Referral Partner Agreement

This Partner Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of the date of electronic acceptance by the Partner, by and between:

  • guHRoo Payroll & HR (“Company”), a provider of Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services.
  • [Partner Name] (“Partner”), an independent entity providing referrals and introductions to businesses in need of PEO services.

 

1. Acceptance & Electronic Agreement

 

  • By submitting the guHRoo Referral Partner form, Partner acknowledges and agrees to be bound by this Agreement electronically.
  • Partner’s acceptance is recorded by capturing IP address, timestamp, and submission details.
  • No physical signature is required for this Agreement to be valid and enforceable.

 

2. Purpose & Partnership Scope

 

This Agreement outlines the terms by which Partner will introduce prospective clients to Company in exchange for commissions. Partner will operate as an independent entity and is not an employee, agent, or representative of Company.

 

3. Partner Responsibilities

 

Partner agrees to:

  • Identify and introduce businesses that fit the Ideal Customer Profile for PEO services.
  • Provide accurate and relevant client information when submitting referrals.
  • Follow Company’s branding and marketing guidelines when promoting services.
  • Ensure ethical business practices and compliance with applicable laws.
  • Submit leads using the guHRoo referral form and track referral progress in the provided system.

 

4. Company Responsibilities

 

Company agrees to:

  • Provide Partner with training, marketing materials, and ongoing support.
  • Maintain a dedicated point of contact for Partner.
  • Track all referred leads and provide commission reports.
  • Pay commissions in accordance with the structure outlined in Section 5.

 

5. Commission Structure & Payment Terms

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6. Lead Ownership & Conflicts

 

  • A referred lead is assigned to the Partner who first submits the introduction.
  • If a lead has had active engagement with Company within the past 90 days, it will not be credited to Partner.
  • If multiple partners refer the same lead, the commission will be assigned to the referrer who met the referral eligibility requirements first.
  • Company reserves the right to engage directly with any business if no agreement is reached through Partner.

 
 

7. Term & Termination

 

  • This Agreement is effective as of the date Partner submits the referral form and remains in effect unless terminated by either party with 60 days’ written notice.
  • If Partner engages in unethical business practices, misrepresentation, or fails to comply with the terms, Company reserves the right to terminate the Agreement immediately.
  • If Partner fails to submit any referrals for a period of 12 months, the Agreement may be subject to termination.

 
 

8. Confidentiality & Intellectual Property

 

  • Both parties agree to keep all client, commission, and proprietary business information confidential and not disclose such information to any third party without prior written consent.
  • Partner may use guHRoo’s branding, trademarks, and marketing materials only with written approval and must comply with the Company’s branding guidelines.
  • Upon termination of this Agreement, Partner must immediately cease using any guHRoo branding, logos, or proprietary materials.

 

9. Compliance & Legal Considerations

 

  • Partner agrees to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including data protection and privacy laws when handling potential customers’ information.
  • Partner agrees to indemnify and hold Company harmless from any claims arising from Partner’s actions or representations.

 
 

10. Limitation of Liability

 

  • Company shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages related to this Agreement.
  • The total liability of Company for any claim arising from this Agreement shall not exceed the commissions paid to Partner in the previous 6 months.

 

11. Change of Ownership

 

  • In the event that Company is acquired, merged, or undergoes a change of control, the acquiring entity shall have the right to modify or terminate this Partner Program at its sole discretion, with no obligation to continue this Agreement beyond 60 days after the acquisition date.

 

12. Agreement Updates & Modifications

 

  • Company reserves the right to update this Agreement at any time.
  • Partners will be notified of changes via email, and continued participation in the program constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

 

13. Dispute Resolution

 

  • Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiations.
  • If unresolved, disputes shall be settled through binding arbitration in the State of [Insert State].

 

14. General Provisions

 

  • This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.
  • No modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.
  • This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of [Insert State].

 

Acknowledgment & Acceptance

By submitting the guHRoo Referral Partner form, Partner acknowledges they have read, understood, and agreed to this Agreement.

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