Linda,
In my opinion, if the Merchant chooses to administer an affiliate program, it would not be a good business practice to restrict competition from the affiliates that choose to join it.
Sounds like the Merchant needs to hire research help to compete with the affiliates that may "beat" them at their own game.
Competition is the very thing that grows a business. I would not join a program that was concerned with limiting my income by direct marketing.
|