Privacy Policy
The Comedy Empire website (the ‘Website’) is owned and operated by Nicholas Johns (‘we’, ‘us’, 'our'). We have a firm commitment to privacy. This document discloses our information gathering and usage practices in relation to The Comedy Empire website. For additional information about The Comedy Empire website, please review our Terms and Conditions.
Use of your information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. If you’re an affiliate member, or if you joined a membership group on our website via an affiliates page, or if you’re hosting a comedy fundraising event, we may display your name and referral code publicly or to other members.
We release account and other personal information only when we believe release is appropriate for legal compliance and law enforcement (including to government agencies with statutory law enforcement responsibilities); to facilitate court proceedings; enforce or apply our terms and conditions; or protect the rights, property, or safety of The Comedy Empire, our users, or others. Members can contact us to ask whether such information has been provided.
Membership Registration
Our site's registration process requires you to provide us with only the required information for The Comedy Empire to provide its service effectively. We may also use your contact information from our Services registration to contact you and send you information about our Services, our company and promotional material from some of our affiliated partners.
Updating Your Account & Information
We provide you with ways in which you can alter your account information, including changing your email address, password, etc. We may store previous email addresses against your profile to ensure compliance with our Terms and Conditions.
Email
We may send The Comedy Empire users emails about The Comedy Empire Deals &/or Promotions and other email correspondence they elect to receive, in addition to customary business communications. Further, it is our policy to immediately remove any member from any mailing list upon the member's request.
We use email as a means of receiving feedback from our members, and we encourage you to email us with your questions or comments.
Sharing Deals
The Comedy Empire website allows The Comedy Empire users to communicate deals to other friends and contacts via means such as email, Facebook and Twitter. You may not use the sharing function to send spam or otherwise send content that would violate our privacy policy or Terms and Conditions. We do not permanently store, sell, or rent these email messages or the email addresses.
Facebook Connect
The Comedy Empire users may be able to connect their Facebook account using Facebook Connect. By allowing access to your Facebook account, your basic information, and other profile data may be shared with us.
To find out more about connecting with Facebook, view the Facebook Platform Policies.
Twitter
The Comedy Empire users may be able to share Deals on their Twitter accounts. By sharing Deals and interacting on Twitter we may monitor this publicly available activity and information.
Control of Your Password
You are responsible for all actions taken with your The Comedy Empire account, email address and password. Therefore, we do not recommend that you disclose your The Comedy Empire password to any third parties.
Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of information that are stored in a browser-related file on your computer's hard drive when you use our Web site. We use cookies to improve the member experience. We also use them to deliver information and fresh content specific to your interests. Cookies are widely used on most major Web sites. We mostly use "session" cookies, which are removed from your computer once you leave The Comedy Empire website. These are used so our service can remember that you have logged in already and prevent you doing so more frequently. The technology we use requires the use of session cookies. Session cookies expire and are deleted after a period of no activity on TThe Comedy Empire.
We also use persistent cookies to personalise the user experience, to help protect our members and to provide us with research information (such as how often members visit The Comedy Empire each month). Persistent cookies allow us to track users on The Comedy Empire and helps us identify users abusing the The Comedy Empire Service.
We participate in Google's AdWords pay-per-click advertising programme. AdWords advertisements appear on Google's search result pages and on the Google Network. Google uses cookies to measure the number of Google users that click on an advertisement and visit certain The Comedy Empire web pages, or who complete certain actions on the Website. Google provides this data to The Comedy Empire without identifying the users. View Google's privacy policy.
As you browse The Comedy Empire advertising cookies will be placed on your computer so that we can understand what you are interested in. Our display advertising partner, AdRoll, then enables us to present you with retargeting advertising on other sites based on your previous interaction with [company website]. The techniques our partners employ do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address or telephone number. You can visit this page to opt out of AdRoll and their partners’ targeted advertising.
Other information we collect<br>
We use additional information to do internal research on our users' demographics, interests, and behaviour to better understand and serve you and our community. This information may include the URL that you just came from (whether this URL is on our site or not), which URL you next go to (whether this URL is on our site or not), what browser you are using, and your IP address.
Users who login may have their IP addresses recorded. This information will only be provided to legal authorities in cases of suspected fraud or for law enforcement purposes. This information is stored securely and will not be provided to other members or non-authorised parties.
If you send us personal correspondence, such as emails or letters, we may collect such information into a file specific to you.
The Comedy Empire Membership Removal
If you wish to have your registration removed from our directory for any reason, you may send us an email requesting this.
Advertising and Third Party Links
Some The Comedy Empire advertisers or clients may request information directly from users, or link to sites that do so. The Comedy Empire has no control over its advertisers' privacy policies and encourages users to review such policies prior to submitting any personal information to them.
The Comedy Empire website may contain non-advertising links to a variety of third-party sites to enhance the member experience. We have no control of either the content or privacy policies of such sites, nor should such links be considered an endorsement of these sites except where otherwise noted.
Updates to our information practices
From time to time, we make changes to our information practices or alter the functionality of our website. We always update this statement accordingly, so we encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.
If you have any questions about our privacy policies or any other matter, please contact us.
Use of your information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. If you’re an affiliate member, or if you joined a membership group on our website via an affiliates page, or if you’re hosting a comedy fundraising event, we may display your name and referral code publicly or to other members.
We release account and other personal information only when we believe release is appropriate for legal compliance and law enforcement (including to government agencies with statutory law enforcement responsibilities); to facilitate court proceedings; enforce or apply our terms and conditions; or protect the rights, property, or safety of The Comedy Empire, our users, or others. Members can contact us to ask whether such information has been provided.
Membership Registration
Our site's registration process requires you to provide us with only the required information for The Comedy Empire to provide its service effectively. We may also use your contact information from our Services registration to contact you and send you information about our Services, our company and promotional material from some of our affiliated partners.
Updating Your Account & Information
We provide you with ways in which you can alter your account information, including changing your email address, password, etc. We may store previous email addresses against your profile to ensure compliance with our Terms and Conditions.
We may send The Comedy Empire users emails about The Comedy Empire Deals &/or Promotions and other email correspondence they elect to receive, in addition to customary business communications. Further, it is our policy to immediately remove any member from any mailing list upon the member's request.
We use email as a means of receiving feedback from our members, and we encourage you to email us with your questions or comments.
Sharing Deals
The Comedy Empire website allows The Comedy Empire users to communicate deals to other friends and contacts via means such as email, Facebook and Twitter. You may not use the sharing function to send spam or otherwise send content that would violate our privacy policy or Terms and Conditions. We do not permanently store, sell, or rent these email messages or the email addresses.
Facebook Connect
The Comedy Empire users may be able to connect their Facebook account using Facebook Connect. By allowing access to your Facebook account, your basic information, and other profile data may be shared with us.
To find out more about connecting with Facebook, view the Facebook Platform Policies.
The Comedy Empire users may be able to share Deals on their Twitter accounts. By sharing Deals and interacting on Twitter we may monitor this publicly available activity and information.
Control of Your Password
You are responsible for all actions taken with your The Comedy Empire account, email address and password. Therefore, we do not recommend that you disclose your The Comedy Empire password to any third parties.
Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of information that are stored in a browser-related file on your computer's hard drive when you use our Web site. We use cookies to improve the member experience. We also use them to deliver information and fresh content specific to your interests. Cookies are widely used on most major Web sites. We mostly use "session" cookies, which are removed from your computer once you leave The Comedy Empire website. These are used so our service can remember that you have logged in already and prevent you doing so more frequently. The technology we use requires the use of session cookies. Session cookies expire and are deleted after a period of no activity on TThe Comedy Empire.
We also use persistent cookies to personalise the user experience, to help protect our members and to provide us with research information (such as how often members visit The Comedy Empire each month). Persistent cookies allow us to track users on The Comedy Empire and helps us identify users abusing the The Comedy Empire Service.
We participate in Google's AdWords pay-per-click advertising programme. AdWords advertisements appear on Google's search result pages and on the Google Network. Google uses cookies to measure the number of Google users that click on an advertisement and visit certain The Comedy Empire web pages, or who complete certain actions on the Website. Google provides this data to The Comedy Empire without identifying the users. View Google's privacy policy.
As you browse The Comedy Empire advertising cookies will be placed on your computer so that we can understand what you are interested in. Our display advertising partner, AdRoll, then enables us to present you with retargeting advertising on other sites based on your previous interaction with [company website]. The techniques our partners employ do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address or telephone number. You can visit this page to opt out of AdRoll and their partners’ targeted advertising.
Other information we collect<br>
We use additional information to do internal research on our users' demographics, interests, and behaviour to better understand and serve you and our community. This information may include the URL that you just came from (whether this URL is on our site or not), which URL you next go to (whether this URL is on our site or not), what browser you are using, and your IP address.
Users who login may have their IP addresses recorded. This information will only be provided to legal authorities in cases of suspected fraud or for law enforcement purposes. This information is stored securely and will not be provided to other members or non-authorised parties.
If you send us personal correspondence, such as emails or letters, we may collect such information into a file specific to you.
The Comedy Empire Membership Removal
If you wish to have your registration removed from our directory for any reason, you may send us an email requesting this.
Advertising and Third Party Links
Some The Comedy Empire advertisers or clients may request information directly from users, or link to sites that do so. The Comedy Empire has no control over its advertisers' privacy policies and encourages users to review such policies prior to submitting any personal information to them.
The Comedy Empire website may contain non-advertising links to a variety of third-party sites to enhance the member experience. We have no control of either the content or privacy policies of such sites, nor should such links be considered an endorsement of these sites except where otherwise noted.
Updates to our information practices
From time to time, we make changes to our information practices or alter the functionality of our website. We always update this statement accordingly, so we encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.
If you have any questions about our privacy policies or any other matter, please contact us.
Affiliate Program Terms and Conditions
1. Commission Rates:
a. Affiliates will be eligible to earn a commission of $300AU (incl GST) when a referral results in that referral booking and hosting a comedy fundraising event, booked through The Comedy Empire at the full booking rate as set out on the affiliates 'profits page'. Affiliates will be required to provide an ABN to receive payments.
b. Where one (1) comedy fundraising event is booked (and hosted) by multiple clients (sharing the cost of the event booking fee) only one commission will be paid for the event. The commission will be split between the affiliates whose referrals booked and hosted the event. Example: Two organisations share the booking fee cost for one (1) fundraising event, therefore the affiliate commission fee ($300) will be shared between the two referring affiliates at $150 (incl GST) each.
c. For affiliates to be eligible for a commission payment, a referral must book and host their first event within 12 months from the date they first enter their details to download the information pack.
d. For affiliates to be eligible for a second commission payment where a referral books (and hosts) a second event, the referral must book and host their second event within 12 months from the date they hosted their previous event.
e. 'Clients' Gold Affiliate memberships automatically renew every 12 months 'only' if they book another fundraising event within 12 months of their previous fundraising event. Gold Affiliates only receive commissions when their membership is active.
f. Silver affiliate memberships will remain active for 6 months and automatically renew whenever three (3) or more of the silver affiliates referrals book (and host) an event (during the 6-month membership term). Silver Affiliates only receive commissions when their membership is active.
2. Payment Schedule:
Commissions will be paid to affiliates within 14 days from the completion date of the comedy fundraising event. Payments will be processed using the payment method specified by the affiliate during the registration process. Affiliates will be required to provide an ABN before receiving any payments.
3. Responsibilities:
a. Promotion: Affiliates are responsible for promoting our comedy fundraising platform through ethical and lawful means, using approved promotional materials provided by us.
b. Referral Tracking: Affiliates must ensure that their unique affiliate link is used to refer potential event hosts. The use of incorrect or unauthorised links may result in the forfeiture of commissions. For a referral to be tracked, the affiliate's referral must enter their details to download the information pack, on the correct affiliate page provided.
c. Accuracy of Information: Affiliates should provide accurate and up-to-date information during the registration process and promptly update any changes.
d. Compliance: Affiliates must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines, including the ACCC disclosure requirements when promoting our platform. See here for more information.
4. Restrictions:
a. Prohibited Content: Affiliates are prohibited from using offensive, defamatory, misleading, or inappropriate content in their promotional efforts.
b. Trademark Usage: Affiliates may not use our brand name, trademarks, or copyrighted materials in a way that implies an official partnership or endorsement without prior written consent.
c. Misrepresentation: Affiliates are prohibited from making false claims, misleading statements, or promises regarding the benefits of The Comedy Empire's comedy fundraising service.
d. Spam: Affiliates must not engage in spammy practices, including sending unsolicited emails or messages to promote our platform.
e. Self-Referral: Affiliates may not refer themselves or create duplicate accounts to earn commissions.
5. Termination:
We reserve the right to terminate an affiliate's participation in the program at any time and for any reason if we determine that the affiliate has violated any of the terms and conditions outlined in this agreement.
6. Modification of Terms:
We may update or modify these terms and conditions at our discretion. Affiliates will be notified of any changes, and continued participation in the program will constitute acceptance of the modified terms.
7. Data Privacy:
We will collect and process affiliate's personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be accessed on our website. As an affiliate, your name and referral code may be displayed publicly on The Comedy Empire website and may be shared with an affiliate's referrals.
8. Terminology: 'Forever free', or 'free forever' means: an affiliate membership will be free for as long as the affiliate program is running, or until an affiliate's membership is terminated by either the affiliate or The Comedy Empire.
9. Refusal of Applications: The Comedy Empire retains the right to refuse any person, or organisation from booking an event if we don't feel confident in their ability to be successful in raising funds using our service. This includes any person, or organisation referred to us by an affiliate and in such a case, no affiliate fee will be payable.
10. Referral Discrepancies: Where an affiliate discrepancy arises as to who referred a comedy fundraising client (hosting a show), The Comedy Empire will contact the fundraising client to determine who referred the person or organisation to our service and The Comedy Empire will decide which referral will be eligible to receive commissions. The Comedy Empire's decision will be final.
By signing up as an affiliate and participating in our comedy fundraising affiliate program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by these terms and conditions.
1. Commission Rates:
a. Affiliates will be eligible to earn a commission of $300AU (incl GST) when a referral results in that referral booking and hosting a comedy fundraising event, booked through The Comedy Empire at the full booking rate as set out on the affiliates 'profits page'. Affiliates will be required to provide an ABN to receive payments.
b. Where one (1) comedy fundraising event is booked (and hosted) by multiple clients (sharing the cost of the event booking fee) only one commission will be paid for the event. The commission will be split between the affiliates whose referrals booked and hosted the event. Example: Two organisations share the booking fee cost for one (1) fundraising event, therefore the affiliate commission fee ($300) will be shared between the two referring affiliates at $150 (incl GST) each.
c. For affiliates to be eligible for a commission payment, a referral must book and host their first event within 12 months from the date they first enter their details to download the information pack.
d. For affiliates to be eligible for a second commission payment where a referral books (and hosts) a second event, the referral must book and host their second event within 12 months from the date they hosted their previous event.
e. 'Clients' Gold Affiliate memberships automatically renew every 12 months 'only' if they book another fundraising event within 12 months of their previous fundraising event. Gold Affiliates only receive commissions when their membership is active.
f. Silver affiliate memberships will remain active for 6 months and automatically renew whenever three (3) or more of the silver affiliates referrals book (and host) an event (during the 6-month membership term). Silver Affiliates only receive commissions when their membership is active.
2. Payment Schedule:
Commissions will be paid to affiliates within 14 days from the completion date of the comedy fundraising event. Payments will be processed using the payment method specified by the affiliate during the registration process. Affiliates will be required to provide an ABN before receiving any payments.
3. Responsibilities:
a. Promotion: Affiliates are responsible for promoting our comedy fundraising platform through ethical and lawful means, using approved promotional materials provided by us.
b. Referral Tracking: Affiliates must ensure that their unique affiliate link is used to refer potential event hosts. The use of incorrect or unauthorised links may result in the forfeiture of commissions. For a referral to be tracked, the affiliate's referral must enter their details to download the information pack, on the correct affiliate page provided.
c. Accuracy of Information: Affiliates should provide accurate and up-to-date information during the registration process and promptly update any changes.
d. Compliance: Affiliates must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines, including the ACCC disclosure requirements when promoting our platform. See here for more information.
4. Restrictions:
a. Prohibited Content: Affiliates are prohibited from using offensive, defamatory, misleading, or inappropriate content in their promotional efforts.
b. Trademark Usage: Affiliates may not use our brand name, trademarks, or copyrighted materials in a way that implies an official partnership or endorsement without prior written consent.
c. Misrepresentation: Affiliates are prohibited from making false claims, misleading statements, or promises regarding the benefits of The Comedy Empire's comedy fundraising service.
d. Spam: Affiliates must not engage in spammy practices, including sending unsolicited emails or messages to promote our platform.
e. Self-Referral: Affiliates may not refer themselves or create duplicate accounts to earn commissions.
5. Termination:
We reserve the right to terminate an affiliate's participation in the program at any time and for any reason if we determine that the affiliate has violated any of the terms and conditions outlined in this agreement.
6. Modification of Terms:
We may update or modify these terms and conditions at our discretion. Affiliates will be notified of any changes, and continued participation in the program will constitute acceptance of the modified terms.
7. Data Privacy:
We will collect and process affiliate's personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be accessed on our website. As an affiliate, your name and referral code may be displayed publicly on The Comedy Empire website and may be shared with an affiliate's referrals.
8. Terminology: 'Forever free', or 'free forever' means: an affiliate membership will be free for as long as the affiliate program is running, or until an affiliate's membership is terminated by either the affiliate or The Comedy Empire.
9. Refusal of Applications: The Comedy Empire retains the right to refuse any person, or organisation from booking an event if we don't feel confident in their ability to be successful in raising funds using our service. This includes any person, or organisation referred to us by an affiliate and in such a case, no affiliate fee will be payable.
10. Referral Discrepancies: Where an affiliate discrepancy arises as to who referred a comedy fundraising client (hosting a show), The Comedy Empire will contact the fundraising client to determine who referred the person or organisation to our service and The Comedy Empire will decide which referral will be eligible to receive commissions. The Comedy Empire's decision will be final.
By signing up as an affiliate and participating in our comedy fundraising affiliate program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by these terms and conditions.
