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Merchant Account Maintenance – Spring Cleaning Part I

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It’s the perfect time of year for a little spring cleaning, and this includes your Merchant account! We have outlined some key areas for you to check in on. Get your Merchant account in tip-top shape this spring so you can cruise through summer and into the fourth quarter.

1. Update the Program Agreement

A Program Agreement is a legally binding agreement between you and your Affiliate partners. It should be reviewed and updated consistently to reflect any policies or restrictions your program has enacted. The Affiliate industry is ever-changing, with new legalities and trends cropping up left and right, so in order to protect yourself, you must keep this document current. This can be found in the “My Account” section under “Affiliate Communications.” 

Important things to consider in your Program Agreement:

  • PPC keyword bidding guidelines
  • Nexus restrictions by state
  • Trademark or brand guidelines
  • FTC rules

 

Here is where to find your current program agreement:

 

Stay tuned for Part II of this series!

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