Partner Program Guidelines
To ensure the integrity of the Future State Found brand, we ask all partners to follow a few simple rules:
- Be Honest: Always disclose that you are an affiliate. It’s the law and it builds trust.
- Be Respectful: No "spammy" marketing or unauthorized cold-emailing.
- Use Official Assets: Please use the logos and descriptions provided in your Partner Packet to ensure accuracy.
- Ethical Standards: We reserve the right to end partnerships with anyone whose content or behavior conflicts with our stated values
FUTURE STATE FOUND AFFILIATE PROGRAM AGREEMENT
AFFILIATE PROGRAM AGREEMENT
This Affiliate Program Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of the date of acceptance by the Affiliate (the "Effective Date") between:
Future State Found LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ruby Sky LLC (which owns the intellectual property used in our Services and licenses it to Future State Found LLC) ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), and the individual or entity that has accepted this Agreement ("Affiliate," "you," or "your").
Company and Affiliate are each referred to herein individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."
Future State Found LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ruby Sky LLC (which owns the intellectual property used in our Services and licenses it to Future State Found LLC) ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), and the individual or entity that has accepted this Agreement ("Affiliate," "you," or "your").
Company and Affiliate are each referred to herein individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."
RECITALS
Company operates the Future State Found platform at futurestatefound.com, offering professional certification programs, behavioral assessment tools, and transformation training, including the ATLAS-TSI™ Assessment and the ASPIRE Transformation System™ (collectively, the "Products").
Company wishes to engage Affiliate to promote and refer customers to the Products in exchange for compensation as set forth in this Agreement.
Affiliate wishes to participate in Company's affiliate program on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
AGREEMENT
1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 "Affiliate Dashboard" means the online portal provided by Company through which Affiliate may access referral links, track performance, view commission statements, and manage their affiliate account.
1.2 "Affiliate Link" means the unique tracking URL assigned to Affiliate through the Affiliate Dashboard for the purpose of identifying and crediting Qualifying Purchases to Affiliate.
1.3 "Commission" means the compensation payable to Affiliate for a Qualifying Purchase in accordance with Section 5 of this Agreement.
1.4 "Confidential Information" means any non-public information disclosed by one Party to the other Party in connection with this Agreement, including but not limited to commission rates, program terms, business strategies, customer data, pricing structures, and proprietary methodology details.
1.5 "Cookie Window" means the sixty (60) day period during which a visitor referred via an Affiliate Link may make a Qualifying Purchase and generate a Commission for Affiliate.
1.6 "Intellectual Property" means all trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and other proprietary rights owned or licensed by Company, including but not limited to ATLAS-TSI™, ASPIRE Transformation System™, PAUSE-D™ Decision Making Framework, MUSIC Prioritization Framework™, and EARN Executive Oversight Framework™, all of which are the exclusive property of Ruby Sky LLC (trademark applications pending).
1.7 "Organizational Referrals" means referrals that result in organizational training programs, strategic advisory engagements, or intellectual property licensing arrangements as described on futurestatefound.com/training-programs, futurestatefound.com/advisory, and futurestatefound.com/licensing.
1.8 "Products" means the individual consumer products and programs available for purchase on futurestatefound.com, specifically including: the ATLAS-TSI Assessment, the Foundation Certification Program, the Practitioner Certification Program, the Architect Certification Program, membership subscriptions, and coaching services, as updated from time to time.
1.9 "Qualifying Purchase" means a completed purchase of a Product by a new customer who (a) arrived at futurestatefound.com via Affiliate's unique Affiliate Link, (b) completed the purchase within the Cookie Window, (c) has not previously purchased from Company, and (d) is not Affiliate or any entity in which Affiliate holds an ownership interest.
1.10 "Tier" means Affiliate's assigned commission tier as described in Section 5.2, determined by Company at the time of enrollment and subject to adjustment by Company upon written notice.
1.1 "Affiliate Dashboard" means the online portal provided by Company through which Affiliate may access referral links, track performance, view commission statements, and manage their affiliate account.
1.2 "Affiliate Link" means the unique tracking URL assigned to Affiliate through the Affiliate Dashboard for the purpose of identifying and crediting Qualifying Purchases to Affiliate.
1.3 "Commission" means the compensation payable to Affiliate for a Qualifying Purchase in accordance with Section 5 of this Agreement.
1.4 "Confidential Information" means any non-public information disclosed by one Party to the other Party in connection with this Agreement, including but not limited to commission rates, program terms, business strategies, customer data, pricing structures, and proprietary methodology details.
1.5 "Cookie Window" means the sixty (60) day period during which a visitor referred via an Affiliate Link may make a Qualifying Purchase and generate a Commission for Affiliate.
1.6 "Intellectual Property" means all trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and other proprietary rights owned or licensed by Company, including but not limited to ATLAS-TSI™, ASPIRE Transformation System™, PAUSE-D™ Decision Making Framework, MUSIC Prioritization Framework™, and EARN Executive Oversight Framework™, all of which are the exclusive property of Ruby Sky LLC (trademark applications pending).
1.7 "Organizational Referrals" means referrals that result in organizational training programs, strategic advisory engagements, or intellectual property licensing arrangements as described on futurestatefound.com/training-programs, futurestatefound.com/advisory, and futurestatefound.com/licensing.
1.8 "Products" means the individual consumer products and programs available for purchase on futurestatefound.com, specifically including: the ATLAS-TSI Assessment, the Foundation Certification Program, the Practitioner Certification Program, the Architect Certification Program, membership subscriptions, and coaching services, as updated from time to time.
1.9 "Qualifying Purchase" means a completed purchase of a Product by a new customer who (a) arrived at futurestatefound.com via Affiliate's unique Affiliate Link, (b) completed the purchase within the Cookie Window, (c) has not previously purchased from Company, and (d) is not Affiliate or any entity in which Affiliate holds an ownership interest.
1.10 "Tier" means Affiliate's assigned commission tier as described in Section 5.2, determined by Company at the time of enrollment and subject to adjustment by Company upon written notice.
2. ENROLLMENT AND APPROVAL
2.1 Application. Affiliate must submit a complete application through the affiliate registration page at futurestatefound.com/affiliate-registration. Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to accept or reject any application for any reason and is under no obligation to disclose its reasons for rejection.
2.2 Approval. This Agreement becomes effective upon Company's written confirmation of Affiliate's acceptance into the program. Company will provide written confirmation or rejection within ten (10) business days of receiving a complete application.
2.3 Review Period. Following acceptance, Company may conduct an ongoing review of Affiliate's promotional activities. Company reserves the right to revoke acceptance at any time if Affiliate's content, platform, or promotional methods are found to be inconsistent with these terms or with Company's brand standards.
2.4 Eligibility. Affiliate represents and warrants that: (a) Affiliate is at least 18 years of age; (b) Affiliate has the legal capacity and authority to enter into this Agreement; (c) Affiliate's platform and promotional activities comply with all applicable laws; and (d) Affiliate's platform does not contain content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, discriminatory, sexually explicit, or otherwise objectionable.
3. AFFILIATE RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 Promotion. Affiliate agrees to promote Company's Products honestly, accurately, and in good faith, using only promotional materials approved by Company or prepared independently and reviewed and approved by Company in advance.
3.2 FTC Disclosure. Affiliate must clearly and conspicuously disclose the affiliate relationship to their audience in all promotional content in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's Endorsement Guides (16 C.F.R. Part 255) and all applicable regulations. Disclosure must be placed where it is clearly visible before any promotional content is consumed. Disclosure language such as "This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through my link" is acceptable.
3.3 Accurate Representation. Affiliate may only make claims about Company's Products that are accurate and consistent with information published on futurestatefound.com. Affiliate must not make income claims, outcome guarantees, or representations about the Products that are not explicitly supported by Company's published materials.
3.4 Prohibited Practices. Affiliate shall not engage in any of the following without Company's prior written approval:
(a) Bidding on Company's trademarked terms (including "Future State Found," "ATLAS-TSI," "ASPIRE Transformation System," or variations and misspellings thereof) on any pay-per-click or paid search platform;
(b) Using Company's domain name, trademarks, or brand name in any domain name, social media handle, or company name;
(c) Sending unsolicited commercial email (spam) or engaging in any illegal advertising practice;
(d) Using deceptive redirects, link cloaking that conceals the affiliate tracking relationship, or any technique designed to create fraudulent clicks or referrals;
(e) Offering unauthorized cashback, rebates, coupons, or discounts on Company's Products;
(f) Providing cash payments, gift cards, or any other incentive to a person in exchange for making a Qualifying Purchase;
(g) Using pop-up, pop-under, or interstitial advertising;
(h) Placing affiliate links on websites containing illegal content, hate speech, adult content, or content that conflicts with Company's values as stated in the Partner Program Guidelines at futurestatefound.com/affiliate-program-terms;
(i) Creating more than one affiliate account;
(j) Referring themselves, entities in which they have ownership interests, or family members residing in the same household;
(k) Using or modifying Company's Intellectual Property in any manner not expressly authorized in writing by Company.
3.5 Compliance. Affiliate shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in connection with its promotional activities, including but not limited to CAN-SPAM, the FTC Endorsement Guides, and applicable consumer protection laws.
3.6 Account Accuracy. Affiliate is responsible for maintaining accurate account information, including contact details and payment information. Failure to maintain accurate payment information may result in delayed or forfeited commissions.
3.1 Promotion. Affiliate agrees to promote Company's Products honestly, accurately, and in good faith, using only promotional materials approved by Company or prepared independently and reviewed and approved by Company in advance.
3.2 FTC Disclosure. Affiliate must clearly and conspicuously disclose the affiliate relationship to their audience in all promotional content in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's Endorsement Guides (16 C.F.R. Part 255) and all applicable regulations. Disclosure must be placed where it is clearly visible before any promotional content is consumed. Disclosure language such as "This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through my link" is acceptable.
3.3 Accurate Representation. Affiliate may only make claims about Company's Products that are accurate and consistent with information published on futurestatefound.com. Affiliate must not make income claims, outcome guarantees, or representations about the Products that are not explicitly supported by Company's published materials.
3.4 Prohibited Practices. Affiliate shall not engage in any of the following without Company's prior written approval:
(a) Bidding on Company's trademarked terms (including "Future State Found," "ATLAS-TSI," "ASPIRE Transformation System," or variations and misspellings thereof) on any pay-per-click or paid search platform;
(b) Using Company's domain name, trademarks, or brand name in any domain name, social media handle, or company name;
(c) Sending unsolicited commercial email (spam) or engaging in any illegal advertising practice;
(d) Using deceptive redirects, link cloaking that conceals the affiliate tracking relationship, or any technique designed to create fraudulent clicks or referrals;
(e) Offering unauthorized cashback, rebates, coupons, or discounts on Company's Products;
(f) Providing cash payments, gift cards, or any other incentive to a person in exchange for making a Qualifying Purchase;
(g) Using pop-up, pop-under, or interstitial advertising;
(h) Placing affiliate links on websites containing illegal content, hate speech, adult content, or content that conflicts with Company's values as stated in the Partner Program Guidelines at futurestatefound.com/affiliate-program-terms;
(i) Creating more than one affiliate account;
(j) Referring themselves, entities in which they have ownership interests, or family members residing in the same household;
(k) Using or modifying Company's Intellectual Property in any manner not expressly authorized in writing by Company.
3.5 Compliance. Affiliate shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in connection with its promotional activities, including but not limited to CAN-SPAM, the FTC Endorsement Guides, and applicable consumer protection laws.
3.6 Account Accuracy. Affiliate is responsible for maintaining accurate account information, including contact details and payment information. Failure to maintain accurate payment information may result in delayed or forfeited commissions.
4. TRACKING AND ATTRIBUTION
4.1 Affiliate Links. Company will provide Affiliate with unique Affiliate Links through the Affiliate Dashboard. Affiliate is solely responsible for ensuring that Affiliate Links are correctly implemented and functional.
4.2 Cookie Window. A Commission is earned when a visitor clicks Affiliate's link and completes a Qualifying Purchase within sixty (60) days of that click. If a visitor clicks multiple affiliates' links, the last-click attribution model applies — the Commission is credited to the affiliate whose link was clicked most recently before the purchase.
4.3 No Commission Without Tracking. Company is not responsible for tracking failures resulting from Affiliate's incorrect implementation of Affiliate Links, ad blockers, cookie deletion by the visitor, or any other technical factor outside Company's reasonable control. No Commission will be paid for any purchase that cannot be attributed to Affiliate's link through Company's tracking system.
4.4 Reporting. Affiliate will have access to real-time tracking data in the Affiliate Dashboard, including clicks, Qualifying Purchases, and pending and confirmed Commission totals.
4.1 Affiliate Links. Company will provide Affiliate with unique Affiliate Links through the Affiliate Dashboard. Affiliate is solely responsible for ensuring that Affiliate Links are correctly implemented and functional.
4.2 Cookie Window. A Commission is earned when a visitor clicks Affiliate's link and completes a Qualifying Purchase within sixty (60) days of that click. If a visitor clicks multiple affiliates' links, the last-click attribution model applies — the Commission is credited to the affiliate whose link was clicked most recently before the purchase.
4.3 No Commission Without Tracking. Company is not responsible for tracking failures resulting from Affiliate's incorrect implementation of Affiliate Links, ad blockers, cookie deletion by the visitor, or any other technical factor outside Company's reasonable control. No Commission will be paid for any purchase that cannot be attributed to Affiliate's link through Company's tracking system.
4.4 Reporting. Affiliate will have access to real-time tracking data in the Affiliate Dashboard, including clicks, Qualifying Purchases, and pending and confirmed Commission totals.
5. COMMISSION STRUCTURE AND PAYMENT
5.1 Scope. This Section governs Commissions payable on Qualifying Purchases of Products only. Organizational Referrals — including referrals that result in custom training program engagements, strategic advisory engagements, or IP licensing arrangements — are expressly excluded from this Agreement and are governed by a separate Strategic Referral Agreement if applicable.
5.2 Affiliate Tiers and Commission Rates. Affiliates are assigned to a Tier at the time of enrollment. Tier assignment is determined by Company based on audience size, engagement rate, platform type, and alignment with Company's target audience. Company reserves the right to reassign Affiliates between Tiers upon thirty (30) days written notice.
Tier 1 — Standard Affiliate Applicable to: Affiliates with targeted audiences of approximately 2,000 to 10,000 followers/subscribers in the professional development, project management, change management, HR, or organizational leadership space.
Commission rate: 20% of the net sale value of each Qualifying Purchase attributable to Affiliate's link.
Payment model: Performance-only. No activation fee. Commissions are earned on completed Qualifying Purchases only.
Payment timing: Net 60 from the date of Qualifying Purchase, subject to the refund period described in Section 5.5.
Tier 2 — Partner Affiliate Applicable to: Affiliates with targeted audiences of approximately 10,000 to 50,000 followers/subscribers in the relevant professional categories described above, with demonstrated engagement and content quality consistent with Company's brand standards.
Commission rate: 25% of the net sale value of each Qualifying Purchase attributable to Affiliate's link.
One-time activation fee: Company will pay Affiliate a one-time activation fee of $400 USD upon confirmation of Affiliate's first live promotional campaign, payable within thirty (30) days of campaign launch confirmation. This fee is non-recoupable and is paid in recognition of the setup and content creation investment required for program launch.
Payment timing: Net 45 from the date of Qualifying Purchase, subject to the refund period described in Section 5.5.
Tier 3 — Premium Affiliate Applicable to: Affiliates with targeted audiences of 50,000 or more highly-engaged followers/subscribers in the relevant professional categories, by invitation only.
Tier 3 compensation is structured as a hybrid arrangement combining a per-lead fee and performance bonuses and is governed by a separately executed Tier 3 Partner Agreement rather than the standard commission rates in this Section. Tier 3 Affiliates accepted into the program will receive and must execute a Tier 3 Partner Agreement before any compensation becomes payable. In the absence of a fully executed Tier 3 Partner Agreement, Tier 1 rates apply.
5.3 Commission Calculation. Commissions are calculated on the net sale value of each Qualifying Purchase, meaning the actual amount paid by the customer after any discounts applied at the time of sale, excluding taxes, payment processing fees, and any amounts subsequently refunded.
5.4 Renewal Commissions. Commissions on membership renewals and recurring purchases are earned at the same rate as the original Qualifying Purchase for the applicable Tier, provided the renewal is attributable to Affiliate's original referral within the Cookie Window. Commissions are not earned on renewals made by customers who originally converted outside Affiliate's Cookie Window.
5.5 Pending Period. All Commissions are held in pending status for sixty (60) days from the date of Qualifying Purchase to account for Company's refund policy. Commissions become confirmed and eligible for payout only after the pending period has elapsed without a refund being issued. In the event of a refund, the corresponding Commission is voided.
5.6 Payment Schedule. Confirmed Commissions are paid on or around the twentieth (20th) of each calendar month for all Commissions that became confirmed during the preceding month and that meet the minimum payout threshold.
5.7 Minimum Payout. The minimum payout threshold is $50 USD. Commissions that do not meet the minimum threshold in a given month are carried forward to the following month and continue to accumulate until the threshold is met.
5.8 Payment Method. Commissions are paid via PayPal to the email address registered in Affiliate's account, or via bank transfer where PayPal is unavailable, using the payment details provided by Affiliate in the Affiliate Dashboard. Company is not responsible for misdirected payments resulting from inaccurate payment information provided by Affiliate.
5.9 Taxes. Affiliate is solely responsible for all taxes, duties, and other governmental assessments payable on Commission income. Company will issue IRS Form 1099-NEC to US-based Affiliates earning $600 or more in a calendar year as required by law. Affiliate agrees to provide a completed IRS Form W-9 (for US persons) or W-8BEN (for non-US persons) upon request and prior to any Commission payment being issued.
5.10 Commission Modification. Company reserves the right to modify Commission rates at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice to Affiliate. Affiliate may terminate this Agreement within the notice period without penalty and will receive all accrued Commissions. Commissions on Qualifying Purchases completed before the effective date of the rate change are paid at the rate in effect at the time of purchase.
5.11 Fraudulent Activity. Company reserves the right to withhold, reverse, or forfeit any Commissions that Company reasonably determines were generated through fraudulent, deceptive, or unauthorized means, including self-referrals, cookie stuffing, forced clicks, or any violation of Section 3.4. Company will notify Affiliate of any Commission reversal and provide the basis for the determination.
5.1 Scope. This Section governs Commissions payable on Qualifying Purchases of Products only. Organizational Referrals — including referrals that result in custom training program engagements, strategic advisory engagements, or IP licensing arrangements — are expressly excluded from this Agreement and are governed by a separate Strategic Referral Agreement if applicable.
5.2 Affiliate Tiers and Commission Rates. Affiliates are assigned to a Tier at the time of enrollment. Tier assignment is determined by Company based on audience size, engagement rate, platform type, and alignment with Company's target audience. Company reserves the right to reassign Affiliates between Tiers upon thirty (30) days written notice.
Tier 1 — Standard Affiliate Applicable to: Affiliates with targeted audiences of approximately 2,000 to 10,000 followers/subscribers in the professional development, project management, change management, HR, or organizational leadership space.
Commission rate: 20% of the net sale value of each Qualifying Purchase attributable to Affiliate's link.
Payment model: Performance-only. No activation fee. Commissions are earned on completed Qualifying Purchases only.
Payment timing: Net 60 from the date of Qualifying Purchase, subject to the refund period described in Section 5.5.
Tier 2 — Partner Affiliate Applicable to: Affiliates with targeted audiences of approximately 10,000 to 50,000 followers/subscribers in the relevant professional categories described above, with demonstrated engagement and content quality consistent with Company's brand standards.
Commission rate: 25% of the net sale value of each Qualifying Purchase attributable to Affiliate's link.
One-time activation fee: Company will pay Affiliate a one-time activation fee of $400 USD upon confirmation of Affiliate's first live promotional campaign, payable within thirty (30) days of campaign launch confirmation. This fee is non-recoupable and is paid in recognition of the setup and content creation investment required for program launch.
Payment timing: Net 45 from the date of Qualifying Purchase, subject to the refund period described in Section 5.5.
Tier 3 — Premium Affiliate Applicable to: Affiliates with targeted audiences of 50,000 or more highly-engaged followers/subscribers in the relevant professional categories, by invitation only.
Tier 3 compensation is structured as a hybrid arrangement combining a per-lead fee and performance bonuses and is governed by a separately executed Tier 3 Partner Agreement rather than the standard commission rates in this Section. Tier 3 Affiliates accepted into the program will receive and must execute a Tier 3 Partner Agreement before any compensation becomes payable. In the absence of a fully executed Tier 3 Partner Agreement, Tier 1 rates apply.
5.3 Commission Calculation. Commissions are calculated on the net sale value of each Qualifying Purchase, meaning the actual amount paid by the customer after any discounts applied at the time of sale, excluding taxes, payment processing fees, and any amounts subsequently refunded.
5.4 Renewal Commissions. Commissions on membership renewals and recurring purchases are earned at the same rate as the original Qualifying Purchase for the applicable Tier, provided the renewal is attributable to Affiliate's original referral within the Cookie Window. Commissions are not earned on renewals made by customers who originally converted outside Affiliate's Cookie Window.
5.5 Pending Period. All Commissions are held in pending status for sixty (60) days from the date of Qualifying Purchase to account for Company's refund policy. Commissions become confirmed and eligible for payout only after the pending period has elapsed without a refund being issued. In the event of a refund, the corresponding Commission is voided.
5.6 Payment Schedule. Confirmed Commissions are paid on or around the twentieth (20th) of each calendar month for all Commissions that became confirmed during the preceding month and that meet the minimum payout threshold.
5.7 Minimum Payout. The minimum payout threshold is $50 USD. Commissions that do not meet the minimum threshold in a given month are carried forward to the following month and continue to accumulate until the threshold is met.
5.8 Payment Method. Commissions are paid via PayPal to the email address registered in Affiliate's account, or via bank transfer where PayPal is unavailable, using the payment details provided by Affiliate in the Affiliate Dashboard. Company is not responsible for misdirected payments resulting from inaccurate payment information provided by Affiliate.
5.9 Taxes. Affiliate is solely responsible for all taxes, duties, and other governmental assessments payable on Commission income. Company will issue IRS Form 1099-NEC to US-based Affiliates earning $600 or more in a calendar year as required by law. Affiliate agrees to provide a completed IRS Form W-9 (for US persons) or W-8BEN (for non-US persons) upon request and prior to any Commission payment being issued.
5.10 Commission Modification. Company reserves the right to modify Commission rates at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice to Affiliate. Affiliate may terminate this Agreement within the notice period without penalty and will receive all accrued Commissions. Commissions on Qualifying Purchases completed before the effective date of the rate change are paid at the rate in effect at the time of purchase.
5.11 Fraudulent Activity. Company reserves the right to withhold, reverse, or forfeit any Commissions that Company reasonably determines were generated through fraudulent, deceptive, or unauthorized means, including self-referrals, cookie stuffing, forced clicks, or any violation of Section 3.4. Company will notify Affiliate of any Commission reversal and provide the basis for the determination.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LICENSE
6.1 Limited License. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Company grants Affiliate a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, royalty-free license during the Term to use Company's approved trademarks, logos, and promotional materials solely for the purpose of promoting Company's Products in accordance with this Agreement.
6.2 Restrictions. Affiliate shall not: (a) modify, alter, or create derivative works of any Company Intellectual Property; (b) use Company's Intellectual Property in any manner that could damage or dilute Company's brand reputation; (c) use Company's Intellectual Property in connection with any content that is false, misleading, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable; or (d) sublicense or transfer any rights in Company's Intellectual Property to any third party.
6.3 Ownership. Nothing in this Agreement transfers any ownership of Company's Intellectual Property to Affiliate. All use of Company's Intellectual Property inures to the benefit of Company. Affiliate acknowledges that the ATLAS-TSI™ and ASPIRE Transformation System™ are trademark-pending intellectual property of Ruby Sky LLC and agrees not to contest the validity of these marks.
6.4 Termination of License. The license granted in Section 6.1 terminates automatically and without further action upon termination of this Agreement. Affiliate shall immediately cease all use of Company's Intellectual Property upon termination.
6.1 Limited License. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Company grants Affiliate a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, royalty-free license during the Term to use Company's approved trademarks, logos, and promotional materials solely for the purpose of promoting Company's Products in accordance with this Agreement.
6.2 Restrictions. Affiliate shall not: (a) modify, alter, or create derivative works of any Company Intellectual Property; (b) use Company's Intellectual Property in any manner that could damage or dilute Company's brand reputation; (c) use Company's Intellectual Property in connection with any content that is false, misleading, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable; or (d) sublicense or transfer any rights in Company's Intellectual Property to any third party.
6.3 Ownership. Nothing in this Agreement transfers any ownership of Company's Intellectual Property to Affiliate. All use of Company's Intellectual Property inures to the benefit of Company. Affiliate acknowledges that the ATLAS-TSI™ and ASPIRE Transformation System™ are trademark-pending intellectual property of Ruby Sky LLC and agrees not to contest the validity of these marks.
6.4 Termination of License. The license granted in Section 6.1 terminates automatically and without further action upon termination of this Agreement. Affiliate shall immediately cease all use of Company's Intellectual Property upon termination.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY
7.1 Obligations. Each Party agrees to hold the other Party's Confidential Information in strict confidence, to use it only for purposes of performing obligations under this Agreement, and not to disclose it to any third party without the disclosing Party's prior written consent.
7.2 Exceptions. The confidentiality obligations in Section 7.1 do not apply to information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving Party; (b) was rightfully known to the receiving Party before disclosure; (c) is independently developed by the receiving Party without reference to the Confidential Information; or (d) is required to be disclosed by law or court order, provided the receiving Party gives prompt written notice to the disclosing Party to allow an opportunity to seek a protective order.
7.3 Survival. The obligations in this Section survive termination of this Agreement for a period of two (2) years.
7.1 Obligations. Each Party agrees to hold the other Party's Confidential Information in strict confidence, to use it only for purposes of performing obligations under this Agreement, and not to disclose it to any third party without the disclosing Party's prior written consent.
7.2 Exceptions. The confidentiality obligations in Section 7.1 do not apply to information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving Party; (b) was rightfully known to the receiving Party before disclosure; (c) is independently developed by the receiving Party without reference to the Confidential Information; or (d) is required to be disclosed by law or court order, provided the receiving Party gives prompt written notice to the disclosing Party to allow an opportunity to seek a protective order.
7.3 Survival. The obligations in this Section survive termination of this Agreement for a period of two (2) years.
8. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
8.1 Affiliate Representations. Affiliate represents and warrants that: (a) Affiliate has the legal right and authority to enter into this Agreement; (b) Affiliate's platform, content, and promotional activities do not and will not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party; (c) all information provided by Affiliate in the application and registration process is accurate and complete; and (d) Affiliate's promotional activities comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
8.2 Company Representations. Company represents and warrants that: (a) Company has the legal right and authority to enter into this Agreement; and (b) Company's Products are accurately described in the materials provided to Affiliate for promotional purposes.
8.3 Disclaimer. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
8.1 Affiliate Representations. Affiliate represents and warrants that: (a) Affiliate has the legal right and authority to enter into this Agreement; (b) Affiliate's platform, content, and promotional activities do not and will not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party; (c) all information provided by Affiliate in the application and registration process is accurate and complete; and (d) Affiliate's promotional activities comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
8.2 Company Representations. Company represents and warrants that: (a) Company has the legal right and authority to enter into this Agreement; and (b) Company's Products are accurately described in the materials provided to Affiliate for promotional purposes.
8.3 Disclaimer. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 By Affiliate. Affiliate agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Company, Ruby Sky LLC, and their respective members, managers, officers, employees, agents, and successors from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) Affiliate's breach of this Agreement; (b) Affiliate's promotional activities; (c) any claim that Affiliate's platform or content infringes the intellectual property rights of any third party; or (d) Affiliate's violation of any applicable law or regulation.
9.2 By Company. Company agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Affiliate from and against any claims, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of Company's material breach of this Agreement.
9.1 By Affiliate. Affiliate agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Company, Ruby Sky LLC, and their respective members, managers, officers, employees, agents, and successors from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) Affiliate's breach of this Agreement; (b) Affiliate's promotional activities; (c) any claim that Affiliate's platform or content infringes the intellectual property rights of any third party; or (d) Affiliate's violation of any applicable law or regulation.
9.2 By Company. Company agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Affiliate from and against any claims, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of Company's material breach of this Agreement.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
10.1 IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, OR LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
10.2 COMPANY'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO AFFILIATE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL COMMISSIONS PAID TO AFFILIATE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
10.1 IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, OR LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
10.2 COMPANY'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO AFFILIATE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL COMMISSIONS PAID TO AFFILIATE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
11. TERM AND TERMINATION
11.1 Term. This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and continues for an initial term of twelve (12) months (the "Initial Term"), after which it automatically renews for successive twelve (12) month periods (each a "Renewal Term") unless terminated in accordance with this Section.
11.2 Termination for Convenience. Either Party may terminate this Agreement at the end of the current term by providing written notice to the other Party at least ten (10) business days before the end of the applicable term.
11.3 Termination for Cause. Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if: (a) the other Party materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within ten (10) business days of receiving written notice of the breach; or (b) the other Party becomes insolvent, makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or is subject to voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy proceedings.
11.4 Termination by Company. Company may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if Affiliate: (a) violates any provision of Section 3.4 (Prohibited Practices); (b) engages in fraudulent activity as described in Section 5.11; (c) makes false or misleading representations about Company's Products; or (d) engages in conduct that Company reasonably determines is harmful to Company's reputation or brand.
11.5 Effect of Termination. Upon termination: (a) Affiliate must immediately cease all promotional activities and remove all Affiliate Links and Company Intellectual Property from Affiliate's platform; (b) all licenses granted under this Agreement terminate; (c) Company will pay all confirmed Commissions earned prior to the effective date of termination subject to Section 5.5, unless termination was for Affiliate's material breach, in which case unconfirmed Commissions are forfeited; and (d) the following Sections survive termination: 1, 6.3, 7, 8.3, 9, 10, 11.5, 12, and 13.
11.1 Term. This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and continues for an initial term of twelve (12) months (the "Initial Term"), after which it automatically renews for successive twelve (12) month periods (each a "Renewal Term") unless terminated in accordance with this Section.
11.2 Termination for Convenience. Either Party may terminate this Agreement at the end of the current term by providing written notice to the other Party at least ten (10) business days before the end of the applicable term.
11.3 Termination for Cause. Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if: (a) the other Party materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within ten (10) business days of receiving written notice of the breach; or (b) the other Party becomes insolvent, makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or is subject to voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy proceedings.
11.4 Termination by Company. Company may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if Affiliate: (a) violates any provision of Section 3.4 (Prohibited Practices); (b) engages in fraudulent activity as described in Section 5.11; (c) makes false or misleading representations about Company's Products; or (d) engages in conduct that Company reasonably determines is harmful to Company's reputation or brand.
11.5 Effect of Termination. Upon termination: (a) Affiliate must immediately cease all promotional activities and remove all Affiliate Links and Company Intellectual Property from Affiliate's platform; (b) all licenses granted under this Agreement terminate; (c) Company will pay all confirmed Commissions earned prior to the effective date of termination subject to Section 5.5, unless termination was for Affiliate's material breach, in which case unconfirmed Commissions are forfeited; and (d) the following Sections survive termination: 1, 6.3, 7, 8.3, 9, 10, 11.5, 12, and 13.
12. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
12.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
12.2 Dispute Resolution. In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiation. If the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days of written notice from one Party to the other, either Party may pursue the remedies available under applicable law.
12.3 Jurisdiction. The Parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Maricopa County, Arizona for any dispute that cannot be resolved through negotiation.
12.4 Waiver of Jury Trial. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PARTIES WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL IN ANY ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT.
12.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
12.2 Dispute Resolution. In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiation. If the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days of written notice from one Party to the other, either Party may pursue the remedies available under applicable law.
12.3 Jurisdiction. The Parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Maricopa County, Arizona for any dispute that cannot be resolved through negotiation.
12.4 Waiver of Jury Trial. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PARTIES WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL IN ANY ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT.
13. GENERAL PROVISIONS
13.1 Independent Contractors. The Parties are independent contractors. Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, franchise, or employment relationship between the Parties. Affiliate has no authority to bind Company or incur any obligation on Company's behalf.
13.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings. The Tier 3 Partner Agreement, where applicable, is incorporated by reference and governs Tier 3 commission arrangements in addition to the terms hereof.
13.3 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended by Company upon thirty (30) days written notice to Affiliate. Affiliate's continued participation in the program following the notice period constitutes acceptance of the amended terms. If Affiliate does not accept the amendment, Affiliate may terminate this Agreement within the notice period.
13.4 Assignment. Affiliate may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights hereunder without Company's prior written consent. Company may assign this Agreement in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all of its assets upon written notice to Affiliate.
13.5 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
13.6 Waiver. No failure or delay by either Party to exercise any right under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of that right.
13.7 Notice. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by email to the addresses on file for each Party. Notice is effective upon confirmed delivery to the recipient's registered email address.
13.8 Non-Exclusivity. This Agreement is non-exclusive. Company may enter into similar agreements with other affiliates. Affiliate may promote other products and services that do not compete directly with Company's Products, subject to the restrictions in Section 3.4.
13.9 Counterparts and Electronic Acceptance. This Agreement may be accepted electronically. Affiliate's acceptance of this Agreement through the affiliate registration process constitutes Affiliate's electronic signature and binding acceptance of all terms herein.
13.1 Independent Contractors. The Parties are independent contractors. Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, franchise, or employment relationship between the Parties. Affiliate has no authority to bind Company or incur any obligation on Company's behalf.
13.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings. The Tier 3 Partner Agreement, where applicable, is incorporated by reference and governs Tier 3 commission arrangements in addition to the terms hereof.
13.3 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended by Company upon thirty (30) days written notice to Affiliate. Affiliate's continued participation in the program following the notice period constitutes acceptance of the amended terms. If Affiliate does not accept the amendment, Affiliate may terminate this Agreement within the notice period.
13.4 Assignment. Affiliate may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights hereunder without Company's prior written consent. Company may assign this Agreement in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all of its assets upon written notice to Affiliate.
13.5 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
13.6 Waiver. No failure or delay by either Party to exercise any right under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of that right.
13.7 Notice. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by email to the addresses on file for each Party. Notice is effective upon confirmed delivery to the recipient's registered email address.
13.8 Non-Exclusivity. This Agreement is non-exclusive. Company may enter into similar agreements with other affiliates. Affiliate may promote other products and services that do not compete directly with Company's Products, subject to the restrictions in Section 3.4.
13.9 Counterparts and Electronic Acceptance. This Agreement may be accepted electronically. Affiliate's acceptance of this Agreement through the affiliate registration process constitutes Affiliate's electronic signature and binding acceptance of all terms herein.
SCHEDULE A — APPROVED PRODUCTS AND COMMISSION RATES
| Product | Price | Date(s) Applicable | Tier 1 (20%) | Tier 2 (25%) | Tier 3 |
| ATLAS-TSI Assessment | $47 (Launch Price) | Until 200 assessments are sold at $47 price | $9.40 | $11.75 | Per Tier 3 Agreement |
| ATLAS-TSI Assessment | $97 (Introductory Period) | After 200 $47 assessments sold or until 3/31/27, whichever come first | $19.40 | $24.25 | Per Tier 3 Agreement |
| ATLAS-TSI Assessment | $147 (Standard) | 4/1/27 and beyond | $29.40 | $36.75 | Per Tier 3 Agreement |
| Foundation Certification | $497 (Launch Price) | Certifications on 9/10/26 & 9/24/26 | $99.40 | $124.25 | Per Tier 3 Agreement |
| Foundation Certification | $697 (Introductory Period) | 10/1/26 - 3/31/27 | $139.40 | $174.25 | Per Tier 3 Agreement |
| Foundation Certification | $897 (Standard) | 4/1/27 and beyond | $179.40 | $224.25 | Per Tier 3 Agreement |
| Practitioner Certification | $1,997 (Launch Price) | November 2026 | $399.40 | $499.25 | Per Tier 3 Agreement |
| Practitioner Certification | $2,497 (Introductory Period) | 12/1/26 - 3/31/27 | $499.40 | $624.25 | Per Tier 3 Agreement |
| Practitioner Certification | $3,497 (Standard) | 4/1/27 and beyond | $699.40 | $874.25 | Per Tier 3 Agreement |
| Architect Certification | $4,997 (Launch Price) | Q1 2027 | $999.40 | $1,249.25 | Per Tier 3 Agreement |
| Architect Certification | $6,497 (Introductory Period) | Q2 2027 | $1,299.40 | $1,624.25 | Per Tier 3 Agreement |
| Architect Certification | $8,997 (Standard) | Q3 2027 and beyond | $1,799.40 | $2,249.25 | Per Tier 3 Agreement |
| Membership (annual) | $1,000 | After first year of membership | $200.00 | $250.00 | Per Tier 3 Agreement |
Commissions are calculated on the actual net sale value at time of purchase.Products and prices are subject to change. The current product catalog and pricing are available in the Affiliate Dashboard at all times.
SCHEDULE B — ORGANIZATIONAL REFERRALS (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)
Organizational Referrals — referrals that result in custom training programs, strategic advisory engagements, or IP licensing arrangements — are NOT governed by this Agreement and generate no Commission under this Agreement.
Affiliates who wish to refer organizational clients should contact contact@futurestatefound.com to discuss a Strategic Referral Agreement, which governs compensation for organizational referrals separately.
For reference, organizational referral fees are typically structured as follows (subject to a separate signed agreement in each case):
Affiliates who wish to refer organizational clients should contact contact@futurestatefound.com to discuss a Strategic Referral Agreement, which governs compensation for organizational referrals separately.
For reference, organizational referral fees are typically structured as follows (subject to a separate signed agreement in each case):
- Custom Training Programs: 10% of contract value, Net 30 from receipt of client payment
- Strategic Advisory Engagements: 8% of engagement value, Net 30 from receipt of first client payment
- IP Licensing Arrangements: 8% of first-year license fee, Net 30 from receipt of license payment
ACCEPTANCE
By completing the affiliate registration at futurestatefound.com/affiliate-registration and checking the acceptance box, Affiliate acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all terms and conditions of this Affiliate Program Agreement.
Company: Future State Found LLC
Email: contact@futurestatefound.com
Address: 1309 Coffeen Avenue STE 1200, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801
Company: Future State Found LLC
Email: contact@futurestatefound.com
Address: 1309 Coffeen Avenue STE 1200, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801
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Future State Found™, ATLAS-TSI™, and ASPIRE Transformation System™ are trademarks of Ruby Sky LLC. Future State Found LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ruby Sky LLC.