Commission & Payout Policy

Commission & Payout Policy

Commission & Payout Policy

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.

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