Deal Linearity

by Zack Cilia

Last updated: 22-Jun-2026

Commission calculations in MyAffiliates can be classified as either linear or non-linear, depending on how the deal logic is applied throughout a pay period.

Linear Deals
A deal is considered linear when its calculation logic can be applied consistently on a daily basis and the results accumulated over the course of the month.
In other words, the commission calculated for each day can simply be added together to determine the final commission for the pay period.
Examples of linear deals include:

• Flat Revenue Share deals
• CPA deals

Non-Linear
A deal is considered non-linear when the final commission cannot be determined from daily calculations alone.
Instead, the system evaluates the accumulated performance of the affiliate over the pay period and determines the commission based on the overall result.
For example, a tiered Revenue Share deal may assign different commission percentages depending on the total Net Revenue generated during the month. Since the applicable tier may change as performance increases, the final commission percentage can only be determined once the pay period has ended.

Note

• For non-linear deals, the commission percentage or amount may vary throughout the month as the accumulated results change. As a result, interim calculations should be considered provisional, with the final commission being determined at the end of the pay period.
• The distinction between linear and non-linear deals affects how commission is calculated during the month, but not the final commission outcome. The final commission is always determined according to the rules defined by the deal.