Become a Beyond Stretch Affiliate!

IMPORTANT NOTE:

We at Beyond Stretch want to make sure that anyone involved in promoting our products is familiar with basic FTC advertising principles.

The FTC has taken action not just against supplement manufacturers, but also, in appropriate circumstances, against ad agencies, distributors, retailers, catalog companies, infomercial producers and others involved in deceptive promotions. Therefore, all parties who participate directly or indirectly in the marketing of Beyond Stretch  have an obligation to make sure that claims are presented truthfully and to check the adequacy of the support behind those claims.

As an Affiliate, what you say about our products on social media and elsewhere will be governed by rules created by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for product endorsers. Information on FTC’s Guidelines can be found at:

https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/ftcs-endorsement-guides-what-people-are-ask…

As an Affiliate, it’s your responsibility to make these disclosures, to be familiar with the Endorsement Guides, and to comply with laws against deceptive ads.

In brief, the following are the three key principles:

1. Everything you say must reflect your honest opinions, experiences, and beliefs;

2. We (the company) must have evidence that the product can do what you say it does; and

3. It must be clear to consumers that you have a relationship with us (in other words, in essence your posts are an advertisement for the product).

Of course, #1 is easy (you learned that in kindergarten!).

For # 2, please generally limit your statements as to what the product can do to those claims that appear on the product labels. Of course, you can always talk about how much you like the product (if it is true)! And you can also elaborate on your personal experience and how the made you feel.

#3 is perhaps the trickiest, but VERY important. It is not always obvious to consumers when people – even celebrities – post about products on platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, etc., that they are somehow connected to the company that sells the products. Therefore,

FTC requires endorsers of brands to clearly disclose their relationship with the brand to consumers. This is done in an effort to be truthful and transparent to consumers regarding the credibility or weight to be given to the endorsement.

Best Practices to Follow:

• Use “#ad” at the beginning of every post

• Avoid using unconventional ad-slang such as, “Spon,” “Advert,” etc. Even “#BeyondStretchAffiliate” may not be sufficient.

• Give readers the essential information. A simple disclosure like “Company X gave me this product to try . . . .” Will usually be effective.

• At the start of a short video, you might say, “The products I’m going to use in this video were given to me by their manufacturers.”

Here are a couple of examples of how to do it effectively. Remember, the more clearly the relationship is disclosed, the better. And of course, if you have any questions, please ASK US!

EXAMPLE 1

Beginning: “#ad” must be visible prior to clicking “See more” on a lengthy post.

EXAMPLE 2

Tell a story: Arielle tells the story of how she was pitched to partner with Nexxus. There is no question whether or not this is an advertisement. It is very clear that she was given free product in exchange for her Instagram post.

Please note that Beyond Stretch retains the right to modify the program and/or commission structure, deny any affiliate pplication and/or cancel an affilite relationship at any time, with or without notice. Any changes to the program will be updated on our webstite. 

Approval or Rejection of the Affiliate Application

Beyond Stretch reserves the right to approve or reject ANY Affiliate Program application in our sole and absolute discretion. You will have no legal recourse against Beyond Stretch for the rejection of your Affiliate Program Applicaiton.

Comissions 

Commissions will be paid once a month. For an Affiliate to receive a commission, the referred account must remain active for a minimum of 37 days. You cannot refer yourself, and you will not receive a commission on your own accounts. There is also a limit of one commission per referral. If someone clicks the link on your site and orders multiple accounts, then you will receive a commission on the first order only. Payments will only be sent for transactions that have been successfully completed. Transactions that result in chargebacks or refunds will not be paid out.

Termination

Your affiliate application and status in the Program may be suspended or terminated for any of the following reasons:

• Inappropriate advertisements (false claims, misleading hyperlinks, etc.).
• Spamming (mass email, mass newsgroup posting, etc.).
• Advertising on sites containing or promoting illegal activities.
• Failure to disclose the affiliate relationship for any promotion that qualifies as an endorsement under existing Federal Trade Commission guidelines and regulations, or any applicable state laws.
• Self referrals, fraudulent transactions, suspected Affiliate fraud.

In addition to the foregoing, Beyond Stretch reserves the right to terminate any Affiliate account at any time, for any violations of this Agreement or no reason.

Affiliate Links

You may use graphic and text links both on your website and within in your email messages. You may also advertise the Beyond Stretch site in online and offline classified ads, magazines, and newspapers.

You may use the graphics and text provided by us, or you may create your own as long as they are deemed appropriate according to the conditions and not in violation as outlined in Condition 3.

Coupon and Deal Sites

Beyond Stretch occasionally offers coupon to select affiliates and to our newsletter subscribers. If you’re not pre-approved / assigned a branded coupon, then you’re not allowed to promote the coupon. Below are the terms that apply for any affiliate who is considering the promotion of our products in relation to a deal or coupon:

• Affiliates may not use misleading text on affiliate links, buttons or images to imply that anything besides currently authorized deals to the specific affiliate.
• Affiliate sites may not have “Click for (or to see) Deal/Coupon” or any variation, when there are no coupons or deals available, and the click opens the merchant site or sets a cookie. Affiliates with such text on the merchant landing page will be removed from the program immediately.

Pay Per Click (PPC) Policy

PPC bidding is NOT allowed without prior written permission.

Liability

Beyond Stretch will not be liable for indirect or accidental damages (loss of revenue, commissions) due to affiliate tracking failures, loss of database files, or any results of intents of harm to the Program and/or to our website(s).

We do not make any expressed or implied warranties with respect to the Program and/or the memberships or products sold by Beyond Stretch. We make no claim that the operation of the Program and/or our website(s) will be error-free and we will not be liable for any interruptions or errors.

Term of the Agreement

The term of this Agreement begins upon your acceptance in the Program and will end when your Affiliate account is terminated.

The terms and conditions of this agreement may be modified by us at any time. If any modification to the terms and conditions of this Agreement are unacceptable to you, your only choice is to terminate your Affiliate account. Your continuing participation in the Program will constitute your acceptance of any change.

Indemnification

Affiliate shall indemnify and hold harmless Beyond Stretch and its affiliate and subsidiary companies, officers, directors, employees, licensees, successors and assigns, including those licensed or authorized by Beyond Stretch to transmit and distribute materials, from any and all liabilities, damages, fines, judgments, claims, costs, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and costs) arising out of or related to any and all claims sustained in connection with this Agreement due to the negligence, misrepresentation, failure to disclose, or intentional misconduct of Affiliate.

Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Attorney Fees

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Florida. Any dispute arising under or related in any way to this Agreement shall be adjudicated exclusively in the state courts located in Palm Beach County, Florida.

In the event of litigation to enforce any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to recover from the other party its costs and fees, including reasonable legal fees.

Electronic Signatures Effective

The Agreement is an electronic contract that sets out the legally binding terms of your participation in the Beyond Stretch affiliate program. You indicate your acceptance of this Agreement and all of the terms and conditions contained or referenced in this Agreement by completing the ShareASale and/or OptinMonster application process. This action creates an electronic signature that has the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature.