Provision record
Amazon Associates · Amazon Associates Program Policies · View original document ↗

Special Links Must Include Assigned Associates ID

High severity Explicit document language Common · 297 of 352 platforms
Stay ahead of the changes
Track Amazon Associates and get the diff the day its terms change.
Share 𝕏 Share in Share 🔒 PDF

This analysis describes what Amazon Associates's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

How other platforms handle this

Perplexity AI Medium

These Terms and the licenses granted hereunder may be assigned by the Company but may not be assigned by you without the prior express written consent of the Company.

ActiveCampaign Medium

You must book your session for a date and time within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase, or if you are onboarding with ActiveCampaign for the Services, then within thirty (30) days after your onboarding is complete...

Revolut Medium

To meet our legal and regulatory requirements we, or someone acting for us, might sometimes need to ask for more information... Please provide this information quickly so that there is no disruption to your account...

See all platforms with this clause type →
▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
"
Special Links must use the Associates ID we have assigned to you...you must include your Associates ID or "tag"...as a parameter in the URL of each link you place on your Site to an Amazon Site.

Excerpt from Amazon Associates's Program Policies

Provision details

Document information
Document
Amazon Associates Program Policies
Entity
Amazon Associates
Document last updated
May 20, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-064481
Document ID
CA-D-00881
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2fb748aa649c57d194b1f09f1a2e8079f3584386fa9f0a60cbe9b49677d855d5
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 13:28 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Amazon Associates
Document: Amazon Associates Program Policies
Record ID: CA-P-064481
Captured: 2026-05-20 13:28:57 UTC
SHA-256: 2fb748aa649c57d1…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/amazon-associates/amazon-associates-program-policies/provision/CA-P-064481/special-links-must-include-assigned-associates-id/
Accessed: Aug. 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
Categories

Other risks in this policy

Get the research letter

Companies change their terms quietly. We read every version and catch what actually changed. One email a week on the changes that matter and what they mean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Amazon Associates's Special Links Must Include Assigned Associates ID clause do?

The clause states: “Special Links must use the Associates ID we have assigned to you...you must include your Associates ID or "tag"...as a parameter in the URL of each link you place on your Site to an Amazon Site.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 297 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Amazon Associates?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon Associates.