5% Commission Agreement
Last updated: April 20, 2026
The Simple Promise
You only pay Deal Defender if we help you save money. Our 5% commission is charged only after your savings are independently verified from your final buyer's order. No savings = no charge. Period.
1. How the Commission is Calculated
The commission is 5% of your verified savings. Verified savings = (Original Dealer Asking Price) minus (Your Final Purchase Price as shown on your buyer's order). Example: If the dealer originally quoted $42,000 and you paid $38,500, your verified savings are $3,500. The commission would be $175 (5% of $3,500).
2. When the Commission is Charged
The commission is charged only after you: (a) purchase the vehicle, (b) upload your final signed buyer's order to Deal Defender, and (c) our AI verifies the savings amount. You will be shown the exact commission amount before confirming payment. You may decline at this point, but the commission agreement remains in effect for 90 days from the date of deal analysis.
3. What Counts as Savings
Savings are calculated based on the reduction in the total vehicle purchase price (before taxes and registration fees). Savings do not include: reductions in add-on services you chose not to purchase, trade-in value improvements, or financing rate improvements (these are separate benefits).
4. Dispute Resolution
If you believe the savings calculation is incorrect, you may dispute it within 30 days of the commission charge by contacting [email protected] with your buyer's order and original dealer quote. We will review and respond within 5 business days.
5. Payment Processing
Commission payments are processed securely through Stripe. Your payment information is never stored on Deal Defender servers. All transactions are encrypted and PCI-compliant.
6. Agreement Scope
This agreement applies to the specific deal analysis you submitted. It does not create an ongoing obligation for future purchases. Each new deal analysis requires a new agreement.