TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Last updated August 2, 2024


TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Name of the Affiliate Program and Company Information
2. Products and Services Promoted
3. Payments and Commissions
4. Eligibility Criteria
5. Prohibited Activities
6. Intellectual Property Rights
7. User Data and Privacy
8. Modifications and Interruptions
9. Termination and Removal of Affiliates
10. Guidelines for Promotion Methods
11. Dispute Resolution

1. Name of the Affiliate Program and Company Information

Language Stories OÜ
Register № 17030488
Tornimäe tn 5, Tallinn, Harju maakond, Estonia
German Stories Affiliate Program


2. Products and Services Promoted

Affiliates will be promoting online subscriptions for german-stories.com.


3. Payments and Commissions

Minimum Payout Amount: 50€
Bounty Rate: 20% of sales value
Payment Frequency: Once a month
Payment Method: PayPal mass payments


4. Eligibility Criteria

Affiliates are not permitted to earn commissions on their own purchases (self-referrals are prohibited).
Eligible affiliates include those who operate websites, blogs, video channels, social media accounts, podcasts, and similar platforms.


5. Prohibited Activities

  • Spamming: Sending unsolicited emails or messages.
  • Misleading Advertising: Making false or misleading claims about the product.
  • Inappropriate Content: Promoting the affiliate link on websites or platforms that contain adult content, hate speech, or other inappropriate materials.
  • Cookie Stuffing: Using methods to set tracking cookies without the user’s knowledge.
  • Trademark Violations: Using the company's trademarks in domain names, social media handles, or other unauthorized ways.
  • Unauthorized Discounts: Offering unauthorized discounts or coupons.
  • Incentivized Clicks: Offering incentives for clicks or purchases that don’t align with the program's terms.
  • Fraudulent Transactions: Generating fake transactions to earn commissions.
  • Paid Search Bidding: Bidding on the company's branded keywords in search engines without permission.
  • Impersonation: Pretending to be the company or misrepresenting the relationship with the company.
  • Link Cloaking: Hiding the affiliate link in a way that misleads the user about its true destination.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

  • Affiliates may use company logos and trademarks only in the form and manner provided by the company with proper attribution.
  • Affiliates may use specific content provided by the company (e.g., banners, images, text) but cannot alter it without permission.
  • Affiliates are prohibited from using the company’s trademarks in domain names, social media handles, or other unauthorized ways.
  • Affiliates must seek approval before creating any custom marketing materials that use the company’s intellectual property.
  • Affiliates must ensure that their use of the company’s intellectual property complies with copyright laws and does not infringe on the rights of the company or any third parties.
  • Affiliates must promptly remove any use of the company's intellectual property upon request by the company.
  • Any license granted to use the company's intellectual property is non-exclusive and may be revoked at any time.

7. User Data and Privacy

  • Affiliates must clearly disclose any data collection practices to users and obtain explicit consent before collecting any personal data.
  • Collected data should be used solely for promoting the affiliate program and must not be sold or shared with third parties without explicit consent.
  • Affiliates must store any collected data securely, using industry-standard security measures to protect against unauthorized access or breaches.
  • Affiliates must comply with all applicable data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant privacy laws.
  • Affiliates must respect user rights regarding their data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of their personal data.
  • The company reserves the right to access any data collected by affiliates in connection with the affiliate program for auditing and compliance purposes.
  • Affiliates must promptly notify the company and affected users in the event of a data breach involving user data collected under the affiliate program.
  • Affiliates must have a clear and accessible privacy policy that outlines their data collection, usage, storage, and sharing practices.

8. Modifications and Interruptions

  • The company reserves the right to change the terms of the affiliate program at any time. Affiliates will be notified of any significant changes.
  • The company may suspend or terminate the affiliate program at any time without prior notice. In such cases, affiliates will be paid for any outstanding commissions earned before the suspension or termination.
  • The company is not responsible for any technical issues or interruptions that may affect the tracking of sales or the payment of commissions. Affiliates are encouraged to report any technical issues promptly.
  • Affiliates will be given notice of any changes to the program terms, and continued participation in the program will constitute acceptance of the new terms.
  • Any disputes arising from changes to the terms or interruptions to the program will be resolved according to the dispute resolution process outlined in the affiliate agreement.
  • The company is not responsible for any loss of data due to technical issues, and affiliates are encouraged to keep their own records of their sales and commissions.
  • The company will make reasonable efforts to inform affiliates of any planned maintenance that may cause interruptions to the affiliate program.

9. Termination and Removal of Affiliates

  • Affiliates may be terminated for violating any terms of the affiliate agreement, including prohibited activities and misrepresentation.
  • Affiliates may be removed from the program after a period of inactivity (no sales or traffic generated for six months).
  • Affiliates engaged in fraudulent activity, such as generating fake sales or misleading advertising, will be immediately terminated.
  • Affiliates who violate any applicable laws or regulations may be removed from the program.
  • Affiliates causing a negative impact on the company's reputation or operations may be terminated.
  • The company reserves the right to terminate any affiliate at its sole discretion, with or without notice.
  • Upon termination, affiliates will receive a final payment for any outstanding commissions earned up to the date of termination.
  • Affiliates may be given the opportunity to appeal the termination decision, depending on the severity of the breach and at the company's discretion.
  • Affiliate accounts and earned commissions are non-transferable upon termination.

10. Guidelines for Promotion Methods

  • Advertising Channels:
    • Affiliates are allowed to promote through websites, blogs, social media, videos, and podcasts.
    • Affiliates must not promote through adult content sites, hate speech platforms, or any inappropriate channels.
  • Social Media Usage:
    • Affiliates can use social media to share their affiliate links but must not spam or use misleading tactics.
    • Proper disclosure of affiliate relationships must be made in accordance with the platform’s policies and applicable laws.
  • Content Restrictions:
    • Affiliates must not create or distribute content that is false, misleading, or deceptive.
    • Affiliates must avoid using unauthorized discounts or coupons.
  • Email Marketing:
    • Affiliates may engage in email marketing, but all emails must comply with CAN-SPAM Act regulations or relevant local laws.
    • Unsolicited bulk email (spam) is strictly prohibited.
  • PPC Advertising:
    • Affiliates are allowed to use pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, but bidding on branded keywords (e.g., company name) is prohibited unless explicitly allowed.
    • Direct linking to the company’s website from PPC ads is not allowed.
  • Content Creation:
    • Affiliates can create custom content, such as blog posts or videos, but must not misrepresent the company or its products.
    • Affiliates should seek approval before using any custom graphics or modifying provided marketing materials.
  • Link Cloaking:
    • Affiliates must not use link cloaking to disguise their affiliate links.
  • Disclosure Requirements:
    • Affiliates must disclose their affiliate relationship in a clear and conspicuous manner in all promotional content.
    • Disclosures must comply with FTC guidelines or relevant local regulations.

11. Dispute Resolution

    Disputes should first be addressed internally by contacting the company's affiliate support team via the contact form provided on the website.
    Affiliates must provide all relevant information and documentation related to the dispute.

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