What does recognized net subscription revenue mean?

It generally means collected eligible subscription revenue after excluded taxes, refunds, chargebacks, credits, discounts, processor effects or other deductions defined in the agreement.

Can I refer myself or my own controlled accounts?

Generally no. Self-referrals, duplicate accounts and related-party abuse should be prohibited unless specifically approved in writing.

Can I advertise a referral code publicly?

Only through approved methods. Coupon farms, trademark bidding, deceptive ads, spam, misleading income claims and unauthorized incentives may be restricted or prohibited.

When are commissions paid?

Timing depends on the current hold period, payout schedule, threshold, tax documentation, identity verification, currency support and good-standing requirements.

Do I need a large audience?

Not necessarily. A small relevant audience or strong direct industry relationships can be valuable when referrals are qualified and transparent.

Are commissions guaranteed forever?

No. Eligibility, rates, terms, products, attribution and program availability can change subject to the agreement and applicable notice requirements.

No. Referral Partners control their own promotional activity subject to program rules and do not receive wages, benefits, schedules or employee status.

Trusted introductions can become recurring value

Recommend BISTRO BUDDY to the people who can actually grow with it.

Referral Partners can use tracked links and promotion codes to introduce food businesses, creators, organizers and industry professionals to relevant BISTRO BUDDY subscriptions.

BISTRO BUDDY helps you turn trusted recommendations into recurring income.

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Relevance converts better than noise

Make the recommendation feel useful—not promotional.

The strongest referral explains exactly why the platform fits the person, business or organization receiving the introduction.

Business Referrals

Connect restaurants, food trucks, events, vendors and hospitality businesses to listings, marketing, deals, tickets and community visibility.

Creator Referrals

Introduce photographers, influencers, educators and local experts to creator, marketplace and assignment pathways.

Partner Referrals

Surface sponsors, agencies, associations, service providers and strategic partners that can strengthen the network.

Protect the relationship

Durable income begins with durable trust.

Referral success depends on fit, retention and accurate expectations—not low-quality sign-ups.

Recommend only to audiences with a real use for the platform.
Explain the benefit in plain language.
Use clear affiliate disclosures and approved messaging.
Avoid self-referrals, coupon abuse, spam and misleading claims.

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Partners with relevant trust

Audience size matters less than audience fit.

Industry consultants, event organizers, creators, publishers, community leaders and service providers can all become strong referral partners when the relationship is relevant.

Hospitality Professionals

Consultants, agencies, suppliers, recruiters, associations and service providers trusted by food businesses.

Creators & Publishers

Influencers, bloggers, video hosts, newsletters, podcasters and local media with engaged niche audiences.

Event & Community Leaders

Organizers, vendors, ambassadors, tourism voices and community connectors with real market relationships.

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Identify the fit

Choose the audience segment most likely to benefit from a specific BISTRO BUDDY product or membership.

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Make the recommendation useful

Lead with the problem solved, the feature used and the next step—not a generic affiliate pitch.

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Measure quality over volume

Track qualified sales, retention and audience feedback so the partnership improves over time.

From recommendation to recognized revenue

Attribute the sale. Protect the customer. Reward quality.

The program is designed around tracked referrals, clear qualification rules and responsible commission review.

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Audience and method review

Explain who you reach, how you promote, your channels, geography and expected referral method.

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Approve

Terms and tracking

Accept the current agreement, disclosure rules, prohibited conduct, payout terms and attribution process.

Promote

Useful education

Create accurate content, make qualified introductions and use only approved links, codes and claims.

Promote

Earn

Verified recognized revenue

Eligible commissions are calculated after applicable holds, refunds, chargebacks, fraud checks and payout thresholds.

Recommend a platform rooted in real food culture

BISTRO BUDDY connects digital tools to businesses, events, creators and community experiences.

Referral Partners can introduce people to a network with multiple ways to participate and grow.

Make the Introduction Matter

Connect the right person to the right platform value at the right time.

Referral Partners — real BISTRO BUDDY food, event and community coverage

Built around your next decision

Built for publishers, creators, ambassadors and trusted recommenders. Designed to turn attention into action.

Referral Partners works best when visitors can quickly recognize themselves, understand the value and choose a real next destination.

Referral Partners connected growth in the BISTRO BUDDY ecosystem

Connected growth system

Make referral partners more valuable by connecting it to the next useful action.

Do not stop at awareness. Connect referral partners to the profile, listing, event, content, subscription, campaign or conversation that helps publishers, creators, ambassadors and trusted recommenders refer qualified subscriptions through approved links or codes under written program terms.

Use clear, descriptive links instead of generic dead-end buttons.
Build trust with accurate information and real BISTRO BUDDY media.
Give every audience a low-friction first step and a stronger growth path.
Measure qualified actions—not just impressions.

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Choose the right level

Choose the path that matches your stage—not somebody else’s.

Start with the smallest useful commitment. Grow into subscriptions, services, campaigns or partnerships when the value and responsibilities are clear.

Create Your Identity

Free profile path

Choose the right public or private profile
Add accurate expertise and interests
Build a credible network identity
Connect authorized business relationships

Create & Contribute

Portfolio growth

Publish approved content
Strengthen listings and events
Build visible proof of work
Develop repeatable creator value

Refer & Earn

20% recurring target

Recommended target under proposed terms
Up to 12 months of eligibility
30-day review window
Qualified paid subscriptions only

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Understand attribution and commission rules

Know what qualifies before you promote.

Review tracking, disclosure, refunds, prohibited promotion and payment expectations.

Stable growth sequence

Four moves turn a strong page into a stronger network.

Each move reserves its own space, uses stable animation and points toward a real destination—so the page stays visually exciting without jumping while someone reads or clicks.

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Clarify the goal

Define exactly what referral partners should help the audience understand, choose or do.

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Connect the identity

Use the correct profile, listing, event or campaign destination so trust and responsibility remain clear.

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Publish persuasive proof

Add accurate copy, useful media, specific offers and links that make the value easier to evaluate.

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Scale what works

Expand through subscriptions, services, campaigns or partnerships only after the first path produces useful signals.

Keep exploring the ecosystem

The next page should answer the next question—not send visitors into a dead end.

These related pages deepen the referral partners story with more specific tools, offers and opportunity paths.

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Relevant recommendation can open multiple ecosystem opportunities

The recommended starting model is 20% recurring commission on recognized net subscription revenue for 12 months, with a review hold. Final economics depend on the written terms issued at launch.

Referrals can open larger relationships

A strong introduction may lead to creator, sponsor or strategic partnership activity.

Explore the full ecosystem and learn how your network can create more than one kind of value.

Turn referral partners into a connected BISTRO BUDDY growth path.

Start with the audience, the real goal and the next useful action. Build from there with accurate information, visible proof and a path people can actually follow.

Create a Profile Apply as a Creator Partner

Recommend BISTRO BUDDY to the people who can actually grow with it.

BISTRO BUDDY helps you turn trusted recommendations into recurring income.

Make the recommendation feel useful—not promotional.

Durable income begins with durable trust.

Audience size matters less than audience fit.

Identify the fit

Make the recommendation useful

Measure quality over volume

Attribute the sale. Protect the customer. Reward quality.

BISTRO BUDDY connects digital tools to businesses, events, creators and community experiences.

Make the Introduction Matter

Built for publishers, creators, ambassadors and trusted recommenders. Designed to turn attention into action.

Built for the right audience

Connect real destinations

Turn proof into trust

Measure the next action

Make referral partners more valuable by connecting it to the next useful action.

Choose the path that matches your stage—not somebody else’s.

Create Your Identity

Create & Contribute

Refer & Earn

Know what qualifies before you promote.

Four moves turn a strong page into a stronger network.

Clarify the goal

Connect the identity

Publish persuasive proof

Scale what works

The next page should answer the next question—not send visitors into a dead end.

A strong introduction may lead to creator, sponsor or strategic partnership activity.

Turn referral partners into a connected BISTRO BUDDY growth path.

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