Might wanna re-evaluate this program

[xecutable]

This was posted by another user in another forum, but might as well be here:

"We regret to inform you that following recent management decisions and also with reference to the Affiliate Program Terms & Conditions, Quasar Limited is ceasing it's Affiliate Programs in a number of territories.


Due to the uncertain nature of the regulatory framework in certain territories in relation to online gambling, we no longer feel that operating the Affiliate Programme for a number of markets is a viable one.


- You will no longer be able to refer any players or earn commissions on payments pertaining to players referred to from the updated restricted territories as from 1st September 2018.


- Your final payments pertaining to territories which are now restricted, will still be payable until then. After September 1st, you will no longer be able to receive commissions from activity generated in restricted territories.


Please find the the list of restricted territories for the Affiliate Program, under Appendix I - Restricted Territories within your respective login site.


Your account is deemed to be significantly impacted by these changes. We therefore wish to refer to, but not limit ourselves to the following clauses which are listed below for your attention.


1. Agreement


1.2 Quasargaming.com reserves the right to update or modify this Agreement and any appendices attached thereto as it may deem appropriate. The version posted on the Quasaraffiliates.com website shall be the effective version, and that which Affiliates should use as reference. It is your responsibility to inform yourself regarding the Agreement, as well as to familiarize yourself with the modifications that may affect you. For this purpose, Affiliates are advised to read the Agreement from time to time.

In the event that changes of a substantial nature are made to the Agreement, Quasargaming.com may, but is not obliged to, inform the Affiliate of these changes.

If any modification to this Agreement is unacceptable to the Affiliate, the Affiliate's only recourse against Quasargaming.com is to terminate its participation in the Affiliate Program.

The Affiliate's continued (i) participation in the Affiliate Program, (ii) use of the Quasargaming.com Affiliate website and/or Marketing Tools, or (iii) acceptance of any Affiliate commissions from Quasargaming.comconfirms the Affiliate's irrevocable acceptance of this Agreement (and any modifications thereto).


11. Term & Termination


11.1 The agreement can be terminated by either party at any time with immediate effect without giving any prior notice and without giving a reason. In any case Quasargaming.com terminates the Agreement, if the Affiliate violated essential obligations of this Agreement or the execution of this Agreement is not permitted by law or has become inadmissible. Quasargaming.com's e-mail for notification purposes is: affiliates@Quasargaming.com and Affiliate's e-mail address for notification purposes is as shown in the Affiliate's account at the time of notification. For the avoidance of doubt, this Agreement and the Affiliate Account shall terminate immediately upon the decease of the relevant Affiliate and no further payments shall be due by Quasargaming.com in respect of such Affiliate Account.

Whilst regretting the latest developments, we wish to underline that Quasar Limited has always been and remains committed to operating, whilst prudently in observance of all applicable laws.

And the Restricted Territories are:

Albania
Alexandria
American Samoa
Andorra
Aland Islands
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Benin
Bermuda
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Egypt
Estonia
Faroe Islands
France
French Guiana
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Guadeloupe
Guatemala
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Latvia
Lebanon
Libya
Liechtensien
Lithuania
Macau
Macedonia
Malawi
Malaysia
Martinique
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Mozambique
Netherlands
Norway
Oman
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Reunion
Romania
Russian Federation
Saint Lucia
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Singapore
Slovenia
Somalia
South Africa
Spain
Suriname
Switzerland
Tanzania
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States of America
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vatican City State
Venezuela
Vietnam

I've highlighted the most important things to read as well as some of the high value countries.

 

[Eddie G]

So they still keep accepting players from these countries, but decided not to pay affiliate commission?

 

[xecutable]

" we no longer feel that operating the Affiliate Programme for a number of markets is a viable one."

Basically yeah. As in 70%/30% split for them is a losing business model

 

[Biti]

So they still keep accepting players from these countries, but decided not to pay affiliate commission?

It's even worse, I think. I understood that you're not receiving any commission anymore for existing players that you've sent way before 1 September 2018.

That's just stealing. I've got no other word for it.

Once again it shows that affiliates have to be very careful when new brands suddenly have top exposure at websites and conferences.

And once again it shows that so-called lifetime revenue share is complete bs. They steal because they can.

 

[melcb]

Thanks! We will re-evaluate for sure.

 

[awesamko]

The very interesting approach of Quasar Limited...

 

[BetOnlineUK]

All I can see is the proverbial two fingers with a slice of FU. Glad I never touched them sorry for those that did and put them in the position they are now.

 

[The Stone]

What a kick in the teeth! how can we trust any partnerships any more. surely CPA is the only way

 

[Webzcas]

Wow this sucks big time. @ThePOGG idea of a union is becoming even more pressing.

 

[Biti]

Yes, but don't see it happening anymore, honestly.

Most "super affiliates" are having their own contracts/deals. Like for example Kindred. They easily got away with retro-actively forcing a quota and now putting people on 10% or closing their accounts.

Besides super affiliates, the market is way too diverse and unorganized to organize, I think.