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Free Apple iPhones not allowed in promotions or advertisment |
laffen
Joined: Aug 07, 2001
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From: Oslo, Norway
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According to a guideline document, Apple will not allow third parties to use the phrase "Free" as a modifier in Apple product references
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The strict guidelines was directed at WTVD-TV, a local TV station in US. The ABC affiliate TV station held a contest where an iPad from Apple was the first price in a sweepstake. According to Apple, this is not permitted. Doing so will break the Guidelines for Third Party Promotions. Some of the restrictions set by Apple are - Using "free" as a modifier in any Apple product reference in a prominent manner is prohibited. Additionally, "free" as an modifier of Apple products in a less prominent context: "Win an iPod nano when you refer 10 friends to YOURCOMPANY"
- Apple must review all promotional materials related to the promotion
- Include the following statement: "Apple is not a participant in or sponsor of this promotion"
- iPod touch is only allowed to be used in special circumstances and requires a minimum purchase of 250 units.
- iPad, iPhone and the iPhone Gift Card may not be used in third-party promotions
If that's not enough, the following statement should cover the rest: "In any event, we reserve the right to revoke our consent to your use of Apple products in your promotion at any time and for any reason" We totally understand that Apple wants to protect their brand name, but think this is a little over the edge. What do you think? source |
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julias
Joined: Jan 07, 2009
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But why? just more ridiculous controls from Apple. 
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phonereviews
Joined: Jun 03, 2011
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apple are so precious it is unreal! They do want to sell them right? |
jplacson
Joined: Apr 21, 2002
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From: Philippines
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I think thats fine. Honda Phil will not allow any Honda to be used as a taxi. |
skblakee
Joined: May 07, 2007
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From: St.Kitts, West Indies
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Just shows why many of us don't like Apple's communist controls.
 Galaxy Note III with 64gb micro SD Visit St.Kitts in the Caribbean. Beautiful little place. iPad Air 16GB |
masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
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From: Sydney, London
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I can't see the harm in Apple, or anyone for that matter, wanting to protect their image/trade mark/copyright etc etc
But this does seem a little excessive
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Yoruichi
Joined: May 10, 2007
Posts: 82
From: Many Places
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One more reason to avoid apple and its overpriced (equivalant u.s 800.00 here for a damn iphone) overhyped rubbish thats made by slave labour. Screw apple
Namo Amitabha |
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Posted: 2011-06-03 12:06
Galaxy Note III with 64gb micro SD 
