Vendor FAQ: Vendor Referral Program
What is the Vendor Referral Program?
The Vendor Referral Program allows customers and vendors to earn a 2% commission on every sale made by the vendors they refer to Demeter Earth.
This rewards community-building and helps local growers succeed together.
Who can participate?
Anyone with a Demeter Earth customer account can join the referral program.
You do not need to be a vendor to refer vendors.
What’s the difference between the Network Link, Referral Link, and Coupon Code?
1. Network Link (used to refer new vendors)
- This link recruits vendors into your downline.
- When someone signs up as a vendor through this link, they are permanently connected to you.
- Vendors will still need to go to Vendor Signup to open their store.
- Use only for recruiting vendors — not customers.
2. Referral Link (used by customers to track sales)
- This link is shared with customers, not vendors.
- When a customer clicks it, their purchase is automatically attributed to the vendor.
3. Coupon Code (also used by customers to track sales)
- Customers can enter the coupon code at checkout.
- Works even if they didn’t click the referral link.
- Provides a discount to the customer.
- Ensures Vendor B gets credit for the sale.
In summary:
- Network Link → recruits vendors
- Referral Link or Coupon Code → tracks customer purchases to the vendor
- Proper tracking ensures Vendor A receives their correct commission.
How does the referral system work?
- Click Vendor Referral Program to join.
- Receive your unique referral link.
- Share the link with local growers, gardeners, and artisans.
- When they use your link to sign up as a vendor, they become part of your referral network.
- You earn 2% commission on all of their future sales.
How are vendor sales tracked for commissions?
For commissions to be credited correctly to the referring vendor (Vendor A), a sale must be attributed to the referred vendor (Vendor B).
A sale is attributed to Vendor B when the customer uses either:
- Vendor B’s unique referral link, or
- Vendor B’s coupon code
Only sales that are tracked through Vendor B’s referral link or code count toward Vendor A’s (the referrer’s) commission.
Vendors are encouraged to share their referral link or code with customers so their sales are properly tracked.
Note: Vendor A will earn a commission on ANY product the customer buys, even if it's from a different vendor. Vendor B should remind customers to:
- Click their link before shopping, and
- Make sure the items they buy are Vendor B's products, not another vendor's items.
This keeps commissions accurate and fair.
Do customers always need Vendor B’s link or coupon code?
Yes — this is required to attribute the sale to Vendor B.
If a customer does not use Vendor B’s link or code, the sale cannot be tracked and no commission is generated.
How much can I earn?
You earn 2% of every sale made by the vendors you refer.
Referred vendors keep their full sale — your reward comes from Demeter Earth's platform fee.
Do customers or referred vendors earn commission?
No — customers and vendors do not earn commissions on their own purchases or sales.
However, customers do receive a discount on their purchase, and referred vendors do receive onboarding benefits, including:
- A 7.2% reduced seller fee for their first 30 days, and
- Their own Network Link to refer additional vendors to Demeter Earth and earn their own 2% commission. You do not need to remove or change your upline to earn commissions.
Only the referring account (“the upline”) earns the 2% commission on that vendor’s tracked sales.
Where do I find my Network Link, Referral Link + Coupon Code?
Log into your Referral Dashboard after joining.
Your unique links and coupon code appears at the top of your dashboard home screen.
Does my referral link expire?
No. Your link stays active permanently.
How long does tracking last?
Tracking lasts 90 days from the moment someone clicks your link.
If they sign up as a vendor within that window, they are permanently linked to you.
When are commissions paid out?
Payment schedules are managed through your Referral Dashboard.
Payouts can be sent through PayPal or ACH bank transfer, depending on your preference.
All payout requests and schedules are managed directly within your Referral Dashboard.
Can a vendor be referred by more than one person?
No.
Whichever referral link they use to sign up becomes their permanent parent/upline.
Can referrals be transferred?
No.
Referral assignments are permanent once the vendor signs up.
While vendors cannot remove or change their own referrer/upline, Demeter Earth can update or detach referral relationships if needed.
If you need help with this, please contact support.
What if someone forgets to use my link?
Referrals must sign up using your unique link to count.
We cannot manually add an already-created vendor to your referral network.
What happens if I click my own link while logged in as a customer?
If you click your own referral link while logged in as a customer, you may see your own 10% coupon applied. This is normal. Customers will never see this unless they use your link or code.
Where can I share my Network Link, Referral Link + Coupon Code?
Anywhere — including:
- Social media
- Text
- Your website
- Farmers' markets
- Community groups
Where can I track my earnings?
Log into your Vendor Referral Dashboard to view:
- referred vendors
- pending commissions
- total earnings
- payouts
- link clicks and performance
Do vendors pay extra for me to earn a commission?
No.
Your commission is paid from Demeter Earth’s platform fee.