Aggregation products will no longer be allowed on ClickBank

[istart]

Damn, looks like my product specific EMD is done for lol!

Here's the jist of the letter I just got from clickbank:

As part of this process, ClickBank has decided to add to its existing listof Prohibited Products any products that, in our sole judgment, are deemed asAggregation Products, which are defined as: products that offercontent such as books, movies, music, t.v. shows and channels, such astv-to-pc, games and "open source" products for a charge where thecontent is generally available for the internet for free . As manyconsumers do not understand that the content can be found for free on theInternet, such products often result in a high level of refund and chargebackrequests. Unfortunately, some affiliates add to this misunderstanding byfailing to accurately describe for consumers what they will actually receivewhen the product is purchased. Additionally, certain affiliates promotedthese products in a way that violated the trademarks and other IP rights ofthird-parties. ClickBank prohibits such promotions.

ClickBank has determined that at least one of the products within the account(s) referenced above that you promote offers such services. Accordingly, please be advised that effective noon, October 15th, 2012 (U.S. Mountain Time), ClickBank will no longer allow transactions involving such products. ClickBank values its relationship with its affiliates, so we are providing you with advance notice of this prohibition so that you may take appropriate steps to move your existing promotions and advertisements to some of the other tens of thousands of quality products currently sold by ClickBank. Hoplinks that direct to Aggregation Products will be blocked on that date.

Again, this letter does not alter or amend the terms of the Client Contract, sets the terms of our legal relationship. If you have questions or concerns about this policy change, or if you need assistance in determining other product niches to promote, please contact your Account Manager or by submitting an inquiry through our Vendor and Affiliate Support form:
http://cl.exct.net/?qs=ccb7eaad679f19af0b2919ac6e158afd79fb4bce7c1babee2c914d17b0bbd15fa766a433dcbf92ef

 

[makingfastcash22]

Clickbank is killing off its own business.. Oh Well jvzoo ejunkie and others are inline to grab this business.

 

[vision2003]

I've just received this too. My best selling product falls in this category. Damn you Clickbank!!! :smashfrea

 

[myhomestartup]

Yeah, this is a big bummer. Got some good sales from many of these products
But we adapt!

We aren't the ones to be sad, the vendors are! They are the ones losing out big time

 

[istart]

My ONLY selling ClickBank product falls in this category! Well at least according to clickbank it does. I don't see how it's aggregate myself.

I'm going to talk to the vendor and ask them where they're moving to. They must be moving to another provider. I can't see them just packing up!

 

[BoutMine]

yea clickbank just fucked up big time they going down.

 

[codexehow]

Seems to me that this decision can only be good for them in the long-run.

Selling opensource materials for a profit is a big no-no. Vendors doing it should be banned. It's bad for everyone.

 

[artyjon38]

I agree with the last post. Clickbank is putting their customers first as they should, the most important component to any engine is the fuel that drives it! Customers are that fuel and when they're not happy then bye bye to the engine.

 

[drywallrob]

Seems to me that this decision can only be good for them in the long-run.

Selling opensource materials for a profit is a big no-no. Vendors doing it should be banned. It's bad for everyone.

Exactly. What idiots by a product they can get for free?

I am surprised they ever let this happen to begin with...

 

[Jyeshtha]

Vendors might be losing big time, but once they are moved to another place, that place will be a big gainer banking on same such products, still and the vendors will always be in profits cos they offer something they get for free.

 

[JoeDownLow]

this is big news no way will these guys stop selling though, where do you think they will move to?

 

[LovervsFighter]

I got this email too and swapped out my 'banned' product for a very similar one and replaced all of my affiliate links. I was wondering, however, will Clickbank email me AGAIN if this new product also falls under the 'aggregation products' banner or will they simply pull the plug at their specified date. Does anyone know if there is a list, of sorts, where you can literally check and see which products officially fall under the title of 'aggregation products?'

 

[zoomsixx]

I go this as an affiliate:

Dear Client,

As the leading retailer of digital products, ClickBank prides itself on offering its customers the latest and best digital products available. Due to the ever changing status of technology and the law, ClickBank monitors the products offered through its services and, when necessary, makes changes to the types of products it will offer for sale. ClickBank's ability to make such changes is included in our Client Contract, which is the final authority on the business relationship between ClickBank and you. This communication does not alter or amend the Client Contract.

As part of this process, ClickBank has decided to add to its existing list of Prohibited Products any products that, in our sole judgment, are deemed as Aggregation Products, which are defined as: products that offer content such as books, movies, music, t.v. shows and channels, such as tv-to-pc, games and "open source" products for a charge where the content is generally available for the internet for free . As many consumers do not understand that the content can be found for free on the Internet, such products often result in a high level of refund and chargeback requests. Unfortunately, some affiliates add to this misunderstanding by failing to accurately describe for consumers what they will actually receive when the product is purchased. Additionally, certain affiliates promoted these products in a way that violated the trademarks and other IP rights of third-parties. ClickBank prohibits such promotions.

ClickBank has determined that at least one of the products within the account(s) referenced above that you promote offers such services. Accordingly, please be advised that effective noon, October 15th, 2012 (U.S. Mountain Time), ClickBank will no longer allow transactions involving such products. ClickBank values its relationship with its affiliates, so we are providing you with advance notice of this prohibition so that you may take appropriate steps to move your existing promotions and advertisements to some of the other tens of thousands of quality products currently sold by ClickBank. Hoplinks that direct to Aggregation Products will be blocked on that date.

Again, this letter does not alter or amend the terms of the Client Contract, sets the terms of our legal relationship. If you have questions or concerns about this policy change, or if you need assistance in determining other product niches to promote, please contact your Account Manager or by submitting an inquiry through our Vendor and Affiliate Support form:

It's good they are cleaning house but I think Clickbank has forgotten how they got to where they are. What are they now? A one stop shop for get rich quick schemes and bad diet advice.

On another note. Does anyone know a good sports PC TV product I can promote as an affiliate? Something that may offer NFL games?

 

[The Web Designer]

Well, what do I do with the domain I just bought? I was going to do a youtube promo for a tv-to-pc product. Guess I'll be following the vendors to where ever they go after being chased away by CB.

 

[Legend83]

Last I checked the product with the highest gravity on CB was that Satalite to PC thingy which would fall under this ban? They banning their heaviest promoted product?

 

[zoomsixx]

The PC TV products were banned. That's what I received the email for.

Looks like the main PC TV product on CLickbank moved their processing to the below

https://clicksure.com/affiliates

By the looks of it they may have just started their own Clickbank clone. I'm not sure what to think of this. I guess we'll see.