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Back to NestCruise PartnerPartner Agreement · v2.0 · effective 2026-05-09
The terms behind every approved partner relationship.
By submitting a partner application you agree to the terms below as your electronic signature under the E-SIGN Act. The Agreement is written to protect the traveler experience, your audience, and your earned commissions.
Partner resources keep introductions clear, useful, compliant, and anchored in the kind of travel people can picture.
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The Trust BridgeThe right voyage should feel certain
The right voyage should feel certain
before they ever step aboard.
That homepage promise carries into every partner referral: accreditation, advisor review, useful comparison, and a clear next step before booking.
Low friction
Complimentary Traveler Planning
The traveler can begin with a real advisor before they book and without an added NestCruise planning fee.
Better decisions
Advisor-Led Shortlists
NestCruise compares ship fit, suite comfort, fare tradeoffs, itinerary style, and partner perk opportunities.
Human follow-up
Personal Reply Expectation
Most planner requests receive a human follow-up within 24 hours, creating confidence after the click.
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1. Definitions
Terms used throughout this agreement.
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Partner
An individual or entity approved by NestCruise to introduce travelers via approved tracking links and content.
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NestCruise
NestCruise LLC, a CLIA-accredited US travel agency. NestCruise is the merchant of record on every cruise booking.
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Net agency commission
The commission NestCruise actually receives from a cruise line after the cruise sails and the line settles the booking, less any chargebacks, fee adjustments, or policy clawbacks.
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Qualified introduction
A planner submission carrying valid Partner attribution, with enough trip and contact detail for advisor follow-up, that has not been previously attributed to another partner or NestCruise direct campaign.
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Booking
A cruise reservation made through NestCruise on behalf of a traveler whose qualified introduction was attributed to Partner within the attribution window.
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2. Attribution and tracking
How introductions are recognized.
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Approved links only
Partner agrees to use only NestCruise-approved tracking links and identifiers. Modifying, masking, or otherwise tampering with tracking parameters voids attribution.
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180-day first-touch window
The first qualified Partner touch is preserved for 180 days from click. If the traveler returns and submits within that window, the booking is attributed to Partner.
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Conflict resolution
If multiple partners would otherwise qualify, the most recent qualified Partner touch within the window controls. NestCruise reserves the right to override in cases of fraud, abuse, or self-introduced traffic.
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No self-attribution
Partner may not earn commission on their own bookings. Personal travel is covered by the separate Partner Travel Credit policy.
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3. Commission and payment
When and how Partner is paid.
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Tier-based share
Partner earns the percentage of net agency commission corresponding to their then-current tier (Voyager / Captain / Admiral) at the time the cruise sails.
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Earned vs. payable
Commission is earned when the cruise sails and is payable after NestCruise receives the supplier commission and completes review (typically 30–60 days post-embarkation).
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Minimum payout
Commission accrues until Partner's earned-and-payable balance reaches USD 50, at which point the next scheduled payout cycle releases funds via the payout method on file.
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Clawback
If a booking is cancelled, refunded, or charged back, the corresponding commission is reversed. NestCruise will document any clawback in writing before the offset is applied.
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Currency
All amounts are stated and paid in USD unless NestCruise specifies otherwise in writing.
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4. Partner conduct
What Partner agrees to do — and not do.
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Truthful representation
Partner agrees not to claim to be a NestCruise advisor, agent, or employee. Partner introduces; NestCruise advisors plan and book.
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Disclosure
Partner agrees to publish a clear, conspicuous, plain-language disclosure of the affiliate relationship near every recommendation, consistent with FTC §255 and applicable local law.
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No paid-search abuse
Partner agrees not to bid on NestCruise brand terms, common misspellings, or competitor brand-protected terms in any paid placement without prior written approval.
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No incentivized clicks
Partner agrees not to drive traffic via cashback, coupon, deal-farm, or pay-to-click sources that misrepresent the offer.
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No fare or perk invention
Partner agrees not to publish trip-specific fares, supplier perks, upgrades, or guarantees unless NestCruise provides exact approved copy.
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5. Taxes and reporting
US partner tax obligations.
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Form W-9 (US)
Partners who are US persons must submit a current Form W-9 before the first payout. NestCruise will not release funds without a complete W-9 on file.
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1099-NEC
If Partner's annual earned-and-paid amount equals or exceeds USD 600 in a calendar year, NestCruise will issue a 1099-NEC by January 31 of the following year.
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Non-US partners
Partners outside the US should submit a current Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E. Partner is responsible for tax obligations in their own jurisdiction.
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Independent status
Partner is an independent contractor, not an employee, agent, joint venturer, or franchisee of NestCruise. Nothing in this agreement creates such a relationship.
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6. Term, suspension, and termination
How the relationship ends.
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Term
This agreement begins when NestCruise approves Partner's application and continues until terminated by either party.
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Termination for convenience
Either party may terminate this agreement at any time on 14 days' written notice. Earned-and-payable commission accrued before termination remains payable on the next scheduled cycle.
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Immediate termination for cause
NestCruise may suspend or terminate this agreement immediately for fraud, brand-bidding violations, undisclosed self-attribution, or material breach of partner conduct rules. Disputed commission may be held pending review.
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Effect of termination
On termination, Partner agrees to remove or update active links and content within 14 days. Brand assets must not be used in new content after termination.
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7. Limitation of liability
Caps and exclusions on contract damages.
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Cap
EXCEPT FOR THE CARVE-OUTS BELOW, EACH PARTY'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL COMMISSION PAID OR PAYABLE TO PARTNER IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM OR (B) USD $1,000.
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Exclusion of consequential damages
NEITHER PARTY IS LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, GOODWILL, OR DATA, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY.
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Carve-outs
The cap and exclusion above do not apply to: (i) Partner's indemnification obligations in Section 8, (ii) Partner's breach of Sections 4 (Conduct) or 10 (Brand & Trademark), (iii) either party's gross negligence or willful misconduct, or (iv) liability that cannot be limited under applicable law.
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8. Indemnification
Who pays when a third party brings a claim.
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By Partner
Partner will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NestCruise and its affiliates, officers, employees, and contractors from any third-party claim, loss, liability, or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) Partner's content or placements, (b) Partner's breach of disclosure obligations under Section 4 or applicable law, (c) Partner's misuse of NestCruise brand assets, (d) Partner's misrepresentation of agent or advisor status, (e) Partner's tax obligations, or (f) Partner's violation of any law or third-party right.
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By NestCruise
NestCruise will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Partner from any third-party claim that NestCruise's brand assets, when used by Partner in compliance with this Agreement and the brand-use guidelines, infringe a third party's trademark or copyright.
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Procedure
The party seeking indemnity must (i) give prompt written notice of the claim within 10 business days of awareness, (ii) allow the indemnifying party to control the defense, and (iii) reasonably cooperate. The indemnifying party may not settle in a way that imposes a non-monetary obligation on the indemnified party without consent.
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9. Dispute resolution and arbitration
How disagreements are resolved.
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Informal resolution first
Before filing any formal proceeding, the disputing party will give 60 days' written notice describing the dispute and what would resolve it. The parties will negotiate in good faith during that period.
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Binding individual arbitration
If informal resolution fails, the dispute will be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The seat of arbitration is Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA. Non-US Partners may elect JAMS International Arbitration Rules in lieu of AAA, with seat London, UK.
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Class action waiver
EACH PARTY AGREES THAT DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. NEITHER PARTY MAY BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one party's claims.
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Carve-out for injunctive relief
Either party may seek temporary or preliminary injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to protect its intellectual property, confidential information, or to enforce Sections 4 (Conduct), 8 (Indemnification), or 10 (Brand & Trademark).
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Costs
Each party bears its own attorneys' fees. Arbitration filing and hearing fees follow the AAA / JAMS schedule unless the arbitrator allocates otherwise.
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Opt-out
Partner may opt out of arbitration and the class waiver by sending a signed written notice to legal@nestcruise.com within 30 days of first acceptance of this Agreement. Opting out does not affect any other provision.
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10. Brand and trademark license
How Partner may use NestCruise's name and marks.
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Limited license
NestCruise grants Partner a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free license to use the NestCruise name, logo, and approved brand assets solely to fulfill Partner's obligations under this Agreement and only in conformity with the brand-use guidelines published at /partners and /partners/compliance.
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Reservation
All rights, title, and interest in and to NestCruise's marks, copyrights, and other intellectual property remain with NestCruise. No goodwill from Partner's use accrues to Partner.
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Prohibited uses
Partner may not (a) register or attempt to register any domain, trademark, social handle, or business name containing 'NestCruise' or a confusingly similar term, (b) bid on NestCruise brand terms or common misspellings in paid search, (c) modify, alter, or combine NestCruise marks with other marks in a way that creates a composite mark, or (d) use NestCruise marks in a way that disparages NestCruise, its travelers, or its suppliers.
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Termination of license
The license terminates immediately on termination of this Agreement. Partner will remove NestCruise marks from active content within 14 days of termination.
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11. Modifications and version control
How this Agreement is updated.
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Right to modify
NestCruise may update this Agreement at any time. NestCruise will email Partner at the address on file at least 30 days before any material change takes effect.
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Material vs. immaterial changes
Material changes include modifications to commission rates, payout terms, dispute-resolution mechanics, or partner conduct rules. Immaterial changes (typos, formatting, non-substantive clarifications) take effect immediately on publication.
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Versioning
Each substantive version of this Agreement is published with a version identifier (e.g., 'v2.0' / '2026-05-09') visible on the page. Prior versions remain available on request to legal@nestcruise.com for 24 months from supersession.
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Acceptance
Continued participation in the program after the effective date of a modified Agreement constitutes acceptance. Partner may opt out by terminating per Section 6 before the effective date; commission earned and payable up to that date remains payable.
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12. General
Standard contract clauses.
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Governing law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.
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No warranty on volume
NestCruise makes no representation or warranty regarding the volume of qualified introductions, conversions, or commission Partner will earn.
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Independent contractor
Partner is an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement creates an employment, agency, joint venture, partnership, or franchise relationship. Partner has no authority to bind NestCruise.
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Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect, and the unenforceable provision will be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to render it enforceable while preserving the parties' intent.
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Survival
Sections 1 (Definitions), 3 (Commission and payment) for amounts earned before termination, 5 (Taxes and reporting), 7 (Limitation of liability), 8 (Indemnification), 9 (Dispute resolution and arbitration), 10 (Brand and trademark license — to the extent of obligations after termination), and this Section 12 survive termination.
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Force majeure
Neither party is liable for delay or failure caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control (natural disaster, war, civil unrest, supplier outage, government action, internet or payment-network failure). The affected party will give prompt notice and resume performance when able.
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Notices
Notices to NestCruise go to legal@nestcruise.com. Notices to Partner go to the email address on file. Notices are effective on delivery.
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Assignment
Partner may not assign this Agreement without NestCruise's prior written consent. NestCruise may assign in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all assets.
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Entire agreement
This Agreement, together with the brand-use guidelines, the FTC disclosure templates, and the tracking & payouts terms incorporated by reference, is the entire agreement between the parties on this subject and supersedes prior agreements on the same subject.
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Electronic acceptance
Submitting the partner application constitutes Partner's electronic signature accepting this Agreement under the U.S. E-SIGN Act and applicable state UETA equivalents. NestCruise records the timestamp and version accepted.
Partner Agreement v2.0 | NestCruise
Brand boundaries
What partners may say and what falls outside the program — covered on the partner page rules section.
Tracking and payouts
How attribution works, what counts as a qualified lead, and when commission becomes payable.
FTC disclosure templates
Copy-paste disclosure language for blog, social, newsletter, and video — meets FTC §255 expectations.
Preview the Traveler Experience
Partner guides with a NestCruise point of view.
The public hub gives partners a real feel for the program before approval: how to introduce us, what to say, how tracking works, and how to keep every recommendation clear.
Settle In. Sail Beyond.
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