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The prohibition covers any form of benefit, however structured, meaning associates cannot create referral reward schemes, cashback arrangements, or any other incentive program tied to Special Link clicks.
Amazon Associates prohibits associates from providing any benefit to anyone in exchange for using Special Links, covering a broad range of incentive types explicitly including monetary, point-based, and charitable forms.
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Customer may not indicate that a product or service developed with the Software is sponsored or endorsed by NVIDIA unless expressly authorized in writing by NVIDIA.
Send messages in violation of the USA CAN-SPAM Act or any other applicable anti-spam law.
You may not...engage in any other conduct that restricts any person from using our Services, or that we reasonably believe exposes us...to any liability, damages, or harm, including reputational harm.
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"You will not offer any person or entity any consideration, reward, or incentive (including any money, rebate, discount, points, donation to charity or other organization, or other benefit) for using Special Links.— Excerpt from Amazon Associates's Amazon Associates Program Policies
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The prohibition covers any form of benefit, however structured, meaning associates cannot create referral reward schemes, cashback arrangements, or any other incentive program tied to Special Link clicks.
Amazon Associates prohibits associates from providing any benefit to anyone in exchange for using Special Links, covering a broad range of incentive types explicitly including monetary, point-based, and charitable forms.
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