to enable a payment system for Merchants to use with the Service. An Application developed by a Payment Gateway Developer is a “Payment Gateway Integration.
d. a “Payment Gateway Developer” develops an Application using the Shopify API to enable a payment system for Merchants to use with the Service. An Application developed by a Payment Gateway Developer is a “Payment Gateway Integration.
e. a “Payments Developer” develops an Application using the Shopify API to enable a payment system for Merchants to use with the Service. An Application developed by a Payments Developer is a “Payments Application”.
e. a “Payments Developer” develops an Application using the Shopify API to enable a payment system for Merchants to use with the Service. An Application developed by a Payments Developer is a “Payments Application”.
An “Expert” is a VAP who has been accepted by Shopify into the Experts Marketplace, and can publish a profile offering services to Merchants, or is listed as a VAP within the Experts Directory.
f. a "Blockchain Developer" develops an Application using the Shopify API to enable blockchain-based functionalities for Merchants to use with the Service. An Application developed by a Blockchain Developer is a "Blockchain Application".
A “Plus Partner” is a Partner who has met the Shopify Plus Partner criteria and has been accepted by Shopify into the Shopify Plus Partner Program, has signed a Plus Partner Program addendum, and is listed on the shopify.com/plus/partners.
A “Plus Partner” is a Partner who has met the Shopify Plus Partner criteria and has been accepted by Shopify into the Shopify Plus Partner Program, has signed a Plus Partner Program addendum, and is listed on the shopify.com/plus/partners.
“Partner Account” means a Shopify Partner Program account.
“Partner Account” means a Shopify Partner Program account.
“Partner Dashboard” means the internal administrative page available at: partners.shopify.com/organizations that allows Partners to manage their Partner Account.
“Partner Dashboard” means the internal administrative page available at: partners.shopify.com/organizations that allows Partners to manage their Partner Account, along with the Go-to-Market Tools surface.
"Partner Directory" means Shopify's directory of Partners which allows Merchants to browse and contact Partners.
“Partner Manager” means the Shopify employee designated by Shopify from time to time as the Partner’s primary Shopify contact.
“Partner Manager” means the Shopify employee designated by Shopify from time to time as the Partner’s primary Shopify contact.
“Payment Period” has the meaning as set out in Section 3.2.
“Payment Period” has the meaning as set out in Section 3.2.
“Partner Program” means the resources made available by Shopify to Partners. For the avoidance of doubt, the Partner Program includes the Channel Program, Experts Marketplace Program and Plus Partner Program, to the extent that Partner is invited to participate in those programs.
“Partner Program” means the resources made available by Shopify to Partners. For the avoidance of doubt, the Partner Program includes the Partner Directory, as well as the Channel Program and Plus Partner Program, to the extent that Partner is invited to participate in those programs.
“Plus Partner Program” means the Shopify program where Partners are selected by Shopify to participate in Shopify Plus opportunities.
“Plus Partner Program” means the Shopify program where Partners are selected by Shopify to participate in Shopify Plus opportunities.
“Public Application” is defined in the Shopify API Terms.
“Public Application” is defined in the Shopify API Terms.
“Referred Merchant” means any unique Merchant that: (a) has registered for a paid Shopify account; and (b) was introduced by a Referral Partner that actively promoted the Service.
“Referred Merchant” means any unique Merchant that: (a) has registered for a paid Shopify account; and (b) was introduced by a Referral Partner that actively promoted the Service.
“Revenue Generating Activity” means a revenue generating activity carried out by Partner, as determined by Shopify, including the following:
“Revenue Generating Activity” means a revenue generating activity carried out by Partner, as determined by Shopify, including the following:
transfer to Merchant by Partner of a Development Store created by Partner and the registration by such Merchant for a paid Shopify account; and
transfer to Merchant by Partner of a Development Store created by Partner and the registration by such Merchant for a paid Shopify account; and
introduction of a Referred Merchant to Shopify via Partner’s Affiliate Link.
introduction of a Referred Merchant to Shopify via Partner’s Affiliate Link.
A Revenue Generating Activity will be attributed to Partner on the date the Merchant makes the initial payment of subscription fees for the relevant Merchant Store. For more information regarding Revenue Generating Activities, please refer to https://help.shopify.com/partners/getting-started/how-to-earn.
A Revenue Generating Activity will be attributed to Partner on the date the Merchant makes the initial payment of subscription fees for the relevant Merchant Store. For more information regarding Revenue Generating Activities, please refer to https://help.shopify.com/partners/getting-started/how-to-earn.
“Service” means the Shopify hosted commerce platform available via www.shopify.com and any associated websites, products or services offered by Shopify.
“Service” means the Shopify hosted commerce platform available via www.shopify.com and any associated websites, products or services offered by Shopify.
“Sales Channel SDK” means the Shopify APIs that are required by Channel Developer to develop the Channel Application. For the avoidance of doubt, the Sales Channel SDK is deemed to be part of the Shopify API, and access to and use of the Sales Channel SDK is subject to the Shopify API Terms.
“Sales Channel SDK” means the Shopify APIs that are required by Channel Developer to develop the Channel Application. For the avoidance of doubt, the Sales Channel SDK is deemed to be part of the Shopify API, and access to and use of the Sales Channel SDK is subject to the Shopify API Terms.
“Sanctions” means any applicable economic sanctions or anti-terrorism laws or measures of (1) Canada, including the Special Economic Measures Act, the Freezing Assets of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the United Nations Act, and Part II.1 of the Criminal Code and any regulations or orders issued under the foregoing; (2) the United States, including those imposed, administered, or enforced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and the U.S. State Department; (3) the United Nations Security Council; (4) the European Union; and (5) the United Kingdom, including those imposed, administered, or enforced by Her Majesty’s Treasury.
“Sanctions” means any applicable economic sanctions or anti-terrorism laws or measures of (1) Canada, including the Special Economic Measures Act, the Freezing Assets of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the United Nations Act, and Part II.1 of the Criminal Code and any regulations or orders issued under the foregoing; (2) the United States, including those imposed, administered, or enforced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and the U.S. State Department; (3) the United Nations Security Council; (4) the European Union; and (5) the United Kingdom, including those imposed, administered, or enforced by Her Majesty’s Treasury.
“Sanctioned Person” means any individual or entity listed or designated under Sanctions or located or resident in or organized under the laws of a country or territory that is the subject of comprehensive territorial Sanctions, or any entity directly or indirectly owned or controlled by one or more of the foregoing.
“Sanctioned Person” means any individual or entity listed or designated under Sanctions or located or resident in or organized under the laws of a country or territory that is the subject of comprehensive territorial Sanctions, or any entity directly or indirectly owned or controlled by one or more of the foregoing.
“Shopify API” is defined in the Shopify API Terms. “Shopify API Terms” means the Shopify API License and Terms of Use available at shopify.com/legal/api-terms.
“Shopify API” is defined in the Shopify API Terms. “Shopify API Terms” means the Shopify API License and Terms of Use available at shopify.com/legal/api-terms.
“Shopify App Store” is where Merchants can view and add Apps on their Merchant Store, and is available through: apps.shopify.com.
“Shopify App Store” is where Merchants can view and add Apps on their Merchant Store, and is available through: apps.shopify.com.
“Shopify Billing API” means the application programming interface that allows Developers to create and issue charges to Merchants as well as remit payment to Shopify. For the avoidance of doubt, the Shopify Billing API is deemed to be part of the Shopify API, as defined in the Shopify API Terms.
“Shopify Billing API” means the application programming interface that allows Developers to create and issue charges to Merchants as well as remit payment to Shopify. For the avoidance of doubt, the Shopify Billing API is deemed to be part of the Shopify API, as defined in the Shopify API Terms.
“Shopify Creative” means any marketing or promotional materials relating to Shopify or Shopify brands, including but not limited to copyrighted content, hypertext links, domain names, icons, buttons, banners, graphic files, images and the Shopify Trademarks.
“Shopify Creative” means any marketing or promotional materials relating to Shopify or Shopify brands, including but not limited to copyrighted content, hypertext links, domain names, icons, buttons, banners, graphic files, images and the Shopify Trademarks.
“Shopify Plus” or “Plus” means the enterprise level of the Service, described in more detail at shopify.com/plus.
“Shopify Plus” or “Plus” means the enterprise level of the Service, described in more detail at shopify.com/plus.
“Shopify Related Entity/ies” means any entity that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, Shopify; where “control” means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management policies of another, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract, as trustee or executor, or otherwise.
“Shopify Related Entity/ies” means any entity that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, Shopify; where “control” means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management policies of another, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract, as trustee or executor, or otherwise.
“Shopify Trademarks” means the trademarks, logos, service marks and trade names of Shopify Inc. and any Shopify Related Entities, whether registered or unregistered, including but not limited to the word mark SHOPIFY and the “S” and shopping bag design.
“Shopify Trademarks” means the trademarks, logos, service marks and trade names of Shopify Inc. and any Shopify Related Entities, whether registered or unregistered, including but not limited to the word mark SHOPIFY and the “S” and shopping bag design.
“Shopify Theme Store” means the Shopify website where Merchants can select and install Themes on their Merchant Store, available at: themes.shopify.com.
“Shopify Theme Store” means the Shopify website where Merchants can select and install Themes on their Merchant Store, available at: themes.shopify.com.
“Taxes” means all federal, provincial, state, local or other governmental sales, value added, goods and services, harmonized or other taxes, fees or charges now in force or enacted in the future.
“Taxes” means all federal, provincial, state, local or other governmental sales, value added, goods and services, harmonized or other taxes, fees or charges now in force or enacted in the future.
“Theme” means the templates for website layout and design that Merchants may install, use and customize for their Merchant Store.
“Theme” means the templates for website layout and design that Merchants may install, use and customize for their Merchant Store.
“Unsupported Region” means a region where Shopify is unable to operate due to local legal and regulatory requirements, commercial partnerships, and/or other pertinent factors. Shopify does not support transactions that involve these regions or persons located in or resident in or items originating from or destined for these regions. A list of Unsupported Regions can be found here.
“Unsupported Region” means a region where Shopify is unable to operate due to local legal and regulatory requirements, commercial partnerships, and/or other pertinent factors. Shopify does not support transactions that involve these regions or persons located in or resident in or items originating from or destined for these regions. A list of Unsupported Regions can be found here.
“Websites” means any websites that are owned, operated or managed by a Partner and that relate to Partner’s activities pursuant to this Agreement.
“Websites” means any websites that are owned, operated or managed by a Partner and that relate to Partner’s activities pursuant to this Agreement.
2. Partner Responsibilities
2. Partner Responsibilities
Which means
Which means
Partners cannot send email marketing materials about Shopify without Shopify’s permission. If Shopify gives its permission, the messages must comply with this section and all applicable laws. Partner cannot engage in any illegal or aggressive marketing techniques on behalf of Shopify. Partner must not make any false or misleading statements about Shopify or represent anything that could cause harm to the credibility of Shopify. In all of Partner’s marketing activities, Partner must comply with all applicable laws. Do not email a Merchant without their prior consent.
Partners cannot send email marketing materials about Shopify without Shopify’s permission. If Shopify gives its permission, the messages must comply with this section and all applicable laws. Partner cannot engage in any illegal or aggressive marketing techniques on behalf of Shopify. Partner must not make any false or misleading statements about Shopify or represent anything that could cause harm to the credibility of Shopify. In all of Partner’s marketing activities, Partner must comply with all applicable laws. Do not email a Merchant without their prior consent.
2.1. Marketing Activities
2.1. Marketing Activities
Partner will bear all costs and expenses related to Partner’s marketing or promotion of Shopify or any Shopify Related Entity, and, as applicable, Partner’s Applications, Themes, Websites, Channel Platform, or Partner’s other products or services associated with Partner’s participation in the Partner Program (collectively, “Partner Marketing Activities”) in any area, location, territory or jurisdiction, unless otherwise determined by Shopify in its sole discretion.
Partner will bear all costs and expenses related to Partner’s marketing or promotion of Shopify or any Shopify Related Entity, and, as applicable, Partner’s Applications, Themes, Websites, Channel Platform, or Partner’s other products or services associated with Partner’s participation in the Partner Program (collectively, “Partner Marketing Activities”) in any area, location, territory or jurisdiction, unless otherwise determined by Shopify in its sole discretion.
In no event will Partner engage in any Partner Marketing Activities except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. In the event that Partner has a list of emails where the individuals on the list have expressly elected to receive emails from Partner (“Opt-in List”), Partner may make a written request to Shopify to send emails regarding the offering of Shopify and Shopify Related Entities to the individuals on the Opt-in List (and Shopify may, in its sole discretion, allow Partner to send such emails). In conducting all Partner Marketing Activities, Partner will comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and directives, including but not limited to those relating to email marketing and “spamming”. Unless Partner has secured the consent of the applicable Merchant or Partner first, Partner will not email any Merchant or Partner whose email address they have received via Shopify.
In no event will Partner engage in any Partner Marketing Activities except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. In the event that Partner has a list of emails where the individuals on the list have expressly elected to receive emails from Partner (“Opt-in List”), Partner may make a written request to Shopify to send emails regarding the offering of Shopify and Shopify Related Entities to the individuals on the Opt-in List (and Shopify may, in its sole discretion, allow Partner to send such emails). In conducting all Partner Marketing Activities, Partner will comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and directives, including but not limited to those relating to email marketing and “spamming”. Unless Partner has secured the consent of the applicable Merchant or Partner first, Partner will not email any Merchant or Partner whose email address they have received via Shopify.
Without limiting the generality of Section 2.1.2, Partner will (i) not send any email regarding Shopify or Shopify Related Entities to any individual or entity that has not requested such information; (ii) always include Partner’s contact information and “unsubscribe” information in any email regarding Shopify, Shopify Related Entities, the Service or the Shopify platform; and (iii) not imply that such emails are being sent on behalf of Shopify or Shopify Related Entities.
Without limiting the generality of Section 2.1.2, Partner will (i) not send any email regarding Shopify or Shopify Related Entities to any individual or entity that has not requested such information; (ii) always include Partner’s contact information and “unsubscribe” information in any email regarding Shopify, Shopify Related Entities, the Service or the Shopify platform; and (iii) not imply that such emails are being sent on behalf of Shopify or Shopify Related Entities.
A Partner will not (i) engage in any marketing methods with respect to Shopify or Shopify Related Entities, including but not limited to online and offline methods such as fax, broadcast, telemarketing, SMS/text message, email communications, social media or video platforms; (ii) use malware, spyware or any other aggressive advertising or marketing methods in any of its dealings relating to Shopify or Shopify Related Entities; (iii) make any false, misleading or disparaging representations or statements with respect to Shopify or Shopify Related Entities; (iv) prior to the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, target communications to Merchants solely on the basis of the intended recipient being a Merchant and with the intention of migrating Merchants away from the Service; (v) copy, resemble or mirror the look and feel of Shopify’s websites, Shopify Trademarks or Services or otherwise misrepresent Partner’s affiliation with Shopify or Shopify Related Entities; or (vi) engage in any other practices which may adversely affect the credibility or reputation of Shopify or Shopify Related Entities, including but not limited to using any Website in any manner, or having any content on any Website, that (a) uses aggressive or low-quality marketing, including marketing services that are unrelated to Shopify or the Partner’s services, (b) promotes sexually explicit materials, violence, discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age, or any illegal or objectionable activities, or (c) violates any intellectual property or other proprietary rights of any third party; or (d) violates the Acceptable Use Policy.
A Partner will not (i) engage in any marketing methods with respect to Shopify or Shopify Related Entities, including but not limited to online and offline methods such as fax, broadcast, telemarketing, SMS/text message, email communications, social media or video platforms; (ii) use malware, spyware or any other aggressive advertising or marketing methods in any of its dealings relating to Shopify or Shopify Related Entities; (iii) make any false, misleading or disparaging representations or statements with respect to Shopify or Shopify Related Entities; (iv) prior to the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, target communications to Merchants solely on the basis of the intended recipient being a Merchant and with the intention of migrating Merchants away from the Service; (v) copy, resemble or mirror the look and feel of Shopify’s websites, Shopify Trademarks or Services or otherwise misrepresent Partner’s affiliation with Shopify or Shopify Related Entities; or (vi) engage in any other practices which may adversely affect the credibility or reputation of Shopify or Shopify Related Entities, including but not limited to using any Website in any manner, or having any content on any Website, that (a) uses aggressive or low-quality marketing, including marketing services that are unrelated to Shopify or the Partner’s services, (b) promotes sexually explicit materials, violence, discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age, or any illegal or objectionable activities, or (c) violates any intellectual property or other proprietary rights of any third party; or (d) violates the Acceptable Use Policy.
2.2. Compliance with Laws
2.2. Compliance with Laws
Which means
Which means
Partner will comply with all applicable laws and highest industry standards.
Partner will comply with all applicable laws and highest industry standards.
In addition to, and without limiting the provisions of this Agreement, Partner will perform its obligations under this Agreement in accordance with the highest applicable industry standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including obtaining any licenses required in order for Partner to operate and to offer the products or services associated with Partner’s participation in the Partner Program.
In addition to, and without limiting the provisions of this Agreement, Partner will perform its obligations under this Agreement in accordance with the highest applicable industry standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including obtaining any licenses required in order for Partner to operate and to offer the products or services associated with Partner’s participation in the Partner Program.
Partner represents and warrants that (i) none of the Partner, its subsidiaries, its directors, officers, or employees engaged with Shopify is a Sanctioned Person or is owned or controlled by one or more Sanctioned Persons and (ii) Partner is not resident or located in or organized under the laws of an Unsupported Region. In the event that the Partner becomes aware or suspects that the foregoing representation and warranty may no longer be accurate, it will immediately notify Shopify in writing.
Partner represents and warrants that (i) none of the Partner, its subsidiaries, its directors, officers, or employees engaged with Shopify is a Sanctioned Person or is owned or controlled by one or more Sanctioned Persons and (ii) Partner is not resident or located in or organized under the laws of an Unsupported Region. In the event that the Partner becomes aware or suspects that the foregoing representation and warranty may no longer be accurate, it will immediately notify Shopify in writing.
Without limiting the foregoing, in performing its obligations and using the Services under this Agreement, the Partner agrees that Partner (i) will not engage directly or indirectly in any activities or transactions that involve, relate to, or benefit a Sanctioned Person or Unsupported Region, and (ii) it will immediately notify Shopify in writing if it becomes aware of or suspects any violation of Sanctions or the related provisions of this Agreement.
Without limiting the foregoing, in performing its obligations and using the Services under this Agreement, the Partner agrees that Partner will not engage directly or indirectly in any activities or transactions that involve, relate to, or benefit a Sanctioned Person or Unsupported Region.
For the avoidance of doubt and without limiting Shopify’s general termination rights, by entering into this Agreement, Partner acknowledges that Shopify reserves the unilateral right to terminate this Agreement with Partner with immediate effect via written notice in the event that Shopify, in its sole discretion, determines that Partner (i) is or becomes a Sanctioned Person and/or (ii) is or becomes in breach of any of its representations, warranties, and/or covenants in this Section 2.2.
For the avoidance of doubt and without limiting Shopify’s general termination rights, by entering into this Agreement, Partner acknowledges that Shopify reserves the unilateral right to terminate this Agreement with Partner with immediate effect via written notice in the event that Shopify, in its sole discretion, determines that Partner (i) is or becomes a Sanctioned Person and/or (ii) is or becomes in breach of any of its representations, warranties, and/or covenants in this Section 2.2.
2.3. Partner Duty to Inform
2.3. Partner Duty to Inform
Which means
Which means
Partner has to keep Shopify informed about any potential claims, demands or liabilities relating to Shopify of which the Partner is aware.
Partner has to keep Shopify informed about any potential claims, demands or liabilities relating to Shopify of which the Partner is aware.
Partner will promptly inform Shopify of any information known to Partner that could reasonably lead to a claim, demand or liability of or against Shopify or the Shopify Related Entities by any third party.
Partner will promptly inform Shopify of any information known to Partner that could reasonably lead to a claim, demand or liability of or against Shopify or the Shopify Related Entities by any third party.
2.4. Partner Duty to Disclose
2.4. Partner Duty to Disclose
Which means
Which means
If Partner is acting as Merchant’s agent, then Partner must disclose any Fees that Partner will earn under the Partner Program that relate to the Merchant.
If Partner is acting as Merchant’s agent, then Partner must disclose any Fees that Partner will earn under the Partner Program that relate to the Merchant.
If Partner is acting as an agent on behalf of a Merchant, then Partner will disclose to the Merchant any Fees that Partner is entitled to receive from Shopify in accordance with this Agreement that are associated with such Merchant.
If Partner is acting as an agent on behalf of a Merchant, then Partner will disclose to the Merchant any Fees that Partner is entitled to receive from Shopify in accordance with this Agreement that are associated with such Merchant.
2.5. Other Partner Terms
2.5. Other Partner Terms
Which means
Which means
Partner must (i) be at least 18 years old or the age of majority where Partner resides; (ii) provide certain information and agree that email will be our primary method of communication; (iii) make certain acknowledgments if signing up on behalf of an employer or a company; (iv) agree that this Agreement may be changed by Shopify at any time; and (v) acknowledge and agree to Shopify’s privacy policy.
Partner must (i) be at least 18 years old or the age of majority where Partner resides; (ii) provide certain information and agree that email will be our primary method of communication; (iii) make certain acknowledgments if signing up on behalf of an employer or a company; (iv) agree that this Agreement may be changed by Shopify at any time; and (v) acknowledge and agree to Shopify’s privacy policy.
To access and use the Services, you must first register for a Shopify account.
To access and use the Services, you must first register for a Shopify account.
If the Partner is an individual, you must be the older of (i) 18 years, or (ii) at least the age of majority in the jurisdiction where you reside and from where you carry out Partner activities.
If the Partner is an individual, you must be the older of (i) 18 years, or (ii) at least the age of majority in the jurisdiction where you reside and from where you carry out Partner activities.
You confirm that you are becoming a Partner for the purposes of carrying on a business activity and not for any personal, household or family purpose.
You confirm that you are becoming a Partner for the purposes of carrying on a business activity and not for any personal, household or family purpose.
To become a Partner, Partner must create a Partner Account by providing all information indicated as required. Shopify may reject an application for a Partner Account for any reason, in its sole discretion. Each Partner Account must include a full legal name and a valid email address. Partner acknowledges that Shopify will use the email address provided by Partner as the primary method for communication.
To become a Partner, Partner must create a Partner Account by providing all information indicated as required. Shopify may reject an application for a Partner Account for any reason, in its sole discretion. Each Partner Account must include a full legal name and a valid email address. Partner acknowledges that Shopify will use the email address provided by Partner as the primary method for communication.
Partner is responsible for keeping its Partner Account password secure. Shopify cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from Partner’s failure to maintain the security of the Partner Account and password. Shopify may request additional security measures at any time and reserves the right to adjust these requirements at its discretion.
Partner is responsible for keeping its Partner Account password secure. Shopify cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from Partner’s failure to maintain the security of the Partner Account and password. Shopify may request additional security measures at any time and reserves the right to adjust these requirements at its discretion.
If you sign up for a Partner Account on behalf of your employer, your employer will be deemed to be the Partner for the pu
If you sign up for a Partner Account on behalf of your employer, your employer will be deemed to be the Partner for the purpose of this Agreement, and you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind your employer to this Agreement. Each Partner is responsible for: (a) ensuring that its employees, agents and subcontractors comply with this Agreement and (b) any breach of this Agreement by Partner’s employees, age