Affiliate Program Guidelines

Thank you for joining the Tactical Geek Affiliate Program!

To ensure the long-term success and mutual benefit of both our brand and our partners, we’ve established the following policies. By participating in the program, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Commission Rules

You will earn commissions based on valid orders generated through your exclusive affiliate link.

• Current base commission rate: 10% of the order value (excluding refunds).

• Commissions will be automatically settled according to platform rules once the order is completed.

2. Allowed Promotion Methods

We welcome the following types of promotion:

• Original content promotion (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, blogs, etc.)

• Product reviews, daily use sharing, unboxing content

• Adding exclusive links to your social media bio or recommendation list

• Natural SEO content that does not conflict with the brand

• Community sharing and recommendations relevant to your audience

These methods will be considered Organic Promotion, and commissions will be paid at the standard rate.

3. Paid Ads Policy (Key Points)

To protect the stability of our brand advertising system and brand keywords, affiliates must follow the rules below when using paid ads:

✔ A. Allowed Paid Ads: Non-Brand Keywords
You may target the following types of keywords:

• Generic EDC keywords:

  • "EDC sling bag"

  • "urban sling bag"

  • "best hiking pouch"

• Generic interest keywords:

  • outdoor gear

  • tactical accessories

  • everyday carry essentials

• Non-brand review keywords:

  • "EDC gear review"

  • "sling bag comparison"

Condition: Ads must not conflict with our existing campaigns.

❌ B. Prohibited Paid Ads Practices
To protect the brand, the following practices are strictly prohibited:

1. No brand-related keywords:

   • “Tactical Geek”

   • “TG EXT14 / EXT12”

   • All product models, SKUs, brand variations in any language

2. No discount/coupon keywords:

   • “tactical geek discount”

   • “tactical geek coupon”

   • “tactical geek promo code”

   These keywords are for brand-owned traffic only and should not be hijacked through paid ads.

3. No competing with brand ads:

   • Keywords that overlap with our active brand campaigns.

4. No use of brand assets in ads:

   • Official product images

   • Official videos

   • Logos, packaging, KS materials, etc. (unless explicitly authorized by the brand)

5. No unauthorized e-commerce/affiliate arbitrage:
   Any suspicious orders or abnormal traffic sources are subject to commission review and adjustment.

✔ C. Paid Ads Must Be Pre-Approved
If you plan to use paid ads, please inform us in advance by providing the following details:

• The platforms you intend to advertise on (Google, Meta, TikTok, etc.)

• The geographic regions for the ads

• The expected types of keywords

• Your estimated budget

Failure to report will be considered a violation.

4. Violation Handling

If an affiliate violates the paid ads rules, the brand may take the following actions:

• Immediate suspension of commission payments

• Cancellation of all commissions for that cycle

• Termination of partnership

• For serious violations, the brand reserves the right to pursue further actions

• We reserve the right to manually review any suspicious orders.

5. Transparency and Long-Term Cooperation

We value affiliates who create high-quality, original content and are eager to support content creators of all types.

By adhering to these policies, you ensure:

• A healthy brand advertising ecosystem

• Stable and long-term earnings for affiliates

• A sustainable, long-lasting partnership

If you have ideas regarding content, advertising methods, or collaboration depth, feel free to reach out to us at any time!

Thank you for partnering with Tactical Geek!