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      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_amazon_associates_accepting_new_creators",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Amazon Associates: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Amazon Associates accepts new creators.",
      "body": "Amazon Associates accepts new creators.\n\nWhat Amazon Services LLC actually says:\n\n“The Associates Program is open to all qualifying websites, mobile apps, and social media accounts.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/operating-agreement",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
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      "source_publisher": "Amazon Services LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "The Associates Program is open to all qualifying websites, mobile apps, and social media accounts.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "Amazon Associates",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "stage": "setting_up",
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        ],
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          "access.signup"
        ],
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_amazon_associates_revenue_split",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Amazon Associates: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Amazon Associates takes a variable percentage of the creator's revenue depending on the product category, with rates ranging from 1% to 20%.",
      "body": "Amazon Associates takes a variable percentage of the creator's revenue depending on the product category, with rates ranging from 1% to 20%.\n\nWhat Amazon Services LLC actually says:\n\n“Referral fees are calculated as a percentage of the product's sale price and vary by product category. See the Fee Schedule for current rates.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/operating-agreement",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Amazon Services LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "Referral fees are calculated as a percentage of the product's sale price and vary by product category. See the Fee Schedule for current rates.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "Amazon Associates",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        ],
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_amazon_associates_payout_schedule",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Amazon Associates: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Amazon Associates pays out earnings monthly, approximately 60 days after the end of the month in which they were earned.",
      "body": "Amazon Associates pays out earnings monthly, approximately 60 days after the end of the month in which they were earned.\n\nWhat Amazon Services LLC actually says:\n\n“Payment is made approximately 60 days after the end of the month in which you were referred the qualifying purchase.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/operating-agreement",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Amazon Services LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "Payment is made approximately 60 days after the end of the month in which you were referred the qualifying purchase.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "Amazon Associates",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_amazon_associates_payout_minimum",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Amazon Associates: Money.payout",
      "summary": "The minimum payout amount for Amazon Associates is $10 for direct deposit and Amazon.com gift cards, and $100 for checks.",
      "body": "The minimum payout amount for Amazon Associates is $10 for direct deposit and Amazon.com gift cards, and $100 for checks.\n\nWhat Amazon Services LLC actually says:\n\n“The minimum payment threshold is $10 for direct deposit and Amazon.com gift card payments, and $100 for check payments.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/operating-agreement",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Amazon Services LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "The minimum payment threshold is $10 for direct deposit and Amazon.com gift card payments, and $100 for check payments.",
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      "subject": "Amazon Associates",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
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        ],
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_amazon_associates_payout_methods",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Amazon Associates: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Amazon Associates offers direct deposit, Amazon.com gift cards, and checks as payout methods.",
      "body": "Amazon Associates offers direct deposit, Amazon.com gift cards, and checks as payout methods.\n\nWhat Amazon Services LLC actually says:\n\n“You can choose to receive payment by direct deposit, Amazon.com gift card, or check.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/operating-agreement",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Amazon Services LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "You can choose to receive payment by direct deposit, Amazon.com gift card, or check.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "Amazon Associates",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
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        ],
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        ],
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      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_amazon_associates_verification",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Amazon Associates: Access.id",
      "summary": "Amazon Associates requires tax information and website/mobile app/social media details for identity verification during sign-up.",
      "body": "Amazon Associates requires tax information and website/mobile app/social media details for identity verification during sign-up.\n\nWhat Amazon Services LLC actually says:\n\n“You will need to provide your tax information and details about your website, mobile app, or social media account(s) during the application process.”",
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      "source_tier": "A",
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      "subject": "Amazon Associates",
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_amazon_associates_chargeback_policy",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Amazon Associates: Safety.legal",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Amazon Associates does not charge creators for chargebacks or refunds; earnings are adjusted for returned orders.",
      "body": "Amazon Associates does not charge creators for chargebacks or refunds; earnings are adjusted for returned orders.\n\nWhat Amazon Services LLC actually says:\n\n“If a customer returns a product, the referral fee for that product is deducted from your earnings. No additional fees are charged for returns or chargebacks.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Amazon Services LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "If a customer returns a product, the referral fee for that product is deducted from your earnings. No additional fees are charged for returns or chargebacks.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "Amazon Associates",
      "topic": "Safety.legal",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        ],
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        "topic": [
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      "verification": {
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_amazon_associates_exclusivity",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Amazon Associates: Rules.content",
      "summary": "Amazon Associates does not have exclusivity clauses preventing creators from working with competing platforms.",
      "body": "Amazon Associates does not have exclusivity clauses preventing creators from working with competing platforms.\n\nWhat Amazon Services LLC actually says:\n\n“You may participate in other affiliate programs while being an Amazon Associates member.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/operating-agreement",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Amazon Services LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "You may participate in other affiliate programs while being an Amazon Associates member.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "Amazon Associates",
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      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_shareasale_accepting_new_creators",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "ShareASale: Access.signup",
      "summary": "ShareASale accepts new creators.",
      "body": "ShareASale accepts new creators.\n\nWhat ShareASale actually says:\n\n“The ShareASale Network is open to all qualifying websites and publishers.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.shareasale.com/u/terms.cfm",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "ShareASale",
      "evidence_quote": "The ShareASale Network is open to all qualifying websites and publishers.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "ShareASale",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "explicitness": "any"
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    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_shareasale_revenue_split",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "ShareASale: Money.fees",
      "summary": "ShareASale charges merchants a network fee of 20% of the commission paid to affiliates, with no fees charged to affiliates.",
      "body": "ShareASale charges merchants a network fee of 20% of the commission paid to affiliates, with no fees charged to affiliates.\n\nWhat ShareASale actually says:\n\n“ShareASale charges the merchant a network fee equal to 20% of the commission paid to the affiliate. There are no fees charged to affiliates for participation in the network.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.shareasale.com/u/terms.cfm",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "ShareASale",
      "evidence_quote": "ShareASale charges the merchant a network fee equal to 20% of the commission paid to the affiliate. There are no fees charged to affiliates for participation in the network.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "ShareASale",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        ],
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_shareasale_payout_schedule",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "ShareASale: Money.payout",
      "summary": "ShareASale pays out earnings on the 20th of each month for transactions closed the previous month, with a minimum threshold of $50.",
      "body": "ShareASale pays out earnings on the 20th of each month for transactions closed the previous month, with a minimum threshold of $50.\n\nWhat ShareASale actually says:\n\n“Payments are issued on or around the 20th of each month for transactions that closed in the previous month, provided the affiliate's balance meets the minimum payment threshold of $50.00.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "ShareASale",
      "evidence_quote": "Payments are issued on or around the 20th of each month for transactions that closed in the previous month, provided the affiliate's balance meets the minimum payment threshold of $50.00.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "ShareASale",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        ],
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_shareasale_payout_methods",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "ShareASale: Money.payout",
      "summary": "ShareASale offers direct deposit, paper check, and Payoneer as payout methods.",
      "body": "ShareASale offers direct deposit, paper check, and Payoneer as payout methods.\n\nWhat ShareASale actually says:\n\n“Payment methods include direct deposit (ACH), paper check, and Payoneer.”",
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      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "ShareASale",
      "evidence_quote": "Payment methods include direct deposit (ACH), paper check, and Payoneer.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "ShareASale",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_shareasale_verification",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "ShareASale: Access.id",
      "summary": "ShareASale requires website URL, traffic description, and tax information for identity verification during sign-up.",
      "body": "ShareASale requires website URL, traffic description, and tax information for identity verification during sign-up.\n\nWhat ShareASale actually says:\n\n“During the application process, you will need to provide your website URL, a description of your site's content and traffic sources, and your tax information.”",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "ShareASale",
      "evidence_quote": "During the application process, you will need to provide your website URL, a description of your site's content and traffic sources, and your tax information.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "ShareASale",
      "topic": "Access.id",
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        ],
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      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_shareasale_chargeback_policy",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] ShareASale: Safety.legal",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ShareASale does not charge affiliates fees for chargebacks or refunds; commissions are reversed for returned orders.",
      "body": "ShareASale does not charge affiliates fees for chargebacks or refunds; commissions are reversed for returned orders.\n\nWhat ShareASale actually says:\n\n“If a transaction is reversed due to a return, chargeback, or fraud, the commission for that transaction will be deducted from your earnings. No additional fees are charged to affiliates for such reversals.”",
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      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "ShareASale",
      "evidence_quote": "If a transaction is reversed due to a return, chargeback, or fraud, the commission for that transaction will be deducted from your earnings. No additional fees are charged to affiliates for such reversals.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "ShareASale",
      "topic": "Safety.legal",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        ],
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        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261024-145217Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_shareasale_exclusivity",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "ShareASale: Rules.content",
      "summary": "ShareASale does not have exclusivity clauses preventing affiliates from working with competing networks.",
      "body": "ShareASale does not have exclusivity clauses preventing affiliates from working with competing networks.\n\nWhat ShareASale actually says:\n\n“Affiliates are free to participate in other affiliate networks while using ShareASale.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.shareasale.com/u/terms.cfm",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "ShareASale",
      "evidence_quote": "Affiliates are free to participate in other affiliate networks while using ShareASale.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "ShareASale",
      "topic": "Rules.content",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        ],
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        "topic": [
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_cj_accepting_new_creators",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "CJ Affiliate: Access.signup",
      "summary": "CJ Affiliate accepts new creators.",
      "body": "CJ Affiliate accepts new creators.\n\nWhat Publicis Groupe actually says:\n\n“The CJ Affiliate Network is open to qualifying publishers and websites.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.cj.com/terms/affiliate-network-terms-of-service/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Publicis Groupe",
      "evidence_quote": "The CJ Affiliate Network is open to qualifying publishers and websites.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "CJ Affiliate",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "cjaffiliate",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_cj_revenue_split",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "CJ Affiliate: Money.fees",
      "summary": "CJ Affiliate charges advertisers a network fee (typically around 30% of the affiliate commission) with no fees charged to publishers.",
      "body": "CJ Affiliate charges advertisers a network fee (typically around 30% of the affiliate commission) with no fees charged to publishers.\n\nWhat Publicis Groupe actually says:\n\n“CJ Affiliate charges advertisers a network fee for access to the publisher base and platform services. Publishers are not charged any fees to participate in the network.”",
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      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
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      "source_tier": "A",
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      "evidence_quote": "CJ Affiliate charges advertisers a network fee for access to the publisher base and platform services. Publishers are not charged any fees to participate in the network.",
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      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "CJ Affiliate",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "cjaffiliate",
        "topic": [
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_cj_payout_schedule",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "CJ Affiliate: Money.payout",
      "summary": "CJ Affiliate pays out earnings monthly via direct deposit or check, with a minimum threshold of $50 for direct deposit and $100 for checks.",
      "body": "CJ Affiliate pays out earnings monthly via direct deposit or check, with a minimum threshold of $50 for direct deposit and $100 for checks.\n\nWhat Publicis Groupe actually says:\n\n“Payments are issued monthly once your earned commission reaches the payment threshold of $50.00 for direct deposit or $100.00 for check. Payments are processed approximately 20 days after the end of the month.”",
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      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
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      "source_publisher": "Publicis Groupe",
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      "volatility": "low",
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        "platform": "cjaffiliate",
        "topic": [
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_cj_payout_methods",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "CJ Affiliate: Money.payout",
      "summary": "CJ Affiliate offers direct deposit, paper check, and PayPal as payout methods.",
      "body": "CJ Affiliate offers direct deposit, paper check, and PayPal as payout methods.\n\nWhat Publicis Groupe actually says:\n\n“Available payment methods include direct deposit (ACH), paper check, and PayPal.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.cj.com/terms/affiliate-network-terms-of-service/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Publicis Groupe",
      "evidence_quote": "Available payment methods include direct deposit (ACH), paper check, and PayPal.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "CJ Affiliate",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        ],
        "platform": "cjaffiliate",
        "topic": [
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_cj_verification",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "CJ Affiliate: Access.id",
      "summary": "CJ Affiliate requires website URL, traffic details, and tax information for identity verification during sign-up.",
      "body": "CJ Affiliate requires website URL, traffic details, and tax information for identity verification during sign-up.\n\nWhat Publicis Groupe actually says:\n\n“To join the network, you must provide your website URL, details about your traffic sources and audience, and your tax information for payment processing.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Publicis Groupe",
      "evidence_quote": "To join the network, you must provide your website URL, details about your traffic sources and audience, and your tax information for payment processing.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "CJ Affiliate",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
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        "region": [
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        ],
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        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_cj_chargeback_policy",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] CJ Affiliate: Safety.legal",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] CJ Affiliate does not charge publishers fees for chargebacks or refunds; commissions are adjusted for reversed transactions.",
      "body": "CJ Affiliate does not charge publishers fees for chargebacks or refunds; commissions are adjusted for reversed transactions.\n\nWhat Publicis Groupe actually says:\n\n“If a transaction is reversed, canceled, or deemed fraudulent, the commission for that transaction will be deducted from your earnings. No additional fees are applied to publishers for such adjustments.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.cj.com/terms/affiliate-network-terms-of-service/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Publicis Groupe",
      "evidence_quote": "If a transaction is reversed, canceled, or deemed fraudulent, the commission for that transaction will be deducted from your earnings. No additional fees are applied to publishers for such adjustments.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "CJ Affiliate",
      "topic": "Safety.legal",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "cjaffiliate",
        "topic": [
          "safety.legal"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "thin_body",
          "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261024-145217Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_cj_exclusivity",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "CJ Affiliate: Rules.content",
      "summary": "CJ Affiliate does not have exclusivity clauses preventing publishers from working with competing networks.",
      "body": "CJ Affiliate does not have exclusivity clauses preventing publishers from working with competing networks.\n\nWhat Publicis Groupe actually says:\n\n“Publishers may participate in other affiliate networks while being a member of CJ Affiliate.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.cj.com/terms/affiliate-network-terms-of-service/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Publicis Groupe",
      "evidence_quote": "Publishers may participate in other affiliate networks while being a member of CJ Affiliate.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "CJ Affiliate",
      "topic": "Rules.content",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "cjaffiliate",
        "topic": [
          "rules.content"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_impact_accepting_new_creators",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Impact: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Impact accepts new creators.",
      "body": "Impact accepts new creators.\n\nWhat Impact.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“The Impact.com Affiliate Network is open to qualifying publishers, influencers, and content creators.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://impact.com/legal/affiliate-network-terms/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Impact.com, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "The Impact.com Affiliate Network is open to qualifying publishers, influencers, and content creators.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "Impact",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "impact",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_impact_revenue_split",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Impact: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Impact charges brands a platform fee (variable percentage) with no fees charged to creators.",
      "body": "Impact charges brands a platform fee (variable percentage) with no fees charged to creators.\n\nWhat Impact.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Impact.com charges brands a platform fee for access to the creator marketplace and technology services. Creators are not charged any fees to use the platform.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://impact.com/legal/affiliate-network-terms/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Impact.com, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Impact.com charges brands a platform fee for access to the creator marketplace and technology services. Creators are not charged any fees to use the platform.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "Impact",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "impact",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_impact_payout_schedule",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Impact: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Impact pays out earnings monthly via direct deposit, wire transfer, or PayPal, with a minimum threshold of $10.",
      "body": "Impact pays out earnings monthly via direct deposit, wire transfer, or PayPal, with a minimum threshold of $10.\n\nWhat Impact.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Payments are processed monthly once your balance reaches the minimum payout threshold of $10.00. Payment methods include direct deposit (ACH), wire transfer, and PayPal.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://impact.com/legal/affiliate-network-terms/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Impact.com, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Payments are processed monthly once your balance reaches the minimum payout threshold of $10.00. Payment methods include direct deposit (ACH), wire transfer, and PayPal.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "Impact",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "impact",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_impact_payout_methods",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Impact: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Impact offers direct deposit, wire transfer, and PayPal as payout methods.",
      "body": "Impact offers direct deposit, wire transfer, and PayPal as payout methods.\n\nWhat Impact.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Payments are processed monthly once your balance reaches the minimum payout threshold of $10.00. Payment methods include direct deposit (ACH), wire transfer, and PayPal.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://impact.com/legal/affiliate-network-terms/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Impact.com, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Payments are processed monthly once your balance reaches the minimum payout threshold of $10.00. Payment methods include direct deposit (ACH), wire transfer, and PayPal.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "Impact",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "impact",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_impact_verification",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Impact: Access.id",
      "summary": "Impact requires government-issued ID, tax information, and platform details for identity verification during sign-up.",
      "body": "Impact requires government-issued ID, tax information, and platform details for identity verification during sign-up.\n\nWhat Impact.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Verification requires submission of government-issued identification, tax documentation, and details about your promotional channels (websites, social media, etc.).”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://impact.com/legal/affiliate-network-terms/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Impact.com, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Verification requires submission of government-issued identification, tax documentation, and details about your promotional channels (websites, social media, etc.).",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "Impact",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "impact",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_impact_chargeback_policy",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Impact: Safety.legal",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Impact does not charge creators fees for chargebacks or refunds; earnings are adjusted for reversed transactions.",
      "body": "Impact does not charge creators fees for chargebacks or refunds; earnings are adjusted for reversed transactions.\n\nWhat Impact.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“If a transaction is reversed, refunded, or charged back, the commission for that transaction will be deducted from your earnings. No additional fees are passed to creators for such events.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Impact.com, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "If a transaction is reversed, refunded, or charged back, the commission for that transaction will be deducted from your earnings. No additional fees are passed to creators for such events.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "956-affiliate-marketing-platforms",
      "subject": "Impact",
      "topic": "Safety.legal",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        ],
        "platform": "impact",
        "topic": [
          "safety.legal"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
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        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
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          "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261024-145217Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r956_affiliate_marketing_platforms_impact_exclusivity",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Impact: Rules.content",
      "summary": "Impact does not have exclusivity clauses preventing creators from working with competing platforms.",
      "body": "Impact does not have exclusivity clauses preventing creators from working with competing platforms.\n\nWhat Impact.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“You are free to work with other affiliate networks or platforms while using Impact.com.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
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      "source_tier": "A",
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}