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CPS (Cost Per Sale / RevShare)

Quick Definition

A pure revenue-sharing payout structure where affiliates receive a percentage or fixed fee from every completed shopping cart checkout.

Formula / Calculation / Syntax

Publisher Commission = Net Order Value (excluding tax/shipping) * Agreed RevShare %

Cost Per Sale (CPS) ensures zero risk for e-commerce brands, paying out only after credit card settlements and return/cooling-off periods pass.

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