Eligibility

  • The Affiliate Program is open to:

    • External individuals and organizations, including educators, influencers, content creators, and educational partners

  • Current VDA families can join the Referral Program.

  • VDA Alumni families can join the Alumni referral

Referral Criteria

  • A valid referral must be a new family that has never previously registered for any VDA program.

  • The referred family must complete full registration and full payment for at least one academic term.

  • Affiliates must ensure referrals are made through their unique referral link provided by VDA.

Commission & Rewards

  • Affiliates will receive a 15% cash commission based on the referred family’s first-term tuition once enrollment and payment are successfully completed (Exclusive In-house tournament fee).

  • Rewards will be processed within 7 days after the referred family finishes their first term.

  • There is no limit to the number of referrals or commissions an affiliate can earn.

Reward Delivery

  • Rewards may be delivered via bank transfer, email transfer, or other methods agreed upon during onboarding.

  • Affiliates are responsible for ensuring their payment details are accurate and up to date.

Disclosures & Ethics

  • Affiliates must comply with local advertising and referral laws, including disclosing affiliate status where applicable (e.g., “As a VDA affiliate, I may receive a reward if you sign up using my link.”)

  • Affiliates agree not to misrepresent VDA or provide misleading information about its programs.

Brand Usage

  • Affiliates may use approved promotional materials provided by VDA.

  • Use of VDA’s name, logo, or any branding must comply with VDA’s brand guidelines and may not be modified.

  • Affiliates may not run paid advertisements using VDA’s name or impersonate the official VDA brand.

Program Changes

  • Vancouver Debate Academy reserves the right to update, suspend, or terminate the Affiliate Program at any time, with or without notice.

  • Any modifications to commission rates or eligibility will be communicated in advance when possible.

Privacy & Confidentiality

  • The commission amount earned by an affiliate will remain confidential and will not be shared with referred families.

  • VDA will not disclose affiliate identities unless explicitly permitted.

Legal

  • This program is governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada.

  • Any disputes arising from this program shall be resolved in accordance with the jurisdiction of British Columbia.