Revenue Splits Explained

Overview

Revenue splits in Deposyt define how transaction amounts are distributed among your business, partners, affiliates, and sales reps. This ensures accurate tracking and automatic calculation of earnings without manual work.

Follow the steps below to understand revenue splits in the Messages module.

Step 1: What a Revenue Split Is

A revenue split is how a transaction is divided between:

• Your business (the owner)
• Partners or affiliates
• Agents or sales reps (if applicable)

Deposyt automatically calculates and logs these amounts inside the order and partner ledger.

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Step 2: What Revenue Splits Are Based On

All revenue splits in Deposyt are calculated from the:

• Base Product Price (cash price)

Not the total charged.

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Step 3: What Is Not Included

Revenue splits do not include:

• Taxes
• Shipping
• Dual pricing adjustments (card vs. cash differences)
• Surcharges or fees
• Tips

This ensures:

• Accurate payouts
• Clean accounting
• No overpayment on inflated totals

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Step 4: Simple Example

• Product price: $100
• Customer pays: $104 (includes card adjustment)
• Partner commission: 20%

Result:

• Partner earns: $20
• You keep: $80

The extra $4 is not part of the split.

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Step 5: Types of Revenue Splits in Deposyt

Direct Commission Split (Affiliate / Partner)

• A partner refers a sale
• They earn a percentage or flat amount

Example:

• Sale: $100
• Commission: 20%
• Partner earns: $20

Override Split (Partner Over Affiliate)

• Used when partners recruit affiliates
• Affiliate earns on their sale
• Partner earns a smaller override

Example:

• Sale: $100
• Affiliate: 20% = $20
• Partner override: 5% = $5

Agent / Closer Split (Manual Assignment)

• A user or agent is assigned to the sale
• They earn based on closing the deal

Example:

• Sale: $1,000
• Agent commission: 10%
• Agent earns: $100

Hybrid Split (Multiple Roles)

• Deposyt allows multiple roles on one transaction

Example:

• Affiliate drives the lead
• Agent closes the deal
• Partner oversees the affiliate

Split could look like:

• Affiliate: 20%
• Agent: 10%
• Partner override: 5%

All are tracked automatically.

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Step 6: How Deposyt Tracks Revenue Splits

Every transaction creates a detailed breakdown:

• Order total
• Base product revenue
• Each participant’s share
• Net revenue remaining

This is visible in:

• Order details
• Partner ledger
• Reporting dashboards

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Step 7: Subscription Revenue Splits

Revenue splits also apply to recurring payments.

If a customer is on a subscription:

• Splits are applied to every billing cycle
• Partners and affiliates continue earning over time

Example:

• Subscription: $100/month
• Commission: 20%

Partner earns:

• $20/month
• For as long as the subscription is active

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Step 8: Refunds and Revenue Splits

Deposyt automatically adjusts splits when refunds happen.

Refund Before Payout

• Commission is reduced or removed
• Ledger updates instantly

Refund After Payout

• A clawback is created
• Deducted from future earnings

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Step 9: Why Revenue Splits Matter

Without proper split logic:

• You risk overpaying commissions
• Reporting becomes inaccurate
• Disputes increase

Deposyt ensures:

• Every split is calculated correctly
• Every participant is paid fairly
• Your margins stay protected

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Step 10: Best Practices

Always Base Splits on Product Price

• Avoid splitting on total charged amounts

Keep Structures Simple First

• Start with one commission %
• Start with one role
• Expand as needed

Define Clear Rules

• Who earns on what
• Override percentages
• When commissions are valid

Monitor Margins

• Ensure your total splits leave enough for your business
• Keep them sustainable long-term

Use Overrides Strategically

• Add partner overrides only when needed
• Use when scaling through networks

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Summary

Revenue splits in Deposyt allow you to:

• Automatically divide revenue across multiple roles
• Ensure commissions are calculated correctly
• Track earnings across one-time and recurring sales
• Handle refunds and adjustments without manual work

This system gives you a clear, scalable way to grow your business while maintaining full control over your revenue.