Terms & Conditions

PETBUX AFFILIATE MARKETPLACE — Effective Date: January 1st 2026

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the PetBux Affiliate Marketplace ("PetBux," "we," "our," or "us"), which is owned and operated by Clique Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Clique Inc.").

By creating an account or using the PetBux website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the PetBux website immediately.

1. Overview of the Service

PetBux operates a cashback affiliate marketplace that allows users ("Members") to earn cashback rewards when making purchases through participating brands using affiliate tracking links. PetBux receives commissions from affiliate networks and brands and may share a portion of those commissions with Members in the form of cashback rewards.

2. Eligibility & Account Registration

To create a PetBux account you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Reside in the United States
  • Provide a valid email and password

Each individual may maintain only one Member account. All information you provide must be accurate and kept up to date.

3. Cashback Program

PetBux provides cashback rewards on qualifying purchases tracked through affiliate networks. Cashback is not guaranteed and may vary or change at any time.

To earn cashback, Members must:

  • Be logged into their PetBux account
  • Click a PetBux affiliate link
  • Complete the purchase through the same shopping session
  • Not open competing cashback or coupon sites after clicking

PetBux relies on reporting from affiliate networks. If a brand or network does not attribute the purchase to PetBux, no cashback will be issued.

4. Exclusions & Limitations

Cashback applies only to the net purchase amount, excluding:

  • Taxes
  • Shipping
  • Fees
  • Discounts or promo codes
  • Returns or cancellations

Purchases using gift cards may not qualify if the affiliate network excludes them.

5. Cashback Confirmation & Payouts

Cashback is shown as Pending until PetBux receives final confirmation from the affiliate network. Timing varies by brand, category, and network policies.

Minimum Payout Requirement

Members must accumulate at least $10.00 USD in confirmed cashback before requesting a payout.

Payout Methods

PetBux pays Members using:

  • PayPal
  • Zelle
  • Other methods PetBux may add later

PetBux is not responsible for incorrect payment information provided by Members.

6. Refer-a-Friend Program

PetBux may offer referral rewards to Members who invite others to join the website.

Referral reward amounts, eligibility requirements, and payout conditions are:

  • Determined solely by PetBux
  • Subject to change at any time
  • Not guaranteed
  • Issued only after the referred user completes qualifying actions defined by PetBux

Any fraudulent, abusive, or suspicious referral activity may result in account suspension and forfeiture of rewards.

7. Partner & Affiliate Network Tracking

PetBux uses affiliate links from networks such as:

  • Impact
  • Awin
  • Partnerize
  • ShareASale
  • And other approved networks

PetBux is not responsible for:

  • Tracking failures
  • Network reporting errors
  • Brands reversing or denying commissions
  • Attribution loss due to ad blockers, VPNs, browser settings, or cookie issues

If PetBux does not receive payment from the network, cashback cannot be issued.

8. Fraud Prevention & Account Suspension

PetBux may suspend or terminate Member accounts for:

  • Attempting to manipulate tracking
  • Creating multiple accounts
  • Using VPNs/proxies to misrepresent location
  • Artificially triggering clicks or referrals
  • Returning items after receiving cashback
  • Any activity deemed abusive or dishonest

If fraud is suspected, PetBux may delay payouts until verification is complete.

9. Inactive Accounts

If a Member does not click through or shop using PetBux for more than 12 months, PetBux may:

  • Mark the account as inactive
  • Charge a $5 monthly maintenance fee
  • Close the account once the balance reaches zero

Fees will never reduce the balance below zero.

10. Communications

By creating an account, you agree to receive transactional emails including:

  • Cashback updates
  • Payout notices
  • Account verification
  • Security communications

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time.

11. Third-Party Policies

Purchases are governed by the policies of each participating brand. PetBux is not responsible for:

  • Shipping issues
  • Product returns
  • Customer service
  • Warranty or product quality
  • Any brand's actions or failures

12. Intellectual Property

All PetBux trademarks, logos, website elements, and materials are the property of PetBux. You may not copy, distribute, or misuse PetBux intellectual property.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

PetBux is not liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages, including:

  • Lost profits
  • Tracking errors
  • Network reporting delays
  • Missed cashback due to technical issues

PetBux's maximum liability shall not exceed $50 USD or the total cashback you earned in the past 12 months — whichever is greater.

14. Arbitration Agreement (Binding)

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to your use of PetBux (a product of Clique Inc.) shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration administered by JAMS, in accordance with the JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules & Procedures.

Venue for all arbitration proceedings shall be the JAMS Orange County Resolution Center, or, if unavailable, the nearest JAMS facility to Orange County, California.

By using PetBux, you and Clique Inc. expressly waive:

  • The right to a jury trial
  • The right to participate in any class action
  • The right to class-wide arbitration

All arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis only. This Arbitration Agreement survives termination of your PetBux account.

15. Refer-A-Friend Program Terms

PetBux (owned and operated by Clique Inc.) offers an optional referral program ("Referral Program") that allows users to earn referral rewards when they invite new users to PetBux.

By participating, you agree to the following terms:

15.1 How the Referral Program Works

Each PetBux user receives a unique referral link inside their account, which may be shared with friends, family, or others.

A "Referred User" is considered valid only if they:

  • Sign up for PetBux using the referrer's unique referral link; and
  • Complete their first qualifying purchase through PetBux that results in PetBux earning an affiliate commission.

Referral rewards are earned only on the Referred User's first qualifying purchase.

No referral rewards are paid on any subsequent purchases made by the Referred User.

15.2 Referral Reward Calculation

When a Referred User makes a qualifying purchase, PetBux will pay the Referrer a reward equal to:

Up to 50% of the net commission PetBux actually receives from the merchant for that purchase.

  • Referral rewards are always calculated only from PetBux's commission.
  • Referral rewards are not based on the order total, brand payout, discounts, or cashback amounts.
  • Referral percentage is internal and not visible to the user.
  • If PetBux receives no commission from the purchase (void, return, cancellation, or invalidation), no referral reward is issued.

15.3 When Referral Rewards Become Available

Referral rewards become payable only after:

  • The merchant reports a confirmed commission to PetBux via its affiliate network (Impact, Awin, Partnerize, or others), and
  • The commission passes any pending or fraud-screening periods required by the affiliate network or merchant.

This process may take 2–12 weeks depending on the merchant.

15.4 Referral Reward Payment

Referral rewards are added to the referrer's PetBux account balance and are paid out along with normal cashback via PayPal or Zelle once the user meets the minimum payout threshold defined in Section 10 of these Terms.

15.5 No Minimums for Referrers

There is no minimum number of referrals required. You may earn referral rewards for an unlimited number of Referred Users.

15.6 Fraud & Abuse

Clique Inc. reserves the right to withhold, reverse, or terminate referral rewards if fraudulent or abusive activity is suspected, including but not limited to:

  • Self-referrals
  • Duplicate accounts
  • Fake accounts
  • Bot-generated registrations
  • Incentivized traffic prohibited by affiliate networks
  • Any behavior violating the intent of the program

PetBux's decisions regarding fraud are final.

15.7 Program Modifications

PetBux may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Referral Program at any time with or without notice. Accrued, confirmed referral rewards will still be honored unless obtained through fraud or abuse.

15.8 No Guarantees

PetBux does not guarantee:

  • That a referred friend will make a purchase
  • That a purchase will result in commission
  • That a merchant will approve or validate a commission

Referral rewards are solely dependent on PetBux receiving commission from a third-party merchant via its affiliate network.

16. Termination

PetBux may suspend or terminate any account at any time for violation of these Terms. Members may close their account at any time. Upon termination, unconfirmed cashback is forfeited.

17. Changes to Terms

PetBux may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

18. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.

19. Contact Information

PetBux Support

support@petbux.com

Irvine, CA