I didn't give any answer as i have responded to the same questions many times. i will give you an example to make it easier:
Case 1: You have downloads but no money
imagine you are a dj and you have a website wehere you publish links of your last music collection.
also there is another dj, let's say Mike, with another website where other links are published.
Mike sends us a referral with username Bob.
When bob registers he will be mike's affiliate. As far as Bob gets premium account, Mike earns 60%.
Bob then finds your website and comes to filemates. You will not earn money as Mike is the first that sent us Bob.
This is for those that have downloads but no referrals. Donwloads DO NOT mean referrals. You can have downloads from existing premium users
Case 2: You have downloads/referrals but no money
In this case it is almost like the first one. Or a combination.
a) Your files are smaller than 500MB. You get downloads but no referrals. Nobody will pay for something that is free.
b) Your files are bigger than 500MB. You get downloads from referrals of Mike but your referrals have not bought premium yet so that you get money.
When your referrals buy premium you will see a yellow star beside the username. This indicates your referrals are premium.
If you have referrals with yellow stars (in other words premium) but you haven't earned money contact us to check out the reason that you haven't got the 60% of commission. 99.99% this is IMPOSSIBLE