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Affiliate Compliance Training

Global Lean Summit

Affiliate Training

Thank you for becoming an affiliate!
now what?

Continuous Improvement is at the forefront of what we do.  As we become aware of areas to improve, we make adjustments.  According to the Federal Trade Commission (16 CFR Part 255), because we are advertising the Global Lean Summit on social media, we need to make sure we are compliant concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising.  As such, we are responsible for providing training to all of our Affiliates.  Thank you for reviewing these training guidelines.

-Jared Thatcher, Host and Founder

Truth in advertising principles

WHY THIS TRAINING?
Objective:
To ensure all affiliates understand and comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials in advertising.  For a detailed guide, visit the FTC webpage:
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-255
Or for a 101 version for social media endorsements, check out this guide:
https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/plain-language/1001a-influencer-guide-508_1.pdf
Be sure to watch the video on this page.

The main things to remember

  • Disclose when you have any financial, employment, personal, or family relationship with a brand.
  • It is your responsibility to disclose the brand relationship clearly and conspicuously on your post.  Don’t hide it in a #, but make it part of the post.
  • IF making a video, mention early on in terms like: “as an affiliate for the Global Lean Summit…” “as a Global Lean Summit ambassador…” “as a partner with the Global Lean Summit…” It wouldn’t hurt to include text in the video itself describing this relationship.
  • IF posting an image, it needs to be clear that this is an “Ad”, “Advertisement”, “Sponsored” etc. on the image.
  • When publishing your affiliate link, it is not enough to say “Affiliate Link” but make a clear declaration that this is “My Affiliate Link” so there is no question as to why you are providing the link.

Remember, as an influencer who is an affiliate, it is your responsibility to tell the truth and to not make claims you can’t back up, and to disclose that you are getting paid for anyone who signs up.  It is up to the audience with that knowledge to make an informed decision on how much weight to give your endorsements.

Thank you for your attention to helping us stay in compliance with FTC regulations.

Please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for completing this training.

FTC Video Explaination

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GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE: You and your team will gain the most out of this Summit if you come as a group. As an incentive to encourage you to bring your team we offer the following discounts: From 3 to 9 team members you receive a 10% discount (use code: GROUP10 at checkout); for 10+ team members you receive a 20% discount (use code: GROUP20 at checkout).

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Cancellation, Postponement, Substitution, and Video and Photography Policies:

We understand that things can change and you can receive a full refund if requested before April 30th. After that date and before August 1st a 10% cancellation fee will apply, with no refunds available after that date.  Substitutions are available at any time.
   The Global Lean Summit (GLS) is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of a substitution, alteration or cancellation/postponement of an event. GLS shall assume no liability whatsoever in the event this summit is cancelled, rescheduled or postponed due to a fortuitous event, Act of God, unforeseen occurrence or any other event that renders performance of this summit impracticable, illegal or impossible. For purposes of this clause, a fortuitous event shall include, but not be limited to: war, fire, labor strike, government authority, extreme weather or other emergency.
    Please note that while speakers and topics were confirmed at the time of publishing, circumstances beyond the control of the organizers may necessitate substitutions, alterations or cancellations of the speakers and/or topics. As such, the Global Lean Summit reserves the right to alter or modify the advertised speakers and/or topics and workshops if necessary without any liability. Any substitutions or alterations will be updated on our web page as soon as possible.
    By attending the event you grant permission that your image may be captured and used in print, video, and/or electronic medium for commercial, promotional and educational purposes without compensation.  No photography inside the Toyota Material Handling plant will be allowed.