Referral Program

Purpose

The APOM Research Referral Program rewards advocates, attorneys, family law attorneys, and professionals who connect qualified clients with our federal-grade OSINT investigation services.

Who Can Participate

Open to:

• Attorneys, family law attorneys, and legal professionals
• Victim advocates and nonprofit organizations
• Professional investigators and consultants
• Individuals who know someone needing investigation services

Referral Fee Structure

10% of first project fee, paid after project completion and final payment received from client.

Examples:

• $40,000 Federal-Grade Investigation → $4,000 referral bonus
• $20,000 Comprehensive Investigation → $2,000 referral bonus
• $10,000 Local Law Enforcement Package → $1,000 referral bonus
• $5,000 Evidence Review → $500 referral bonus

Payment Timeline

Referral fees paid within 30 days of receiving final payment from the referred client.

Payment Methods

• Wire transfer (preferred — banking details required)
• Zelle (subject to platform limits; may require multiple payments for amounts over $2,000)

What Does NOT Qualify

• Self-referrals (referring yourself as a client)
• Existing prospects already in contact with APOM Research
• Clients referred by multiple sources (first referrer receives fee)
• Ongoing work or repeat projects (initial project only)

One Fee Per Client

Referral fee applies to the first project only. Subsequent projects or ongoing retainer work do not generate additional referral fees.

New Clients Only

The referred party must be a new client who has not previously contacted APOM Research or been referred by another source.

How to Submit a Referral

Email: hello@apomarchives.com
Subject Line: Client Referral

Include: your name and contact information, referred client's name and contact information, brief case description (1–2 sentences), how you know the client, and your preferred payment method.

Referral Tracking

APOM Research will confirm receipt within 48 hours, notify you when the client schedules a consultation, update you when a contract is signed, and process payment within 30 days of final client payment.

Confidentiality

All referral information remains confidential. We will not disclose that you referred the client without your explicit permission.

Tax Reporting

Referral fees totaling $600 or more in a calendar year will be reported to the IRS via Form 1099-NEC. You will receive a copy by January 31 of the following year.

Independent Contractor Status

Referral participants are independent contractors, not employees of APOM Research. You are responsible for your own tax obligations on referral income received.

No Guarantee of Payment

Referral fees are contingent upon: client signing a contract with APOM Research, project being completed, and final payment received from client. If a client does not proceed, cancels mid-project, or fails to pay, no referral fee is owed.

Right to Modify or Discontinue

APOM Research reserves the right to modify referral fee percentages, terms, or discontinue the program entirely with 30 days written notice to active participants.

Grandfathering

Referrals submitted before program changes take effect will be honored under the original terms.

Professional Conduct

• Make honest, accurate representations about APOM Research services
• Not make guarantees about investigation outcomes
• Disclose referral relationship if required by professional ethics rules
• Comply with all applicable bar rules, professional codes, and laws

Conflicts of Interest

Attorneys and family law attorneys must ensure referral arrangements comply with their jurisdiction's ethics rules regarding client referrals and fee sharing.