{"id":2043,"date":"2018-06-13T12:37:01","date_gmt":"2018-06-13T12:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.otto.de\/partnerprogramm\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:29:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:29:37","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.otto.de\/partnerprogramm\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You have the questions, we have the answers<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=“vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs“][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]General info about the<\/span> OTTO<\/span> Partner<\/span> P<\/span>rogram<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_accordion active_tab=“false“ title_size=“h4″ style=“2″][vc_accordion_tab title=“Who participates in an Affiliate Program?“][vc_column_text]Advertiser: The Advertiser operates the Affiliate Program, in this case this is OTTO.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Publisher: The Publisher is the virtual \u201cSales Branch\u201d who, as the operator of a website, is paid to make his or her precious webspace available for the operator\u2019s advertising banners.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=“How does an Affiliate Program work?“][vc_column_text]An Affiliate Program is an online marketing measure of a website operator. The program coverst he cooperation between a Merchant and an Affiliate.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On its website, the Affiliate integrates an ad that refers users to the Merchant\u2019s website, or the Affiliate integrates the Merchant\u2019s offers in his \/ her website with the aim to refer potential customers to the Merchant. In return for this service, the Affiliate gets a commission.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=“How do I join the OTTO Affiliate Program?“][vc_column_text]All you need to do is read and understand the participation conditions<\/span>. <\/span>You will then have to fill in our registration form<\/span> a<\/span>nd <\/span>accept our entry terms<\/span>. <\/span>We will then verify your registration<\/span> a<\/span>nd <\/span>inform you about participation<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=“Why does it pay to enter into a partnership with OTTO?“][vc_column_text]There are many reasons to join and become a partner! By cooperating with OTTO as a strong and experienced partner in eCommerce, you get the opportunity to increase the attractiveness of your website regarding both content and website visualization.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We will provide all the tools required to manage advertising materials and will offer you all the support you may need in order to optimize sales activities initiated through your website.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We handle the orders placed through your links, prepare sales statistics for you and manage all business activities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, our program enables you to earn extra revenue without any investment risks.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=“Is the OTTO Affiliate Program free of charge?“][vc_column_text]Yes, OTTO will not charge any kind of fee<\/span>. <\/span>We do not charge any participation <\/span>fee<\/span> nor will you have to pay any costs for participating in the program<\/span>. <\/span>In other words, you can only benefit <\/span>from<\/span> becoming an <\/span>OTTO <\/span>Affiliate<\/span> Partner.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=“What are the basic requirements I have to meet to participate in the OTTO Affiliate Program?“][vc_column_text]To join our OTTO Affiliate Program<\/span>, <\/span>you must be of age (<\/span>i.e.<\/span> 18 years old)<\/span> a<\/span>nd <\/span>fully legally competent<\/span>. <\/span>In addition, you must have a bank account in Germany<\/span>. <\/span>The bank account must be configured <\/span>to support electronic payment systems<\/span>. <\/span>Your remuneration will be credited to this bank account only<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=“Which web pages may participate in the OTTO Affiliate Program?“][vc_column_text]As a rule, everybody who owns a website may join our Affiliate Program. The better your website is suited to our product assortments, the greater your success, which you will achieve as our partner, will be.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We are, however, not obliged to accept your registration. After checking your registration thoroughly, we reserve the right to refuse acceptance of your participation if we consider content on your website to constitute an unsuitable environment for OTTO.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The following content will result in an exclusion:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n