Goletrik Affiliate Agreement
Terms and conditions for the Goletrik Affiliate Program
1. Purpose
This Agreement establishes the terms and conditions governing the relationship between 0 Emission Technologies Limited (OpCo) and the Affiliate, whereby the Affiliate refers potential business customers to Goletrik's solar energy services and earns performance-based rewards for successful referrals. The solar energy assets are owned by Goletrik Energy Assets Limited (AssetCo), a separate entity; the Affiliate's contract is with OpCo as the platform operator.
2. Definitions
- •OpCo / Company: 0 Emission Technologies Limited (RC 6929125), the platform operator.
- •AssetCo: Goletrik Energy Assets Limited (RC 9897370), the asset-owning SPV.
- •Affiliate: An individual or entity approved to participate in the Goletrik Affiliate Program.
- •Referral: A prospective business customer introduced to Goletrik through the Affiliate's unique referral code.
- •Qualified Referral: A referral that meets Goletrik's eligibility criteria and progresses through defined program stages.
- •Documentation Stage: The stage at which a referred customer successfully submits all required KYC and supporting documentation and the Customer Power Service Agreement is accepted.
- •Active Stage: The stage at which the referred customer's solar energy system has been installed, commissioned, and is operational.
- •Wallet: The virtual account within the Affiliate dashboard where earned rewards are recorded.
- •Payout: The transfer of earned rewards from the Affiliate's Wallet to the Affiliate's validated bank account.
- •Installer Pathway: The optional progression whereby an Affiliate may apply to become a certified Goletrik Installer.
- •Confidential Information: Any non-public information relating to Goletrik's business, customers, operations, or technology.
- •TIN: Tax Identification Number.
- •WHT: Withholding Tax deducted from rewards as applicable under Nigerian law.
3. Enrollment and Eligibility
- •Participation in the Affiliate Program requires successful registration on the Platform.
- •The Company reserves the right to approve or reject any application at its sole discretion.
- •Affiliates must provide accurate and complete personal information, including valid identification (NIN), Tax Identification Number (TIN) where applicable, and banking details.
- •Affiliates must be at least 18 years of age and legally capable of entering into binding contracts under Nigerian law.
- •Upon approval, the Affiliate will receive a unique referral code for tracking purposes.
Conflict of Interest — Staff and Relatives Ineligibility
The following individuals are expressly ineligible for participation in the Affiliate Program:
- •Any current or former employee, contractor, or staff member of Goletrik or its parent and subsidiary companies.
- •Any spouse, parent, child, sibling, or immediate family member of Goletrik staff or management.
- •Any individual with a material financial interest or control in any entity that is an employee of Goletrik.
Any applicant found to be ineligible under these criteria shall be denied program access, and any rewards earned during the period of ineligibility shall be forfeited.
4. Affiliate Responsibilities
- •Promote Goletrik's services in a truthful, ethical, and lawful manner.
- •Refer only legitimate businesses that meet the program's eligibility criteria.
- •Refrain from misleading, deceptive, or unlawful marketing practices.
- •Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in Nigeria.
- •Maintain the confidentiality of any non-public information received from Goletrik.
- •Refrain from representing themselves as employees, agents, or partners of Goletrik.
- •Use Goletrik's branding and marketing materials only as authorised by the Company.
5. Non-Circumvention
The Affiliate shall not, during the term of this Agreement or for a period of twelve (12) months after its termination, directly or indirectly:
- •Bypass the Platform to deal with any referred customer for the purpose of providing solar energy services, installations, or related products outside the Goletrik Platform
- •Solicit, encourage, or assist any referred customer to cancel, reduce, or modify their relationship with Goletrik
- •Refer the same customer to a competing solar energy provider for the purpose of earning a separate referral fee
Any breach of this section shall entitle the Company to recover all rewards paid to the Affiliate in respect of the affected referrals, in addition to any other remedies available under this Agreement or applicable law.
6. Referral Tracking and Attribution
- •Referrals are tracked using the Affiliate's unique referral code.
- •A referral shall be attributed to an Affiliate only if the code is provided during the customer's service request submission.
- •In the event of duplicate referrals, the first valid referral recorded in the system shall be recognised.
- •Goletrik reserves the right to determine the validity and eligibility of referrals at its sole discretion.
7. Compensation and Rewards
Rewards are performance-based and tied to specific milestones. The reward amounts are set out in the Contract Schedule and may be updated by written notice.
- •Documentation Stage Reward: The amount set out in the Contract Schedule, earned when a referred customer reaches the Documentation Stage.
- •Active Stage Reward: The amount set out in the Contract Schedule, earned when the referred customer's solar system installation is completed and becomes operational.
- •Rewards shall be credited to the Affiliate's Wallet upon confirmation of each milestone.
- •No reward shall be payable for referrals deemed fraudulent, duplicate, or otherwise invalid.
8. Payout Terms
Withdrawal Threshold
Affiliates may request a payout at any time provided their Wallet balance is above zero and their bank account has been verified. There is no minimum withdrawal threshold.
Single Bank Account and Verification
- •Each Affiliate is permitted to register only one bank account for payouts.
- •The bank account must be validated via the Company's payment processor prior to any withdrawal.
- •Any request to change bank account details shall require OTP verification sent to the Affiliate's registered email and approval by the Company.
- •Bank account changes are subject to verification and processing time to prevent fraud.
Processing
- •Approved withdrawal requests shall typically be processed within 5–10 business days.
- •The Company shall not be liable for delays or losses resulting from incorrect banking information provided by the Affiliate.
- •Goletrik reserves the right to withhold payouts pending investigation of suspected fraud or non-compliance.
9. Installer Pathway
An Affiliate in good standing may apply to become a certified Goletrik Installer. The Installer Pathway is governed by a separate certification and onboarding process, the terms of which are set forth in the Installer Agreement and training programme.
- •The Affiliate must submit a formal request to be considered for the Installer Pathway.
- •Acceptance into the Installer Pathway is at the sole discretion of the Company and is subject to availability and qualification requirements.
- •Upon acceptance, the Affiliate shall be invited to training and, upon successful completion, may be certified as a Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 Installer.
- •Certified Installers are subject to an annual tier fee and separate Installer terms, which shall be accepted prior to commencing installation work.
- •An Affiliate who becomes an Installer may continue to earn Affiliate rewards on existing referrals and may continue to refer new customers.
- •The Company reserves the right to revoke Installer certification at any time for non-compliance with Installer terms or quality standards.
10. Suspension
The Company may suspend an Affiliate\'s account at any time, with or without prior notice, in the event of:
- •Suspected fraudulent activity or abuse of the referral system.
- •Breach of any term of this Agreement.
- •Provision of false or misleading information during registration or payout requests.
- •Engagement in conduct that, in the Company's sole discretion, brings Goletrik into disrepute.
- •Failure to respond to verification or compliance requests within a reasonable period.
Effect of Suspension
- •During suspension, the Affiliate shall not be permitted to make new referrals or request payouts.
- •Rewards earned prior to suspension shall remain in the Wallet but may be withheld pending investigation.
- •If the suspension is resolved in the Affiliate's favour, the account shall be reinstated and withheld rewards released.
- •If the suspension is upheld, the Company may terminate the account and forfeit any pending rewards.
11. Tax Compliance
All payouts to Affiliates are subject to applicable taxes under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Withholding Tax (WHT)
- •Affiliate with a valid TIN: WHT at 10% of the reward amount, deducted at source by Goletrik and remitted to the relevant tax authority
- •Affiliate without a valid TIN: WHT at 20% of the reward amount, deducted at source
- •WHT is deducted before the reward is credited to the Affiliate's Wallet
- •Goletrik provides WHT receipts for the Affiliate's tax filings
Affiliate Responsibilities
- •Providing accurate tax information, including their Tax Identification Number (TIN) where applicable.
- •Declaring and remitting any personal or corporate income taxes arising from rewards received.
Affiliates agree to indemnify and hold Goletrik harmless from any tax liabilities arising from their failure to provide accurate tax information.
12. Data Protection and Privacy
Goletrik shall process personal data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and other applicable regulations.
Data Processing Purposes
- •Account management
- •Referral tracking
- •Payout processing
- •Regulatory compliance
- •Program communication
Affiliate Obligations
- •Handle any customer information obtained through referrals in strict confidence.
- •Use such information solely for the purpose of facilitating referrals to Goletrik.
- •Implement reasonable safeguards to protect personal data.
- •Comply with all applicable data protection laws.
13. Intellectual Property
- •All trademarks, logos, and marketing materials provided by Goletrik remain the exclusive property of the Company.
- •Affiliates are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable licence to use such materials solely for promoting Goletrik's services.
- •Unauthorised use or modification of Goletrik's intellectual property is strictly prohibited.
Affiliate Work Product
Any marketing content, referral materials, or other work product created by the Affiliate for the purpose of promoting Goletrik\'s services shall, upon creation, become the property of Goletrik to the extent it incorporates Goletrik\'s branding, trademarks, or confidential information. The Affiliate grants Goletrik a perpetual, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and distribute such work product for any business purpose.
14. Independent Contractor Relationship
The Affiliate is engaged as an individual and independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create any partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between the Affiliate and Goletrik. Affiliates are not authorised to bind the Company in any manner.
No Employment Relationship
- •The Affiliate is not an employee, servant, or agent of Goletrik.
- •The Affiliate is not entitled to any employment benefits, including but not limited to paid leave, sick leave, pension contributions, health insurance, or housing allowances.
- •The Affiliate is solely responsible for their own income tax obligations, including Personal Income Tax (PIT) arising from rewards earned under this Agreement.
- •The Affiliate determines their own working hours, methods, and promotional activities, subject only to the terms of this Agreement.
- •The Affiliate is responsible for their own tools, equipment, and any expenses incurred in the course of their referral activities.
- •Goletrik shall not be liable for any injury, damage, or loss sustained by the Affiliate in the course of their activities under this Agreement, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence of Goletrik.
No Exclusivity
This Agreement does not grant exclusivity to the Affiliate. The Affiliate is free to engage in other business activities, including referral programs with other companies, provided such activities do not conflict with the obligations under this Agreement. Goletrik likewise reserves the right to engage other Affiliates and does not guarantee any minimum number of referrals or rewards.
15. Fraud and Abuse
Affiliates shall not engage in fraudulent or abusive activities, including but not limited to:
- •Submitting fake or self-referrals.
- •Misrepresenting Goletrik's services.
- •Manipulating the referral tracking system.
Consequences
- •Suspension or termination of the Affiliate's account.
- •Withholding or cancellation of pending rewards.
- •Legal action where necessary.
16. Term and Termination
- •This Agreement becomes effective upon the Affiliate's acceptance during account registration and remains in force until terminated.
- •Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing written notice.
Upon Termination
- •Valid earned rewards shall be processed.
- •Rewards associated with fraudulent or invalid referrals shall be forfeited.
- •Provisions relating to confidentiality, intellectual property, tax compliance, data protection, non-circumvention, and limitation of liability shall survive termination.
17. Limitation of Liability
Cap on Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the total aggregate liability of the Company to the Affiliate for any and all claims arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, shall not exceed the total amount of rewards actually paid to the Affiliate in the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
Exclusion of Indirect Damages
In no event shall the Company be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from participation in the Affiliate Program.
Contract Schedule — Variable Commercial Terms
Affiliate Agreement Contract Schedule
Reward Amounts
- •Documentation Stage Reward: ₦5,000 (default, admin-configurable)
- •Active Stage Reward: ₦20,000 (default, admin-configurable)
WHT Rates
- •Affiliate with valid TIN: 10% WHT on rewards
- •Affiliate without valid TIN: 20% WHT on rewards
The reward amounts in this Schedule may be updated by written notice to the Affiliate at least thirty (30) days before the effective date. WHT rates are set by Nigerian tax law and may change without notice.
18. Interpretation
This Agreement shall be read and interpreted in conjunction with the Goletrik Help Articles published on the Platform, which provide guidance on the practical application of the terms herein. In the event of any inconsistency between this Agreement and the Help Articles, the express terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
19. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with the Contract Schedule, the Privacy Policy, and the Platform Terms of Use, constitutes the entire agreement between the Affiliate and OpCo with respect to the subject matter herein, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, communications, representations, and agreements, whether written or oral.
20. Amendment
The Company may amend this Agreement from time to time. Material amendments will be notified to the Affiliate via the Platform or by email at least thirty (30) days before the effective date. Continued participation in the Affiliate Program after the effective date of a material amendment constitutes acceptance. Variable commercial terms in the Contract Schedule may be updated by written notice without formal amendment to this Agreement body.
21. Assignment
The Affiliate may not assign, transfer, or sublicense this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the Company. The Company may assign or transfer its rights and obligations under this Agreement to an affiliate (including AssetCo) or to a successor in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets, without the Affiliate's consent.
22. Notice
The Company may provide notices to the Affiliate via the Platform, by email to the registered email address, or by SMS to the registered phone number. The Affiliate may provide notice to the Company by email to goletrik@zetl.ng.
23. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Dispute Resolution — Arbitration
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination, shall first be addressed by the parties in good faith through amicable negotiation for a period of thirty (30) days.
If the dispute remains unresolved after thirty (30) days, it shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered in Lagos, Nigeria, under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, Cap A18, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (as amended). The arbitration shall be conducted before a single arbitrator appointed in accordance with the said Act. The seat of arbitration is Lagos, the language of the arbitration is English, and the award shall be final and binding on the parties.
For questions: goletrik@zetl.ng
Version 2.0 — Last updated: September 29, 2026
24. Electronic Signature and Acceptance
By selecting the "I Agree" checkbox during account registration, the Affiliate acknowledges having read and understood this Agreement.
- •This Agreement is executed electronically.
- •Selecting "I Agree" constitutes consent to the use of electronic records and signatures.
- •Such electronic acceptance has the same force and effect as a handwritten signature under applicable Nigerian law.
- •Affiliates may request a copy of this Agreement for their records.