Program Terms & Conditions

1. Commission Structure

  • 20% commission on every successful paid vendor registration
  • 10% commission on renewals
  • ₦30,000 bonus upon reaching 50 yearly-paid vendors in a month

2. Refund Policy

  • Refunds allowed within 7 days
  • No refunds after 7 days
  • Vendor consent is captured during onboarding

3. Commission Eligibility

  • Commissions become available 7 days after a payment is confirmed
  • Refunded transactions cancel commissions

4. Partner Responsibility

  • Partners must communicate the refund policy clearly
  • Misrepresentation may lead to suspension

5. Growth Reward (Referred Partners)

  • 5% override on the commission a partner you refer earns — not 5% of the vendor's payment
  • Paid separately by Spotlight — never deducted from the referred partner's own earnings
  • Applies only to active partners
  • Limited to one level, not a multi-level structure

6. Payout Policy

  • Payouts processed between the 1st and 5th of each month
  • Minimum payout is ₦10,000

7. Fraud & Abuse

  • No fake or duplicate vendors
  • No self-referrals
  • Violations may lead to suspension and loss of earnings

8. Identity & Payment Compliance

  • Valid ID (e.g. NIN) may be required before payout
  • Account name must match payment details
  • Spotlight may suspend accounts with inconsistencies

Privacy Policy (Partners)

1. Introduction

Spotlight Digital Services Ltd respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy applies only to partners using the platform.

2. Information We Collect

  • Full name, email address, and phone number
  • Referral activity and earnings data
  • Partner ID and account information
  • Government-issued ID (e.g. NIN) for verification
  • Bank account details for payouts

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Manage your partner account
  • Track referrals and calculate commissions
  • Process payouts
  • Prevent fraud and verify identity
  • Improve platform performance

4. Verification & Fraud Prevention

We may use your data to verify your identity, detect fraudulent activity, and enforce compliance with our terms.

5. Data Sharing

  • Financial institutions for partner payouts
  • Service providers supporting platform operations
  • Authorities when required by law

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse.

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to operate the partner program and comply with legal obligations.

8. Your Rights

  • Access your personal data
  • Request corrections
  • Request deletion (subject to limitations)

9. Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of the platform means acceptance of updates.

10. Contact

Contact us through our official support channels for any privacy-related concerns.

Marketing Assets

1. Referral Link

Each partner is assigned a unique referral link used to track all vendor registrations. Commissions are only recorded when vendors sign up through your link.

2. WhatsApp Message Templates

Template 1 — Direct Offer

Hello 👋

I help businesses get listed on Spotlight — a platform that connects customers to trusted service providers.

You can register here:
[PASTE YOUR REFERRAL LINK]

Template 2 — Casual Outreach

Hi, I came across your business and wanted to share an opportunity to get more customers.

Spotlight helps promote businesses like yours.

Register here:
[PASTE YOUR REFERRAL LINK]

Template 3 — Follow-Up

Just checking in 😊

Have you had a chance to register your business on Spotlight?

Let me know if you need help getting started.

3. Simple Sales Script

  • Introduce yourself: "I help businesses get more visibility on Spotlight."
  • Explain value: "Customers can find and contact your business easily."
  • Create urgency: "Early listings get better visibility."
  • Close: "Let me help you register now."

4. Vendor Onboarding Guide

  • Share your referral link
  • Guide the vendor through registration
  • Explain the 7-day refund policy for paid vendors
  • Stay available to assist

Brand Guide

1. Logo

Always use the official Spotlight Directories logo below. Don't recolor, stretch, distort, or add effects to it.

Spotlight Directories Logo

2. Brand Colors

Black — #000000
Gold — #e6c200

3. How to Talk About Spotlight

Be honest and helpful, not pushy. Spotlight helps real businesses get discovered by real customers — lead with that, not hype.

4. Do's and Don'ts

  • Do mention only features that are actually live today
  • Do quote the real commission structure from the Terms tab
  • Don't promise features that don't exist yet (e.g. delivery arrangement, scheduling tools)
  • Don't spam vendors with repeated messages
  • Don't misrepresent how commissions or the monthly bonus are calculated

Earning Calculator

See what your monthly earnings could realistically look like, based on the real commission structure — nothing invented.

Partner FAQ

You earn commission by referring vendors using your unique referral link.
Payments are processed between the 1st and 5th of every month.
The minimum payout is ₦10,000.
After 7 days, once the refund window has passed.
No. This will lead to suspension and loss of earnings.
Yes — a 5% override on the commission they earn, paid separately by Spotlight. It's never deducted from what they earn.
Yes. You may be required to provide ID before payout.