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# Amethyst Grid Guide

The ultimate affiliate marketing network built explicitly for high-performance e-commerce apps.

## Welcome to Amethyst Grid

Amethyst Grid is a specialized affiliate marketing platform tailored for the modern software ecosystem. It bridges the gap between active partners looking to build sustainable revenue streams and software developers scaling their user bases across **Shopify**.

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  <Card title="Recruit & Scale" icon="users-medical">
    Program owners can easily onboard, manage, and track strategic affiliates without scaling limitations.
  </Card>

  <Card title="20% Recurring Commission" icon="money-bill-trend-up">
    Affiliates automatically earn a 20% ongoing cut of the monthly subscription value for every store referred.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Zero Threshold Payouts" icon="bolt">
    All pending commissions are completely cleared and paid out directly on the 1st of every month.
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  <Card title="Stripe Connect Engine" icon="credit-card">
    Frictionless global onboarding and automated payouts powered natively by Stripe Connect Express.
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## Getting Started

Setting up your account and launching your workspace on Amethyst Grid takes just a few steps.

### Step-by-step onboarding

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Your Account">
    Click **'Get Started'** on the homepage to begin your initial onboarding flow.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Your Operating Plan">
    Select **Affiliate** (to earn commissions), **Program Owner** (to run your own platform tracking), or **Both**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect Payout Protocols">
    Navigate to your profile settings to link your banking credentials safely via Stripe Connect.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate Tracking or Invite Partners">
    Affiliates can immediately fetch custom referral links, while Program Owners can launch partner invites.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  **Flexible Configurations:** You can completely alter or update your account operating plan at any time directly from the user settings dashboard.
</Note>

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## Workspace Workflows

The platform layout provides completely customized functionality depending on your assigned profile path.

### Affiliate vs. Program Owner Capabilities

| Feature Role           | Affiliate Actions                                     | Program Owner Actions                                                |
| :--------------------- | :---------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Link Generation**    | Automatic unique tracking URLs per app via Dashboard. | Auto-generates unique tracking strings for every partner.            |
| **Partner Management** | Manage custom social, content, and agency networks.   | Invite partners via **Program → Partners** via email.                |
| **Commission Views**   | Track individual conversions and pending payouts.     | Full network visibility via **Program → Commissions**.               |
| **Operational Cost**   | Fully free to join and generate promotional codes.    | flat £10/month subscription covers full programmatic infrastructure. |

### Tracking & Account Status Meanings

| Status        | Definition                                                  | Operational View                                    |
| :------------ | :---------------------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------------- |
| **Active**    | Store subscription is verified and running normally.        | Commission accrues toward next monthly payout.      |
| **Pending**   | Commission calculated and awaiting automated transfer.      | Disbursed automatically on the 1st of the month.    |
| **Cancelled** | The referred merchant has cancelled their app subscription. | No further recurring commissions will be generated. |

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## Payouts, Billing & Adjustments

Amethyst Grid utilizes automated enterprise billing rails to coordinate completely hands-off financial accounting.

### Commission Distribution & Capital Safety

All payouts run completely automatically on the 1st of every month for all commissions maintaining a **Pending** status.

<Warning>
  **Stripe Requirement:** Affiliates must navigate to **Partner Profile → Stripe Connect** and explicitly click **'Connect Stripe Account'** to authorize deposits. Unlinked accounts cannot receive payouts.
</Warning>

### Subscription Overhead & Cancellations

For Program Owners, a single monthly subscription fee covers all core operations:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="What's Included">
    Unlimited affiliate partners, unlimited click tracking, automated monthly payout schedules, and access to the complete Program Owner dashboard matrices.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Cancellation Policy">
    To cancel a Program Owner subscription, navigate to **Billing** in your sidebar and select **'Cancel Subscription'**. Your program interface remains functional until the conclusion of the active billing period.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## Account Customization

Quickly fine-tune profile specifics, password resets, and user parameters.

* **Profile Management:** Update individual or corporate information via **Profile** within your main user dropdown menu.
* **Security Recoveries:** If you misplace credentials, click **'Forgot password?'** on the sign-in prompt to trigger a secure reset link via email.
* **Account Deletion:** To permanently wipe your account database information, contact our core administration desk directly.

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## Amethyst Grid FAQ

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  <Accordion title="What does the £10/month subscription cover?">
    The subscription covers unlimited partners, unlimited click tracking, automated monthly payouts, and access to the full Program Owner dashboard.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is the minimum payout threshold?">
    There is currently no minimum payout threshold. All pending commissions are paid out on the 1st of the month.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if a referred merchant cancels?">
    Commissions are only generated for active subscriptions. If a merchant cancels, no further commissions will be generated for that referral.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I change my plan?">
    Go to the user menu (top right) and click 'Change Plan', or visit `/change-plan` directly.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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