HookFeed Partner Agreement

This HookFeed Partner Agreement ("Partner Agreement") is between HookFeed LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("HookFeed"), and the individual or entity that applies for or accepts partnership status with HookFeed ("Partner"). This Partner Agreement becomes effective when Partner applies to or is accepted into any HookFeed partner program, lists a HookFeed integration, or otherwise holds itself out as a HookFeed partner ("Effective Date").

This Partner Agreement applies in addition to the HookFeed Terms of Service, which are incorporated by reference. In the event of a conflict between this Partner Agreement and the Terms of Service, this Partner Agreement controls with respect to the partnership relationship.

1. PARTNERSHIP TYPES

1.1 Integration Partners

Integration Partners build and maintain integrations that enable their application or platform to send data to or receive data from HookFeed. This includes native webhook integrations, Zapier actions, Make modules, N8n nodes, or other technical connections. Integration Partners may be listed in HookFeed's integrations directory.

1.2 Agency Partners

Agency Partners are consultants, agencies, or service providers that recommend, configure, or manage HookFeed on behalf of their own clients. Agency Partners may manage multiple HookFeed accounts for their clients.

1.3 Referral Partners

Referral Partners refer prospective customers to HookFeed. Referral Partners may participate in HookFeed's referral program, if available, and may be eligible for referral compensation as described in a separate referral program agreement or addendum.

1.4 Other Partners

HookFeed may establish additional partnership categories from time to time. Partners in these categories will be notified of any additional terms that apply.

2. PARTNER OBLIGATIONS

2.1 Accurate Representation

Partner shall accurately represent HookFeed, the Services, and the nature of the partnership. Partner shall not make any claims, warranties, or guarantees on behalf of HookFeed that HookFeed has not authorized in writing. Partner shall not represent itself as an agent, employee, or legal representative of HookFeed.

2.2 Quality and Compatibility

Integration Partners are responsible for building, testing, and maintaining their integrations in accordance with HookFeed's published documentation and API guidelines. Partner shall use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that its integration does not degrade the performance, security, or availability of the HookFeed Services.

2.3 User Experience

Partner shall not use the partnership or integration to create a confusing, misleading, or deceptive experience for end users. Partner's integration or services should clearly identify when data is being sent to or from HookFeed and should not obscure this from end users.

2.4 Compliance with Laws

Partner shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations in connection with its partnership activities, including data privacy and protection laws, anti-spam laws, export control laws, and consumer protection laws.

2.5 Compliance with HookFeed Terms

Partner and Partner's clients must comply with HookFeed's Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy when using the HookFeed Services. Partner is responsible for ensuring that its clients are aware of and agree to HookFeed's terms.

2.6 Support

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Partner is responsible for providing first-line support to its own clients for issues related to the Partner's integration or services. HookFeed will provide reasonable support to Partner for issues related to the HookFeed Services and APIs.

3. DATA AND PRIVACY

3.1 Customer Data

Partner acknowledges that data transmitted to HookFeed through Partner's integration or at Partner's clients' direction is governed by HookFeed's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Partner shall not access, use, or disclose any HookFeed customer data except as expressly authorized by the customer and permitted by HookFeed's terms.

3.2 Partner's Privacy Obligations

If Partner's integration transmits data to HookFeed on behalf of Partner's users or clients, Partner is responsible for obtaining all necessary consents and authorizations from those users or clients for the transmission of their data to HookFeed.

3.3 Sensitive Data

Partner shall not design, configure, or promote its integration in a manner that encourages or facilitates the transmission of Sensitive Data (as defined in the HookFeed Terms of Service) to HookFeed, unless Partner and HookFeed have entered into a separate written agreement specifically covering such data.

3.4 Data Use Restrictions

Partner shall not use data obtained through the partnership or HookFeed's APIs for any purpose other than providing its integration or services to mutual customers. Partner shall not sell, lease, or otherwise commercially exploit HookFeed customer data. Partner shall not use HookFeed's APIs or Services to build a dataset for the purpose of training machine learning models or for competitive intelligence.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

4.1 Trademarks and Branding

Each party grants the other a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the other party's name, logo, and trademarks solely for the purposes of the partnership as described in this Agreement. All use of a party's marks must comply with that party's published brand guidelines (if any) and must be approved in advance for any use beyond directory listings and standard integration descriptions.

4.2 Ownership

Each party retains all right, title, and interest in its own products, services, technology, and intellectual property. Nothing in this Agreement transfers any ownership rights. Any integration built by Partner remains Partner's property, and the HookFeed Services and APIs remain HookFeed's property.

4.3 Feedback

If either party provides feedback or suggestions regarding the other party's products or services, the receiving party may use such feedback without restriction or obligation.

5. LISTING AND CO-MARKETING

5.1 Integration Directory

HookFeed may list Partner's integration in HookFeed's integrations directory, including Partner's name, logo, description, and setup instructions. Partner grants HookFeed permission to create and publish integration-specific landing pages (such as /integrations/[partner]) featuring Partner's name, logo, and use case descriptions.

5.2 Partner Directory

Partner may list HookFeed in Partner's own marketplace, app directory, or integration catalog, using HookFeed's name, logo, and description in accordance with HookFeed's brand guidelines.

5.3 Co-Marketing

Either party may propose co-marketing activities such as joint blog posts, case studies, webinars, or social media content. All co-marketing materials must be approved by both parties before publication. Neither party is obligated to participate in any co-marketing activity.

5.4 SEO Pages

HookFeed may create SEO-optimized landing pages that reference Partner's product and describe how HookFeed integrates with Partner's services. These pages will accurately represent the integration and will not make false or misleading claims about Partner's product.

6. FEES AND COMPENSATION

6.1 No Fees

Unless otherwise agreed in a separate written addendum, there are no fees associated with this Partner Agreement. Neither party owes the other compensation for the partnership itself.

6.2 Referral Compensation

If a referral program is available and Partner participates, referral compensation terms will be described in a separate referral program addendum. HookFeed reserves the right to modify or discontinue its referral program at any time with reasonable notice.

6.3 Customer Billing

Each party is responsible for billing its own customers. Agency Partners managing HookFeed accounts on behalf of their clients must ensure that the applicable HookFeed account holder maintains a valid payment method and is current on all fees.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY

7.1 Confidential Information

Each party may disclose confidential information to the other in connection with the partnership. "Confidential Information" means any non-public information that the receiving party should reasonably understand to be confidential given the nature of the information or the circumstances of its disclosure, including product roadmap information, API documentation not yet publicly released, pricing information, and partnership terms.

7.2 Obligations

The receiving party shall use the disclosing party's Confidential Information only for the purposes of the partnership and shall protect it using the same degree of care it uses for its own confidential information, but no less than reasonable care. The receiving party shall not disclose Confidential Information to any third party without the disclosing party's prior written consent, except to employees and contractors who need to know and are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as restrictive as these terms.

7.3 Exclusions

Confidential Information does not include information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available without breach of this Agreement; (b) was known to the receiving party before disclosure; (c) is received from a third party without breach of any confidentiality obligation; or (d) is independently developed by the receiving party.

8. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS

8.1 No Warranty

The HookFeed Services and APIs are provided to Partner on an "AS IS" basis. HookFeed makes no warranties regarding the availability, performance, or suitability of the Services or APIs for Partner's particular integration or use case. HookFeed does not warrant that the APIs will be available without interruption or that they will not change.

8.2 API Changes

HookFeed reserves the right to modify, deprecate, or discontinue APIs, features, or integration capabilities at any time. HookFeed will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of material changes that may affect Partner's integration, but is not obligated to maintain backward compatibility indefinitely.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, neither party shall be liable to the other for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising out of or related to this Partner Agreement, including lost profits, lost revenue, or loss of data, regardless of the form of action or theory of liability. Each party's total aggregate liability under this Partner Agreement shall not exceed $1,000 USD.

8.4 Indemnification

Partner agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HookFeed from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from or related to: (a) Partner's integration or services; (b) Partner's violation of this Partner Agreement or any applicable law; (c) Partner's use or misuse of the HookFeed APIs or Services; or (d) claims by Partner's clients or end users related to Partner's integration or services.

9. TERM AND TERMINATION

9.1 Term

This Partner Agreement is effective from the Effective Date and continues until terminated by either party.

9.2 Termination

Either party may terminate this Partner Agreement at any time, for any reason, by providing thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. HookFeed may terminate this Partner Agreement immediately if Partner materially breaches any term of this Agreement or the HookFeed Terms of Service.

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • (a) Each party shall promptly cease using the other party's trademarks and branding, except that existing published content (such as blog posts or case studies) may remain live unless the other party requests removal.
  • (b) HookFeed may remove Partner's listing from the integrations directory.
  • (c) Partner shall cease holding itself out as a HookFeed partner.
  • (d) Sections 3 (Data and Privacy), 4 (Intellectual Property), 7 (Confidentiality), and 8 (Disclaimers and Limitations) shall survive termination.
  • (e) Existing customer accounts and integrations will continue to function under HookFeed's standard Terms of Service unless separately terminated.

10. GENERAL

10.1 Relationship of Parties

The parties are independent contractors. Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, franchise, or employment relationship. Neither party has authority to bind the other or incur obligations on the other's behalf.

10.2 Assignment

Neither party may assign this Agreement without the other party's prior written consent, except that either party may assign this Agreement in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets, with notice to the other party.

10.3 Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. Each party agrees to the exclusive jurisdiction of the State or Federal courts sitting in San Diego County, California.

10.4 Entire Agreement

This Partner Agreement, together with the HookFeed Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and any applicable addenda, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the partnership relationship and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements on the subject matter.

10.5 Amendments

HookFeed may amend this Partner Agreement at any time by posting a revised version on its website. Material changes will be communicated to active partners with at least thirty (30) days notice. Continued participation in the partner program after the effective date of an amendment constitutes acceptance of the amended terms.

10.6 Notices

Notices under this Agreement shall be sent to the email address on file for the partnership. HookFeed's notices should be sent to partners@hookfeed.com.

10.7 Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.