{ "batch": "954-affiliate-marketing-what-it-is", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r954_affiliate_marketing_what_it_is_amazon_associates_session_definition", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Amazon Associates: Definition of transaction/session", "summary": "Affiliate marketing with Amazon Associates defines a session as beginning when a customer clicks through a Special Link and ending upon the first to occur of: 24 hours elapse, the customer places an order, or the customer clicks through a Special Link to an Amazon Site that is not your Special Link.", "body": "Affiliate marketing with Amazon Associates defines a session as beginning when a customer clicks through a Special Link and ending upon the first to occur of: 24 hours elapse, the customer places an order, or the customer clicks through a Special Link to an Amazon Site that is not your Special Link.\n\nWhat Amazon.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“(a) a customer clicks through a Special Link on your Site to an Amazon Site; and (b) during a single session, which is measured as beginning when a customer clicks through that Special Link and ending upon the first to occur of the following: (x) 24 hours elapse from that click, (y) the customer places an order for a Product, other than a digital product (as determined in our sole discretion; for example, an Amazon software download or items sold under the name \"Amazon Music, \"Amazon Shorts\", \"eDocs\", \"Amazon Prime Video\", \"Game Downloads\", \"Amazon Coin\", \"Kindle Books\", \"Kindle Newspapers\", \"Kindle Blogs\", \"Kindle Newsfeeds\", or \"Kindle Magazines\") (a \"Digital Product\"), or (z) the customer clicks through a Special Link to an Amazon Site that is not your Special Link (a \"Session\"), any of the following happens: (c) the customer purchases a Product via our 1-Click feature, or (i) the customer purchases a Product by adding a Product to his or her shopping cart and completing the order for that Product no later than 89 days after their initial click-through of the Special Link, or (ii) with respect to Digital Products, the customer purchases such a Product by streaming or downloading it from an Amazon Site; and (iii) within 180 days of the purchase, the Product is shipped to, streamed or downloaded by, and paid for by the customer”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/operating/policies", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon.com, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "(a) a customer clicks through a Special Link on your Site to an Amazon Site; and (b) during a single session, which is measured as beginning when a customer clicks through that Special Link and ending upon the first to occur of the following: (x) 24 hours elapse from that click, (y) the customer places an order for a Product, other than a digital product (as determined in our sole discretion; for example, an Amazon software download or items sold under the name \"Amazon Music, \"Amazon Shorts\", \"eDocs\", \"Amazon Prime Video\", \"Game Downloads\", \"Amazon Coin\", \"Kindle Books\", \"Kindle Newspapers\", \"Kindle Blogs\", \"Kindle Newsfeeds\", or \"Kindle Magazines\") (a \"Digital Product\"), or (z) the customer clicks through a Special Link to an Amazon Site that is not your Special Link (a \"Session\"), any of the following happens: (c) the customer purchases a Product via our 1-Click feature, or (i) the customer purchases a Product by adding a Product to his or her shopping cart and completing the order for that Product no later than 89 days after their initial click-through of the Special Link, or (ii) with respect to Digital Products, the customer purchases such a Product by streaming or downloading it from an Amazon Site; and (iii) within 180 days of the purchase, the Product is shipped to, streamed or downloaded by, and paid for by the customer", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "954-affiliate-marketing-what-it-is", "subject": "Amazon Associates", "topic": "Definition of transaction/session", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonassociates", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r954_affiliate_marketing_what_it_is_amazon_associates_commission_structure", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Amazon Associates: Platform fee cut/commission structure", "summary": "Amazon Associates pays standard commission income calculated as a percentage of Qualifying Revenue, which is the amount received from a Qualifying Purchase less shipping charges, gift-wrapping fees, handling fees, taxes, service charges, credits, rebates, credit card processing fees, and bad debt.", "body": "Amazon Associates pays standard commission income calculated as a percentage of Qualifying Revenue, which is the amount received from a Qualifying Purchase less shipping charges, gift-wrapping fees, handling fees, taxes, service charges, credits, rebates, credit card processing fees, and bad debt.\n\nWhat Amazon.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“For each Qualifying Purchase, the corresponding \"Qualifying Revenue\" is equal to the amount we actually receive from that Qualifying Purchase, less any shipping charges, gift-wrapping fees, handling fees, taxes (e.g. sales tax and VAT), service charges, credits, rebates, credit card processing fees, and bad debt”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/operating/policies", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon.com, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "For each Qualifying Purchase, the corresponding \"Qualifying Revenue\" is equal to the amount we actually receive from that Qualifying Purchase, less any shipping charges, gift-wrapping fees, handling fees, taxes (e.g. sales tax and VAT), service charges, credits, rebates, credit card processing fees, and bad debt", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "954-affiliate-marketing-what-it-is", "subject": "Amazon Associates", "topic": "Platform fee cut/commission structure", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonassociates", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r954_affiliate_marketing_what_it_is_amazon_associates_payout_schedule", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Amazon Associates: Payout schedule and timing", "summary": "Amazon Associates pays Standard Commission Income and Special Commission Income approximately 60 days following the end of each calendar month in which they were earned by the method selected (Direct Deposit, Amazon Gift Card, or Check).", "body": "Amazon Associates pays Standard Commission Income and Special Commission Income approximately 60 days following the end of each calendar month in which they were earned by the method selected (Direct Deposit, Amazon Gift Card, or Check).\n\nWhat Amazon.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“We will pay Standard Commission Income and Special Commission Income in the default currency for an Amazon Site approximately 60 days following the end of each calendar month in which they were earned by you”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/operating/policies", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon.com, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "We will pay Standard Commission Income and Special Commission Income in the default currency for an Amazon Site approximately 60 days following the end of each calendar month in which they were earned by you", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "954-affiliate-marketing-what-it-is", "subject": "Amazon Associates", "topic": "Payout schedule and timing", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonassociates", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r954_affiliate_marketing_what_it_is_amazon_associates_payout_minimum", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Amazon Associates: Payout minimum thresholds", "summary": "Amazon Associates has payout minimum thresholds: U.S. - 10 USD minimum for Direct Deposit and Gift Card options, 100 USD minimum for Check option. Gift Card payments over 2000 USD are held until alternate payment method provided.", "body": "Amazon Associates has payout minimum thresholds: U.S. - 10 USD minimum for Direct Deposit and Gift Card options, 100 USD minimum for Check option. Gift Card payments over 2000 USD are held until alternate payment method provided.\n\nWhat Amazon.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“U.S. - Minimum\n\nU.S. - Maximum\n\n**Option 1 (Deposit)**\n\n10 USD\n\n\n**Option 2 (Gift Card)**\n\n10 USD\n\n2000 USD\n\n**Option 3 (Check)**\n\n100 USD\n\n\n**Check Processing Fee**\n\n15 USD”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/operating/policies", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon.com, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "U.S. - Minimum\n\nU.S. - Maximum\n\n**Option 1 (Deposit)**\n\n10 USD\n\n\n**Option 2 (Gift Card)**\n\n10 USD\n\n2000 USD\n\n**Option 3 (Check)**\n\n100 USD\n\n\n**Check Processing Fee**\n\n15 USD", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "954-affiliate-marketing-what-it-is", "subject": "Amazon Associates", "topic": "Payout minimum thresholds", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonassociates", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r954_affiliate_marketing_what_it_is_amazon_associates_violation_consequences", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Amazon Associates: Consequences of violating platform rules", "summary": "Violating Amazon Associates Program documents (including Participation Requirements, Commission Income Statement, IP License, or Influencer Program Policy) results in disqualification of purchases, potential withholding of commissions, and account termination. Re-application requires advance authorization after rejection for violations or after account termination.", "body": "Violating Amazon Associates Program documents (including Participation Requirements, Commission Income Statement, IP License, or Influencer Program Policy) results in disqualification of purchases, potential withholding of commissions, and account termination. Re-application requires advance authorization after rejection for violations or after account termination.\n\nWhat Amazon.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“(f) any violation or abuse (as determined in our sole discretion), you cannot attempt to re-join the Associates Program without our advance authorization. Advance authorization may be initiated by completing the Contact Associates Customer Service form available [here](https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/contact).\n\nYou will ensure that the information in your Associates Program application and information otherwise associated with your account on the Associates Site, including your email address, other contact information, and identification of your Site, is at all times complete, accurate, and up-to-date.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/operating/policies", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon.com, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "(f) any violation or abuse (as determined in our sole discretion), you cannot attempt to re-join the Associates Program without our advance authorization. Advance authorization may be initiated by completing the Contact Associates Customer Service form available [here](https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/contact).\n\nYou will ensure that the information in your Associates Program application and information otherwise associated with your account on the Associates Site, including your email address, other contact information, and identification of your Site, is at all times complete, accurate, and up-to-date.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "954-affiliate-marketing-what-it-is", "subject": "Amazon Associates", "topic": "Consequences of violating platform rules", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonassociates", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r954_affiliate_marketing_what_it_is_awin_commission_information", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Awin: Commission information and payment model", "summary": "Awin operates as a performance-based affiliate marketing platform where publishers earn commissions from advertiser campaigns. The platform offers multi-layered commission management with flexible payment terms, ensuring advertisers pay only for results. Publishers receive commission payments through various methods (SEPA, BACS, ACH, domestic payments in multiple currencies) with International Wire Transfers handled through Payoneer.", "body": "Awin operates as a performance-based affiliate marketing platform where publishers earn commissions from advertiser campaigns. The platform offers multi-layered commission management with flexible payment terms, ensuring advertisers pay only for results. Publishers receive commission payments through various methods (SEPA, BACS, ACH, domestic payments in multiple currencies) with International Wire Transfers handled through Payoneer.\n\nWhat Awin Inc. actually says:\n\n“Awin offers a range of payment methods including SEPA, BACS, ACH, and Domestic payments in NOK, SEK, DKK, PLN, and CHF. For International Wire Transfers (IWT), we have partnered with Payoneer as our designated payment provider. This allows you to receive payments in a currency different from that of your bank country. To ensure a successful payment process, please complete the form within your publisher account.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.awin.com/us/publisher-terms", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Awin Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Awin offers a range of payment methods including SEPA, BACS, ACH, and Domestic payments in NOK, SEK, DKK, PLN, and CHF. For International Wire Transfers (IWT), we have partnered with Payoneer as our designated payment provider. This allows you to receive payments in a currency different from that of your bank country. To ensure a successful payment process, please complete the form within your publisher account.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "954-affiliate-marketing-what-it-is", "subject": "Awin", "topic": "Commission information and payment model", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "awin", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r954_affiliate_marketing_what_it_is_impact_com_platform_description", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Impact.com: Platform capabilities and services", "summary": "impact.com transforms enterprise partnership management through AI-powered performance marketing technology. The platform serves advertisers, agencies, and publishers with specialized solutions for affiliate marketing, influencer marketing, creator collaboration, and referral marketing across multiple industries and verticals.", "body": "impact.com transforms enterprise partnership management through AI-powered performance marketing technology. The platform serves advertisers, agencies, and publishers with specialized solutions for affiliate marketing, influencer marketing, creator collaboration, and referral marketing across multiple industries and verticals.\n\nWhat impact.com actually says:\n\n“impact.com transforms the way enterprises manage and optimize all types of partnerships\n\nWe are best in breed. We are transformational. We are growth technologists. And we create impact.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.impact.com/about/", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "impact.com", "evidence_quote": "impact.com transforms the way enterprises manage and optimize all types of partnerships\n\nWe are best in breed. We are transformational. We are growth technologists. And we create impact.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "954-affiliate-marketing-what-it-is", "subject": "impact.com", "topic": "Platform capabilities and services", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "impactcom", "topic": [ "craft.studio", "ops.shipping" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r954_affiliate_marketing_what_it_is_amazon_associates_content_rules", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Amazon Associates: Content and conduct rules", "summary": "Amazon Associates prohibits content that promotes or contains sexually explicit or obscene materials, violence, false/deceptive/libelous materials, hateful/harassing/harmful/discriminatory materials, illegal activities, child-directed content, or violates trademark/IP rights. Sites must display Special Links only as provided and cannot alter Amazon content.", "body": "Amazon Associates prohibits content that promotes or contains sexually explicit or obscene materials, violence, false/deceptive/libelous materials, hateful/harassing/harmful/discriminatory materials, illegal activities, child-directed content, or violates trademark/IP rights. Sites must display Special Links only as provided and cannot alter Amazon content.\n\nWhat Amazon.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“(a) promote or contain sexually explicit or obscene materials,\n\n(b) promote violence or contain violent materials or promote, endorse or incite potentially dangerous or harmful acts,\n\n(c) promote or contain false, deceptive, libelous or defamatory materials,\n\n(d) promote or contain materials or activity that is hateful, harassing, harmful, invasive of another's privacy, abusive, or discriminatory (including on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age),\n\n(e) promote or undertake illegal activities,\n\n(f) are directed toward children or knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 13 years of age or other applicable age threshold (as defined by applicable laws, regulations, and/or guidelines); or violate any applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders, licenses, permits, guidelines, codes of practice, industry standards, self-regulatory rules, judgments, decisions, or other requirements of any applicable governmental authority related to child protection (for example, if applicable, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 6501-6506) or any regulations promulgated thereunder or the Children's Online Protection Act);\n\n(g) include any trademark of Amazon or its affiliates, or a variant or misspelling of a trademark of Amazon or its affiliates in any domain name, subdomain name, in any \"tag\" or Associates ID, or in any username, group name, or other identifier on any social networking site (see a non-exhaustive list of our trademarks listed on our Non-Exhaustive Trademark Table); or\n\n(h) otherwise violate any intellectual property rights.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/operating/policies", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon.com, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "(a) promote or contain sexually explicit or obscene materials,\n\n(b) promote violence or contain violent materials or promote, endorse or incite potentially dangerous or harmful acts,\n\n(c) promote or contain false, deceptive, libelous or defamatory materials,\n\n(d) promote or contain materials or activity that is hateful, harassing, harmful, invasive of another's privacy, abusive, or discriminatory (including on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age),\n\n(e) promote or undertake illegal activities,\n\n(f) are directed toward children or knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 13 years of age or other applicable age threshold (as defined by applicable laws, regulations, and/or guidelines); or violate any applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders, licenses, permits, guidelines, codes of practice, industry standards, self-regulatory rules, judgments, decisions, or other requirements of any applicable governmental authority related to child protection (for example, if applicable, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 6501-6506) or any regulations promulgated thereunder or the Children's Online Protection Act);\n\n(g) include any trademark of Amazon or its affiliates, or a variant or misspelling of a trademark of Amazon or its affiliates in any domain name, subdomain name, in any \"tag\" or Associates ID, or in any username, group name, or other identifier on any social networking site (see a non-exhaustive list of our trademarks listed on our Non-Exhaustive Trademark Table); or\n\n(h) otherwise violate any intellectual property rights.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "954-affiliate-marketing-what-it-is", "subject": "Amazon Associates", "topic": "Content and conduct rules", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonassociates", "topic": [ "rules.content", "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r954_affiliate_marketing_what_it_is_awin_publisher_requirements", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Awin: Publisher enrollment and eligibility requirements", "summary": "Awin requires publishers to submit a complete and accurate application with original site content, ensure sites are publicly available, and meet suitability criteria. Unsuitable sites include those with prohibited content (adult, violence, hate, fraud, illegal activities, child-directed content, trademark violations, etc.). Awin determines suitability at its sole discretion.", "body": "Awin requires publishers to submit a complete and accurate application with original site content, ensure sites are publicly available, and meet suitability criteria. Unsuitable sites include those with prohibited content (adult, violence, hate, fraud, illegal activities, child-directed content, trademark violations, etc.). Awin determines suitability at its sole discretion.\n\nWhat Awin Inc. actually says:\n\n“To begin the enrollment process, you must submit a complete and accurate Associates Program application. Your Site(s) must contain original content and be publicly available via the website address provided in the application. Original content utilizing third-party materials must contain significant commentary, analysis, or transformation to any materials you include. You must identify your Site(s) in your application. We will evaluate your application and notify you of its acceptance or rejection. Your Site will not be eligible for inclusion in the Associates Program, and you cannot include any Special Links or Product Advertising Content on it, if your Site is unsuitable. Unsuitable Sites include those that:\n\n(a) promote or contain sexually explicit or obscene materials,\n\n(b) promote violence or contain violent materials or promote, endorse or incite potentially dangerous or harmful acts,\n\n(c) promote or contain false, deceptive, libelous or defamatory materials,\n\n(d) promote or contain materials or activity that is hateful, harassing, harmful, invasive of another's privacy, abusive, or discriminatory (including on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age),\n\n(e) promote or undertake illegal activities,\n\n(f) are directed toward children or knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 13 years of age or other applicable age threshold (as defined by applicable laws, regulations, and/or guidelines); or violate any applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders, licenses, permits, guidelines, codes of practice, industry standards, self-regulatory rules, judgments, decisions, or other requirements of any applicable governmental authority related to child protection (for example, if applicable, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 6501-6506) or any regulations promulgated thereunder or the Children's Online Protection Act);\n\n(g) include any trademark of Amazon or its affiliates, or a variant or misspelling of a trademark of Amazon or its affiliates in any domain name, subdomain name, in any \"tag\" or Associates ID, or in any username, group name, or other identifier on any social networking site (see a non-exhaustive list of our trademarks listed on our Non-Exhaustive Trademark Table); or\n\n(h) otherwise violate any intellectual property rights.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.awin.com/us/publisher-terms", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Awin Inc.", "evidence_quote": "To begin the enrollment process, you must submit a complete and accurate Associates Program application. Your Site(s) must contain original content and be publicly available via the website address provided in the application. Original content utilizing third-party materials must contain significant commentary, analysis, or transformation to any materials you include. You must identify your Site(s) in your application. We will evaluate your application and notify you of its acceptance or rejection. Your Site will not be eligible for inclusion in the Associates Program, and you cannot include any Special Links or Product Advertising Content on it, if your Site is unsuitable. Unsuitable Sites include those that:\n\n(a) promote or contain sexually explicit or obscene materials,\n\n(b) promote violence or contain violent materials or promote, endorse or incite potentially dangerous or harmful acts,\n\n(c) promote or contain false, deceptive, libelous or defamatory materials,\n\n(d) promote or contain materials or activity that is hateful, harassing, harmful, invasive of another's privacy, abusive, or discriminatory (including on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age),\n\n(e) promote or undertake illegal activities,\n\n(f) are directed toward children or knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 13 years of age or other applicable age threshold (as defined by applicable laws, regulations, and/or guidelines); or violate any applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders, licenses, permits, guidelines, codes of practice, industry standards, self-regulatory rules, judgments, decisions, or other requirements of any applicable governmental authority related to child protection (for example, if applicable, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 6501-6506) or any regulations promulgated thereunder or the Children's Online Protection Act);\n\n(g) include any trademark of Amazon or its affiliates, or a variant or misspelling of a trademark of Amazon or its affiliates in any domain name, subdomain name, in any \"tag\" or Associates ID, or in any username, group name, or other identifier on any social networking site (see a non-exhaustive list of our trademarks listed on our Non-Exhaustive Trademark Table); or\n\n(h) otherwise violate any intellectual property rights.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "954-affiliate-marketing-what-it-is", "subject": "Awin", "topic": "Publisher enrollment and eligibility requirements", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "awin", "topic": [ "access.signup", "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } } ] }