1. Use of Brand NamePublishers may refer to our brand as:
“The Sleep Shop”
“The Sleep Shop UK”
“The Sleep Shop – Beds & Mattresses”
Publishers must not:
Use misspellings or variations
Claim “official” affiliation unless approved
Promote unapproved voucher codes
2. Logos & Creative AssetsAffiliates may use:
Official logos provided by The Sleep Shop or via Awin
Product images included in our approved feed
Promotional banners supplied by The Sleep Shop
Affiliates may not:
Edit, stretch, re-colour or distort our logo
Alter approved creative assets without consent
Use outdated or unapproved visuals
Custom creative can be requested through Awin.
3. Tone of Voice & Brand RepresentationPublishers should represent The Sleep Shop in a tone consistent with our heritage and strong customer reputation:
Friendly
Honest
Helpful
Knowledgeable
Customer-first
No misleading or exaggerated claims are permitted, especially regarding price, delivery, or product performance.
4. Use of Third-Party Brand Names (Updated List)Publishers may reference manufacturer brands we sell, including:
Silentnight
Rest Assured
Sleepeezee
Dunlopillo
Somnos
Dormeo
Graves & Wells
Sleep To Go
The Furniture Mill
Healthopaedic
Relyon
Jay-Be
Alpha
Shakespeare
Bentley
Papaya
Publishers must ensure:
Product names and specifications are accurate
All claims match our product feed or on-site descriptions
No unapproved medical or performance claims
No claims of exclusivity unless explicitly provided
5. Pricing & Promotion GuidelinesPublishers must:
Use accurate pricing from our product feed or live website
Update promotions promptly
Promote only Awin-approved voucher codes
Remove expired promotions immediately
Publishers must not:
Invent discounts or replicate “fake” savings
Promote scraped or expired codes
Overstate stock levels, delivery promises, or price reductions
6. Image UsageAffiliates may:
Use product images supplied via the official feed
Affiliates may not:
Use images from competitor or unrelated sites
Modify images in any way that misrepresents product quality or features
Add promotional overlays or text unless approved
7. SEO & Keyword RulesAllowed optimization:
Generic mattress, bed and furniture keywords
Informational sleep content and comparison articles
Not allowed:
Creating pages designed to impersonate The Sleep Shop
Using metadata implying “official” affiliation
(PPC rules are covered separately.)
8. Brand IntegrityWe reserve the right to request removal or amendment of content if it:
Misrepresents our brand or products
Uses unapproved, altered or outdated assets
Contains inaccurate or misleading information
Promotes unapproved voucher codes
Violates manufacturer brand usage guidelines
Non-compliance may result in removal from the program.