Partners of Deribit can now make up to 35% of the client trading fees, the partner fees earned will be paid every day at 08:05 UTC to your Deribit account.
If you would like to become a Registered Partner and learn more about the detailed fee schedule, please reach out to our BD team.
Registered Partner Program Terms and Conditions
Last updated: January 17, 2025
These terms and conditions ("Registered Partner T&Cs") have been prepared in the English language. The English version shall prevail in the event of any conflict, discrepancy or ambiguity between translations.
The Registered Partner T&Cs govern the registered partner program ("Registered Partner Program") that is offered by (i) DRB Panama Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Panama, registered at the (Mercantile) Record No 155684990 in Panama City, Panama and (ii) Deribit FZE, a company existing and operating in the Dubai World Trade Centre in the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates registered with license number 2800 having its registered address at The Offices 4 - One Central, Floor Number 04, Premises No. TO4 FLR04-04.08, Dubai World Trade Center.
The Registered Partner T&Cs represent the whole agreement and understanding between the entity that participates in the Registered Partner Program (the "Registered Partner" or "you") and the respective Deribit entity referred to above that you are contracting with, i.e. either DRB Panama or Deribit FZE (this respective Deribit entity hereinafter referred to as "Deribit"). For the avoidance of doubt, you will not have a contractual relationship with the other Deribit entity.
By participating in the Registered Partner Program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the Registered Partner T&Cs.
Participation in our Registered Partner Program is not available for companies located, incorporated or otherwise established in (i) the United States; (ii) Panama; (iii) any other country or area designated as a restricted area on our website (https://www.deribit.com/pages/information/Restricted_Countries);
1. Definitions
"Bot" means the Registered Partner's proprietary brokerage software service in the form of a Telegram and/or application services bot which allows brokerage account holders to create cryptocurrency trades and configure multi-step trade sequences for execution on the exchange of Deribit.
"Client" means: (i)a unique Lead that was referred to Deribit by a Registered Partner, during the term of the participation in the Registered Partner Program, through a Link; provided that such Client: (a) is over the age of 18 or legal capacity in the applicable jurisdiction; (b) accesses the website of Deribit directly through a Link; (c) has not been a Customer and/or did not have an account or started registration with the platform of Deribit prior to clicking on the Link; (d) is not located in a restricted area; (e) has been verified and is accepted as a Client of Deribit under any applicable sign-up or identity verification procedure; (f) has agreed to and accepted the Terms; and/or (ii) a current Customer of Deribit that uses the Bot on the platform of Deribit.
"Customer" means a current user of Deribit whether acquired through a Lead or otherwise.
"Lead" means a potential Client who clicks on the Link and has no prior account with Deribit.
"Link" means a unique hyperlink or other linking tools (URL) for referencing Deribit's domain (www.deribit.com) and/or platform that Deribit provides exclusively to Registered Partner, through which Registered Partner refers Leads to Deribit.
"Registered Partner Fee" the commission to be paid by Deribit to Registered Partner, as set out in Clause 6 of these Registered Partner T&Cs.
"Registered Partner Fee Schedule Agreement" refers to a separate document containing the fees a Registered Partner is entitled to, under the Registered Partner Program.
"Terms" refers to the terms of service applicable to clients of DRB Panama and the exchange membership terms applicable to clients of Deribit FZE.
2. Registered Partner Acceptance
Upon submitting your application to become a Registered Partner, Deribit will review it and notify you of the outcome—whether your application is accepted or declined. As part of the review process, we may contact you to discuss your application further or request additional information. Additionally, we may require you to meet specific criteria before granting acceptance. Please note that acceptance into the program is solely at Deribit's discretion.
3. Term & Termination
3.1 The Registered Partner T&Cs are effective as of the notification of acceptance in the Registered Partner Program and shall remain in full force and effect for an indefinite period until terminated by either Party pursuant to this Clause 3.
3.2 Either Party has the right to terminate the participation in the Registered Partner Program with five (5) days' prior written notice to the other party by way of notice by email.
3.3 Either Party has the right to terminate participation in the Registered Partner Program for cause by written notice to the other Party with immediate effect, upon the occurrence of any of the following events: (a) any material default or breach by the other Party of its obligations hereunder, which either is incurable by its nature or has not been cured within fifteen (15) days after the breaching Party has received written notice specifying such breach of default; (b) the other Party ceases or threatens to cease doing business in the ordinary course; or (c) in the event that by reason of any order or judgment of government, court or other authority, the continued operation of the Registered Partner Program is prevented or delayed for an unspecified period or made impossible or impractical.
4. Registered Partner Obligations
4.1 Registered Partner is responsible for the marketing initiatives set out in Annex I. Registered Partner is solely liable for the content and manner of such marketing initiatives.
4.2 Registered Partner will prominently incorporate and display the most up to date Links on its website(s). The Registered Partner may not modify the form, location, or operation of any Link unless it receives prior written consent from Deribit to do so. In the event that Deribit determines that its use of any Link does not comply with the Registered Partner T&Cs, Deribit may take such measures to render such Links inoperative.
4.3 Registered Partner will provide a standard API option for Clients and/or Customers to use the Bot on the platform of Deribit.
5. Obligations Deribit
5.1 Deribit shall provide the Registered Partner with the Link and any assistance in integrating the Link into Registered Partner's website at no additional costs to Registered Partner.
5.2 Deribit shall offer the Bot service to its Clients and/or Customers through its platform during the term of their participation in the Registered Partner Program.
5.3 Deribit shall process the turnover generated via the Links and the Bot.
5.4 Deribit shall handle all customer support services related to the use of the platform of Deribit by Clients and/or Customers.
6. Registered Partner Fee
6.1 The Registered Partner Fee payable shall be as determined in accordance with the Registered Partner Fee Schedule Agreement.
6.2 Deribit shall track the activity of the Clients and Customers for the purpose of calculating the Registered Partner Fee.
6.3 Deribit reserves the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to change, modify, add or remove, at any time, any criteria applying to any Registered Partner Fees.
6.4 The Registered Partner Fee shall be payable by Deribit to Registered Partner on a daily basis. The Registered Partner Fee will be paid to Registered Partner in Bitcoin (BTC) or Ether (ETH), or USD Coin (USDC).
6.5 Each Party shall be solely responsible for all taxes due in connection with the Registered Partner Program.
7. Warranties
Each Party hereby warrants and undertakes to the other Party that:
a) it is duly authorized and empowered to perform its duties and obligations under the Registered Partner Program; and
b) it is acting as principal in respect to the Registered Partner Program.
8. Limitation of Liability
No Party shall have any liability under the Registered Partner Program, including liability for its own negligence, for damages, losses or expenses suffered by any other party as a result of the performance or nonperformance of such party's obligations hereunder, unless such damages, losses or expenses are caused by or arise out of the willful misconduct, fraud or gross negligence of such party or a breach by such party. No Party shall have any liability to the other parties for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages that such other Party or any third party may incur or experience on account of the performance or nonperformance of such Party's obligations hereunder.
9. General Provisions
9.1 Notwithstanding any other provision contained in these Registered Partner T&Cs, Deribit retains the right at any time to amend the provisions contained herein by giving written notice to the Registered Partner. Such amendment shall become effective on the date specified in the notice. Where the Registered Partner continues to provide Services after the date specified on the notice, it will be deemed to have accepted the amendment by conduct. Where the Registered Partner gives the Deribit a written notice that it does not accept such change, Deribit may terminate their participation in the Registered Partner Program
9.2 Where any amendment is deemed by Deribit to be necessary or appropriate for the purposes of compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, the Registered Partner agrees, acting at the request of Deribit, to effect such amendments within the timeframe set by Deribit at its entire discretion and as may be necessary or appropriate for this purpose.
9.3 In the case in which the Registered Partner does not agree to any amendment which Deribit considers reasonable or appropriate in accordance with the provisions of clauses 9.1 and 9.2 above, within the period set by Deribit, the Registered Partner's participation in the Registered Partner Program may be terminated by Deribit without further notice.
9.4 Neither party may delegate its duties under this agreement without the prior written consent of the other party.
9.5 Should any provisions of this agreement as a whole or in part become void, invalid, or unenforceable, the validity and enforceability of the other provisions are not thereby affected. Parties agree to replace the void, invalid or unenforceable provisions with a valid and enforceable provision that comes closest to the purpose and intent of the contract to the extent legally permitted. The same applies if there is a gap in the agreement which needs to be filled in.
10. Applicable Law & Jurisdiction
10.1 The Registered Partner T&Cs shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction of the Deribit entity as follows:
a. For Registered Partners of DRB Panama Inc, the laws of Panama shall apply.
b. For Registered Partners of Deribit FZE, the laws of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) shall apply.
10.2 Any dispute, controversy, difference, or claim arising out of or relating to the Registered Partner T&Cs shall be resolved in the competent courts of the jurisdiction of the Deribit entity as follows:
a. For Registered Partners of DRB Panama Inc, disputes shall be referred to the competent courts of Panama.
b. For Registered Partners of Deribit FZE, disputes shall be referred to the Dubai International Financial Centre courts.
Annex I – Registered Partner Marketing Initiatives
Registered Partner shall participate in at least three of the following marketing initiatives during the term of the Registered Partner Program:
(a) Dedicated posts on social media platforms as used by the Registered Partner.
(b) Dedicated email newsletter to the customers of the Registered Partner promoting the partnership.
(c) Dedicated announcement on community chats as used by the Registered Partner (such as Telegram etc.)
(d) Deribit Logo with a backlink on the Registered Partner's homepage.
(e) Collaborative efforts in content marketing dedicated to increased customer traffic.