Messaging: Email, IM, Chat, Text

EPN requires written approval for this promotional method.

We are excited to be working with you. Promoting eBay through Email/IM/Chat/Text or other electronic communications requires approval (as described in our Network Agreement). We need you to provide answers to the following questions:

Prior to submitting the Messaging: Email, IM, Chat, Text Application please confirm you are seeking approval to promote ebay through Email/IM/Chat/Text or other electronic communications.

Please fix the errors highlighted in the fields below:

Contact Name *

EPN-Registered Email Address *

Business Website URL *

What measures do you take to comply with CAN SPAM & GDPR policies (or your local email laws)? *

Click here for the full FTC CAN SPAM guidelines. Click here for GDPR guidelines.

Describe in detail, how you plan to use messaging to generate affiliate commissions and your typical distribution volumes (how many messages are sent, to whom and when). *

Describe the user subscription process and where users opt in. If not all users opt in, describe why. *

Describe the opt-out process. *

If you are promoting through IM/chat/text provide the URL to your IM/chat/text channel.

Do you confirm that you understand the following?

Once you submit this application, you will receive an automated email response from eBay Partner Network’s Customer Support Team. Please respond directly to that email and attach the following:

A screenshot of how a user would opt-in to your email campaigns (i.e. sign-up for newsletter on your site, choosing join on social media page).
A screenshot of a sample email campaign or instant message that has been previously sent with the header, content showing how eBay is integrated and footer with opt-out process.

Do you confirm that you understand the following? *

Click Submit to send the application and confirm you will send the required documentation via email.