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Why some invitees show "Free tier" instead of a commission

Your per-invitee table on the Earnings tab shows everyone who signed up through your link. Some of them have commission amounts; others say “Free tier”. This article explains why.

Commissions only fire on VIP upgrades

The program pays $100 when an invitee upgrades to VIP specifically. Not Starter. Not Pro. Only VIP.

This is intentional — VIP is the highest tier and represents the strongest commitment to the platform. The math only works for everyone if the inviter gets a meaningful share when the invitee makes a meaningful commitment.

So what do you see for non-VIP invitees?

If your invitee:

  • Stayed on Free: Their row shows “Free tier” with no commission amount.
  • Upgraded to Starter: Their row shows “Starter” — still no commission.
  • Upgraded to Pro: Their row shows “Pro” — still no commission.
  • Upgraded to VIP: Their row shows “$100” with a status pill (Pending / Eligible / Paid).

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They can still upgrade later
A Free or Pro invitee today might upgrade to VIP next year. If they do, you’ll get the commission then. There’s no time limit — once nominated, always nominated.[/callout>

Why is this useful information to see?

Even non-VIP invitees still tell you something:

  • Your invite link is working — people are clicking and signing up
  • Your audience matches the platform — they found enough value to register
  • You’ve seeded future commission opportunities if they upgrade later

How to nudge a non-VIP invitee toward VIP

Don’t pester. Most invitees who upgrade do so on their own timeline based on their own needs. The best thing you can do is be a good ambassador — share your own positive experience publicly and let them notice.