DS18 Affiliate Program Terms & Conditions
Effective Date:: January 1st, 2026
By joining or participating in the DS18 Affiliate Program (“Program”), you (“Affiliate”) agree to comply with the following Terms & Conditions. DS18 reserves the right to approve, deny, withhold, or revoke commissions and participation at its sole discretion.
1. Affiliate Commissions
Affiliates may earn commissions on qualifying sales generated through their approved affiliate referral links. All commissions are:
- Subject to manual review and approval
- Not guaranteed
- Void if generated through prohibited traffic sources or promotional methods
DS18 reserves the right to reverse or withhold commissions at any time if violations are identified.
2. STRICT PROHIBITION ON PAID ADVERTISING
NO PAID ADS ARE ALLOWED — UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
Affiliates are strictly prohibited from using paid advertising of any kind to promote DS18 products, brand assets, or affiliate links.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Paid search advertising (Google Ads, Bing Ads, Yahoo Ads, etc.)
- Paid social advertising (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Snapchat, etc.)
- Display advertising, native ads, shopping ads, retargeting ads, or programmatic ads
- Sponsored posts, boosted posts, or promoted content
- Paid ads on marketplaces, forums, blogs, or third-party websites
- Any paid traffic source intended to drive users to DS18 or affiliate links
This prohibition applies regardless of:
- Keywords used (brand, non-brand, product names, model numbers, or generic terms)
- Match type (exact, phrase, broad, or any variant)
- Whether DS18 is explicitly mentioned or not
- Whether traffic is redirected, masked, cloaked, or routed through intermediary URLs
If money is spent to generate traffic, it is NOT allowed.
3. Keyword Targeting Is NOT Permitted
Affiliates may not use keyword-based advertising strategies of any kind, whether paid or indirectly monetized, including:
- Keyword bidding
- Keyword-targeted traffic acquisition
- Using product model numbers, SKUs, or identifiers (e.g., “PROX6”)
- Any method designed to capture search demand through paid placement
DS18 does not permit affiliates to compete in or influence search traffic in any capacity.
4. Approved Promotion Methods (Organic Only)
Affiliates are allowed to promote DS18 ONLY through organic, non-paid methods, including:
- Original content on websites or blogs
- Organic social media posts
- YouTube videos or reviews (non-paid)
- Forums or community posts (where permitted)
- Email marketing to opt-in audiences you own
- Educational, review-based, or informational content
All promotion must be:
- Organic
- Value-driven
- Non-incentivized
- Non-paid
5. Prohibited Traffic Sources & Methods
The following are strictly prohibited:
- Paid traffic of any kind
- Coupon, deal, rebate, cashback, or discount websites
- Incentivized traffic
- Traffic exchanges or click farms
- Bots, automation, or artificial engagement
- Misleading redirects, cloaking, or URL masking
- Misrepresentation of pricing, promotions, or availability
6. Content Requirements
Affiliates must create original content. The following are not allowed:
- Copying or reposting DS18 website content
- Using DS18 images, videos, or creatives without permission
- Low-effort or duplicate content
- AI-generated content without meaningful human value or commentary
Approved content includes:
- Reviews
- Tutorials
- Comparisons
- Install guides
- Educational or experiential content
DS18 reserves the right to determine content quality and compliance.
7. Proof Of Promotion
Affiliates must provide proof of how DS18 was promoted upon request, including:
- URLs
- Screenshots
- Engagement metrics
- Traffic source explanations
Failure to provide adequate proof may result in:
- Withheld commissions
- Reversed payments
- Termination from the Program
8. Commission Review & Approval
All affiliate sales are subject to manual internal review, regardless of tracking platform status.
DS18 may deny commissions if:
- Traffic source is unclear
- Promotion violates these Terms
- Paid advertising is suspected or confirmed
9. Payment Requests
Affiliates must request payment and provide proof of compliant promotion. DS18 is not obligated to issue payments for sales that do not meet program requirements.
10. Truthful Representation
Affiliates may not:
- Make false, misleading, or exaggerated claims
- Advertise fake discounts or promotions
- Misrepresent DS18 products, pricing, or availability
All claims must be accurate and verifiable.
11. Legal & Platform Compliance
Affiliates must comply with:
- FTC affiliate disclosure requirements
- All applicable laws and regulations
- Platform-specific rules where content is posted
12. Account Ownership & Control
Affiliate accounts:
- Are non-transferable
- May not be shared or resold
- May not be operated by third parties without written approval
13. Enforcement & Termination
DS18 reserves the right to:
- Reverse or withhold commissions
- Immediately terminate affiliate accounts
- Deny future participation
No prior notice is required.
14. Modification Of Terms
DS18 may update these Terms at any time. Continued participation in the Program constitutes acceptance of any changes.
