| Does the transaction value that commissions are paid on include VAT / sales tax? |  |  | |
| Does the transaction value that commissions are paid on include delivery charges? |  |  | |
| Does the transaction value that commissions are paid on include credit card fees? |  |  | |
| Does the transaction value that commissions are paid on include gift wrapping or other service charges? |  |  | |
| Are commissions not paid out on some products or product categories? |  |  | Commissions are not paid on gift cards, free samples, or non-product service fees. |
| For what reasons are commissions declined? |
| Order canceled |  |  | Commissions declined if the order is canceled before fulfillment. |
| Item was returned |  |  | Commissions declined on refunded or returned orders. |
| Customer failed credit check |  |  | Commissions declined if payment is not approved. |
| Breach of program terms |  |  | Commissions declined for violations of affiliate terms or guidelines. |
| Duplicate order |  |  | Commissions declined on duplicate transactions. |
| Item was out of stock |  |  | Commissions declined if the item cannot be fulfilled due to stock issues. |
| Other |  |  | Commissions may also be declined in cases of suspected fraud, self-referrals, or non-compliance with brand guidelines. |