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What are the key promotional rules I must follow?

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What are the key promotional rules I must follow?
What are the key promotional rules I must follow?
Section: What are the key promotional rules I must follow?
− To ensure a fair, transparent and long-term partnership, you must adhere to several key promotional guidelines. They apply to both programmes and both products. Using unauthorised promotion is a reason for commissions to be rejected.
+ To ensure a fair, transparent and long-term partnership, you must follow these key promotional rules. They apply to both programmes and all our products. Using unauthorised promotion is a reason for commissions to be rejected.
Key prohibitions
- No self-referrals: you are strictly forbidden from signing up through your own affiliate link, and commissions from such orders will be rejected.
Section: Key prohibitions
− - No brand bidding in paid ads: you may not bid on FTMO-branded keywords (for example ‘FTMO’, ‘FTMO US’, ‘FTMO Challenge’, ‘FTMO Futures’) in any paid advertising campaigns. This is considered a serious violation.
+ - No brand bidding in paid ads: you may not bid on FTMO-branded keywords (for example ‘FTMO’, ‘FTMO US’, ‘FTMO Challenge’, ‘FTMO Instant Account’, ‘FTMO Futures’) in any paid advertising campaigns. This is considered a serious violation. Please also notify us at least 14 days in advance of launching any paid advertising campaign.
- No brand impersonation: you must not create websites, social media profiles or advertisements that could mislead users into believing they are official FTMO channels.
- No false claims about FTMO’s products or about discounts: misleading advertising can result in the termination of your Affiliate profile.
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+ Who is an FTMO Trader, and how do I become one?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
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How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?
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New with FTMO
What is FTMO?
Where is your office? How do I contact you?
How to Start?
Who can join FTMO Futures?
Is FTMO a trustworthy company?
Why should I join FTMO?
Can I trade FTMO Futures together with other FTMO products?
Evaluation
Who is an FTMO Trader, and how do I become one?
How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?
How do the Growth and Pro products differ?
When do I complete FTMO Identity?
I have successfully passed the Evaluation, what to do now?
Rules
How many accounts can I have?
Can I trade news?
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Can I merge my trading accounts?
Do I have to close my positions before the market close or before the weekend?
What is the rule about trading within 2% of a CME price limit?
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
Which instruments can I trade and what strategies am I allowed to use?
Trading Objectives
What are the Trading Objectives, and what happens if I violate them?
How does your Consistency Rule work?
What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
Sim-Funded Account
What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions?
How do I withdraw my payout from a Sim-Funded Account?
How does a Sim-Funded Account work from the technical side?
Live Funded Account
Who is eligible for a Live Funded Account?
Orders & Billings
How does the payment for the Evaluation work? Is it one-time fee or a subscription?
What payment methods are available?
Can I cancel my subscription?
What happens if my card gets declined during the subscription?
I paid for my Evaluation, when will I get the account?
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Can I modify my platform?
How do I log in to Tradovate?
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How does the FTMO technical infrastructure work?
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What is the maximum number of contracts I can trade?
What happens during the contract expiry?
Which instruments can I trade with FTMO Futures?
Applications & other Services
How about a Free Trial?
Can I use FTMO Points to subscribe to the FTMO Futures Evaluation?
Affiliate Programme
How does the FTMO Affiliate Programme work?
What is the application and approval process?
Are there countries where I cannot refer clients or receive payouts?
How do I earn commissions as an affiliate?
How does the affiliate levels system work?
How do FTMO Futures commissions work?
What is my affiliate code and how do traders use it?
How does attribution work for FTMO Futures referrals?
Do traders I referred before the FTMO Futures launch earn me Futures commissions?
How does the commission approval process work?
In which currency are my commissions calculated and paid?
What are the requirements for an affiliate payout?
What are the key promotional rules I must follow?
How do the FTMO and FTMO US Affiliate Programmes differ?
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What are the key promotional rules I must follow?
What are the key promotional rules I must follow?
To ensure a fair, transparent and long-term partnership, you must adhere to several key promotional guidelines. They apply to both programmes and both products. Using unauthorised promotion is a reason for commissions to be rejected.
Key prohibitions
- No self-referrals: you are strictly forbidden from signing up through your own affiliate link, and commissions from such orders will be rejected.
- No brand bidding in paid ads: you may not bid on FTMO-branded keywords (for example ‘FTMO’, ‘FTMO US’, ‘FTMO Challenge’, ‘FTMO Futures’) in any paid advertising campaigns. This is considered a serious violation.
- No brand impersonation: you must not create websites, social media profiles or advertisements that could mislead users into believing they are official FTMO channels.
- No false claims about FTMO’s products or about discounts: misleading advertising can result in the termination of your Affiliate profile.
Using your rewards
When you receive a free FTMO product as a reward, you can use it yourself or give it away to your friends or followers. From the moment you receive the reward, any plan to use it as a giveaway, for example a contest, raffle or promotion, must first be reviewed and approved by the Affiliate Manager.
Why should I join FTMO?
Why is there a fee?
How do I become an FTMO Trader?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
How to start?
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