The short version: share your link, earn on every sale it drives, get paid. Here are the details our partners ask about most.

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The basics

What is this, exactly?

You’re an Alain Dupetit creator partner. You get a personal link to share with your audience, and you earn a commission on every order that link brings in. No inventory, no shipping, no middleman — just your link doing the work.

Does it cost me anything?

Nothing. Joining is free, there’s no fee, and there’s nothing to buy.

How do I get started?

Already invited? Open the invite email from Alain Dupetit and click Accept — that sets up your free creator account in Shopify Collabs, where your link and dashboard live.

Not invited yet? You can apply to join at alaindupetit.com/pages/collab. We review every application.

Your link & your social

Where do I find my link?

Inside your Shopify Collabs creator account. Once you’ve accepted the invite, your unique referral link is on your dashboard, ready to copy.

Can I customize my link?

Yes. Your link is alaindupetit.com/yourname — the part after the slash is your personal code. If you’d like a specific one (your name, your handle, whatever you go by), just tell us and we’ll set it, as long as no one else is already using it.

How do I add it to my social?

Put your link anywhere your audience taps:

  • Your Instagram or TikTok bio, or your link-in-bio (Linktree and the like)
  • Stories, captions, and posts
  • Your YouTube description

You can also connect your social accounts inside your Collabs profile. Anyone who clicks your link and buys is credited to you automatically — they don’t have to type anything in.

Do my followers need a code, or get a discount?

For most partners there’s no code and no discount — your link alone does the tracking, so there’s nothing for your followers to enter.

If your specific invite mentioned a discount code or a gifted item, those details are spelled out in your invite email.

Earning & getting paid

How much do I earn?

You earn a commission on the full value of every order your link drives. Your exact rate is in your invite — most partners earn 15% on every sale.

How do I get paid?

In your Collabs creator account, go to Settings → Payments → Payouts, connect your PayPal (or a bank account), and turn on Automatic Payouts. That’s the only setup you need — once it’s on, your earnings are sent to you automatically.

When do I get paid?

Each commission is held for about 30 days first — that covers our return window — then it’s released. Released earnings are paid out to your connected PayPal or bank on Collabs’ regular payout cycle.

What if a customer returns something?

Commission is based on net sales. If a customer returns or refunds an item, the commission for that order is reversed. Everything that sticks is yours.

Tax

Why am I being asked for a W-9?

If you’re in the US, Shopify asks for a W-9 before releasing more than $599.99 in a year — it’s a standard tax form. Until it’s on file, your earnings still add up, they’re just held. You’ll find the request inside your Collabs account, and it only takes a minute.

Content

What should I post? Any rules?

Post whatever feels true to you and your audience — that’s what works. Two small asks: tag @alaindupetit so we can see it, and label the partnership (for example #ad or “affiliate”) so you’re covered under FTC rules. Beyond that, style it your way.