Example ladder: direct sub-affiliates generate €10,000 in qualifying commission, level two €8,000 and level three €6,000. At 5%, 3% and 2%, the result is €500 + €240 + €120 = €860.
What requires a second check
- Apply 5% to every level
- Calculate from deposits instead of the permitted commission base
- Include self-owned or related accounts
Working analysis
- Build the referral tree through level three
- Check that one account is not present in two branches
- Apply the correct percentage to each level base
- Match €860 to the detailed dashboard statement
Why the tree matters
The €860 total is auditable only when each level and base is retained. An error in one branch affects a specific part of the statement. A transparent tree makes duplicates, wrong levels and inactive accounts easier to find.
Auditing the partner tree
A total commission figure does not reveal the level where an error occurred. Export each sub-partner with parent ID, level, calculation base and commission, then total the first, second and third levels separately. This exposes accounts placed in the wrong branch or paid at the wrong percentage.
When the structure changes mid-month, retain the effective date. A new relationship should not automatically be applied to the entire historical period without confirmation.
Tree attribution comes before percentage math
If a partner registered without the intended referral link or was attached to another branch, applying 5%, 3% or 2% manually cannot repair attribution. Verify the referred account ID and network level first, then inspect the base used for that percentage.
For monthly reconciliation, keep a list of active sub-affiliates with level and period base. It quickly reveals a missing account, level change or unexpected base change.
The ladder is reviewed branch by branch. If the dashboard uses another base or excludes an item, the T&C definition overrides the illustrative calculation.
Frequently asked questions
How is multi-level sub-affiliate commission calculated?
Each tier's rate (e.g. 5%, 3%, 2%) is applied to that tier's own commission base separately, not to the network's total revenue — the tier amounts are added up at the end.
What most often throws off a sub-affiliate tree calculation?
An account accidentally counted in two branches, or a rate applied to deposits instead of the qualifying commission base.
How do I check if the total doesn't match the dashboard?
Export every sub-affiliate with their parent ID, tier and base, then reconcile each tier separately — that's the fastest way to isolate the error.