For Affiliates
Connect authors with the world.
Earn while you do it.
Affiliates play a critical role in expanding the reach of the Continuity Model — every author or reader you bring to the platform strengthens global access to academic knowledge, and earns you commissions in the process.
Two ways to earn
As an affiliate, you earn a commission in two distinct scenarios — both tied to real transactions on the platform.
On Manuscript Submission
5.00%
Earn a commission when an author uses your unique referral code to submit a Royalty Plan manuscript. The commission is applied when the submission fee is processed — currently free during the introductory period, commissions activate when fees take effect.
On Manuscript Purchases
2.00%
Earn a commission every time a reader purchases access to a manuscript that was submitted using your referral code. This commission recurs with each sale — the more the manuscript is accessed, the more you earn.
Your unique code
Each affiliate receives a unique referral code to share with authors submitting manuscripts.
Author submits
An author enters your code during submission. You are credited for that manuscript.
Reader buys access
Every time a reader purchases that manuscript, you automatically earn your commission.
Monthly payout
Earned commissions are disbursed monthly, provided your balance meets the minimum payout threshold.
Your Role in the Continuity Model
Affiliates expand the reach of the model.
The Continuity Model reduces the cost of accessing academic knowledge — but only works at scale. Affiliates are the growth engine: every author you bring to the platform adds a manuscript to the global repository. Every reader you refer gets affordable access to knowledge they might otherwise never find. Your network enables the efficiency and reach that makes the Continuity Model viable for the global academic community.
Growth Engine
Affiliates connect authors and readers to the platform
Why become an affiliate
Recurring Earnings
Unlike one-time referral bonuses, your commission on manuscript purchases recurs every time a reader buys access to a manuscript you referred. A single well-cited manuscript can generate ongoing income.
No Geographic Limits
Refer authors from anywhere in the world. The Continuity Program is a global platform — your referrals are not limited to a specific region, institution, or discipline.
Promote What Matters
You are not promoting a commercial product — you are promoting the efficient and ethical sharing of academic knowledge. Your work directly benefits the research community.
Easy to Share
Your unique affiliate code can be shared via email, social media, academic networks, or in-person recommendations. No technical skills required.
Full Earnings Dashboard
Track referred submissions, purchases, earned commissions, and payout status in real time through your affiliate dashboard.
Community of Scholars
Affiliates typically work within academic networks — universities, research communities, professional associations — where authors are exactly the audience the platform needs.
Commission Transparency
Commission rates are set by the Continuity Program administration and may be adjusted with 30 days' notice to active affiliates. Your personal rates are visible in your affiliate dashboard. Any changes are communicated before taking effect.
5.00%
On Submission
2.00%
Per Purchase
Monthly
Payout Cycle
Rates shown are current platform defaults. Your personal rates may differ — check your dashboard for the exact figures applied to your account.
Start earning today.
Register as an affiliate, receive your unique code, and start referring authors and readers to the platform. Commissions are tracked automatically.