Referrals Terms of Service

Last updated: 4th December, 2024

Independent Solar Referral Program Terms & Conditions

1. How The Program Works

Our referral program rewards Independent Solar customers who help spread the word about solar energy adoption. When you refer friends, family, or colleagues who successfully install solar through Independent Solar, both you and your referral receive benefits. Our program is designed to create a community of solar advocates while helping more people transition to clean energy. This program is powered by GSD Limited.

2. A Referral Is

A qualified referral is someone who:
- Has not previously signed up for or installed solar through Independent Solar
- Successfully completes a solar installation through Independent Solar
- Is a homeowner eligible for solar installation
- Lives in Independent Solar's service area
- Is referred through our official referral channels

A referral is considered complete once the referred customer's solar system is fully installed and operational.

3. Rewards and Offers

For each successful referral that leads to a completed installation:
- Referring customers receive a $500 reward
- The referred customer receives a $500 discount on their installation
- Additional bonuses may be available for multiple successful referrals
- Maximum of 10 successful referrals per calendar year per customer

4. Issuing of Rewards and Offers

Rewards will be issued according to the following schedule:
- Referral rewards will be paid within 30 days of the referred customer's system being fully installed and operational
- Both parties must have completed all necessary documentation and agreements
- The referred installation must not be cancelled or disputed
- The referring customer's own installation must be complete and in good standing
- Rewards cannot be combined with other promotional offers unless explicitly stated

5. Privacy

All personal information collected and processed as part of this Referral Program will be used in accordance with Independent Solar's Privacy Policy, available at [Independent Solar website]. Under the applicable laws and regulations, Independent Solar and GSD Limited shall be responsible for collecting and processing such personal information.

6. General

6.1. These Referral Terms are published by Independent Solar and powered by GSD Limited ("we", "us" and "our"). Our Referral Program as displayed on our Website [Independent Solar website] and these Terms form a binding agreement for both Referring Users ("you" or "your(s)") and people who receive our referral invitation.

6.2. This Referral Program permits you to invite your contacts to participate in solar adoption through Independent Solar's services.

6.3. You may only invite personal friends, family members, acquaintances and colleagues to this Referral Program.

7. Completed Referrals and Limits

7.1. A Completed Referral occurs when:
- The referred customer signs a solar installation contract with Independent Solar
- The installation is successfully completed
- The system passes inspection and is operational
- No cancellation occurs within the first 30 days of operation

7.2. A limit of 10 successful referrals per calendar year applies per referring customer.

7.3. All referred customers must be new to Independent Solar. Existing customers cannot participate as referred customers.

7.4. We may require verification of identity and relationship between referring and referred customers before issuing rewards.

8. Restrictions

8.1. This Program cannot be combined with other Independent Solar referral programs or promotional offers unless explicitly stated.

8.2. Prohibited referral methods include:
- Mass email or message distribution
- Posting referral codes on public forums or websites
- Spam or unsolicited communications
- Any deceptive or misleading practices

8.3. You must not publish our Referral Program on any sites containing adult content, gambling, illegal activities, or other inappropriate content.

8.4. This program is for personal use only and may not be used for commercial purposes.

9. Term and Termination

9.1. Independent Solar and GSD Limited reserve the right to modify or terminate this Referral Program at any time.

9.2. Referrals made before program termination will be honored according to the terms in effect at the time of referral.

9.3. We may terminate individual participation in the program if we suspect abuse or violation of these terms.

10. Privacy and Information

10.1. Referring customers must respect the privacy rights of potential referrals.

10.2. You must inform referrals about these terms and our privacy policy before sharing their information.

11. Amendments

Independent Solar and GSD Limited may amend these terms at any time. Continued participation in the program constitutes acceptance of any changes.

12. Violations and Termination

12.1. We reserve the right to withhold or cancel rewards for suspected violations of these terms.

12.2. Employees and contractors of Independent Solar are not eligible to participate as referring customers.

13. Disclaimer and Indemnification

13.1. The Referral Program is offered "as is" and may be modified at our discretion.

13.2. We make no guarantees regarding program availability or reward fulfillment.

13.3. You agree to indemnify Independent Solar and GSD Limited against any claims arising from your participation in the program.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes regarding the Referral Program will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with Independent Solar's standard Terms of Service.

15. Applicable Law

These terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand, and any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Auckland, New Zealand.

Last Updated: December 4, 2024

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