The program is open to Skillshare teachers, who automatically receive a general referral link and unique class referral links upon publishing. When a new user purchases an annual subscription through a teacher’s link, the teacher earns 60% of the annual subscription fee paid in the first year. Students have a 14-day refund window, and earnings are calculated net of refunds and excluding taxes. Payouts are sent around the 16th of each month through Tipalti. Due to banking regulations, new students residing in India cannot access free trials through teacher referrals. Teachers should note that membership costs vary by country and that the trial length for teacher referrals is currently 30 days.