Calisto Pro
Calisto Circle

Three acquisition engines. One interface.

Client Referral Logic. Affiliate & Influencer Matrix. Promotion & Coupon Engine. All native to the platform. Contact-linked attribution. Dual-tier scoring. Wallet-based payouts. Zero external dependencies.

3 Acquisition Engines · 7 Promotion Types · 6-Gate Validation API · 4× Max Commission Multiplier · 14 Platform Interconnects · 0 Third-Party Subscriptions

1
Customer converts
2
Code assigned
3
Customer shares
4
Friend signs up
5
Both earn rewards
Loop repeats

Five-stage acquisition loop. Each conversion seeds the next referral cycle.

Three engines. One database. Zero third-party subscriptions.

Referrals, affiliates, and promotions share the same contact records, payout infrastructure, and attribution analytics on a single relational data layer. Dual-tier scoring recalculates on every conversion. Commission multipliers adjust in real time.

Your Referral Code
SARAH-2026
12 shared · 8 converted · $240 earned
The Referral Engine

Unique codes. Contact-linked attribution. Five sharing channels.

A per-contact code generation system with referral-to-signup attribution. Every code carries a unique identifier tied to the originating Contact record. Qualification rules, reward type (percentage or fixed), referral cap, and expiry period configurable per program. Default expiry: 90 days.

Per-contact unique code with UTM-tagged link generation on contact creation
Referrer-to-referee attribution fires on signup, first purchase, or minimum spend
Reward configuration: percentage of sale or fixed amount — applied within one transaction cycle
Distribution across 5 channels: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, email, SMS
Dual-tier scoring recalculates on every conversion: reach tier + trust tier = commission multiplier
The Referral Board

Five metrics. Tier-scored directory. Qualification pipeline.

Program-wide metrics, a searchable referrer directory with reach and trust tier badges, and a qualification pipeline with per-opportunity attribution chain tracking and CSV export.

1,284
Total Referrals
847
Qualified
65.9%
Conversion Rate
$18,420
Total Payouts
$3,200
Pending
Top ReferrersView all →
ReferrerReachTrustEarned
Sarah ChenSARAH-2026
GoldPlatinum$4,280
James ParkJPARK-2026
SilverGold$2,610
Mia TorresMTORRES-26
PlatinumSilver$1,940
Qualification PipelineExport CSV →
RefereeSourceDateStatus
Alex Morganvia Sarah Chen
EmailMar 28pending
Dana Kimvia James Park
InstagramMar 27qualified
Ravi Patelvia Mia Torres
LinkedInMar 26pending
Lisa Zhangvia Sarah Chen
SMSMar 25qualified
The Affiliate Matrix

Application pipeline. Commission tiers. Four payout methods.

An external partner management layer with application intake, approval workflow, and per-affiliate commission configuration. Every click carries UTM parameters (source, medium, campaign). Cookie duration defaults to 30 days. Minimum payout threshold: $50. Payout methods: bank transfer, PayPal, account credit, check.

UTM-enabled tracking link generator — source, medium, campaign auto-populated on creation
Navigator portal at /navigator/affiliate/ — link management, earnings, payout requests
Per-affiliate commission rate override with real-time multiplier recalculation
Batch payout processing across four methods — triggers on configurable schedule
Auto-approval fires when follower count and conversion rate exceed configured thresholds
Affiliate Dashboard
Gold
1,247
Clicks
89
Conversions
$4,280
Earned
The Affiliate Registry

Four statuses. Per-affiliate profiles. Commission ledger.

Full affiliate roster with four status states (active, pending, inactive, suspended). Application intake with one-click approval and auto-approval rules. Per-affiliate detail view with lifetime metrics, referral history, and three direct actions: rate adjustment, suspension, reactivation. Commission breakdown by affiliate with rate, conversion count, and earned totals.

312
Total Affiliates
187
Active
24
Pending Applications
$42,800
Paid Commissions
Application IntakeReview all →
Olivia Reyespending
oliviareyes.com·48K followers·Mar 29
Dev Spotlight Blogpending
devspotlight.io·120K followers·Mar 28
Nomad Studiosauto-approved
nomadstudios.co·85K followers·Mar 27
Affiliate ProfileGold
Sarah Chen
1,247Total Referrals
89Conversions
7.1%Conv. Rate
$4,280Total Earned
$680Pending
Commission LedgerStructure →
AffiliateRateEarned
Sarah Chen89 conversions
12%$4,280
James Park54 conversions
10%$2,610
Nomad Studios41 conversions
15%$3,120
Validate Promotion Code
Valid · 23% off · Expires Aug 31
Code exists
Within date range
Usage limit not exceeded
Spend threshold met
The Promotion Registry

Seven types. Six validation checks. One registry.

MultiplierBonusChallengeTier Boost% DiscountFixed DiscountFree Nights

A centralized promotion registry. Each promotion carries a code, date range, global and per-member usage caps, minimum spend threshold, and optional tier gate. Every promotion type — percentage, fixed, multiplier, or tier-based — validates against a single source of truth at redemption time.

Seven promotion types in a single registry — revenue impact tracked per code
Six-gate validation API executes at POS terminal and online checkout in real time
Deduplication and conflict resolution per code — prevents double-discount stacking
A/B testing across promotion variants with conversion rate comparison
The Promotion Builder

Four-step wizard. Six validation gates.

A structured creation pipeline — Details, Rules, Targeting, Tracking — with date ranges, global and per-member usage caps, tier gates, and property-level targeting. The validation API enforces six gates at redemption: code existence, date range, usage limits, tier requirement, spend minimum, and active status.

1
Details
  • Promotion name
  • Description
  • Code (e.g. SUMMER2026)
  • Type selection
2
Rules
  • Valid from / until dates
  • Max uses globally
  • Max uses per member
  • Min spend threshold
  • Min tier requirement
3
Targeting
  • All properties or specific list
  • Vertical-specific targeting
  • Property comma-separated input
4
Tracking
  • Current uses counter
  • Active / inactive toggle
  • Revenue impact calculation
Promotion Registry+ Create →
PromotionTypeUsesStatus
Summer Flash SaleSUMMER2026
% Discount412 / 1,000active
Loyalty Double PointsLOYAL2X
Multiplier89 / ∞active
Free Night FridaysFREENITE
Free Nights0 / 500scheduled
Spring ChallengeSPRING26
Challenge1,024 / 1,024expired
Validation API

Six-gate eligibility check executed at POS terminal or online checkout. Each code passes through every gate before a discount is applied to the transaction.

Code exists in registry
Within valid date range
Usage limits not exceeded
Member meets tier requirement
Spend meets minimum threshold
Not expired or disabled
The Architecture Comparison

Fragmented growth tools vs. unified engine

Legacy Stack
Separate referral platform (per-user pricing)
Separate affiliate network tool (monthly subscription)
Separate coupon/promo code system
Tracking pixels required for attribution
Third-party cookies for affiliate link tracking
Manual payout processing across spreadsheets
No connection between referral data and CRM contacts
Separate dashboards per tool — no cross-program analytics
CSV exports to reconcile affiliate earnings with finance
Multiple vendor contracts and support channels
No unified scoring — each tool has its own reputation model
External affiliate portals require separate login credentials
Calisto Circle
Client Referral Logic with dual-tier scoring: native
Affiliate & Influencer Matrix with UTM tracking: native
Promotion & Coupon Engine, 7 types, 6-gate validation: native
Contact-linked attribution. Zero tracking pixels.
30-day cookie duration with UTM parameters per link
Calisto Wallet payouts with automatic Finance reconciliation
Every referral anchors to a Contact record in the CRM
Unified analytics: conversion, revenue, CPA, ROI per engine
Automatic ledger integration via five-stage payout pipeline
One platform. One support channel. One contract.
Dual-tier scoring (reach + trust) with 4.0× max multiplier
Navigator portal at /navigator/affiliate/ — same session
Contact-Linked Attribution Engine

Contact-linked referrals. UTM-tagged clicks. Registry-validated codes. One data layer.

Every referral anchors to a Contact record. Every affiliate click carries source, medium, and campaign parameters. Every promotion code validates against the global registry at redemption time. Zero-pixel, zero-cookie architecture.

Reach
Audience size
Bronze1.0×
Silver1.25×
Gold1.5×
Platinum2.0×
Reach ×
=
Trust
=
Rate
Trust
Referral quality
Bronze1.0×
Silver1.25×
Gold1.5×
Platinum2.0×

A Gold-reach, Platinum-trust affiliate earns 3.0× the base commission rate on every conversion.

Five-stage payout pipeline. Four disbursement methods.

Conversion verification → commission calculation → Wallet credit → payout processing → Finance reconciliation. Every payout record flows into the Finance ledger.

Conversion Verified
Commission Calculated
Wallet Credited
Payout Processed
Finance Reconciled
Bank Transfer
PayPal
Account Credit
Check
The Report Layer

Three engines. One analytics surface.

Cross-program reporting across referrals, affiliates, and promotions. Time-range filtering. Program comparison with conversion, revenue, cost-per-acquisition, and ROI per engine.

The Report Layer

Three engines. Five metrics. One comparison surface.

Cross-program analytics spanning referrals, affiliates, and promotions. Time-range filtering. Per-engine breakdown: conversions, revenue, cost-per-acquisition, and return on investment.

1,284
Total Referrals
+12%
65.9%
Conversion Rate
+3.2%
847
Affiliate Conversions
+18%
14
Active Promotions
+2
$61,220
Total Payout Volume
+22%
Program ComparisonLast 30 days ▾
EngineConversionsRevenueCost / Acq.ROI
Referrals1,284$128,400$14.348.9×
Affiliates847$254,100$50.535.9×
Promotions2,031$182,790$8.1212.1×
The Navigator Portal

Five metrics. Earnings ledger. Four-step onboarding.

An external-facing affiliate interface at /navigator/affiliate/. Referral tracking, earnings history with type and status filters, and a structured onboarding sequence — profile, terms, links, first referral.

The Navigator Portal

Five metrics. Earnings ledger. Four-step onboarding.

An external-facing affiliate interface at /navigator/affiliate/. Five real-time metrics: month-to-date earnings, total clicks, referral count, conversion rate, and average commission. Earnings history filterable by type (commission, bonus, adjustment) and status (pending, approved, paid). Four-step onboarding sequence: profile setup, terms acceptance, tracking link creation, first referral.

pro.calistoco.com/navigator/affiliate/
$1,680
Month-to-Date
1,247
Total Clicks
89
Referrals
7.1%
Conv. Rate
$18.88
Avg. Commission
Referral Log
Alex MorganMar 28$24.00approved
Jordan LeeMar 26$18.50approved
Sam PrattMar 24$32.00pending
Earnings Ledger
CommissionMar 28$24.00paid
CommissionMar 26$18.50paid
BonusMar 20$50.00paid
CommissionMar 18$32.00pending
Onboarding Sequence
Profile SetupName, website, social links
Accept TermsProgram terms and conditions
Create LinksGenerate tracking URLs
First ReferralShare and convert
POSCodes validate at checkout
Promo Code → 6-Gate Validation → Discount Applied → Transaction Record
DealsLeads land with source tags
Referral Click → UTM Attribution → Deal Created → Commission Eligible
NavigatorExternal affiliate portal and onboarding
Affiliate Sign-Up → 4-Step Onboarding → Link Creation → Earnings Dashboard
InboxReward messages auto-send
Conversion Verified → Reward Calculated → Inbox Notification → Delivered
VoiceTrackable numbers per affiliate
Affiliate Number → Inbound Call → Call Attribution → Commission Record
FinancePayouts reconcile to ledger
Wallet Credit → Payout Processed → Settlement → Finance Ledger
ContactsEvery referrer links to a Contact record
Referral Code → Contact Lookup → Record Linked → Timeline Updated
StudioReferral links embed in email campaigns
Campaign Build → Referral Link Injection → Send → Click Tracking
SitesConversion tracking on hosted pages
Landing Page → UTM Capture → Form Submit → Attribution Logged
EventsEvent-specific referral campaigns
Event Created → Referral Code Scoped → Attendee Converts → Credit Applied
OpsPayout tasks in operator queues
Payout Triggered → Task Created → Queue Assigned → Processed
UniversityOnboarding courses unlock portal access
Course Completed → Certification → Portal Access Granted → Active
PulsePromos stack with dynamic pricing
Promotion Active → Pricing Engine Check → Rate Adjusted → Applied
PurviewTarget by catalog services and spaces
Catalog Item → Promo Targeting → Code Scoped → Validated at Checkout

Growth Stack Calculator

See how many tools Circle replaces.

Toggle the growth and acquisition tools you currently run separately. See how many Circle consolidates natively and how many monthly attribution gaps you eliminate.

5Tools replaced by Circle
5Vendor contracts eliminated
90Monthly attribution gaps eliminated
0Tracking pixels required
Pricing

Growth engine included. No per-referral fees.

3 core acquisition engines, 100% native attribution, dual-tier scoring with dynamic commission multipliers, 7 promotion types, automated Wallet payouts, and 6 native platform interconnects. All included with Core.

Calisto Core
$0/month
+ 2% of revenue
CommitmentNone
UsersUnlimited
Products15 included
Best for: Businesses replacing separate referral widgets, affiliate platforms, and coupon managers with one native growth engine.
Technical Specifications

Calisto Circle is built for Pros.

Engine Architecture

Acquisition Engines3 (Client Referral Logic, Affiliate & Influencer Matrix, Promotion & Coupon Engine)
Promotion Types7 (Multiplier, Bonus, Challenge, Tier Boost, % Discount, Fixed Discount, Free Nights)
Validation Gates per Redemption6 (code existence, date range, usage limits, tier requirement, spend minimum, active status)
Payout Methods4 (bank transfer, PayPal, account credit, check)
Payout Schedules3 (weekly, biweekly, monthly)
Social Sharing Channels5 (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, email, SMS)
Platform Interconnects14 (POS, Deals, Navigator, Inbox, Voice, Finance, Contacts, Studio, Sites, Events, Ops, University, Pulse, Purview)
Data ArchitectureSingle relational layer shared across all three engines

Scoring & Attribution

Scoring Dimensions2 (Reach tier: audience size, Trust tier: referral quality)
Tier Levels per Dimension4 (Bronze 1.0×, Silver 1.25×, Gold 1.5×, Platinum 2.0×)
Maximum Commission Multiplier4.0× (Platinum Reach × Platinum Trust)
Attribution MethodContact-linked. Zero-pixel, zero-cookie architecture.
UTM Parameters per Link3 (source, medium, campaign — auto-generated)
Default Cookie Duration30 days (configurable per affiliate program)
Default Referral Expiry90 days (configurable per referral program)
Reward Structures2 (percentage of sale, fixed amount)

Operational Defaults

Minimum Payout ThresholdConfigurable (default triggers at first eligible amount)
Affiliate Statuses4 (active, pending, inactive, suspended)
Promotion Statuses4 (active, scheduled, expired, disabled)
Payout Pipeline Stages5 (conversion verified, commission calculated, Wallet credited, payout processed, Finance reconciled)
Navigator Onboarding Steps4 (profile setup, terms acceptance, link creation, first referral)
Auto-Approval Criteria3 (follower count, conversion rate, minimum spend)
Code Validation LatencyReal-time at POS terminal and online checkout
Third-Party Dependencies0. Native to the Calisto Pro core.

Platform

Navigator Affiliate Portal/navigator/affiliate/ — self-service link management, earnings, payout requests
Finance IntegrationAutomatic ledger reconciliation for all payout records
POS IntegrationReal-time promo code validation at terminal and online checkout
Deals IntegrationReferral and affiliate leads surface with source tags and influencer IDs
Inbox IntegrationAutomated reward delivery, application notifications, payout confirmations
Voice IntegrationTrackable phone numbers per affiliate for offline attribution
Pricing2% of processed revenue. No per-user or per-referral fees.
Trial14 days, full access, no credit card required