BUSINESSLINE.CO.IN
COMMISSION & PAYOUT POLICY
कमीशन एवं भुगतान नीति
Effective Date: June 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
This Commission & Payout Policy governs:
Vendor Commissions
Affiliate Commissions
Marketplace Fees
Settlement Procedures
Payout Processing
Commission Adjustments
This Policy forms part of the Terms & Conditions, Vendor Agreement, and Affiliate Agreement of BusinessLine.co.in.
2. DEFINITIONS
BusinessLine
Business Line Proprietorship operating BusinessLine.co.in.
Vendor
Any individual or business selling products, services, courses, or digital content through the Platform.
Affiliate
Any approved user promoting products, services, courses, vendors, or campaigns through referral links, coupon codes, or approved marketing methods.
Commission
Any amount payable to an Affiliate for eligible sales or retained by BusinessLine as a marketplace fee.
Settlement
Transfer of approved earnings to Vendors or Affiliates.
3. BUSINESSLINE MARKETPLACE COMMISSION
BusinessLine may charge commissions on:
Physical Products
Commission may be:
Fixed Amount
Percentage Based
Category Based
Services
Commission may vary according to:
Service Type
Service Category
Campaign Rules
Courses
Commission may vary according to:
Course Category
Instructor Program
Promotional Campaigns
4. COMMISSION CHANGES
BusinessLine reserves the right to modify:
Commission Rates
Commission Categories
Promotional Rates
Affiliate Rates
Changes may become effective immediately or on a specified future date.
5. AFFILIATE COMMISSION STRUCTURE
Affiliate commissions may be based upon:
Fixed Commission
Example:
₹100 per successful sale.
Percentage Commission
Example:
10% of sale value.
Product Specific Commission
Different products may have different commission rates.
Category Specific Commission
Different categories may have different commission rates.
Vendor Specific Commission
Individual Vendors may set specific affiliate commission rates.
6. COMMISSION PRIORITY RULES
Where multiple commission rules apply, BusinessLine may determine the applicable commission according to system configuration.
Examples:
Product Level Rule
Vendor Level Rule
Category Level Rule
Campaign Rule
The Platform calculation shall be final.
7. REFERRAL METHODS
Affiliate commissions may be tracked through:
Referral Links
Unique tracking URLs.
Coupon Codes
Approved affiliate coupon codes.
Promotional Campaigns
Approved affiliate campaigns.
Other Tracking Methods
As introduced by BusinessLine.
8. ATTRIBUTION MODEL
BusinessLine may use:
Last Click Attribution
The most recent valid referral receives credit.
OR
Coupon Attribution
The affiliate whose coupon is used receives credit.
OR
Other Attribution Models
BusinessLine reserves the right to determine attribution methods.
The Platform's tracking records shall be considered final.
9. ELIGIBLE COMMISSIONS
Commission becomes eligible only when:
Order is completed.
Payment is received.
Refund period expires.
Fraud review is completed.
No chargeback exists.
Until then, commissions remain pending.
10. PENDING COMMISSION
Pending Commission means:
Commission earned from an order that is still:
Under review
Within refund period
Awaiting verification
Pending commissions are not payable.
11. APPROVED COMMISSION
Commission becomes approved when:
Refund period expires
Verification is completed
Fraud checks pass
Approved commissions become eligible for payout.
12. REVERSED COMMISSION
Commission may be reversed if:
Order is cancelled
Order is refunded
Chargeback occurs
Fraud is detected
Policy violation occurs
BusinessLine may adjust future earnings accordingly.
13. MINIMUM PAYOUT THRESHOLD
Minimum payout amount:
₹1000
Payout requests below ₹1000 shall be carried forward to future payout cycles.
14. PAYOUT FREQUENCY
Affiliate payouts are generally processed:
Monthly
BusinessLine may revise payout schedules at its discretion.
15. PAYMENT METHODS
Payouts may be processed through:
Bank Transfer
UPI
Other Approved Payment Methods
BusinessLine may require account verification before processing payouts.
16. TAX DEDUCTIONS
BusinessLine may deduct:
TDS
As required by Indian tax laws.
Government Charges
Where legally applicable.
Other Statutory Deductions
Where required by law.
Affiliates and Vendors remain responsible for their own tax compliance.
17. KYC REQUIREMENT
No payout may be processed until required KYC documents are verified.
BusinessLine may require:
Individuals
PAN
Aadhaar
Bank Verification
Businesses
PAN
Registration Documents
Bank Verification
Failure to complete verification may delay payouts.
18. VENDOR SETTLEMENTS
Vendor earnings shall generally equal:
Sale Amount
LESS
Marketplace Commission
Affiliate Commission
Refund Adjustments
Applicable Charges
Vendor settlements shall be calculated according to Platform records.
19. AFFILIATE COMMISSION ON SERVICES
Affiliate commissions may be payable on:
Consultations
Professional Services
Freelance Services
Training Services
subject to Vendor settings and Platform rules.
20. AFFILIATE COMMISSION ON COURSES
Affiliate commissions may be payable on:
Online Courses
Recorded Courses
Digital Learning Programs
subject to refund and verification conditions.
21. SELF REFERRALS
BusinessLine may prohibit:
Self Referrals
Self Purchases
Controlled Account Purchases
Commissions generated through such methods may be cancelled.
22. DUPLICATE ACCOUNTS
Multiple accounts created to manipulate commissions are prohibited.
BusinessLine may:
Reverse commissions
Suspend accounts
Terminate accounts
where abuse is detected.
23. FRAUD PREVENTION
BusinessLine may investigate:
Fake Orders
Fake Traffic
Automated Clicks
Incentivized Fraud
Coupon Abuse
Commission Manipulation
Investigation decisions shall be final.
24. CHARGEBACKS
If a customer initiates a chargeback:
Affiliate commissions may be reversed.
Vendor settlements may be adjusted.
Additional investigation may occur.
25. RETURN AND REFUND IMPACT
Orders that are:
Refunded
Returned
Cancelled
may result in:
Commission Reversal
Settlement Adjustments
Future Deductions
26. PROMOTIONAL COMMISSIONS
BusinessLine may offer temporary:
Bonus Commissions
Seasonal Campaigns
Vendor Sponsored Incentives
Such promotions may be modified or withdrawn without notice.
27. VENDOR-SPECIFIC COMMISSION PROGRAMS
Vendors may choose to offer:
Higher Affiliate Rates
Special Campaign Rates
Exclusive Promotions
BusinessLine may facilitate such programs through the Platform.
28. DISPUTED COMMISSIONS
Affiliate or Vendor disputes must be submitted within:
30 Days
from the transaction date.
Claims submitted after this period may not be considered.
29. ACCOUNT SUSPENSION
BusinessLine may suspend payouts where:
Fraud is suspected
Verification is incomplete
Legal issues arise
Policy violations occur
Payouts may remain on hold during investigation.
30. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
BusinessLine shall not be liable for:
Lost commissions
Tracking failures caused by third parties
Customer device restrictions
Browser cookie deletions
External platform failures
except where required by law.
31. MODIFICATIONS
BusinessLine may modify this Policy at any time.
Updated versions shall become effective upon publication.
Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of revised terms.
32. GOVERNING LAW
This Policy shall be governed by the laws of India.
Jurisdiction:
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India
33. CONTACT INFORMATION
Business Line Proprietorship
Office No. 211, Shivya Plaza, First Floor, City Mall 36, Mungeli Road, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India
Email: info@businessline.co.in
Grievance Officer: P Kumar
Email: info@businessline.co.in
By using BusinessLine as a Vendor or Affiliate, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Commission & Payout Policy.