Partner Program - General Terms

Overview & Purpose

We've written this agreement in plain language so it's easy to understand. The "Which Means" sections summarise each clause in everyday terms, but all sections are legally binding.

The CWS Israel Partner Program is designed to reward partners who refer quality clients to our Employer of Record and HR services. Whether you're a consultancy, HR advisor, accountant, lawyer, investor, recruiter, or technology platform, you can earn competitive commissions on every successful referral.

1. Program Overview

The CWS Israel Partner Program is open to approved partners who refer companies seeking Employer of Record services in Israel. Partners include consultancies, HR advisors, accountants, lawyers, investors, recruiters, and technology platforms, including global EOR platforms.

As a partner, you'll earn commission when your referrals become paying CWS Israel clients. We also offer commission on HR advisory services purchased by your referred clients.

2. Eligibility & Acceptance

To participate in the Partner Program, you must:

• Sign this Agreement
• Provide accurate business and payment details
• Submit referrals through approved channels (email to partnerships@cwsisrael.com or our partner portal when available)
• Comply with the conduct standards in Section 6

CWS Israel reserves the right to accept or decline partner applications at its discretion.

3. Commission Structure

3.1 EOR Referrals

You earn commission at three stages when referring EOR clients:

Lifetime commission means you receive $35 per employee per month for as long as that employee remains employed through CWS Israel — from their first payslip to their last.

3.2 HR Services Commission

When your referred clients purchase additional HR services (Benefits Setup, HR Advisory, Visa Support, Onboarding Services, or Time & Leave Management), you earn 15% of first-year service fees, paid quarterly in arrears.

4. Partner Tiers

Your tier is based on the total Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) you've referred. Higher tiers unlock additional benefits. Tiers are reviewed quarterly.

Note: ARR is calculated as $5,500 per employee per year based on standard EOR pricing ex. VAT.

5. Payment Terms

• Payout Schedule: Commissions are calculated monthly and paid within 45 days of CWS Israel receiving cleared payment from the referred client.
• HR Services Commission: Paid quarterly in arrears, within 45 days of quarter end.
• Minimum Threshold: Payments are issued when accumulated commission reaches $500. Amounts below this threshold roll over to the following month.
• Payment Method: Bank wire transfer to the account you provide. You are responsible for keeping payment details current.
• Currency: All commissions are denominated and paid in US Dollars (USD).
• Taxes: You are responsible for all taxes on commission income. CWS Israel will provide documentation as required by Israeli law.

6. Partner Conduct & Brand Usage

As a CWS Israel partner, you may use our brand assets and sales materials for legitimate referral activities. However, the following activities are strictly prohibited:

• Submitting false, misleading, or non-consensual referrals
• Using spam, bots, or deceptive tactics to generate leads
• Running paid advertisements that bid on CWS Israel brand keywords
• Modifying or republishing CWS Israel materials without written approval
• Representing yourself as a CWS Israel employee or agent
• Sharing referral information without proper consent under applicable privacy laws

Upon termination of this Agreement, you must immediately cease using all CWS Israel brand assets and remove them from your materials.

7. Data Protection & Privacy

You must comply with all applicable data protection laws when submitting referrals, including but not limited to:

• Israel Privacy Protection Law 5741-1981
• EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable
• Any other privacy laws applicable in your jurisdiction

You must ensure that any individual whose information you provide to CWS Israel has given valid consent to be contacted. CWS Israel will process referral data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

8. Term & Termination

• Term: This Agreement begins on the date of signature and continues until terminated.
• Termination by Partner: You may terminate at any time with 30 days' written notice to partnerships@cwsisrael.com.
• Termination by CWS Israel: We may terminate with 30 days' written notice, or immediately in cases of fraud.
• Cure Period: For breaches other than fraud, CWS Israel will provide written notice and 7 days to remedy the breach before termination.
• Post-Termination Commission: Following termination, you will continue to receive commission on all employees referred prior to the termination date, until their employment with CWS Israel ends. This right survives termination.

9. Amendments

CWS Israel may amend this Agreement with 30 days' written notice to your registered email address. Amendments will not affect commission rates or terms for referrals already in our pipeline at the time of notice. If you do not agree to the amendments, you may terminate this Agreement before they take effect.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CWS Israel's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total commission paid to you in the 12 months preceding any claim. Neither party shall be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify CWS Israel against any claims arising from your breach of this Agreement, your referral activities, or your violation of any law. CWS Israel agrees to indemnify you against claims arising directly from CWS Israel's provision of EOR services to referred clients.

12. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential any non-public information shared under this Agreement, including commission rates, client information, and business strategies. This obligation continues for 2 years after termination.

13. Governing Law & Disputes

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Israel. Any dispute shall first be subject to good-faith negotiation for 30 days. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Tel Aviv under the rules of the Israel Institute of Commercial Arbitration. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

14. General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions and agreements.
• Assignment: You may not assign this Agreement without CWS Israel's written consent.
• Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.
• No Waiver: Failure to enforce any right under this Agreement does not waive that right.
• Force Majeure: Neither party is liable for delays caused by events beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, or government actions.
• Notices: All notices must be in writing and sent to partnerships@cwsisrael.com (for CWS Israel) or your registered email address (for Partner).

15. Partner Support

CWS Israel is committed to your success as a partner:

• Response Time: 24-hour response to partner enquiries, 365 days a year
• Partner Portal: Track referrals and commissions online (coming soon)
• Co-Marketing: We'll dedicate resources to joint marketing activities for Gold tier and above
• Contact: partnerships@cwsisrael.com