Apple India [CPS] IN Affiliate Program

Basics

Cookie Time : 15 Days

Validation Cycle : Actions are locked 21 day(s) after end of the month they are tracked. Actions are invoiced on the 23 of the month after they lock.

Payment Terms : Approved transactions are paid 45 day(s) after end of the month they are invoiced.

Credit Policy : Last Click.

Disclaimer for Loyalty Publishers :

10/15/20 Updated Loyalty Disclaimer

Exclusions: Cash back / Points is/are issued by <Partner Site>, not Apple. Products not eligible for cash back / points are iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, HomePod mini, Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE, 8th generation iPad, all-new iPad Air, updated iMac 27-inch, Mac Pro, Apple Pro Display XDR, gift cards, gift wrap, Bose products, Apple Developer Programs and shipping. Apple sells and ships products to end user customers only; you may not purchase for resale. Eligible only to a customer for up to five (5) units per eligible product, except iPhone, in which case only two (2) units within a thirty-day (30-day) period are eligible.

Promoting apple.com

When describing shopping with Apple, the following phrases can be used:

• Shop apple.com
• Shop the Apple website
• Shop Apple online
• Shop the Apple Store app
• Shop with Education Pricing

The name of the company, Apple, should always remain in English, independent of the language in which it appears.

Scenarios to Avoid

Here are some common mistakes to avoid when you promote Apple product offers in your communications:

• Do not incorporate Apple assets (Apple banners, the Apple logo, or Apple product photography) in headlines or body copy. Exceptions will be made upon review and written approval.

• Do not use headlines, copy, or images from Apple’s website.

• Do not suggest ownership or customization of apple.com. For example, do not say “Use points to shop at apple.com.” Instead say “Use your points to shop at apple.com.”

Apple Logo

Best Practice

Only Apple and its authorized/approved licensees may use the Apple logo in advertising, promotional, and sales materials.

The Apple logo may only be used as follows:

Do’s

• Use the Apple logo in the size provided.
• Use one Apple logo in a collection of logos identifying companies related to the affiliate offer.
• One Apple logo can be used on a page dedicated to Apple product promotions.

Don’ts

• Do not place the Apple logo within a banner.
• Do not use the Apple logo as part of your menu options.
• Do not use the Apple logo as a navigation device.
• Do not place the Apple logo within editorial content.

Apple Web Banners

Do’s

• Use only current web banners available from the affiliate platform.
• Display only one Apple banner on a web page. For example, you can display one iPod or one Mac banner on a web page, but do not display both banners.
• The Apple banner must be placed in the advertising area at the top or side of the web page above the fold.
• Use Apple banners at the size provided.
• Your website should reflect your company’s unique corporate identity.

Don’ts

• Do not repeat a banner multiple times on the same page.
• Do not alter the banner size or layout to fit your web page. If you need a size that is not provided, please contact your affiliate team.
• Do not translate an Apple banner on your own.
• Do not place an Apple banner within another banner.
• Do not add violators, type, or graphics to an Apple banner.
• Do not place other banners or messages in an Apple banner.
• Do not distort an Apple banner.
• Do not remove an Apple product photo from an Apple banner and use it.
• Do not display only a portion of an Apple banner.
• Do not use Apple-provided banners as your primary source of content. Apple banners are developed to support your content and direct customers to the correct location on apple.com.
• Never use Apple headlines and copy as if they are your own.
• Do not use pop-up or pop-under banners to promote Apple products.

Banner Design Mistakes to Avoid

Social Marketing Policy:

• All posts on social media networks promoting Apple products or promotions should be preapproved in writing. Any approved posts should refer and link to content on your site. Apple does not allow affiliates to use social media posts to solely promote and link directly to apple.com.

Email Marketing Policy:

• Email marketing content promoting Apple products must be pre-approved. Content should link to your site. Apple does not allow affiliates to use email and newsletters to link directly to apple.com.

Apple Approved Offer Copy

When writing about Apple products, do not misrepresent Apple or exaggerate the offer. Here are a few rules to follow:

Offers

Apple does not issue promotional codes, coupons, or vouchers, so do not represent our

offers as coupons, vouchers, discounts, or promo codes. If necessary, you can use the term “Offers”.

Other prohibited terms -

• Discount(s)

• coupon(s)

• coupon code(s)

• promo code(s)

• voucher(s)

• voucher code(s)

• Apple cash back

• Do not use exclamation marks to represent Apple offers (e.g. Hot!!)

Price Language

For Apple Education Pricing, "Save with Apple education pricing," or "Save on a Mac" is recommended. Do not refer to the pricing as an education discount.

Linking to apple.com

• Apple banners and logos are provided via code from the affiliate program interface and contain a link to the corresponding page on apple.com. Do not host a banner or badge outside of the Apple Affiliate Program hosted links. Apple product-related text in body copy can also link to apple.com.
• Never link an Apple banner to an Apple reseller’s web page. Instead, use a banner provided by the reseller

Prohibited Activity

Apple specifically prohibits any affiliates on the Apple Affiliate Program to:

• Buy traffic from spyware vendors.

• Bid on Apple trademarks on search engines and networks.

• Use any type of “spyware” software, adware, browser hijackers, “malware” or SPAM.

• Use toolbars (Apple should not be included in any loyalty program toolbars) or Adware, “loyalty programs, “ and similar software automatically invoking affiliate links when users request merchants' sites.

• Load affiliate links invisibly, without an affirmative end-user click on an affiliate link (“cookie stuffing”).

• Load affiliate links in popups and pop unders, without an affirmative end-user click on an affiliate link.

• Promote Apple on social networks without prior approval from your Apple affiliate manager.

Last changes were recorded on 04.03.2021