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"We may hold accrued unpaid commission income for a reasonable period of time following termination to ensure that the correct amount is paid (for example, to account for any cancellations or returns).— Excerpt from Amazon Associates's Amazon Associates Operating Agreement
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The clause states: “We may hold accrued unpaid commission income for a reasonable period of time following termination to ensure that the correct amount is paid (for example, to account for any cancellations or returns).”
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