Frequently Asked Questions

Affiliate Program

What is the Sharkscope Affiliate Program? +

The Sharkscope Affiliate Program allows you to earn commission by promoting Sharkscope through your website and channels when new users who you have referred then go on to purchase Sharkcope subscription(s).

Who can join the Sharkscope Affiliate Program? +

Any businesses (who own and operate their own websites) or individuals can join as long as they have a website or can demonstrate they reach an audience with interest in online poker, then they’re likely to succeed. Of course, they will also need to abide by the Sharkscope Affiliate program Terms and Conditions.

How do I sign up as an affiliate? +

Simply sign-up here.

How much commission can I earn? +

You will be able to earn a percentage (your commission rate) of all revenue you bring in. The commission rates will be agreed when you join and can depend on the type of subscription purchased and also the number of sales made. For example, we may apply a sliding scale that means as long as you make 2 sales and less than 10 sales, you’ll get a 10% commission rate, above 10 sales we may apply a 20% rate. The good news is that if you refer a new paying customer, then if that customer makes future purchases, you will receive commission on these as well!

When and how do I get paid? +

As a Sharkscope Affiliate, you will have access to our Affiliate analytics tools where you will be able to see your balance accrue in realtime, and choose to make payments when you like, subject to a minimum payment of $100.

What payment methods are available? +

Paypal, Skrill or Reseller Credit.

Is there a minimum payout threshold? +

$100 USD

Do I need to submit tax forms to receive payments? +

As described in our Terms and Conditions. you will be required to manage all tax arrangements.

Are there any payment processing fees? +

Sharkscope will not apply any processing fees, but the payment provider may.

How do I promote Sharkscope? +

As a Sharkscope Affiliate you are given access to our Affiliate Self-Service Portal which will allow you to generate dedicated URLs for you to place on your website.

Can I use my own banners and marketing materials? +

We ask that you only use our links and banners as they are, please do not create your own or amend ours. You may refer to these links and encourage users to consider interest in Sharkscope. However, make sure you understand our Terms and Conditions as a breach of these may result in immediate termination of our agreement with you as an Affiliate.

Does Sharkscope provide marketing tools for affiliates? +

As a Sharkscope Affiliate you are given access to our Affiliate Self-Service Portal which provides tools and approved marketing materials for you to use.

How does Sharkscope track referrals? +

We use client-side cookies to track a user from your site to ours. When a user clicks our link on your site we are told which Affiliate referred the user and store that information on the client’s machine as a cookie. When the user then registers we create an association between that user and you as an Affiliate. If and when that user later makes a purchase, we then look to see if there is an Affiliate associated and attribute the revenue accordingly.

What happens if a customer clears their cookies before signing up? +

If this happens, we are unlikely to be able to track that user, unfortunately.

Can I track my earnings in real time? +

Yes, you may track all your data in the Affiliate Self-Service Portal

Are there any restrictions on how I can promote Sharkscope? +

You must adhere to our Terms and Conditions and guidelines otherwise we may terminate your account.

Can I refer myself or my own business? +

No, you may not refer yourself or your own business, please see our Terms and Conditions

Can I change my commission structure after joining? +

We may be able to consider changing the commission structure after joining but this will be done in consultation with our support team.

What happens if I violate the affiliate terms? +

We may terminate your account at our discretion.

Can I have multiple affiliate accounts? +

You may have multiple accounts but the email address and website URL must be unique.

Can I use “Sharkscope” or similar terms in domain names? +

As stated in our Terms and Conditions you may not register domain names with Sharkscope or similar terms.

What should I do if I suspect fraudulent activity in my referrals? +

If you suspect fraudulent activity, we would encourage you contact us immediately providing as much detail as possible.

Where can I find the full affiliate terms and conditions? +

Here are our Terms and Conditions

Advertising

What ad formats do you support? +

We primarily support Medium Rectangle (300x250) and Leaderboard (728x90) formats. We accept JPG, PNG, and GIF (animated) files. Max file size is 2MB.

Can I target specific countries? +

Yes! Our advertising platform allows for geo-targeting. You can choose to show your ads globally or restrict them to specific countries. Pricing is adjusted based on the traffic share of your selected regions.

What is the minimum budget for advertising? +

The minimum budget for an advertising campaign is $200. Our base rate for a global campaign is $1,000 per month. However, this can vary based on targeting and duration. We offer discounts for 3-month and 12-month commitments.

Resellers

Am I permitted to sell SharkScope subscriptions below the standard list price? +

No, resellers are strictly prohibited from selling SharkScope subscriptions below our standard published prices.

How is my reseller discount rate determined? +

Your discount rate is permanently locked to the highest discount tier you have ever achieved. For example, if you make a purchase that qualifies for a 20% discount, you will retain that 20% discount for all future purchases, even for smaller amounts that would normally carry a lower discount. If you later make a purchase that qualifies for a higher tier, your rate will upgrade to that new level.

API

How can I access the SharkScope API? +

To access the API, you need a Commercial subscription. You must use an approved application name and license key. Automated tools scraping the website are strictly prohibited; you must use the API.

Where can I find the API documentation? +

You can view the full API Documentation here. It covers request formats, available resources, and authentication details.

What data and features are available through the API? +

The API provides programmatic access to all data and features available on the SharkScope website. Additionally, it includes specialized resources optimized for efficient bulk data retrieval.

Are there data retention policies I need to follow? +

Yes. If you retrieve player data via the API, any cached copy must expire within 7 days. Additionally, you are required to check the player’s profile daily to confirm if they have opted out. If an opt-out is detected, all associated player data must be deleted immediately.

What are the costs associated with using the API? +

API usage consumes searches from your subscription quota. Different API resources have different costs (e.g., retrieving a player search costs 1 search). Please refer to the documentation for specific resource costs.