Can I run Google ads as an affiliate?

Google Ad Restrictions for Affiliates 

Prohibited Terms: 

• Affiliates must not use terms such as “scam” or any other terms that may mislead users or violate Google’s advertising policies. 

Accuracy: 

• All ad copies must accurately represent the nature of our product. 

• Affiliates must not make false or exaggerated claims about potential earnings or the difficulty of the challenge. 

Mandatory Disclaimers: 

• All ads must include the disclaimer: “Terms and conditions apply. Buying a challenge does not guarantee earnings.” 

• The affiliate must create ads that are only displayed within their respective country. 

Brand Compliance: 

• Affiliates must use approved brand language and follow the provided brand guidelines. 

• Unauthorized use of logos or brand assets is strictly prohibited. 

Prohibited Keywords: 

• Affiliates are not allowed to bid on certain keywords, including but not limited to ThinkCapital Branded Keywords: thinkcapital, nexus, dualstep, lightning, thinkmarkets, broker, powered by ThinkMarkets,  “backed by thinkmarkets” etc. 

Brand Keywords: 

• Affiliates must not bid on the company’s trademarked terms or brand-specific keywords unless explicitly authorized. 

• This must be discussed with the Affiliate Manager before posting. 

Ad Approval: 

• All ads must comply with both Google Ads policies and ThinkCapital policies. 

• All ads must be approved by ThinkCapital before publishing. 

Ad Placement: 

• Any ad that outranks ThinkCapital’s ad should be removed. 

Penalty for Non-Compliance: 

• Immediate Termination: Non-compliance with these restrictions will result in:  

1. Immediate termination of the affiliate agreement 

1. Decline of any pending payments 

Frequently Asked Questions: 

1. Can I use Google Ads as a method of promoting ThinkCapital?  
    
   Yes, affiliates can use Google Ads to promote ThinkCapital. However, you must comply with all provided ad restrictions and guidelines to ensure compliance. 

1. What terms are prohibited in my ad copy?  
    

Affiliates must avoid using misleading terms or any language that could misrepresent the nature of the product. 

1. Are there any mandatory disclaimers I need to include in my ads?  
    

Yes, all ads must include the disclaimer: “Terms and conditions apply. Participation in the challenge does not guarantee earnings.” 

1. Can I use the company’s logo and brand assets in my ads?  
    

Affiliates can use approved brand language and assets, following the provided brand guidelines. Unauthorized use of logos or brand assets is prohibited. 

1. Which keywords am I prohibited from bidding on?  

Affiliates must not bid on keywords such as “thinkcapital,” “prop challenge,” “propfirm,” “bestpropfirm,” “capital,” “challenges,” “trade,” “trader,” “best trader,” “profit split,” “leverage,” “evaluation program,” “capital funding,” “market,” “nexus,” “lightning,” “dualstep,” and others. Additionally, bidding on the company’s trademarked terms or brand-specific keywords without authorization is not allowed. 

1. Where can I place my ads?  

Ads must not appear on competitors’ websites or use competitive brand names. 

1. What happens if I do not comply with the ad restrictions?  

Non-compliance will result in immediate termination of the affiliate agreement and decline of any pending payments. 

1. How do I get my ads approved before launching them?  

Submit your ads to the affiliate manager for review. Ensure that your ads meet all the outlined restrictions before submission.