# Commission Rate Renegotiation

> Your commission rate is dynamic — and negotiable. If your results outgrow your current rate, you have the right to request a review.

Source: https://doothemes.com/docs/affiliates/rate-renegotiation

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## Who Can Initiate the Process?
 
**Any affiliate can initiate a renegotiation** if they consider that:
 
- They are **actively benefiting the program** — bringing in consistent sales, quality referrals, and real value, **and**
- Their **current commission rate does not reflect their referral volume** — the earnings no longer match the results they deliver.
If both apply to you, you are in a legitimate position to start the process. You don't need an invitation — the request starts with you.

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## How to Start the Renegotiation
 
1. **Open a rate review request** from your affiliate dashboard (or contact affiliate support).
2. **Present your case** — describe why you consider your current rate is below your contribution: referral volume, sales generated, growth over time.
3. **Submit the request** — our team receives it along with your full performance history.

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## What We Evaluate
 
Your request is reviewed against objective performance data:

- [x] **Referral volume** — Total number of referred customers linked to your account.
- [x] **Sales generated** — Total and recurring revenue produced by your referrals.
- [x] **Consistency** — Sustained activity over time, not isolated peaks.
- [x] **Referral quality** — Low refund/rejection rates on your referred orders.

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## Possible Outcomes
 
- **Rate increased** — your new percentage applies to all future commissions, up to the program maximum of **8%**.
- **Rate maintained** — your current rate stays, with clear feedback on what to improve to qualify for an increase.
A renegotiation request **never lowers your rate** — the worst outcome is staying where you are.

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## Good to Know
 
- The **8% maximum** applies to all affiliates — no exceptions.
- You can submit a new request after **90 days** if the previous one didn't result in an increase.
- Your negotiating position is your data: the stronger and more consistent your numbers, the stronger your case.