- What is HAQM Associates Anti-Counterfeit Policy?
- Can I use pop-ups to advertise HAQM products?
- What is HAQM.ca's policy for Associates placing orders for themselves?
- What if I see another website that is violating the Associates Program policies?
- Are there any restrictions regarding my Web site's URL?
- Can I automatically redirect a visitor from my site to HAQM.com without the visitor first clicking on a link on my site?
- Why do I have to identify myself as an Associate? How should I do this on social media?
- Confidential Information FAQ
What is HAQM Associates Anti-Counterfeit Policy?
HAQM Associates Anti-Counterfeiting Policy
HAQM strives to ensure a trustworthy shopping experience for our customers. The sale of counterfeit or inauthentic products (including products that have been illegally replicated, reproduced, or manufactured), is strictly prohibited. When we identify such products we remove these products and take action against the seller that listed the product.
As an HAQM Associate you must not use wording such as “dupe,” “fake,” or “faux” in connection with a brand or knowingly promote counterfeit products or products that infringe the intellectual property rights of others. Failure to abide by this policy may result in suspension or termination of your account, including funds being withheld, and other legal consequences.
Q: Why can’t I use this wording?
Consistent with HAQM’s commitment to protecting intellectual property rights, HAQM does not allow the use of the terms “dupe,” “fake,” or “faux” in connection with a brand name to describe an item. For example, you may describe something as a “faux snakeskin” bag or “fake fur coat,” but you may not promote the sale of a “fake Goodthreads shirt” or “Goodthreads purse dupe” if the item is not produced by Goodthreads.
Q: I’d like to recommend something that’s stylistically similar to my audience (e.g., if you like these HAQM Fashion t-shirts, you’ll also like these). Is that ok?
Yes – you may use the following with your audience: “shop the look”, “inspired by”, “similar to”.
Q: What’s your policy for sellers?
Sellers on HAQM are not allowed to list products that infringe trademarks (including logos), copyrights, or patents, or describe their products in a way that would cause customer confusion or otherwise infringe another person’s rights. Our full Sellers IP policy is provided here, including FAQs about copyrights, trademarks and patents.
Q: What happens when HAQM identifies an infringing product in its store that I have linked to?
As a result of our detection and enforcement activities, HAQM may remove suspect listings. If you link your audience to one of these products, the link will dead-end.
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