Congratulations on becoming part of the 1985 Games team!

As an affiliate, you play a crucial role in representing our brand and promoting our products or services. To ensure a successful and ethical partnership, please adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Familiarize Yourself with the Brand:
   Take the time to thoroughly understand our brand, products, and services. Familiarize yourself with our mission, values, and target audience. This knowledge will help you create more authentic and compelling content.
2. Comply with FTC Regulations:
   Ensure compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and disclose your affiliate relationship transparently. Clearly state that you may earn a commission or benefits from purchases made through your affiliate links or codes. Honesty is vital for building trust with your audience.
3. Create High-Quality Content:
   Produce content that is genuine, valuable, and aligns with our brand image. Focus on providing useful information, solving problems, or showcasing the benefits of our products. High-quality content increases engagement and encourages users to trust your recommendations.
4. Use Official Affiliate Assets:
   Utilize logos and promotional materials provided by 1985 Games via a Media Kit. Contact our marketing manager if you need specific assets or customized content for your promotions.
5. Avoid Misleading Claims:
   Do not make false claims or misrepresent our products or services. Be honest about their features, benefits, and limitations. Misleading information damages the brand's reputation and trustworthiness.
6. Stay Updated with Product Information:
   Keep yourself informed about new product launches, updates, or changes to our offerings. Being up-to-date will help you accurately communicate product details to your audience.
7. Choose Appropriate Marketing Channels:
   Promote our brand and products through channels that align with our brand values and are suitable for our target audience. Social media, blogs, YouTube, podcasts, and email newsletters are common channels for affiliates.
8. Respect Intellectual Property:
   Respect the brand's intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, and branding guidelines. Do not create content that could infringe on our rights or confuse customers.
9. Monitor Your Performance:
   Regularly track your affiliate links' performance and evaluate your marketing strategies. This analysis will help you understand what works best and optimize your efforts for better results.
10. Maintain Professionalism:
    Interact professionally with your audience, the brand, and other affiliates. If you encounter any issues or have questions, reach out to our team promptly.
11. Avoid Unethical Practices:
    Do not engage in spamming, click fraud, or any other unethical practices that could harm the brand or violate the terms of our affiliate program.
12. Stay Engaged and Communicate:
    Stay engaged with the brand and other affiliates through official forums, newsletters, and updates. Maintain open communication and provide feedback to help us improve our affiliate program.

Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in termination of the affiliate partnership. We value our affiliates as key partners and appreciate your commitment to representing our brand positively.

Remember, as an affiliate, you have the potential to make a significant impact on our brand's success. We are excited to have you on board and look forward to a successful and rewarding partnership!

1. Monthly Newsletter:
At the start of every month, we host a newsletter for all of our affiliates. Newsletters include top performing influencer recognition, 1985 Games updates, upcoming events, and more.
If you have content you would like to be mentioned in the monthly newsletter, please contact our marketing manager.

2. Giveaways:
We provide giveaway material only to events/affiliates we deem active and effective. If you are hosting an upcoming event or simply want to promote on products, contact our marketing manger.