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Self-purchase rule: why it earns 0% commission
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If you buy through your own tracking link, the conversion is detected automatically and earns 0% commission. The rule isn't arbitrary — it's how we keep payouts honest.
How detection works
We match the buyer email at checkout against the creator's verified payout/contact email. Match = self purchase = 0% commission.
We also flag known card fingerprints — if the same card buys repeatedly through one creator's links across multiple accounts, it gets escalated to manual review.
Shared household exception: if you and a family member legitimately share a card, email Trust & Safety from your account email with context — we'll whitelist after review.
Why this matters
Self-purchase commission is the simplest form of affiliate fraud and the fastest way merchants leave a platform. The 0%-commission rule keeps PPToGo merchant-friendly.
Merchants see 'self-purchase rate' on each creator's profile when deciding whom to approve. Even one or two self-purchases can hurt your approval rate on premium campaigns.
What counts as 'self'
Your account email + your card → self.
Your account email + someone else's card → self (the email match alone is enough).
Different email + same card fingerprint repeatedly → flagged for review.
Different email + different card from a different household → legitimate.
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