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14 independent affiliate network reviews

Each network reviewed on the same documented criteria. Editorial scores are kept structurally separate from the audited factual findings.

Network review · 2026

Impact.com

Partnership management platform (SaaS) for publishers and premium brands. Two-step access: platform approval, then brand-by-brand.

9.5/10AffiliateAct evaluation
Editorial evaluation — not a factual finding

The AffiliateAct score of 9.5/10 is an editorial judgement. It is not derived from the frozen factual methodology and is kept structurally separate from the audited facts below.

Platform

Platform name
Impact.com
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Legal entity Impact Tech, Inc.

Platform type
Partnership management platform (SaaS)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Publisher model
Self-serve application, then brand-by-brand
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Publisher access

Marketplace approval
Yes, before brand applications
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Separate from brand approval

Two-step approval
Platform then brand
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Country eligibility list
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No definitive list published in primary sources

Country support (attributed)
Impact states 190+
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Attributed to Impact marketing

Advertiser count (attributed)
Impact states 800+
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Attributed; not independently audited

Join free
Platform free for publishers
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Commissions

Determined by
Individual advertiser contracts
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Structures
Fixed, percentage, recurring, hybrid
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

All possible per program

Universal range claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

The $20-5K claim cannot be established at network level

Tracking (technical)

Cookie types
First-party and third-party
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Third-party cookie lifespan
365 days
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Technical cookie lifespan, not commercial attribution

First-party cookie lifespan
365 days
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Technical cookie lifespan, not commercial attribution

Cross-device
Supported (IDFA, GAID)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
REST API
Yes (REST)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

API/tool capability, not labeled as server-side tracking

Attribution (commercial)

Attribution window
Configurable per program
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Universal range claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

The 30-90d claim cannot be established at network level

Payments

Minimum payout
$10 USD
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Schedule
Balance threshold or 1st/15th
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Methods
ACH, Wire, PayPal
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Currencies (attributed)
Impact documents 70+
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

External sources claim 135+; not verified

Publisher tools

Dashboard
Yes
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Reporting
Yes
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
API
Yes (REST)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Publisher Tag
Yes (JavaScript)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Publisher Tag JavaScript kept semantically distinct from generic tracking pixel

Help center / Tickets / Chat
Yes / Yes / Yes, if enabled
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Legal framework

Publisher Agreement
Merchant-specific, platform-administered
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Partner User Agreement
Platform-level
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Master Campaign Agreement
Platform-level
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Sources

  • S1Impact.com Cookies Explainedhelp.impact.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S2Join the Marketplacehelp.impact.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S3Publisher Agreement for the Impact NetworkImpact.comLEGAL
  • S4Step 6: Get Paidhelp.impact.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S5Select How Often You Get Paidhelp.impact.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S6Publisher Tag Implementationhelp.impact.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S7Page Load API Referenceintegrations.impact.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S8Supported Currencies & Timezoneshelp.impact.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S9Partner User Agreementimpact.comLEGAL
  • S10Configure Your Advocate Programhelp.impact.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S11Referral Window Explainedhelp.impact.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S12Get Help & Supporthelp.impact.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S13Influencer FAQsgo.impact.comOFFICIAL_MARKETING
  • S14Commission Rate documentationimpact.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION

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Network review · 2026

Awin

Global affiliate marketing network operated by AWIN AG (Berlin, Germany) and AWIN Ltd (London, UK). Hybrid model — platform-level payment thresholds, tracking infrastructure, API, and legal framework; program-level commission rates and cookie duration. Geolocation-dependent publisher terms apply.

9.2/10AffiliateAct evaluation
Editorial evaluation — not a factual finding

The AffiliateAct score of 9.2/10 is an editorial judgement, not derived from the frozen factual methodology.

Platform

Platform name
Awin (AWIN AG / AWIN Ltd)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Platform type
Global affiliate marketing network
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Legal entity (EU)
AWIN AG, Berlin, HRB 75459
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Legal entity (non-EU)
AWIN Ltd, London, 4010229
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Publisher model
Self-serve application, vetted by compliance team
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Publisher eligibility
18+; acceptance at Awin's sole discretion
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Geolocation-dependent terms
EU → AWIN AG; non-EU → AWIN Ltd; Brazil → Brazilian terms; Mexico → Mexican terms
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Different contract entities apply based on fiscal residence.

Sign-up deposit
$5 refundable deposit
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Fraud prevention measure.

Publisher access

Advertiser count (attributed)
Awin states 30,000+
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDOFFICIAL_MARKETING

Attributed to Awin marketing; not independently audited. External sources cite 25,000 or 14,600.

Publisher count (attributed)
Awin states 1M+
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDOFFICIAL_MARKETING

Attributed; external sources cite ~205,000 contributing.

Awin Access coverage
22 countries (Access programme only)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION

Scope-limited to the Access programme. Does not define universal publisher eligibility.

Join free claim
Awin states free for new publishers; $5 refundable deposit required
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDOFFICIAL_MARKETING

Attributed + qualified with deposit requirement.

Commissions

Determined by
Advertisers
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Structures
Fixed / % / tiered / hybrid
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Network-level range claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

The $5–300 claim cannot be established at network level. Research value: "Varies by program."

Commission reduction limits
Max 20% per change, once every 30 days
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Notice period for changes
7 days
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Tracking (technical)

Tracking technology
MasterTag (JavaScript library)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Cookie types
First-party and third-party supported
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Cross-device
Supported via MasterTag
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Post-view window
Up to 2 days (configurable)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
REST API
REST, OAuth 2.0 Bearer / API Key
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Cookie duration range
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

The 30d claim cannot be established at network level. Awin references "industry standard 30 days" as contextual example only.

Attribution (commercial)

Attribution window
Varies by program
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

Payments

Minimum payout (GBP)
£20
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Minimum payout (EUR)
€20
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Minimum payout (USD)
$20
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Payment schedule
Twice per month (15th / last day)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Payment methods
Bank transfer, international transfer, ACH
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Default threshold
50 GBP/EUR/USD/CHF/AUD/BRL
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Publisher tools

Dashboard
Yes
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Reports
Publisher Performance, Transactions, Creative
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Support

Support contact
Contact form; response within 48h
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Legal framework

Code of Conduct
Part of Publisher Terms; effective Aug 28, 2025
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Soft Click Policy
Applies to browser extensions / adware / toolbars
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Payment exclusivity
All payments via Awin or designated provider
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Clause 8.3.

Sources

  • S1What is a publisher?success.awin.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S2Publisher Terms (BE)awin.comLEGAL
  • S3Commission Managerhelp.awin.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S4Understanding cookies in affiliate marketingawin.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S5What are the payment thresholds?awin.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S6Authentication (API)wiki.awin.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S7Publisher Terms Updateawin.comLEGAL
  • S8Implementing leads tracking (MasterTag)wiki.awin.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S9Understanding Awin MasterTagwiki.awin.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S10Reports available for your programawin.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S11Need help accessing your account?awin.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S12About Usawin.comOFFICIAL_MARKETING
  • S13Awin Access Ambassador Programmeawin.comOFFICIAL_MARKETING
  • S14AWIN AG Standard Terms for Publishersawin.comLEGAL
  • S15Internationalising your brand (Awin Access)awin.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION

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Network review · 2026

CJ Affiliate

Affiliate marketing network operated by Commission Junction LLC (non-EU) and Epsilon International UK Ltd. (EU/UK). Functions as an intermediary: advertisers define programs, publishers apply to programs, and CJ provides tracking, payment processing, compliance infrastructure, and a platform-level Publisher Service Agreement.

8.8/10AffiliateAct evaluation
Editorial evaluation — not a factual finding

The AffiliateAct score of 8.8/10 is an editorial judgement, not derived from the frozen factual methodology.

Platform

Platform name
CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Operator (non-EU)
Commission Junction LLC, Santa Barbara, CA
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Operator (EU/UK)
Epsilon International UK Ltd.
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Jurisdiction-dependent contracting entity.

Platform type
Affiliate marketing network (performance marketing)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Publisher access

Publisher model
Apply to CJ, then apply to individual advertiser programs
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Two-step relationship
Platform PSA + advertiser program terms
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Click-through agreements
Optional advertiser-specific layer
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Hosted by CJ; publisher must accept or decline.

Publisher eligibility
18+; acceptance at CJ/advertiser discretion
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Content Certification
600+ brands; requires 10K+ pageviews/mo
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION

Scoped to the Certification program only; must not be conflated with total advertiser count.

Content language requirement
Non-US/CA traffic requires English
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Geographic availability
Global (marketing-attributed)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDOFFICIAL_MARKETING

No universal country list published.

Universal publisher country list
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No primary CJ documentation establishes a universal eligibility list.

Join free claim
Free for publishers (no deposit)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Commissions

Determined by
Advertisers define Payout specifications
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Structures
CPA, CPL, CPC, CPM, RevShare, hybrid
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Network-level range claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

The $10–500 claim cannot be established at network level. Research value: "Varies by program."

Payout rate change authority
Advertiser, with notice via Network Service
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

Tracking (technical)

Tracking cookie names
S, LCLK, DotomiUser, cjuser, cjevent_dc, cjevent_sc
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Platform technical cookie expiry
13 months
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Technical specification; not equivalent to a commercial attribution window.

Session cookies
SESS, CJSession (session-scoped)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Loyalty cookie
CJLoyalty (13 months; strictly necessary)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Cross-device tracking
Supported since May 2017; 1,000+ advertisers enabled
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Cookieless tracking
Event ID-based solution
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Attribution (commercial)

Commercial attribution window
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

CJ does not publish a universal commercial attribution window. The 13-month technical cookie expiry is a separate specification.

Payments

Payment frequency
Net-30 (third-party cited)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Requires re-verification against CJ primary documentation.

Minimum payout (USD, direct deposit)
$50 (third-party cited)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY
Minimum payout (USD, check)
$100 (third-party cited)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY
Minimum payout (EUR)
25 (DD) / 60 (check) (third-party cited)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY
Minimum payout (GBP)
25 (DD) / 50 (check) (third-party cited)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY
Minimum payout (CAD)
50 (DD) / 100 (check) (third-party cited)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY
Minimum payout (CNY)
350 (DD) / 700 (check) (third-party cited)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY
Payment methods
Direct deposit, check, Payoneer (third-party cited)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY
PayPal support
Not supported (third-party cited)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY
Master Currency irreversible
true
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION

Source URL to be refined.

Supported currencies (Payoneer)
150+ (partner-attributed)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Payoneer partner-attributed; not CJ primary.

Publisher tools

API platform
GraphQL (Commission Detail, Product Search, Advertiser Tracking)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
API authentication
Personal Access Token (PAT) + CID
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Publisher dashboard
Yes (Members portal)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Support

Support channels
Support Center (login), phone, contact form
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Anti-fraud warning
CJ never requests password or upfront payment
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Legal framework

Prohibited content
Obscene, sexually explicit, pornographic
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Link placement restrictions
No newsgroups, spam, link farms, chatrooms
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Sources

  • S1CJ Publisher Service Agreement (US / EU)cj.comLEGAL
  • S2CJ Cookie Listcj.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S3CJ Content Publishers pagecj.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S4CJ Support pagecj.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S5CJ Software Policycj.comLEGAL
  • S6CJ Cross Device pagecj.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S7CJ — In-App, Cookieless, Cross-Device Trackingcj.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S8Namecheap KB — CJ payment thresholdsnamecheap.comTHIRD_PARTY
  • S9CJ Publisher Service Agreement (EU)cj.comLEGAL
  • S10CJ Publisher Onboarding Checklistcj.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S11CJ API (GraphQL) docsdevelopers.cj.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S12CJ Terms of Usecj.comLEGAL
  • S13CJ Content Certification Requirementscj.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S14Payoneer × CJ partner pagepayoneer.comTHIRD_PARTY

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Network review · 2026

ShareASale

Legacy affiliate network brand. Acquired by Awin in January 2017. The standalone platform closed on 6 October 2025. All active customers were migrated to the Awin platform by August 2025. ShareASale is no longer independently joinable.

8.5/10AffiliateAct evaluation
Editorial evaluation — not a factual finding

The AffiliateAct score of 8.5/10 is an editorial judgement, not derived from the frozen factual methodology. It relates to the platform as it existed historically.

Legacy / closedShareASale is no longer independently operational. Historic facts below are preserved as recorded, with the lifecycle noted. No new registrations, no live platform.

Platform

Platform name
ShareASale
VERIFIEDLEGACY/HISTORICAL
Legal entity (historical)
Shareasale.com, Inc.
VERIFIEDLEGACY/HISTORICAL

Entity superseded by Awin contracting structure.

Parent company
Awin (acquired January 2017)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Lifecycle status
LEGACY/HISTORICAL — standalone platform closed 2025-10-06
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Migration status
Fully migrated to Awin (August 2025)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Operational status
Not operational
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Account access ended 2025-10-06.

Publisher access (historical)

Publisher registration
Closed; new registrations via Awin
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Merchant registration
Closed; new merchants via Awin
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Publisher agreement
Historical; superseded by Awin terms
VERIFIEDLEGACY/HISTORICAL
Join free (historical)
Historically free
VERIFIEDLEGACY/HISTORICAL

No longer applicable; no current registration.

Commissions (historical)

Who determines commission (historical)
Historically merchant-set
VERIFIEDLEGACY/HISTORICAL

Now governed by the Awin platform.

Commission range claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

The $5–100 claim is not supported by primary evidence.

Tracking (historical)

Cookie expiry (historical)
30 days (historical default)
VERIFIEDLEGACY/HISTORICAL

Technical default, not the commercial attribution window.

Attribution window (historical)
Historically merchant-defined
VERIFIEDLEGACY/HISTORICAL
Cookie claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

The 30d claim is not supported as a network-level fact.

Payments (historical)

Minimum threshold (historical)
$50
VERIFIEDLEGACY/HISTORICAL

Awin now applies its own thresholds.

Payment methods (historical)
PayPal, direct deposit, check
VERIFIEDLEGACY/HISTORICAL
Payment frequency (historical)
Monthly
VERIFIEDLEGACY/HISTORICAL

Sources

  • S1Awin Help — Post-upgrade checklist (SaS)help.awin.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S2Awin — Awin and ShareASale unite to power global growthawin.comOFFICIAL_MARKETING
  • S3Awin — ShareASale Is Now Awinawin.comOFFICIAL_MARKETING
  • S4Awin Help — Getting started (SaS)help.awin.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S5Awin — ShareASale Upgrade Hubawin.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S6Awin Help — Comparison between ShareASale and Awin APIshelp.awin.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S7Awin Help — AWIN Pixel (formerly ShareASale Pixel)help.awin.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S8Awin Help — Program admin and finances (SaS)help.awin.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S9Awin — Understanding Invoices and Pricing Terms (SaS)awin.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S10ShareASale Help Center (archived, historical)shareasale.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION (historical)
  • S11ShareASale Publisher Agreement (historical)shareasale.comLEGAL (historical)

ShareASale is legacy / closed

No new registration is available. Publishers should use Awin.

Closed — no CTA
Network review · 2026

Rakuten Advertising

Global affiliate marketing network operated by Rakuten Marketing LLC. Operates distinct regional networks (US, UK, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Brazil, Japan) with separate payment thresholds and payment methods.

8.7/10AffiliateAct evaluation
Editorial evaluation — not a factual finding

The AffiliateAct score of 8.7/10 is an editorial judgement, not derived from the frozen factual methodology.

Platform

Platform name
Rakuten Advertising
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Legal entity
Rakuten Marketing LLC
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Platform type
Global affiliate marketing network
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Regional networks
US, UK, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Brazil, Japan
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Separate payment thresholds and eligibility per network.

Publisher access

Publisher eligibility
18+; legal entity or individual
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Two-tier agreement model
Platform Publisher Membership Agreement + advertiser Engagements
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Engagement with advertiser
Separate per advertiser
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Advertiser terms govern each Engagement.

Universal publisher country list
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Brazil network has a specific eligible-country list; no universal list published.

Join free
No platform fee for publishers
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Commissions

Determined by
Advertisers (program or offer level)
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Structures
Percentage, tiered, CPA, CPC, hybrid
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Typical percentage range (documented example)
2% – 10%
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

Documented typical/example range — not a network minimum, maximum, or exhaustive range. Not comparable across networks.

Tiered offers support
Standard and progressive tiers
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Network-level range claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

The $10–1K claim cannot be established at network level.

Tracking (technical)

Platform cookie expiry
30 days (rmStore first-party cookie)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Technical specification, not the commercial attribution window.

Return days definition
Return days and cookie window have the same meaning
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Server-side tracking
Enterprise Web Services, pixel, batch upload
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Cross-device tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Cookieless tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Attribution (commercial)

Attribution window
Set by advertiser (program or offer level)
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

Referred to as 'return days' or 'cookie window'.

Network-level range claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

The 30–90d claim cannot be established at network level.

Payments

Minimum payment threshold
50 currency units per network
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Applies to every marketing channel regardless of payment method.

Regional thresholds
US 50 USD; UK 50 GBP; FR 50 EUR; DE 50 EUR; AU 50 AUD; CA 50 CAD; BR Exempt
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Brazil threshold exception
Brazil network exempt from minimum threshold
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Higher threshold possible
Yes, with specific permissions
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Can set per channel in Publisher Dashboard.

Payout frequency
Weekly (third-party cited)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Requires primary-source re-verification before scoring.

Invoice adjustment cycle
Monthly
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Separate from payout frequency.

Payment methods
PayPal, direct deposit (ACH), check
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Payment method exclusions
Payoneer not supported; PayPal unavailable for Brazil network
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Payment currency
Advertiser network currency
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Checks and PayPal in network currency; direct deposit in local currency.

Brazil tax withholding
IRRF + INSS for individuals
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Retained as specific factual field; not yet generalized.

Publisher tools

API platform
REST Events API, Postback API, Advanced Reports API
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
API authentication
API access token via Developer Portal
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Uses Publisher Dashboard credentials.

Publisher dashboard
Yes
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Reporting portal
Insights and Analytics Portal (IAP) — all networks except Japan
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

English only; no additional cost.

Standard reports
Gross Sales and Commissions, Media Optimization, Offer, Revenue, Sales and Activity, Audience Engine, Payment History, Advertiser Payments, Payment Details
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Product catalog feed
SFTP-based feed
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Requires technical setup request.

Support

Support channels
Email, support portal, account manager
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Legal framework

Anti-fraud policy
Account termination for invalid activity
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
FTC compliance
FTC Endorsement Guides required
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Termination process
Via Customer Support; only master users
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Sources

  • S1Publisher Membership Agreementrakutenadvertising.comLEGAL
  • S2Affiliate Network Policies and Guidelinesrakutenadvertising.comLEGAL
  • S3Rakuten Advertising Cookie Policyrakutenadvertising.comLEGAL / TECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S4Return Days or Cookie Windowrakutenadvertising.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S5Minimum Payment Thresholdrakutenadvertising.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S6Payment Optionsrakutenadvertising.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S7Events APIdevelopers.rakutenadvertising.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S8Reporting Interface Overviewrakutenadvertising.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S9Cancel or Close Your Publisher Accountrakutenadvertising.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S10Brazil Network Payment Informationrakutenadvertising.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S11Tiered Offers and Commissionsrakutenadvertising.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S12Request Access to Advertisers' Product Feedsrakutenadvertising.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S13Third-party payment frequency reportsthird-partyTHIRD_PARTY

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Network review · 2026

FlexOffers

Affiliate marketing network and performance marketing aggregator operated by FlexOffers.com, LLC (Fort Lauderdale, Florida). Multi-network aggregator model marketed as integrating 65 networks, plus a sub-affiliate legal clause in its Publisher Terms — two distinct relationships that must not be conflated.

8.2/10AffiliateAct evaluation
Editorial evaluation — not a factual finding

The AffiliateAct score of 8.2/10 is an editorial judgement, not derived from the frozen factual methodology.

Platform

Platform name
FlexOffers
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Legal entity
FlexOffers.com, LLC
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Headquarters
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Founded
2008
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Platform type
Affiliate marketing network / performance marketing aggregator
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Lifecycle status
CURRENT
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Advertiser count (attributed)
FlexOffers states 12,000+
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDOFFICIAL_MARKETING

Attributed; not independently verified.

Publisher count (attributed)
FlexOffers states 75,000+
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDOFFICIAL_MARKETING

Attributed; not independently verified.

Network integrations (attributed)
FlexOffers states 65 networks
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDOFFICIAL_MARKETING

Attributed; not independently verified.

Aggregator model
true
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDOFFICIAL_MARKETING

Downgraded from VERIFIED — no primary source establishes the integration architecture.

Publisher access

Publisher eligibility
Application review based on website quality, functionality, product/service, shopping path, conversion point, language, navigation
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Publisher registration
Free to join for publishers
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Publisher approval process
Manual review; typically within a few days
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Instant approvals
Available for eligible publishers on select programs
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Universal publisher country eligibility list
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No universal country eligibility list published.

International reach
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not established by primary evidence.

Commissions

Determined by
Advertisers
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Structures
CPA, CPL, CPS, Revenue Share
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Network-level range claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

The $5–500 claim cannot be established at network level.

Tracking (technical)

Platform cookie expiry
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No universal network-level cookie expiry established.

Cross-device tracking
Supported
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Cookieless tracking
Supported
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Server-side tracking
API conversion tracking (server-to-server)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Postback tracking
Global postback URLs supported
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

May not be supported by all advertisers.

Cookie claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

The 30d claim cannot be established as a universal network value.

Attribution (commercial)

Attribution window
Varies by advertiser
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Cookie duration range
Examples: 7 days, 21 days, 30 days, 45 days
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

Documented examples, not exhaustive.

Payments

Minimum threshold
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No verifiable primary source recovered.

Payout frequency
Monthly
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Payment terms
Net 60 default; Net 30 or Net 7 for eligible publishers
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Payment methods
Check, direct deposit, wire, PayPal
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Payment currency
USD (default); exchange-rate-based distribution
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Payment provider dependencies
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No verifiable primary source recovered.

Publisher tools

API platform
API v3
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Deep linking
Supported (standard + API)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Publisher dashboard
Publisher Pro dashboard
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Reporting
Real-time reporting, product and offer feeds
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Legal framework

Publisher terms
Restrictions on incentivized offers, pop-ups, SMS/call traffic
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Compliance requirements
FTC advertising guidelines, Google Publisher Policies, GDPR
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Prohibited content
Pornography, illegal content, unauthorized branding
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Sub-affiliate definition
Sub-Affiliate = third party engaged by Publisher to generate traffic
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Legal clause between Publisher and Sub-Affiliate; distinct from the aggregator model.

Advertiser link access
Publishers must be approved per program to access advertiser links
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Sources

  • S1FlexOffers Official Website (homepage / company pages)flexoffers.comOFFICIAL_MARKETING
  • S2Support Beta — Publishers vs Advertisersflexoffers.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S3Glossary of Payment and Reporting Termsflexoffers.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S4API Conversion Trackingflexoffers.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S5Is there a cost to join?flexoffers.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S6Approval Processflexoffers.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S7Terms and Conditionsflexoffers.comLEGAL
  • S8Disclosure Cookie Policyflexoffers.comLEGAL
  • S9CookieLess Trackingflexoffers.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S10Publishers (Deep Linking)flexoffers.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S11Performance-Based Marketingflexoffers.comOFFICIAL_MARKETING
  • S12Network Feesflexoffers.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S13Adobe Commerce Marketplace listingadobe.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S14Instant Program Approvalsflexoffers.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S15Global Postback URLsflexoffers.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION

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Network review · 2026

PartnerStack

B2B partner relationship management (PRM) platform with a built-in marketplace and payment automation. Not a traditional affiliate network. Software clients build partner programs; partners (affiliates, resellers, influencers) apply to those programs.

9.0/10AffiliateAct evaluation
Editorial evaluation — not a factual finding

The AffiliateAct score of 9.0/10 is an editorial judgement, not derived from the frozen factual methodology.

Platform

Platform name
PartnerStack
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Operating entity
PartnerStack LLC / PartnerStack Inc.
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Dual entity structure based on agreement type.

Parent company
AppDirect (acquired April 2026)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Platform type
B2B partner relationship management platform
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Not a traditional affiliate network.

Built-in marketplace
Yes
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Publisher access

Partner model
Apply to platform, then apply to individual Client programs
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Two-tier agreement model
Platform Partner Agreement + Client Channel Program Agreement
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

PartnerStack is not a party to Channel Program Agreements.

Publisher eligibility
18+ (or age of majority in jurisdiction)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
English-only platform
true
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

All communications require English.

Geographic availability
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No universal country list published.

Join free claim
Free for partners to join
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Commissions

Determined by
Individual Client programs
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

Platform provides infrastructure; Clients set commercial terms.

Structures
Recurring rev-share, CPA, CPL, CPC, flat-rate, milestone, drip
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Network-level range claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

The $50–2K claim cannot be established at platform level. Research value: "Varies by program."

Recurring commission support
true
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Platform supports recurring subscription commissions.

Tracking (technical)

Cookie type
First-party tracking cookies
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Cookie expiry (platform)
90 days from initial click
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Cookie reset on re-click
true
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

90 days restart on re-click.

Requires same device
true
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Documents the referral tracking flow's same-browser/device requirement.

Cookieless tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Attribution (commercial)

Attribution window
90 days
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Independently documented alongside the cookie expiry. Same-device limitation applies.

Payments

Payment frequency
Monthly, around the 13th
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Some companies may have custom schedules.

Minimum payout threshold
$5 USD
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Payment methods
PayPal, Stripe
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Commission hold period
30 days
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Default currency
USD
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Other currencies may be program-dependent.

Publisher tools

API platform
REST Partner API v2
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
API authentication
Bearer token (API key)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Postbacks
true
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Event-based notifications.

PartnerStackJS SDK
true
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

JavaScript SDK for signup tracking.

Server-to-Server API
true
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

S2S conversion tracking.

Partner dashboard
Yes (Commissions tab)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Commission export
CSV export
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Support

Support channels
Support portal, email, AI chatbot
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Legal framework

Partner Agreement
Platform-level (PartnerStack LLC)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Last updated April 29, 2026.

Channel Program Agreement
Client-specific; PartnerStack not a party
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Code of Conduct
Required for platform access
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Suspension/termination provisions
Platform access may be suspended for violations
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Sources

  • S1Partner Agreementpartnerstack.comLEGAL
  • S2SaaS Agreementpartnerstack.comLEGAL
  • S3Program Directory (Marketplace)partnerstack.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S4Cookie windows and attribution logicpartnerstack.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S5How do I get paid?partnerstack.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S6Using the Partner API and Postbackspartnerstack.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S7Accessing the Support Portalpartnerstack.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S8Company / About PartnerStackpartnerstack.comOFFICIAL_MARKETING
  • S9Partner Terms of Service (Oct 2023)partnerstack.comLEGAL
  • S10Introduction to link tracking (PartnerStackJS)partnerstack.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION

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Network review · 2026

ClickBank

Digital marketplace operated by Click Sales Inc. (Delaware). ClickBank purchases products from sellers at wholesale and resells to customers. Affiliates promote via HopLinks and earn revenue-share or CPA commissions set by sellers.

8.3/10AffiliateAct evaluation
Editorial evaluation — not a factual finding

The AffiliateAct score of 8.3/10 is an editorial judgement, not derived from the frozen factual methodology.

Platform

Platform name
ClickBank
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Legal entity
Click Sales Inc. (Delaware)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Platform type
Digital marketplace
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Retailer of record (analytical)
true
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Analytical label. Client Contract establishes that ClickBank purchases from sellers and resells to customers. Not a verbatim legal quote.

Lifecycle status
CURRENT
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Publisher access

Affiliate eligibility
18+
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Publisher registration
Free to join
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Universal publisher country eligibility
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No universal country list published.

Commissions

Determined by
Sellers
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Structures
Revenue Share, CPA
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Default account-level rate
25%
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Network-level range claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

The $10–500 claim represents a network-level range and cannot be established.

CPA requirements
60 days active; 100 initial sales
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Recurring commission support
Yes (revshare on rebills)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Tracking (technical)

Platform cookie expiry
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No universal cookie expiry established.

HopLink architecture
HopLink; encrypted affiliate IDs
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Direct Tracking Links
Supported (requires Attribution Tracking Script)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Attribution Tracking Script
Passes Hop ID via URL
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Cookie and fingerprint
Cookies + device fingerprinting
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Tracking IDs
TIDs up to 100 chars
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Cookie claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

The 60d claim represents a network-level cookie value and cannot be established.

Attribution (commercial)

Attribution window
60 days from HopLink click
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

This is attribution, not a technical cookie.

Payments

Minimum threshold
$100 default ($10–$1,000,000 range)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Payout frequency
Weekly or biweekly
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Customer Distribution Requirement
5 sales from 2 payment methods
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Payment methods
Check, direct deposit, wire
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

PayPal not supported for affiliate payouts.

Payment currency
USD
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Return allowance
10% withheld for 12 weeks
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Dormant account fees
$1–$50 per pay period
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Refund fees
$0.50–$1.00 per refund
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Wholesale pricing
92.5% + $1 to seller
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Publisher tools

Marketplace
Yes
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Dashboard
Yes
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Reporting
Real-time reporting
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
API platform
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented in primary sources.

Legal framework

Publisher terms
Prohibited activities defined
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Refund period
30–364 days (60 days default)
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
CPA refund handling
CPA not returned on refund
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Sources

  • S1ClickBank Client Contractclickbank.comLEGAL
  • S2What are ClickBank's fees?clickbank.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S3How do I set commission for my product?clickbank.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S4How do I know how much commission a seller offers?clickbank.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S5How to Use CPA on ClickBankclickbank.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S6HopLinks Guideclickbank.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S7Direct Tracking Linksclickbank.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S8Attribution Tracking Scriptclickbank.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S9What is the ClickBank Marketplaceclickbank.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S10What products are allowed or not allowed?clickbank.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S11How is my payment amount determined?clickbank.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S12How do I change how I receive my payments?clickbank.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S13How do I edit my payment threshold?clickbank.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S14Accounting FAQclickbank.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S15Managing Refunds and Chargebacksclickbank.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S16Will I get paid a commission if the sale is refunded?clickbank.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S17Why haven't I received a payment yet?clickbank.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S18ClickBank Prohibited Seller and Affiliate Activities Guidelinesclickbank.comLEGAL

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Network review · 2026

MaxBounty

CPA performance marketing network operated by mrge BC Advertising Inc. (DBA MaxBounty), a Canadian corporation headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. Acts as an intermediary between advertisers and affiliates, aggregating campaigns and issuing aggregated commission payments.

8.4/10AffiliateAct evaluation
Editorial evaluation — not a factual finding

The AffiliateAct score of 8.4/10 is an editorial judgement, not derived from the frozen factual methodology.

Platform

Platform name
MaxBounty
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Legal entity
mrge BC Advertising Inc. (DBA MaxBounty)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Canadian corporation.

Platform type
CPA performance marketing network
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Headquarters
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Founded
2004
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Lifecycle status
CURRENT
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Publisher access

Affiliate eligibility
18+; subject to review and rejection at any time
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Publisher registration
Free to join
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Publisher country eligibility
MaxBounty states that it accepts affiliates from the majority of countries; no universal eligibility list was established
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION

Attributed to MaxBounty FAQ.

Website requirement
Not required
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Traffic plan must be described.

Phone verification
Required
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Identity verification
Valid ID required
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Primary-source confirmation required.

Commissions

Determined by
Advertisers / MaxBounty
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

Campaign Terms define specific payouts.

Structures
CPA, CPL, CPS, Pay Per Call
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Network-level range claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

The $20–500 claim cannot be established at platform level.

Tracking (technical)

Postback URL
Global postback URL supported
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Sub-ID support
s2 parameter supported
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Pixel tracking
Supported
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Platform cookie expiry
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No universal cookie expiry established.

Cross-device tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Cookieless tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Attribution (commercial)

Attribution window
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No universal attribution window established. The 30d claim cannot be established.

Payments

Minimum threshold
$100
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Payout frequency
Monthly initially; weekly after first payout
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Cadence only — settlement terms separated.

Payment terms
Net-15 initially
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Settlement delay, distinct from cadence.

First payment conditions
Must reach $100 threshold
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Weekly payment eligibility
Electronic payment method required
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Payment methods
Check, ACH, PayPal, Payoneer, Wire, Intercash, eCheck, Bitcoin
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Payment currency
USD
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Payment provider dependencies
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Supported payment methods do not establish platform dependency.

Publisher tools

Dashboard
Yes
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Mobile app
Yes
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Product existence fact.

Reporting
Yes
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
API platform
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Offer library (attributed)
MaxBounty states that it offers 3,000+ campaigns
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDOFFICIAL_MARKETING

Self-reported quantity; not independently verified.

Support

Affiliate manager
Yes
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Dedicated affiliate managers assigned.

Legal framework

Publisher terms
Prohibited activities defined
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Prohibited traffic
SMS/telemarketing without approval; no spam; no misleading claims
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Incentive traffic
Allowed only on select campaigns
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Account suspension
Forfeiture of commissions for violations
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Sources

  • S1MaxBounty Terms (Affiliate Agreement)maxbounty.comLEGAL
  • S2MaxBounty FAQmaxbounty.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S3Advertising and Marketing Requirements for Publishers (v4.0)maxbounty.comLEGAL
  • S4How to Get Approved at MaxBounty (2025 Update)maxbounty.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S5MaxBounty Privacy Policymaxbounty.comLEGAL
  • S6mrge Publisher Code of Conductmrge.comLEGAL
  • S7MaxBounty 2025 CEO Interview (mThink)mthink.comOFFICIAL_MARKETING
  • S8Proxies.sx Review (2026)third-partyTHIRD_PARTY
  • S9AffCaptain Reviewthird-partyTHIRD_PARTY
  • S10CPV Lab Blog Reviewthird-partyTHIRD_PARTY

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Network review · 2026

Tradedoubler

Traditional affiliate / performance marketing network founded 1999 in Stockholm, Sweden. Operates under Tradedoubler AB (556575-7423). In June 2026 the entity was renamed NYORDA AB while continuing to operate the Tradedoubler brand. Pay-for-performance model connecting advertisers and publishers.

8.0/10AffiliateAct evaluation
Editorial evaluation — not a factual finding

The AffiliateAct score of 8.0/10 is an editorial judgement, not derived from the frozen factual methodology.

Platform

Platform name
Tradedoubler
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Legal entity
Tradedoubler AB (556575-7423)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

As named in the Publisher Agreement.

Legal entity rename
NYORDA AB (effective June 2026)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Legal entity renamed; not a parent company.

Brand status
Tradedoubler continues as operating brand under NYORDA AB
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Headquarters
Stockholm, Sweden
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Founded
1999
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Lifecycle status
CURRENT
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Operational under NYORDA AB since June 2026.

Platform type
Affiliate / performance marketing network
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Business model
Pay-for-performance affiliate network
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Commission share not embedded; see Network commission share.

Publisher access

Publisher registration
Free to join
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Publisher eligibility
18+ (private individuals)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Publisher approval
Must be accepted by Tradedoubler and the advertiser
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Website requirement
Publisher website required
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Universal publisher country eligibility
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No universal country list published.

KYC requirements
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No identity/tax/sanctions KYC requirements established in primary sources.

Contractual obligations
Information accuracy; sanctions screening by Finance team
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Not equivalent to KYC.

Commissions

Determined by
Advertisers
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Structures
Percentage, fixed, lead-based
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Network-level range claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

The $5–200 claim cannot be established at platform level.

Grow tiered commission model
Start 4%, Walk 3%, Run 2.5%
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

Grow product only; not a network-wide commission model.

Network commission share (attributed)
~20%
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Attributed to CEO interview; primary confirmation required.

Tracking (technical)

Cookie expiry (platform)
30 days (default first-party JS cookie)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Grow validation period
Start 15 days; Walk 30 days; Run 30 days
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

Grow product only; not a general attribution window.

Postback tracking
Supported via Conversions API
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Pixel tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Only Grow-specific documentation; platform-wide pixel support not established by retained primary source.

Cross-device tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Term defined in Publisher Agreement; support not established.

Cookieless tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Server-side tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Conversions API postback does not establish a broader server-side architecture.

Sub-ID support
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Attribution (commercial)

Attribution window
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Grow-only documentation does not establish a platform-wide commercial attribution window.

Payments

Universal minimum threshold
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No universal threshold established; see regional thresholds.

Regional thresholds
GBP £30; PLN 150
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Documented examples, not exhaustive.

Payout frequency
Monthly
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Source scope (platform-wide vs jurisdiction-specific) not definitively established; primary confirmation required.

Payment terms
Two-month settlement delay
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Same source-scope concern as payout frequency.

Payment methods
Bank transfer
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Same source-scope concern as payout frequency.

Payment currency
GBP, PLN (regional; not exhaustive)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Publisher tools

Publisher dashboard
Publisher interface
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Reporting
Statistics interface
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
API platform
Vouchers API, Conversions API
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Two distinct APIs, each referenced by its own source ID.

Product feeds
Advertiser product feeds available
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Deep linking
Supported
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Support

Support channels
Email (publisher@tradedoubler.com)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Dedicated account management not established.

Legal framework

Publisher terms
Self-billing; VAT added
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Prohibited traffic
No artificial traffic; no pop-ups; no trademark bidding
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Account suspension
Commission withholding for violations
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Geolocation-dependent terms
Regional subsidiaries; multi-language agreements
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Multi-language translations alone do not establish materially jurisdiction-dependent rules.

Sources

  • S1Tradedoubler Publisher Agreement (English)tradedoubler.comLEGAL
  • S2Tradedoubler Publisher Agreement (French)tradedoubler.comLEGAL
  • S3Tradedoubler Publisher Agreement (Polish)tradedoubler.comLEGAL
  • S4Tradedoubler Cookie Specifications (Knowledge Base)tradedoubler.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S5Tradedoubler Grow — How do we track affiliate sales?tradedoubler.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S6Tradedoubler Terms (Justia)justia.comLEGAL
  • S7Tradedoubler Top 10 Affiliate Things to Knowtradedoubler.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S8Tradedoubler Vouchers API (Publisher)tradedoubler.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S9Tradedoubler Conversions API (Publisher Guide)tradedoubler.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S10Tradedoubler Paid Search Code of Conducttradedoubler.comLEGAL
  • S11Tradedoubler Display and Native Advertising Code of Conducttradedoubler.comLEGAL
  • S12Tradedoubler Browser Extension Code of Conducttradedoubler.comLEGAL
  • S13Tradedoubler Privacy Policy (contains corporate rename information)tradedoubler.comLEGAL
  • S14Tradedoubler FAQ — Commissiontradedoubler.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S15Affiverse — PartnerBoost integrationaffiverse.comTHIRD_PARTY
  • S16Analyst Group — CEO Interviewthird-partyTHIRD_PARTY

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Network review · 2026

Admitad

Global performance marketing network founded 2009 in Heilbronn, Germany. Operates under Admitad International FZ-LLC (UAE) for global publishers, with regional entities handling jurisdiction-specific terms. Corporate parent is Mitgo Group GmbH (formerly Admitad Holding GmbH).

7.9/10AffiliateAct evaluation
Editorial evaluation — not a factual finding

The AffiliateAct score of 7.9/10 is an editorial judgement, not derived from the frozen factual methodology.

Platform

Platform name
Admitad
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Legal entity
Admitad International FZ-LLC (UAE)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Global contracting entity.

Parent company
Mitgo Group GmbH
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Corporate database source; requires primary corporate register confirmation for parent-subsidiary relationship.

Legal entity rename
Admitad Holding GmbH → Mitgo Group GmbH
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Rename does not establish a parent-subsidiary relationship. Sourced from a corporate database; primary corporate register confirmation pending.

Headquarters
Dubai Internet City, UAE
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Founded
2009 (Heilbronn, Germany)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Lifecycle status
CURRENT
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Platform type
Global performance marketing network
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Product lines
Perform, Creator, Rewards, Mobile, Flow, Seller
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Product-specific mechanics; not universal platform properties.

Publisher access

Publisher registration
Free to join
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Publisher eligibility
18+
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Universal publisher country eligibility
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No universal country list published.

Publisher approval
Admitad may refuse at discretion
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Third-party traffic networks
Prohibited
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Distinct from "subnetworks" — see next field.

Subnetwork support
Subnetworks accepted as publishers
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Definition of "subnetwork" per source; compatible with third-party-network prohibition.

Commissions

Determined by
Advertisers
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Structures
CPA, CPS, CPC, CPL, hybrid, fixed placement
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Network-level range claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

The $5–300 claim cannot be established at platform level.

Referral percentage
5% (publisher referral program)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Third-party cited.

Tracking (technical)

Attribution model
Last Paid Click
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Technical cookie expiry (platform)
395 days
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Technical specification; not equivalent to commercial attribution window.

Server-side tracking
S2S postback tracking supported
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Postback tracking
Supported
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Mobile deep-linking
Supported (Mobile product only)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

Mobile-product case study; not established as universal platform capability.

Mobile anti-fraud layer
Mobile-specific anti-fraud layer
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

Mobile-product case study; not established as universal platform capability.

Cookieless tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Cross-device tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Attribution (commercial)

Commercial attribution window
Varies by advertiser (program-level) — Mexico terms documented; global scope not established
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

Mexico-specific publisher terms; global UAE terms do not independently establish general program architecture in the retained evidence.

Third-party advertiser-window observation
30–90 days commonly
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Contextual example; not a universal range.

Cookie claim (AffiliateAct research)
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

The 30d claim cannot be established as universal.

Payments

Documented minimum threshold
$25 USD/EUR
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Third-party minimum threshold observation
$20
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Attributed to publisher reviews; do not merge with documented $25 threshold.

Payout frequency
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not established from primary sources.

Payment terms
Hold period until advertiser payment — Mexico terms documented; global scope not established
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Mexican rule only; not generalized to global UAE terms.

Payment methods
Bank transfer, PayPal, Payoneer, WebMoney (current)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Historical crypto removed; current vs historical distinction preserved.

Payment currency
USD, EUR (selected at signup; cannot be changed)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Regional payment restrictions
Payments suspended for Russian residents (2025)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Third-party only; primary confirmation required.

Publisher tools

Publisher dashboard
Publisher interface
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Reporting
Statistics interface
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
API platform
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Postback URL documentation does not constitute a developer/publisher API platform.

Support

Support channels
Email, support tickets
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Legal framework

Publisher terms
Geolocation-dependent (UAE, Mexico, German entities)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Distinct legal documents and contracting entities per jurisdiction.

Prohibited traffic
Gambling, Adult, third-party networks prohibited
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Trademark bidding policy
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Only Russian historical rule available; does not establish current universal policy.

Account suspension
Payment suspension for violations — Mexico terms documented; global scope not established
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Mexico-specific provision; not generalized to platform-wide policy without UAE primary confirmation.

Sources

  • S1Admitad Terms for Publishers (Global — UAE)admitad.comLEGAL
  • S2Admitad Terms for Publishers (Mexico)admitad.comLEGAL
  • S3Admitad Terms for Publishers (Germany)admitad.comLEGAL
  • S4Admitad Cookie & GDPR Guide (FlowConsent)flowconsent.comTHIRD_PARTY
  • S5Admitad Finance Documentationadmitad.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S6Admitad Postback Integration Documentationadmitad.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S7Admitad × Bewakoof Case Study (Mobile)admitad.comOFFICIAL_MARKETING
  • S8Admitad CPC Affiliate Programs (May 2026)admitad.comOFFICIAL_MARKETING
  • S9Admitad Cashback Link Terms (Nov 2023)admitad.comOFFICIAL_MARKETING
  • S10Admitad Publisher Reviews (Partnerkin)partnerkin.comTHIRD_PARTY
  • S11Admitad Media Index (Kochava)kochava.comTHIRD_PARTY
  • S12Mitgo Group Corporate Registration (Northdata)northdata.comTHIRD_PARTY
  • S13Admitad Partner Network Glossary (Mitgo support)mitgo.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S14Admitad Terms for Publishers (Russian Federation, historical)admitad.comLEGAL (historical)

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AliExpress Affiliate

Affiliate program of AliExpress, owned by Alibaba Group. Global contracting entity: Alibaba.com Singapore E-Commerce Private Limited ("AliExpress Global"). Primary publisher interface: AliExpress Portals. Direct program and external-network distribution are distinct and must not be conflated.

8.1/10AffiliateAct evaluation
Editorial evaluation — not a factual finding

The AffiliateAct score of 8.1/10 is an editorial judgement, not derived from the frozen factual methodology.

Platform

Platform name
AliExpress Affiliate
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Legal entity (global)
Alibaba.com Singapore E-Commerce Private Limited
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

"AliExpress Global".

Legal entities (regional)
AliExpress CIS Holding Pte. Ltd.; AliExpress Korea Holding (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Additional entities per Privacy Policy: AliExpress E-Commerce One Pte. Ltd. (US); Alibaba.com Singapore (Brazil); AliExpress Russia Holding (Relevant Jurisdictions).

Parent company
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Alibaba/AliExpress group affiliation is evident, but the exact parent-subsidiary relationship is not established by retained primary evidence.

Publisher interface
AliExpress Portals (portals.aliexpress.com)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Lifecycle status
CURRENT
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Distribution channels
Direct AliExpress Portals + documented external-network distribution
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Narrowed from earlier versions to exclude named-list exhaustiveness.

External networks (documented)
Awin, TradeTracker, Indoleads (documented); Admitad, UpPromote, Cuelinks, Takeads (third-party cited)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Mixed-source list; not exhaustively verified.

Publisher access

Publisher registration
Free to join
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Publisher eligibility
18+ (legal capacity to contract)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Universal publisher country eligibility
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No universal country list published.

Publisher approval
AliExpress may refuse at discretion
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Website requirement
Website URL reviewed during registration
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Third-party sourced; primary confirmation required.

Identity verification
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Tax requirements
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Commissions

Determined by
AliExpress
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Structures
CPS (Cost per Sale)
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Rate structure (external network)
Category-based; varies by product, seller, market
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

External-network-specific / reference only; not a direct-program universal rate.

Reference rates (external network)
6.50% general; 2.30% electronics; 5.0% other; 0.70% specific sellers
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

External-network-specific / reference only; not exhaustive; not universal.

Maximum per sale (TradeTracker)
€35
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

TradeTracker program only.

Maximum per sale (Adpump)
$50
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

Adpump external network; third-party sourced.

Direct-program universal range claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

The 5–9% claim is not established as universal.

Tracking (technical)

Cookie window (external network)
3 days (Awin / TradeTracker AliExpress programs)
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Cookie window (regional)
15 days (AE Platform regional variant)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

Third-party sourced.

Attribution model (external network)
Last-click, first-order (Awin documentation)
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Direct-program universal cookie expiry
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not established as universal direct-program value.

Cross-device tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Cookieless tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Server-side tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Postback tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Sub-ID support
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Attribution (commercial)

Direct-program universal attribution window
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not established as universal direct-program value.

Payments

Minimum threshold
$16
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Third-party sourced; primary confirmation required.

Payout frequency
Monthly (on or before the 20th)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Third-party sourced; primary confirmation required.

Payment terms
Validation period 50–70 days; withdrawal fee $15
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Third-party sourced.

Payment methods
Bank transfer, PayPal
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Third-party sourced.

Payment currency
USD
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Third-party sourced.

Publisher tools

Publisher dashboard
AliExpress Portals
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Reporting
Data reports in Portals
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
API platform
AliExpress Affiliate API
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Distinct from consumer/seller APIs; requires affiliate account.

Deep linking
Supported
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Legal framework

Publisher terms
Geolocation-dependent (multiple entities)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Different contracting entities by jurisdiction.

Prohibited traffic (external network)
SEM brand bidding, pop-ups, cookie stuffing prohibited
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

External-network-specific only; does not establish a universal direct-AliExpress policy.

Sources

  • S1AliExpress Affiliate Program Service Agreement (April 1, 2025)aliexpress.comLEGAL (Direct program)
  • S2AliExpress Affiliate Program Privacy Policy (May 23, 2024)aliexpress.comLEGAL (Direct program)
  • S3AliExpress Portalsaffiliate.aliexpress.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION (Direct program)
  • S4AliExpress Affiliate API Documentationdeveloper.alibaba.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION (Direct program)
  • S5Awin — AliExpress AU Affiliate Programmeawin.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION (External network)
  • S6TradeTracker — AliExpress Campaigntradetracker.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION (External network)
  • S7Adpump — AliExpress WW Affiliate Programadpump.comTHIRD_PARTY (External network)
  • S8Partnerkin — AliExpress Portals Reviewpartnerkin.comTHIRD_PARTY
  • S9Affiliate-list — AliExpress Commission & Cookie Detailsaffiliate-list.comTHIRD_PARTY
  • S10Chwang — AliExpress Affiliate Program Entry Guide (May 25, 2026)third-partyTHIRD_PARTY
  • S11Alibaba Cloud Developer — AliExpress Affiliate API Guide (Aug 14, 2026)alibabacloud.comTECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION (Direct program)
  • S12Indoleads — Aliexpress (World Wide) Affiliate Programindoleads.comTHIRD_PARTY (External network)
  • S13AffCaptain — AliExpress Affiliate Review (Apr 10, 2026)affcaptain.comTHIRD_PARTY
  • S14Awin — AliExpress DE Partnerprogrammawin.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION (External network)
  • S15Ecomobi — AliExpress Affiliate Program (Oct 1, 2025)ecomobi.comTHIRD_PARTY

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Network review · 2026

Amazon Associates

Affiliate marketing program of Amazon. Operates as separate local programs per marketplace (US, UK, DE, FR, IT, ES, CA, JP, IN, AU, BR, MX, NL, SE, PL, SG, SA, AE, BE, IE, TR, CN), each with its own Operating Agreement, commission schedule, payment threshold, and eligibility rules.

7.8/10AffiliateAct evaluation
Editorial evaluation — not a factual finding

The AffiliateAct score of 7.8/10 is an editorial judgement, not derived from the frozen factual methodology.

Platform

Platform name
Amazon Associates
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Operator entity
Marketplace-specific Amazon contracting entities per Schedule 1 of each local agreement
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Each local program defines its own contracting entity in Schedule 1.

Marketplace structure
Separate local Associates programs per Amazon marketplace
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Enrollment in one marketplace does not create eligibility in another.

Lifecycle status
CURRENT
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Operating Agreement updated April 14, 2026.

Publisher interface
Amazon Associates Central (per marketplace)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Separate portals per local program.

OneLink
Cross-marketplace geo-redirection tool
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Redirects international traffic to local Amazon store; requires mapped store IDs.

OneLink available marketplaces
US, UK, CA, IT, FR, ES, DE, JP, SG, NL, SA, PL, SE, AU
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Current as of audit date.

Publisher access

Publisher registration
Free to join (per marketplace)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Publisher eligibility
18+ (legal capacity)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Universal publisher country eligibility
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No universal country list published; separate local programs.

Publisher approval
Review after 3 qualifying sales within 180 days
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

UAE-source evidence only; multi-marketplace scope not independently established. Personal orders do not qualify.

Initial qualification requirement
3 qualifying sales within 180 days
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

UAE-source evidence only.

Website requirement
Website required; min. 10 original posts; content recent (60 days)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

UAE-source evidence only. Must own the website.

Social media eligibility
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Twitch
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

UAE-source evidence only. Personal pages excluded.

Social follower requirement
Min. 500 organic followers/likes
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

UAE-source evidence only.

Mobile app eligibility
Supported (subject to Mobile Application Policy)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

UAE-source evidence only.

Tax requirements
W-9 (US) / W-8BEN (non-US)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

UAE-source evidence only. Cannot be paid until completed.

Identity verification
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Tax documentation is not identity verification/KYC.

Commissions

Determined by
Amazon
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Structures
CPS (Cost per Sale)
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Rate structure
Category-based; varies by marketplace
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

Rates are marketplace- and category-dependent.

Special program fees (bounties)
Bounties for specific programs
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Universal range claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

The 1–10% claim cannot be established as a universal platform-level range; rates vary by marketplace and category.

Tracking (technical)

Session definition
Session begins on click; ends on 24h, order, or another Associate's link
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Ireland-source evidence only; cross-marketplace universalization not established. Session-based, not cookie-based.

Cart extension
89 days for items added to cart
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Ireland-source evidence only.

Attribution model
Prior session terminates when another Associate's Special Link is clicked
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Ireland-source evidence only. Analytical label "last-click" not imposed.

Cookie expiry (platform)
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Amazon uses session-based tracking, not a documented technical cookie lifetime.

Cross-device tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Cookieless tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Server-side tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Sub-ID support
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Attribution (commercial)

Attribution window
24 hours (session); cart extension 89 days
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Ireland-source evidence only. Cart-added items eligible for 89 days.

Payments

Payout frequency
Monthly
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

US-source evidence only. Cadence only.

Payment terms
Approximately 60 days after month-end
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

US-source evidence only. Settlement timing; distinct from cadence.

Marketplace thresholds
US: $10 DD/gift card, $100 check; DE: €25/€50
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Additional marketplace thresholds may apply; exhaustive list requires further primary confirmation.

Payment methods
Bank transfer, gift card, check (per Ireland program documentation)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Ireland-source evidence only; marketplace-specific methods may vary.

Payment currency
Marketplace-dependent (per local program)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Germany-source evidence only; broader currency list not synthesized.

Validation period
180-day shipment/payment requirement
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

France-source evidence only. Products must be shipped/paid within 180 days to qualify for commission.

Publisher tools

Publisher dashboard
Associates Central
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Reporting
Earnings reports, consolidated global summary
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

OneLink consolidated summary.

API platform
Product Advertising API
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Legal framework

Publisher terms
Marketplace-specific Operating Agreement
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Each marketplace has its own terms.

Paid search policy
Prohibited (branded keywords)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Email promotion policy
Prohibited for Special Links
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Offline promotion policy
Prohibited for Special Links
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Account suspension
Commission forfeiture for violations
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Sources

  • S1Amazon Associates Operating Agreement (US)affiliate-program.amazon.comLEGAL
  • S2Amazon Associates Program Policies (US, Apr 14, 2026)affiliate-program.amazon.comLEGAL
  • S3Amazon.ie Associates Program Policies (Apr 14, 2026)affiliate-program.amazon.ieLEGAL
  • S4Amazon.com Associates Central — Payment Type FAQaffiliate-program.amazon.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S5Amazon.co.uk Associates Central — OneLink FAQaffiliate-program.amazon.co.ukOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S6Amazon.com Associates Central — OneLink FAQ (7 marketplaces)affiliate-program.amazon.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S7Amazon.ae — Application Review Processaffiliate-program.amazon.aeOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S8Amazon.fr — Mises à jour du Contrat d'exploitation (Apr 14, 2026)affiliate-program.amazon.frLEGAL
  • S9Amazon.de Associates Central — Payment Thresholdsaffiliate-program.amazon.deOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S10Amazon.ie Associates Central — Payment Methodsaffiliate-program.amazon.ieOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S11Amazon.com Associates Central — Commission Income Statementaffiliate-program.amazon.comLEGAL
  • S12Amazon Associates Program Policies (JP) — Session/Cartaffiliate-program.amazon.co.jpLEGAL
  • S13Amazon.com Associates Central — Prohibited Trafficaffiliate-program.amazon.comLEGAL

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Network review · 2026

eBay Partner Network

eBay's in-house affiliate marketing program, operated by eBay Partner Network, Inc. (Delaware). Affiliates earn performance-based compensation for driving Qualifying Transactions or Qualifying Clicks to eBay marketplaces. Commission is a percentage of Gross Merchandise Bought (GMB), varying by category and marketplace.

7.6/10AffiliateAct evaluation
Editorial evaluation — not a factual finding

The AffiliateAct score of 7.6/10 is an editorial judgement, not derived from the frozen factual methodology.

Platform

Platform name
eBay Partner Network (EPN)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Operator entity
eBay Partner Network, Inc. (Delaware)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Advertiser definition
eBay Inc. or an eBay Corporate Family Member
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Lifecycle status
CURRENT
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Network Agreement effective January 22, 2026.

Publisher interface
EPN Partner Portal
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Supported markets
13 main global programs (US, UK, AU, DE, IT, FR, CA, etc.)
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Third-party sourced; primary confirmation required.

Publisher access

Publisher registration
Free to join
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Publisher eligibility
18+ (legal capacity)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Universal publisher country eligibility
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No universal country list published; publisher eligibility may be restricted.

Publisher approval
Subject to EPN review and approval
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Website requirement
Quality content relevant to eBay products
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Historical third-party checklist; primary confirmation required.

Social media eligibility
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Third-party sourced.

Mobile app eligibility
Supported
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Third-party sourced.

Identity verification
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

No distinct KYC/identity verification requirement established; tax documentation is not KYC.

Tax requirements
W-9 (US) / W-8BEN (non-US)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Tax documentation is not equivalent to identity verification/KYC.

Commissions

Determined by
eBay
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL
Structures
CPS (Cost per Sale) / CPA (Cost per Action)
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

Qualifying Transactions or Qualifying Clicks.

Rate structure
Percentage of Gross Merchandise Bought (GMB); varies by region and sub-category
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

GMB excludes shipping fees and taxes.

Category rates
1%–6% depending on category (per EPN Rate Card)
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

Rate varies by category and marketplace.

Earning caps
Per-transaction caps apply (e.g., $550 per sale in some categories)
VERIFIEDPROGRAM_LEVEL

Example cited per EPN Rate Card.

Universal range claim
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

The 1–4% claim cannot be established as a universal platform-level range; rates vary by category (1%–6%) and marketplace.

Tracking (technical)

Cookie expiry
24 hours
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Documented as a 24-hour cookie/session window; EPN does not publish a separate technical cookie lifetime distinct from this.

Session definition
Session begins on click; 24-hour window for purchase
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Attribution model
Prior session terminates on new Associate click (last-click mechanic)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Mechanical document; analytical label not imposed.

Cross-device tracking
Supported (per current documentation)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Buy It Now window
Purchase must occur within 24 hours
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Third-party sourced; primary confirmation required.

Auction bid window
Bid placed within 24 hours can qualify
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Third-party sourced.

Auction completion window
Auction won within 10 days of bid can still qualify
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Third-party sourced.

Cookieless tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Server-side tracking
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Sub-ID support
—
NOT_ESTABLISHEDNOT_APPLICABLE

Not documented.

Attribution (commercial)

Attribution window
24 hours
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Commercial click/purchase window; documented alongside cookie.

Payments

Minimum threshold
$10 USD (or local equivalent)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Payout frequency
Monthly
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Cadence only.

Payment terms
Paid on the 10th of each month for activity from two calendar months prior
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Settlement timing; distinct from cadence.

Payment methods
Direct Deposit, PayPal
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Payment currency
USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Publisher tools

Publisher dashboard
EPN Partner Portal
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Reporting
Performance reports, Transaction Detail Report (TDR)
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Link generator
Supported
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Third-party sourced; primary confirmation required.

Deep linking
Supported
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

Third-party sourced; primary confirmation required.

API platform
EPN API / Transaction Detail Report interface
PARTIALLY_VERIFIEDTHIRD_PARTY

dltHub is a third-party connector library, not EPN primary technical documentation.

Legal framework

Publisher terms
EPN Network Agreement
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Effective January 22, 2026.

Paid search policy
Paid search on branded keywords prohibited
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Trademark bidding policy
Trademark bidding prohibited
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
eBay ads on own site restriction
Running eBay ads on own site prohibited
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL
Account suspension
Commission forfeiture for violations
VERIFIEDPLATFORM_LEVEL

Sources

  • S1EPN Network Agreement (effective Jan 22, 2026)partnernetwork.ebay.comLEGAL
  • S2EPN Rate Cardpartnernetwork.ebay.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S3EPN Partner Platform Updatepartnernetwork.ebay.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S4EPN "Step 3: Tracking with Reports"partnernetwork.ebay.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S5EPN Payment Info (Affpaying)affpaying.comTHIRD_PARTY
  • S6EPN "Step 1: Understanding Cookies, Commissions, and Getting Paid"partnernetwork.ebay.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S7EPN "PLA / Paid Traffic" Policypartnernetwork.ebay.comLEGAL
  • S8EPN API Connector Documentation (dltHub)dlthub.comTHIRD_PARTY
  • S9EPN "Step 5: Knowing The Rules"partnernetwork.ebay.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
  • S10EPN Affiliate Program Overview (UpPromote)uppromote.comTHIRD_PARTY
  • S11EPN Qualifying Transaction Definition (ListPerfectly)listperfectly.comTHIRD_PARTY
  • S12EPN Acceptance Checklist (WarriorForum)warriorforum.comTHIRD_PARTY
  • S13EPN Tax Documentation (W-9 / W-8BEN)partnernetwork.ebay.comOFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
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