The iTunes and App Store logos are recognized worldwide and using them correctly is an important part of being an affiliate partner. A few simple guidelines can go a long way in helping your partnership in the affiliate program:

• You must provide a link to iTunes or the App Store wherever a badge is used.
• iTunes or App Store badges should be used anytime the link is not a text link.
• You may never alter the artwork provided except to change the size. See guidelines for size spec and limitations.
• You may never use the Apple logo alone.
• The iTunes desktop icon, or other graphics from iTunes, cannot be used as a representation or link to the iTunes or App Store.
• iTunes, when used in headlines or text, is always shown as iTunes with a lowercase "i" and uppercase "T" even when it is the first word in a sentence. For the App Store, always capitalize "A" and "S."

You can access logo guidelines and affiliate badge artwork right here on this site in the "Resource" area.

Also, you can access badges and banners via your affiliate provider (Linkshare, Tradedoubler and DGM). When you access via your provider, you do not need to download anything but rather just implement the affiliate tracking code associated with each.

Correct implementation of affiliate badges gives your users clear visibility and direction on where to go to buy compelling content, thus increasing your monthly commissions.

Inappropriate use of the Apple, iTunes or App Store logos and affiliate badges may result in removal from the affiliate program; so if you have questions about use, let us know.