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Information in this presentation is based on general principles of law and is intended for information purposes only. Use of this presentation does not create an attorney-client or any other relationship between the speakers and the user. Neither Gunster nor the speakers make any claim as to the comprehensiveness or accuracy of the information.
Affiliate Agreements and the Proposed Internet Sales Tax
How Can They Affect You?Presented by:
David Bates, Esq. [email protected]
andGaida Zirkelbach, Esq.
Gunster – Florida’s Lawyers For Business
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This presentation and related information have been prepared by Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A. for information purposes only and do not constitute advertising, a solicitation, or legal advice. Such presentation, materials and information contained herein is not intended to create, and receipt thereof does not constitute formation of, and attorney-client relationship. The presentation, materials and information should not be relied upon for any purpose without seeking legal advice from a licensed attorney. The information contained in this presentation and related course materials is provided only as general information and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments; accordingly, this information is not promised or guaranteed to be correct or complete. Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A. expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all the contents of this presentation or related course materials and information.
Information in this presentation is based on general principles of law and is intended for information purposes only. Use of this presentation does not create an attorney-client or any other relationship between the speakers and the user. Neither Gunster nor the speakers make any claim as to the comprehensiveness or accuracy of the information.
Understanding Affiliate Marketing Terms of Service
Agreements
Affiliate Marketing Agreements
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Key Terms
Enrollment in the program Application to become an affiliate Approval criteria Web site’s right to reject in its sole discretion –
sites that promote violence, drugs, nudity, illegal activities, violate IP rights, include company’s name in its IP address
Representation that affiliate will abide by all laws and FTC’s Endorsement Guidelines and spam laws
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Key Terms
Types of permitted Links Designated software Right to approve links
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Key Terms
Transaction processing Retain right to reject orders in sole discretion
Definition of qualified transaction Amount of referral fees Reports Payment of referral fees Time to object to payments
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Key Terms
Policies and pricing Promotion of affiliation Responsibility for affiliate’s site Prohibition on sponsored links
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Key Terms
Indemnification Term and termination Forfeiture of all amounts payable upon
termination for breach
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Key Terms
Modification of terms of agreement Independent contractor relationship Limitation on liability Disclaimers of all warranties
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Key Terms
Governing law Arbitration Jurisdiction and venue Notices Assignment Entire agreement
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Proposed InternetSales Tax
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Background
1992 – Quill v. North Dakota – Need a “physical presence”
Offices, branches, warehouses, employees, etc.
Customers alone (i.e. economic presence) not enough for a state to impose sales tax
Should interstate businesses have to keep track of thousands of state and local tax codes?
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Recent Events
2008 – New York’s “Complex Nexus” and “Amazon Tax”
When does it apply? When seller pays commission to NY resident related to the sale of over $10,000 of goods in 12 months
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Recent Events
North Carolina and Rhode Island passed laws similar to New York’s
In 2009, similar laws were either rejected by the legislature or vetoed by the Governor in California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Minnesota, and Tennessee
To avoid the burden of collecting taxes, large networks, such as Amazon.com and Overstock.com do not allow affiliates from some of these states
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Is Florida Next?
October 2009 – Senator Nancy Detert (R-Venice) – researching the possibility of requiring merchants to collect sales tax on online sales
Internet sales tax could result in revenue of nearly $2 billion per year for Florida ($20 billion per year by all states)
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From LinkShare, April 2009 (http://blog.linkshare.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/flmap.jpg)
Is Florida Next?
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Effect on Florida Affiliates
“Amazon Tax” “Streamlined Sales Tax”
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