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Partner launch guide

Everything to prepare before your property goes live.

A practical guide to Partner onboarding, listing readiness, payments, deposits, payouts, and support during LNK's Ontario launch.

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01Application to launchThe four stages every Partner moves through.02Payments and depositsHow booking, deposit, claim, and payout records connect.03Support pathsWhere to start when a question is tied to a property or booking.04Partner questionsPractical answers before you apply or publish.

Onboarding path

A clear path from application to launch.

You can prepare your profile, property, and listing while LNK completes the reviews required before publication.

  1. 01

    Apply

    Create or sign in to your account, complete your Partner profile, accept the Partner terms, and submit the application context.

  2. 02

    Prepare

    Add the property and complete listing details, documents, photos, pricing, fees, and availability.

  3. 03

    Review

    LNK reviews Partner fit, property authority, listing readiness, guest expectations, and the required in-person Property Verification visit.

  4. 04

    Launch

    Once every publishing requirement passes, the property is prepared for publication and managed from the Partner dashboard.

View the publication standard

Payments and deposits

Know the flow before accepting demand.

LNK keeps payment authorization, deposit protection, claims, refunds, and payouts connected to the booking record so each step can be reviewed clearly.

Partner economics include 0% commission and a 5% standard Revenue Share plus a 7-point Founding Partner Bonus, resulting in a 12% total assigned rate for qualifying properties of an expressly designated Founding Partner. Revenue Share is based on Net Eligible Platform Fees after the disclosed booking-level deductions—not booking value—and each property must independently satisfy the 20-night threshold and published performance standards each quarter.

Fee and deposit rulesPayout and payment flowRevenue Share terms
  1. 01

    Traveler requests or books through checkout

    The traveler sees pricing, fees, policies, and deposit expectations before completing the payment step. Failed or incomplete payment states should not become actionable booking requests.

  2. 02

    Partner reviews the booking context

    The partner sees guest, dates, listing, payment, deposit, and message context before taking action on a request or preparing for a stay.

  3. 03

    Deposit protection follows the hold model

    Deposit protection is based on authorization, claim-window timing, documented review, and release/capture handling rather than unrestricted manual collection.

  4. 04

    Payouts follow a reviewed process

    LNK reconciles payment, refund, deposit-claim, and revenue-share records before a payout is finalized under the applicable payment rules.

Support paths

Start from the record whenever possible.

Questions are easier to resolve when the property, booking, or message thread is already visible. Email remains the fallback for access and general questions.

  1. 01

    Partner application or account access

    Start from the partner dashboard or email support if you cannot sign in.

    Include: account email · where you got stuck · screenshot if useful

    Partner dashboard
  2. 02

    Listing documents or property verification

    Open the relevant property setup or verification area so the property record is clear.

    Include: property name · document or visit step · what needs review

    Manage properties
  3. 03

    Listing content, photos, pricing, or availability

    Open the property record and use the setup section tied to the issue.

    Include: property/listing · specific section · date or price if relevant

    Properties
  4. 04

    Booking request, cancellation, payment, or deposit

    Start from Partner Bookings or the partner inbox so the booking timeline stays attached.

    Include: booking · guest/date context · payment/deposit status if visible

    Partner bookings
  5. 05

    General partner support

    Use email for non-urgent questions that are not tied to one property, booking, or message thread.

    Include: account email · topic · preferred follow-up path

    Email support

Partner FAQ

Practical answers before you commit.

Who should apply to become an LNK partner?

LNK is designed for professional short-term-rental operators, premium independent hosts, and small hospitality groups that can meet a higher listing, communication, and guest-experience standard.

Can I add properties while my partner profile is under review?

Yes. Partners can prepare property records and draft listing details while LNK reviews the partner profile. Listings do not go public until the partner, property-verification and listing-readiness requirements, and publishing gates pass.

What does LNK review before a listing goes live?

LNK reviews partner account readiness, property authority, required verification documents, listing completeness, photos, pricing, availability, policies, guest expectations, and public-surface safety before activation.

Why does LNK require traveler verification?

Traveler verification helps reduce anonymous stays and gives partners a stronger baseline before approving a request or hosting a guest.

How are security deposits handled?

LNK uses a payment authorization hold, a defined post-checkout claim window, and documented claim review rather than automatic partner-controlled deposit capture.

When are partner payouts expected?

Payout timing and any required review steps are communicated before a partner accepts booking demand. Payouts remain subject to completed stays, refunds, claims, chargebacks, and the applicable payment rules.

Ready to begin?

Prepare your property for a more deliberate marketplace.

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