BIG MAX Golf – Affiliate Program Terms & Conditions
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Please read these Terms & Conditions carefully before applying to the BIG MAX Golf Affiliate Program.
By joining and participating in the program, you agree to be bound by these terms.
These terms are designed to protect both BIG MAX Golf and our affiliate partners and to ensure a fair and sustainable program. It is your responsibility as an affiliate to remain compliant with these terms at all times.
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1. Enrollment in the Program
After you submit your application, we will review your website(s), channels, and promotional methods.
You will be notified by e-mail whether your application is accepted or rejected.
• Please allow up to 7 business days (Mon–Fri) for review.
• We reserve the right to reject any application at our sole discretion. Common reasons include (but are not limited to) sites with:
• Illegal, hateful, or discriminatory content
• Adult content
• Trademark infringement or misleading claims
• If you believe we have rejected your application in error, you may contact us with additional information.
To help us make the best decision, please list all websites and major channels you intend to use to promote BIG MAX Golf in your affiliate profile.
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2. Trademark & Copyright Terms
For the purposes of this agreement, the following are considered trademarked and/or protected terms:
• “BIG MAX Golf”
• “BIG MAX”
• bigmaxgolf.com
• BIG MAX product names, including but not limited to: Blade IP, TI Series, Dri Lite, Aqua, and any future product names we designate.
Any use of these terms is subject to the rules in these Terms & Conditions.
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3. Pay-Per-Click (PPC) & Paid Media Guidelines
If you participate in paid search or paid media (e.g. Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta Ads, etc.), you must comply with the following rules:
1. No bidding on BIG MAX trademarks
You may not bid on any of our trademarked terms or close variations/misspellings in search or content campaigns on any network (e.g. Google, Bing, Yahoo, Meta, etc.).
Examples (non-exhaustive):
• “BIG MAX”
• “BIG MAX Golf”
• “bigmaxgolf.com”
• “Bigmax golf bags”, “Big Max trolley”, etc.
2. No combining trademarks with other keywords
You may not use trademarked terms in sequence with other words such as:
• “BIG MAX Golf coupon”
• “BIG MAX Golf discount”
• “BIG MAX voucher code”
• “BIG MAX Blade IP deal”
3. No use in ad creatives or URLs
You may not use BIG MAX trademarks:
• In the ad title or headline
• In the ad copy
• In the display name
• In the display URL (even as a sub-folder or sub-domain)
4. Automated PPC campaigns
If you use automated or third-party tools for PPC, you are responsible for adding BIG MAX terms as negative keywords and ensuring compliance with this policy.
5. Zero-tolerance enforcement
We maintain a strict no-tolerance policy on trademark bidding. If we detect violations:
• You will forfeit all commissions for at least the past 30 days, and
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your affiliate account immediately.
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4. Domain Names & Social Handles
You may not use any BIG MAX trademarked terms (or confusingly similar variations) in:
• Domain names (e.g. bigmax-discounts.com, bigmaxgolfbags.net)
• Sub-domains (e.g. bigmax.yourdomain.com)
• Social media handles or page names that suggest official affiliation beyond the affiliate relationship (e.g. “BIG MAX Official Deals”).
Any such usage is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate termination from the program.
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5. Advertising, Promotion & Content Use
You may promote BIG MAX Golf through your own content, provided that:
• You do not present yourself as BIG MAX Golf or as an official representative of the company.
• You do not make any false, misleading, or unsubstantiated claims about our products, company, or policies.
• You comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including advertising standards and consumer protection rules in your country.
If you wish to use:
• Press releases,
• Dedicated landing pages that heavily reference BIG MAX Golf, or
• Any material that might reasonably be interpreted as official BIG MAX communication,
you must first submit the material to us for written approval.
Use of Creative Assets
• We may provide banners, product photos, logos, or text links.
• You may not edit or alter our logos or product images in a way that changes their meaning or misrepresents the brand.
• If in doubt, please ask for approval.
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6. E-Mail Marketing
If you intend to promote BIG MAX Golf via e-mail:
1. Sender clarity
• E-mails must clearly be sent by you, not by BIG MAX Golf.
• You must not imply that the e-mail is an official BIG MAX Golf communication.
2. Approval or notification
• E-mail campaigns that specifically promote BIG MAX must either:
• Be submitted to us for prior approval, or
• Be shared with us (sample or full copy) before or at the time you start sending them, as requested by us.
3. Legal compliance
You must comply with all applicable anti-spam and e-mail marketing laws (e.g. CAN-SPAM, GDPR/ePrivacy where relevant), including:
• Clear identification of the sender
• Valid physical address (where required)
• Unsubscribe/opt-out options
• Only sending e-mails to users who have legally consented to receive them
Failure to comply may result in immediate removal from the program and forfeiture of unpaid commissions.
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7. Prohibited Activities
In addition to the points above, affiliates may not:
• Use cookie stuffing, forced clicks, or any other technique to set affiliate cookies without a real user click and genuine interest.
• Use incentivized traffic (e.g. pay-to-click, cashback, or points programs) unless explicitly approved in writing.
• Misrepresent prices, discounts, or availability of BIG MAX products.
• Use unapproved or fake coupon codes or claim “exclusive deals” that do not exist.
• Engage in activities that damage the BIG MAX brand, reputation, or relationships with other partners (e.g. retailers, distributors).
• Purchase products through your own affiliate links for personal use where prohibited by the network or by us (self-purchases may not be commissionable).
We reserve the right to determine, at our discretion, whether a particular practice violates these rules.
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8. Commissions, Tracking & Payments
• Commission rates, cookie duration, and payment thresholds are defined in your affiliate dashboard or separate program description.
• Commissions are only paid on eligible, verified purchases tracked through our affiliate platform.
• We do not pay commissions on:
• Cancelled or refunded orders
• Fraudulent, duplicate, or test orders
• Orders placed with internal employee discounts or special arrangements
We reserve the right to adjust or reverse commissions if:
• An order is refunded, cancelled, or charged back; or
• We detect fraud, policy violations, or tracking manipulation.
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9. Term & Termination
This agreement begins on the date we approve your application and continues until terminated by either party.
• You may terminate participation at any time by notifying us.
• We may suspend or terminate your participation at any time, with or without cause, including (but not limited to):
• Violation of these Terms & Conditions
• Trademark bidding or domain abuse
• Fraudulent activities or misleading practices
Upon termination:
• You must immediately remove all BIG MAX affiliate links and promotional materials from your websites, ads, and communications.
• Any unpaid but valid commissions accrued up to the termination date will be paid in accordance with our usual payment schedule, unless they are forfeited due to breach.
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10. Relationship of the Parties
You participate in the program as an independent contractor. Nothing in this agreement creates any partnership, joint venture, agency, franchise, sales representative, or employment relationship between you and BIG MAX Golf.
You do not have authority to make or accept any offers or representations on our behalf.
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11. Changes to the Program or These Terms
We may:
• Modify the program structure, commission rates, or terms, or
• Discontinue the affiliate program altogether,
at any time and at our sole discretion.
We will make reasonable efforts to notify affiliates of material changes (e.g. via e-mail or platform notice). Continued participation after changes take effect will constitute your acceptance of the updated terms.
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12. Acceptance
By applying to and/or participating in the BIG MAX Golf Affiliate Program, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms & Conditions, understand them, and agree to be bound by them.
