10% Customer Discount
Approved affiliates receive a unique code that gives customers 10% off eligible merchandise.
Smoke Checked Affiliate Program
Become a Smoke Checked Affiliate
Represent an authentic veteran apparel brand, give your audience 10% off eligible merchandise, and earn 10% commission on qualifying purchases made through your approved Smoke Checked affiliate code or referral link.
Program Benefits
Represent the Brand. Share the Mission. Earn Commission.
Smoke Checked creates veteran-inspired apparel built around military culture, shared experience, dark humor, and pride in service. Approved creators, veterans, military families, organizations, customers, and genuine brand supporters can promote the brand and earn commission.
Earn 10% Commission
Earn 10% of the discounted eligible merchandise subtotal on qualifying purchases.
Personal Affiliate Code
Your manually approved Smoke Checked code connects eligible purchases to your commission records.
Stripe Payouts
Approved balances meeting the $50 minimum are scheduled monthly through Stripe Global Payouts, subject to availability and verification.
Approved Brand Assets
Approved affiliates may receive product images, campaign materials, product information, and brand resources.
Campaign Opportunities
Selected affiliates may receive early campaign access or additional opportunities at Smoke Checked's discretion.
The Process
How the Smoke Checked Affiliate Program Works
Apply
Tell Smoke Checked about yourself, your audience, and how you plan to promote the brand.
Get Reviewed
Applications are normally reviewed within 3-5 business days for authenticity, audience fit, quality, strategy, and brand alignment.
Complete Payout Onboarding
Approved affiliates complete Stripe-required identity, tax, and payout-destination verification when onboarding is available.
Receive Your Code
Smoke Checked manually creates and assigns a unique code. Applicants cannot activate their own codes.
Promote Smoke Checked
Share approved products through authorized social pages, websites, video, newsletters, podcasts, or organizations.
Earn Commission
Earn 10% of the discounted eligible merchandise subtotal on qualifying transactions.
Get Paid
Approved balances of at least $50 are scheduled after the 30-day validation period, subject to payout readiness.
Open to Genuine Supporters
Who Should Apply?
A large following is not required. Military service is not required. Smoke Checked considers authenticity, engagement, content quality, promotional strategy, reputation, and brand alignment.
Applicants may not falsely claim military service, veteran status, awards, qualifications, combat experience, government affiliation, or organizational membership.
- Veterans
- Active-duty service members
- National Guard and Reserve members
- Military spouses and families
- Veteran-content creators
- Military-humor creators
- Apparel and lifestyle creators
- Podcasters and streamers
- Veteran organizations and clubs
- Smoke Checked customers and supporters
Commission and Payment Details
Direct Terms. Clear Expectations.
- Commission
- 10% of qualifying net product sales after the affiliate discount
- Customer Discount
- 10% off eligible merchandise
- Referral Window
- 30 days
- Validation Period
- 30 complete calendar days
- Minimum Payout
- $50 in approved commissions
- Payment Schedule
- Monthly on the first calendar day
- Payout Method
- Stripe Global Payouts, subject to availability and verification
- Territory
- United States only
- Application Fee
- None
Commission is 10% of the discounted eligible merchandise subtotal. Shipping, sales tax, gift cards, refunds, returns, cancellations, chargebacks, fraudulent transactions, free or replacement products, and ineligible items do not earn commission. Discount stacking is disabled unless Smoke Checked expressly approves a promotion.
Affiliate Standard
Promote It Right.
Your Responsibilities
- Provide truthful information and remain at least 18.
- Maintain accurate contact and payout information.
- Use approved descriptions and assets.
- Avoid spam, misleading claims, artificial traffic, and self-referrals.
- Follow the Affiliate Terms and Brand Guidelines.
Disclosures Are Required
- Clearly state that you may earn a commission.
- Place the disclosure close to the link, code, or endorsement.
- Make it easy to notice and understand.
- Do not hide disclosures in a profile, vague wording, or unrelated hashtags.
Prohibited Activities
- No self-purchases, sham sales, cookie stuffing, forced clicks, or attribution manipulation.
- No unauthorized paid ads, coupon sites, domains, accounts, or altered artwork.
- No false military or government affiliation.
- No unlawful or materially brand-damaging content.
Application Received
Thank you for applying to the Smoke Checked Affiliate Program. Applications are normally reviewed within 3-5 business days. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.
Your application reference:
After Applying
Every Application Is Reviewed.
Smoke Checked reviews authenticity, audience fit, content quality, promotional strategy, reputation, and brand alignment. Approved applicants receive onboarding instructions and code information. Payout onboarding begins only when Stripe Global Payouts is available and the recipient is eligible.
No applicant can create or activate a code. No commissionable attribution starts until Smoke Checked approves the affiliate and activates the assigned code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Know Before You Apply.
Does it cost anything to join?
No. There is no fee to apply or participate.
Do I need a large following?
No. Smoke Checked considers authenticity, quality, engagement, strategy, and brand fit.
Do I have to be a veteran?
No. Military service is not required, but applicants may not falsely claim service or veteran status.
How much commission do I earn?
Affiliates earn 10% of the discounted eligible merchandise subtotal on qualifying purchases.
When do I get paid?
Approved commissions are scheduled monthly after completing the 30-day validation period and reaching the $50 minimum, subject to payout readiness.
What happens after a refund?
The associated commission is reduced or reversed. Canceled, disputed, fraudulent, and otherwise ineligible transactions do not qualify.
Can friends and family use my code?
Yes, for genuine independent purchases. Transactions created to generate commission or manipulate the program are prohibited.
Can I use Smoke Checked artwork or run paid ads?
Only approved assets may be used. Paid advertising requires prior written approval.
Ready to Represent Smoke Checked?
Bring the Brand to Your Audience.
Apply today or contact Smoke Checked Affiliate Support with program questions.