Last updated: February 7, 2023
This Stripe Partner Ecosystem Agreement (“Agreement”) is between Stripe (defined in Section 10) and the entity accessing the Portal or electing to join the Stripe Partner Ecosystem Program (“Partner”). The terms of this Agreement apply to Partner’s participation in the Stripe Partner Ecosystem Program (“Program”). This Agreement takes effect on the date Partner clicks an “Accept” button or check box presented with this Agreement, or when Partner accesses the Portal, whichever occurs first (“Effective Date”).
1. Stripe Partner Ecosystem Program
1.1 Overview. The Program provides Partner with benefits based on the Program categories, partnership tiers and other terms described in the Portal. Participation in the Program, including any of the Program tiers, benefits and activities, is optional. Where indicated, Partner’s access to certain tiers, benefits and activities may require Stripe’s invitation and acceptance, which Stripe may grant or deny in its sole discretion.
1.2 Portal. Partner will have access to the Portal as part of the Program. Partner must keep its credentials secure and must not allow anyone other than its authorized agents to access the Portal using its credentials. Partner is responsible for (a) anyone accessing the Portal with Partner’s credentials; and (b) anyone acting on Partner’s behalf in relation to the Program. Partner must use the Portal in accordance with this Agreement. Partner must consult the Portal regularly to receive Stripe communications and notices, including updates to policies, processes, and best practices.
1.3 Changes to Program. Stripe may modify the Program in its sole discretion. Stripe will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days’ notice before Stripe discontinues or materially changes the Program. Stripe will deliver these notices to Partner via email (at the email address listed in Partner’s Portal account) or the Portal. Partner is responsible for checking the Portal regularly for all other changes. Program changes are effective on the date the changes are posted.
1.4 Program Communications. Stripe may send Partner, using the email Partner provides, information about Stripe, the Program and anything that Stripe believes may be of interest to Partner. By creating an account on the Portal, Partner gives Stripe permission to send these communications to Partner and Partner’s agents who use the Portal. Stripe must only use Partner’s contact details for the purposes of the Program and for marketing Stripe’s products and services to Partner.
2. Partner Benefits
2.1 Program Benefits. During the Term (defined in Section 8.1) and subject to Partner’s compliance with this Agreement and all applicable Program requirements, Partner will be entitled to receive and use Program benefits. These benefits may differ between Stripe partners as Stripe determines in its discretion. Stripe may require additional terms and eligibility requirements for certain Program benefits, including those benefits that involve payments by Stripe or its Affiliates to Partner. Stripe will state those terms and eligibility requirements, if any, in either the Portal or in a separate agreement with Partner. All these additional terms are incorporated by reference into this Agreement, but will only apply to the benefit for which they were provided.
2.2 Stripe Materials. Stripe may provide to Partner various Stripe Materials. Stripe Materials include guidance on how to implement Stripe Services, technical documentation, and the Portal. Partner must only use Stripe Materials for Program purposes in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.