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ConvertKit · ConvertKit Acceptable Use Policy · View original document ↗

Prohibition on CPA and affiliate scheme sites

High severity Medium confidence Explicit document language Common · 244 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

What types of sites does ConvertKit prohibit?
ConvertKit prohibits CPA affiliate-type sites, similar affiliate-type sites, network marketing sites, affiliate educational offers, insurance sales, and insurance promotions.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Operators of these specific site or business types are barred from using ConvertKit, regardless of whether their individual email practices otherwise comply with ConvertKit's policies.

Interpretive note: The excerpt is a noun phrase without an explicit prohibition verb; the prohibition is implied by document structure. The boundary of 'similar affiliate type of sites' is inherently ambiguous.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Customers operating CPA affiliate-type sites, similar affiliate sites, network marketing sites, affiliate educational offers, or insurance sales or promotions are not permitted to use ConvertKit.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

May harm the reputation of Tinder or its affiliates, meaning the uploading or sharing of content on the Tinder platform that is defamatory to Tinder or its affiliates or advocates misuse of the Service...

Afterpay Medium

Political content, including for dissemination in electoral campaigns.

Runway Medium

Gore, such as dismemberment, beheadings, mutilations, and exposed organs/bones/muscle

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CPA affiliate type sites or similar affiliate type of sites, network marketing sites, affiliate educational offers, insurance sales or promotions.

Excerpt from ConvertKit's Acceptable Use Policy

Provision details

Document information
Document
ConvertKit Acceptable Use Policy
Entity
ConvertKit
Document last updated
May 20, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-074088
Document ID
CA-D-00890
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
5501460d52256d50035e4bf5b0d353bad80165bfb16170396deed7c51c6578df
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 17:10 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: ConvertKit
Document: ConvertKit Acceptable Use Policy
Record ID: CA-P-074088
Captured: 2026-07-12 17:10:54 UTC
SHA-256: 5501460d52256d50…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/convertkit/convertkit-acceptable-use-policy/provision/CA-P-074088/prohibition-on-cpa-and-affiliate-scheme-sites/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does ConvertKit's Prohibition on CPA and affiliate scheme sites clause do?

Operators of these specific site or business types are barred from using ConvertKit, regardless of whether their individual email practices otherwise comply with ConvertKit's policies.

How does this clause affect you?

Customers operating CPA affiliate-type sites, similar affiliate sites, network marketing sites, affiliate educational offers, or insurance sales or promotions are not permitted to use ConvertKit.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 244 platforms. See the full comparison.

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