Affiliate & Referral Program

VULK offers two ways to earn by sharing the platform — a free credit rewards system open to everyone, and a paid affiliate program with recurring cash commissions for eligible users.

Credit Rewards (Free Tier)

Every VULK user can earn credits by referring new users. No application needed.

How It Works

1. Go to Settings → Affiliate and copy your unique referral link
2. Share it anywhere — social media, blogs, direct messages, communities
3. When someone signs up using your link and verifies their email, you both receive 500 credits instantly

Referral Link Format

Your free-tier referral link looks like this:

https://vulk.host/register?ref=YOUR_CODE

The code is generated automatically when you first visit the Affiliate section in Settings.

Paid affiliates use a different link format with a custom URL — see the Custom Referral URL section below.

Rewards

There is no limit to the number of users you can refer. Credits are added instantly and can be used immediately for project generations.

Tracking

In Settings → Affiliate, you can see:

• Signups — How many users registered with your link
• Credits Earned — Total credits received from referrals

Paid Affiliate Program (Pro Commissions)

Eligible users can earn 20% recurring cash commissions on every payment made by their referrals — for up to 12 months per customer.

How It Adds Up

You earn 20% of every payment your referrals make — recurring monthly for up to 12 months per customer. There's no cap on the number of referrals.

Earnings depend on the plans your referrals subscribe to. Commissions are tracked for 12 months per customer — the longer they stay, the more you earn.

Eligibility

The paid program is available to users who meet all of the following:

• Active paid subscription (Builder plan or higher)
• Verified email address
• Account in good standing (not suspended)

If you meet all requirements, approval is automatic when you apply.

How to Apply

1. Go to Settings → Affiliate
2. Scroll to the Pro Commissions section
3. Click Apply for Paid Program
4. If eligible, you are approved instantly

Custom Referral URL

Once approved, you can set a custom referral URL that is easy to share and remember:

https://vulk.dev/?r=your-custom-slug

To set your custom URL:

1. Go to Settings → Affiliate → Paid Affiliate Program
2. Enter your desired slug (3-20 characters, letters, numbers, and hyphens)
3. Click Set URL

Referral Discount for Invitees

When someone signs up through your paid affiliate link, they automatically receive 20% off their first month of any subscription plan. This discount is applied at checkout without any manual code entry.

This incentive helps convert your referrals into paying customers, which in turn generates commissions for you.

Attribution

• 90-day cookie window — If someone clicks your link and signs up within 90 days, the referral counts
• First referrer wins — Only the first affiliate link a user clicks is tracked
• Commissions are created automatically when the referred user makes a subscription payment

Payouts

Tracking & Stats

In Settings → Affiliate → Pro Commissions, you can see:

• Pending Balance — Commissions waiting for payout
• Paid Balance — Total amount already paid out
• Lifetime Earnings — All commissions earned
• Paid Signups — How many referrals converted to paying customers
• Recent Commissions — Individual commission records with amounts and status
• Recent Payouts — History of your payout requests

Content Creators & Partners

If you create content about VULK (videos, tutorials, reviews), you may qualify for:

• Custom discount codes for your audience
• Extended affiliate tracking (longer attribution window)
• Priority support for integration questions

Contact partners@vulk.dev to discuss partnership opportunities.

Rules & Policies

1. Referrals require email verification to count
2. Self-referrals are not allowed
3. Free tier credits are for VULK platform use only (not cashable)
4. Only one referral is tracked per user (first affiliate link wins)
5. Fraudulent activity (fake accounts, same device/IP abuse) results in account suspension
6. Chargebacks by referred users automatically reverse the associated commission
7. VULK reserves the right to modify commission rates or program terms

FAQ

When do I receive credit rewards?

Instantly — as soon as your referral verifies their email address.

When are paid commissions created?

Commissions are created automatically each time your referred user makes a subscription payment. They appear in your affiliate dashboard within minutes.

Can I share my link on social media?

Yes. Share anywhere — Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Reddit, personal blog, newsletters, or directly with colleagues.

Can I earn both credits and commissions?

Yes. Credit rewards (500 credits) are awarded on signup. If you also have the paid program active, you earn commissions when that user subscribes to a paid plan.

What happens if a referred user cancels?

Commissions stop for future months. Any commissions already earned and approved remain yours.

What happens if a referred user files a chargeback?

The commission for that payment is automatically reversed (clawback). Your pending balance is adjusted accordingly.

Is there a limit on referrals?

No. There is no cap on the number of users you can refer or the total commissions you can earn.

Do my referrals get a discount?

Yes. Anyone who signs up through a paid affiliate link automatically receives 20% off their first month. This discount is applied at checkout — no code needed.

Can I change my custom referral URL?

No. The custom URL can only be set once. Make sure you are happy with your choice before saving.