TikTok Shop Affiliate Commission Update
AI Summary
Affiliate commission is what creators earn per item sold through their content, based on actual paid price × commission rate, not the marketplace list price. It applies to TikTok Shop creators promoting merchant products, while merchant self-selling earns no affiliate commission. Commission is only finalized after delivery and the 14-day US after-sales period; full refunds pay 0, partial refunds reduce payout, and canceled orders before receipt do not qualify.
Introduction on affiliate commission
When sellers set up an open collaboration commission rate, creators who are promoting that product can enjoy a locked commission rate for at least 30 days. This will allow creators to enjoy a more stable affiliate selling experience.- When sellers raise a product's commission rate, creators who've been promoting that product in their showcase will immediately receive the higher commission rate.
- When sellers lower a product's commission rate, creators who've been promoting that product in their showcase will keep their initial commission and be notified that their commission rate will be lowered. This notification should be sent two days before the 30-day lock up period expires.
How affiliate commissions work
When you pick a product to promote, you'll be reminded that your commission rate is guaranteed for 30 days. If the seller decides to raise the commission rate, you'll immediately receive the higher rate.If the seller decides to lower their commission rate after you've already started promoting the product, you'll be able to see how long your commission rate is protected based on the 30-day window that appears in your showcase.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Questions | Answers |
| You'll lose your locked commission rate. If you begin promoting the product again, you'll receive the product's current commission rate. |
| The product's commission rate history will be reset, but this action will also remove associated product links from all creators' videos. |