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"if at any time there has been no substantial activity on your account for at least 3 years, then we will have the right, with 7 days' written notice to withhold the accrued commission income for your inactive accountExcerpt from Amazon Associates's Program Policies
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The clause states: “if at any time there has been no substantial activity on your account for at least 3 years, then we will have the right, with 7 days' written notice to withhold the accrued commission income for your inactive account”
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