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Associates who run multiple affiliate programs risk losing earned commissions and program access if Amazon Associates detects dual-commission attribution attempts on the same traffic.
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Amazon Associates permits itself to withhold commissions and/or terminate participation when it detects an associate attempting dual-commission attribution on the same traffic.
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"If we detect that you...are attempting to claim commissions from both Amazon Associates and another program using the same traffic...we may take action, including withholding commissions, and/or terminating your participation in the Associates program.— Excerpt from Amazon Associates's Amazon Associates Program Policies
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Associates who run multiple affiliate programs risk losing earned commissions and program access if Amazon Associates detects dual-commission attribution attempts on the same traffic.
Amazon Associates permits itself to withhold commissions and/or terminate participation when it detects an associate attempting dual-commission attribution on the same traffic.
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