Welcome to the HobbyKing Affiliate Program! By participating in our Affiliate Program, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before joining.
1. Enrolment in the Program
To apply for the HobbyKing Affiliate Program, you must complete and submit the online application. HobbyKing reserves the right to accept or reject any application at its discretion.
2. Affiliate Responsibilities
As an affiliate of HobbyKing, you agree to:
a) Promote HobbyKing products using ethical and responsible marketing practices.
b) Only use links, banners, and marketing materials provided or approved by HobbyKing.
c) Ensure that all promotional content is accurate and does not mislead or misrepresent HobbyKing products.
d) Comply with all applicable laws, including advertising laws, data protection laws, and intellectual property laws.
3. Affiliate Links
HobbyKing will provide you with unique affiliate links to track sales generated through your marketing efforts. You may display these links on your website, social media, or other online platforms, provided you follow the guidelines set by HobbyKing.
4. Commissions
Affiliates will earn a commission for qualifying sales made through their affiliate links. The commission rate will be communicated to you upon acceptance into the program and may vary depending on the product category or promotion. Sales are only considered “qualifying” if they are:
a) Completed purchases made through valid affiliate links.
b) Not returned, refunded, or cancelled within the applicable return period.
5. Payments
a) Commissions will be paid on a monthly basis, provided you have reached the minimum payout threshold as determined by HobbyKing.
b) Payments will be made via the payment method specified during registration.
c) Any fraudulent activity, including attempts to artificially inflate sales, will result in forfeiture of commissions and termination of your affiliate account.
6. Prohibited Activities
Affiliates are prohibited from engaging in the following:
a) Using paid advertisements (PPC, SEM, etc.) that bid on HobbyKing brand terms or related keywords.
b) Engaging in spamming, unauthorized use of email lists, or misleading marketing tactics.
c) Creating websites or social media pages that mimic the HobbyKing website or falsely suggest affiliation with HobbyKing.
d) Using coupon codes or promotions not authorized by HobbyKing.
7. Termination
HobbyKing reserves the right to terminate your participation in the Affiliate Program at any time, with or without cause. Grounds for termination include, but are not limited to:
a) Violating these terms and conditions.
b) Engaging in fraudulent or unethical behavior.
c) Failing to generate qualifying sales for an extended period.
Upon termination, you must remove all affiliate links and cease promoting HobbyKing products immediately.
8. Intellectual Property
All content provided by HobbyKing, including banners, logos, and promotional material, remains the property of HobbyKing. Affiliates may not modify or alter any provided content without prior written approval.
9. Modification of Terms
HobbyKing reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Affiliates will be notified of any significant changes via email or through the affiliate portal. Continued participation in the Affiliate Program after such modifications will constitute your acceptance of the revised terms.
10. Limitation of Liability
HobbyKing is not liable for any damages, losses, or claims arising from your participation in the Affiliate Program. This includes, but is not limited to, technical issues, interruptions in service, or any unauthorized use of affiliate links.
11. Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact the HobbyKing Affiliate Program team at:
marketing@hobbyking.com
By joining the HobbyKing Affiliate Program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.