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Gabriel · 05-02-2006, 12:08 PM

... an affiliate program? Just wondering how many actually read the TOS when clicking the box that says yes you've read and understand the TOS.

baddog · 05-02-2006, 12:08 PM

I doubt there are many.

After Shock Media · 05-02-2006, 12:09 PM

I always do but I really think I may be in the minority.

WiredGuy · 05-02-2006, 12:10 PM

I print a copy and archive a digital copy just in case one day they try doing something shady on me. These are just as enforceable as signing a written contract, so I certainly read them. But like mentioned above, I doubt this is the norm. I imagine most people just check the box and signup without reading.
WG

sickkittens · 05-02-2006, 12:10 PM

I wonder how many read the TOS to ANYTHING.

Gabriel · 05-02-2006, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickkittens

I wonder how many read the TOS to ANYTHING.

I learned the hard way about 5 years ago. Now I read everything, even who designed the site, who hosts it, etc.

G-Rotica · 05-02-2006, 12:25 PM

there's a tos?

Dirty Dane · 05-02-2006, 12:40 PM

Always. And take the copy just in case.

andrej_NDC · 05-02-2006, 12:42 PM

the question is, how many affiliate programs read the TOS before they copy and add it to their site

mechanicvirus · 05-02-2006, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrej_NDC

the question is, how many affiliate programs read the TOS before they copy and add it to their site

ROFL

okdesign · 05-02-2006, 12:46 PM

I always read TOS.

thricer · 05-02-2006, 12:47 PM

I always read them....

sex69 · 05-02-2006, 01:03 PM

I always go thru the TOS, site portfolio, programs, etc. and if I find anything suspicious just don't signup.

Linkster · 05-02-2006, 01:07 PM

Id say based on the amount of threads on this board where people whine about things an affiliate program does - that is usually something covered in their TOS - not many.

tolik · 05-02-2006, 01:08 PM

always. also i checking paysites galleries etc.

because i have about 30 programm in my wasted time list - people who putting teen content at mature fhgs for example and other clueless people who in wrong business.

SomeCreep · 05-02-2006, 01:09 PM

A very small percentage of webmasters read them.

Tom_PM · 05-02-2006, 01:10 PM

I absolutely always do, no kidding. It's just one of those things. First I take the sponsor programs tour, and check the sites and talking points, then head for the TOS. And those annoying ones that are placed inside an un-resizable tiny window? Select all, copy, paste. I read those the most carefully, lol.
Adult programs are much shorter usually than mainstream.

madawgz · 05-02-2006, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrej_NDC

the question is, how many affiliate programs read the TOS before they copy and add it to their site

yeah...

i never read the tos... maybe sometimes it sais you wont get paid for a year

and we have the right to shave 40% of your signups

myjah · 05-02-2006, 01:14 PM

Alot of affiliates DON'T read them at all...I don't know if it's a majority but I'm always shocked to find out that someone didn't read thru them before promoting any program.

vantage · 05-02-2006, 01:19 PM

I read and print it.

Goblin · 05-02-2006, 01:26 PM

I not read TOS, not have time, but wanna.

69pornlinks · 05-02-2006, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrej_NDC

the question is, how many affiliate programs read the TOS before they copy and add it to their site

I have seen this many times....

i read the tos

u-Bob · 05-02-2006, 04:29 PM

I read them, save a copy to a sqlite db, make a printout, highlite some stuff, make notes,...

rowan · 05-02-2006, 04:41 PM

I usually read but I don't save. I wish I had now, I'm in a dispute with Stormpay who quietly changed their T&C after I signed up, but I have no solid proof.

polish_aristocrat · 05-02-2006, 04:48 PM

i read and analysed them carefully in 2002, before i joined the industry

then i realised how the industry works and that there's no need to read them

in general, everyone is good ppl so the whole thing is about grabbing linking codes and sending traffic
and then there are also the few shady companies who even if you dont break any TOS they can still ignore you and dont pay you etc

and since there are hundreds of sponsors nowadays instead of a few big ones, then everyone copies the TOS from each other anyway

Choppa · 05-03-2006, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gabriel

... an affiliate program? Just wondering how many actually read the TOS when clicking the box that says yes you've read and understand the TOS.

Do you read the EULA agreement when installing computer software?

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Tom_PM Porn Meister Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 16,443	I absolutely always do, no kidding. It's just one of those things. First I take the sponsor programs tour, and check the sites and talking points, then head for the TOS. And those annoying ones that are placed inside an un-resizable tiny window? Select all, copy, paste. I read those the most carefully, lol. Adult programs are much shorter usually than mainstream. __________________ 43-922-863 Shut up and play your guitar.

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vantage Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: BERLIN :: GERMANY Posts: 214	I read and print it. __________________

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rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	I usually read but I don't save. I wish I had now, I'm in a dispute with Stormpay who quietly changed their T&C after I signed up, but I have no solid proof.

05-02-2006, 04:48 PM	#25
polish_aristocrat Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 40,377	i read and analysed them carefully in 2002, before i joined the industry then i realised how the industry works and that there's no need to read them in general, everyone is good ppl so the whole thing is about grabbing linking codes and sending traffic and then there are also the few shady companies who even if you dont break any TOS they can still ignore you and dont pay you etc and since there are hundreds of sponsors nowadays instead of a few big ones, then everyone copies the TOS from each other anyway __________________ I don't use ICQ anymore.