Amazon Associates Program Policies

This document is the Amazon Associates Program Acceptable Use Policy, which governs the conduct of participants in the Amazon Associates affiliate program and operates as a binding supplement to the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement. The agreement states that Associates must not engage in cookie stuffing, link hijacking, typosquatting, unauthorized use of Amazon trademarks, incentivizing clicks or purchases, creating fake sites, or using false advertising, and the terms authorize Amazon to withhold commissions, terminate accounts, and pursue legal remedies for violations. The policy establishes that Associates bear sole responsibility for all content on their sites and for ensuring their promotional methods comply with applicable laws, including endorsement and disclosure regulations, which creates a compliance obligation that extends beyond the four corners of the agreement itself. This document engages the FTC Act and FTC Endorsement Guides, which require clear and conspicuous disclosure of the affiliate relationship, and Associates operating in the EU or UK may face additional obligations under consumer protection and advertising transparency frameworks that the document does not address in detail. The unilateral enforcement discretion Amazon reserves, including the ability to terminate participation and withhold earned commissions without a defined cure period in all circumstances, represents a material operational dependency for Associates whose revenue relies on program participation.