AirTool Community Partner Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: June 2026
1. About the Community Partner Program
The AirTool Community Partner Program allows approved individuals to earn recurring commissions by introducing new tool owners, helpers, professionals, and local hubs to the AirTool platform. This program is designed to support community growth across New Zealand.
2. Eligibility
To become a Community Partner you must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be a resident of New Zealand
- Have an active AirTool account in good standing
- Have at least one tool listed on the platform, or have completed at least one booking
- Be approved by AirTool administration
AirTool reserves the right to decline any application without providing a reason.
3. How Commissions Work
The Community Partner Program rewards growing the AirTool supply side — the tool owners, helpers, and professionals who make rentals and services possible. You earn commission when someone you refer lists tools or offers services on the platform and completes transactions. No commission is earned for referring renters or buyers.
3.1 Commission Structure
Commission is calculated as a percentage of the platform fee generated by your referred supplier's completed transactions. Year tiers count from the referred member's first completed transaction date.
| Period | Commission Rate | Based On |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (months 1–12) | 50% | of platform fee on each transaction |
| Year 2 (months 13–24) | 25% | of platform fee on each transaction |
| Year 3 onwards | 0% | See top performer bonus below |
3.2 Top Performer Bonus
Each calendar year, the top 10% of active Community Partners by referral performance will receive a bonus 25% commission rate. This bonus applies from Year 3 onwards, giving top performers an ongoing 25% commission indefinitely.
3.3 Qualifying Transactions
Commissions ARE earned when your referred supplier completes:
- Tool rental bookings (peer-to-peer or through a Hub)
- Service bookings as a helper or professional
Commissions are NOT earned on:
- Referrals of renters or buyers (the demand side) — only suppliers generate commission
- Cancelled or disputed transactions
- Transactions where the referred user's account has been suspended
- Platform subscription fees (if introduced in future)
Hub note:If your referred tool owner hands their tools to a Hub for management, you still earn commission on transactions generated by that owner's tools — the Hub arrangement does not affect your referral earnings.
3.4 Attribution & Payout
A referral is attributed to you when a new user registers via your unique referral link (airtool.nz/join?ref=your-id). Attribution is based on first click. Commissions accrue automatically when a qualifying transaction is marked completed and are paid out manually by AirTool — there is no automated bank transfer.
4. Payment
- Commissions are calculated monthly
- Minimum payout threshold: NZ$50
- Payment by direct bank transfer to your registered NZ bank account
- You are responsible for providing accurate bank account details
- AirTool will issue a payment summary for your records
- Community Partners are responsible for their own tax obligations, including GST if applicable
5. Partner Responsibilities
As a Community Partner you agree to:
- Represent AirTool honestly and accurately
- Not make false or misleading claims about the platform, earnings, or opportunities
- Not use spam, unsolicited messages, or aggressive sales tactics
- Not create fake accounts or artificially inflate referral numbers
- Not offer cash, gifts, or other inducements to people to sign up
- Comply with all applicable NZ laws including the Fair Trading Act 1986 and Privacy Act 2020
- Declare your relationship with AirTool when promoting it publicly (as required by advertising standards)
6. Prohibited Conduct
The following will result in immediate termination and forfeiture of unpaid commissions:
- Creating fake or duplicate accounts to generate referrals
- Referring yourself or family members using secondary accounts
- Any form of fraud, misrepresentation, or deceptive conduct
- Harassment of potential users
- Sharing false income claims or guarantees
- Breaching AirTool's general Terms of Service
7. Termination
7.1 By AirTool
AirTool may suspend or terminate your Community Partner status if you breach these terms, your account is inactive for 12 or more months, or the program is discontinued.
7.2 By You
You may withdraw from the program at any time by contacting [email protected]. Earned commissions will be paid out at the next payment cycle.
7.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination your referral link will be deactivated and no future commissions will be earned.
8. Changes to This Program
AirTool may modify these terms at any time with 30 days notice via email. Continued participation in the program after notice constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Limitation of Liability
AirTool does not guarantee any specific level of earnings. Commission estimates provided on the platform or in marketing materials are illustrative only and do not constitute a promise of income.
10. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.
11. Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: airtool.nz/community-partner