Affiliate programs age limit

Discussion in 'Affiliate Programs' started by IgoKov, Feb 3, 2007.

  1. #1
    As I've seen, many affiliate networks limit their affiliates age to 18. Which mean that anyone below 18 can't register to their service.
    I ask you, should we block the way for teenagers that are trying to learn about affiliate marketing from registering affiliate programs / networks ?
    Is it the right thing to do?

    I would like to hear your opinion,
    IgoKov.
     
    IgoKov, Feb 3, 2007 IP
  2. amoeba22

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    yea.. cause if you ever get sued(myspace stuff ;) ) they want you old enough :O
     
    amoeba22, Feb 3, 2007 IP
  3. kh7

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    I think this probably has something to do with rules a lot of countries have about limiting the amount of time kids work. They are supposed to be learning and playing after all.
     
    kh7, Feb 3, 2007 IP
  4. IgoKov

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    But if they decide to participate in affiliate marketing after the school, why you trying to block them away?
    If they can earn a bit to ask less pocket money for parents, it will be useful, don't you think?
     
    IgoKov, Feb 3, 2007 IP
  5. acca

    acca Active Member

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    We all know that many kids register affiliate accounts on parents name and start working. Difference is their parents have to cash the checks when they arive :)
     
    acca, Feb 3, 2007 IP
  6. forelmashi

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    wait what happens if you're not 18?
     
    forelmashi, Feb 3, 2007 IP
  7. TheBen

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    #7
    Better doing affiliate biz than selling crack on da street ;). Let them learn as much as they can (18 or not).
     
    TheBen, Feb 3, 2007 IP
  8. Jim Guinn

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    Entering into an affiliate agreement is the same as entering into a contract. In the US, anyone below 18 is not legally allowed to enter into a contract.

    Jim
     
    Jim Guinn, Feb 4, 2007 IP
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  9. MN Sandy

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    In many countries kids from 18 can start having all the financial aspects and responsibilities as income/taxes without parental asistance. Until that, they are under their parents and have very little liabilities but you might run into big responsibilities!
     
    MN Sandy, Feb 8, 2007 IP