JASK (Japan Affiliate Service Kyokai) was established on May 12th. They will exchange and provide the information and the services with affiliate service providers, including:
- increase the understanding of the affiliate programs
- monitor improper activities and exchange the information to maintain the affiliate service quality, and to protect consumers, affiliate partners, and advertisers
- create program guidelines for the affiliate service providers
- create service guidelines for the affiliate partners and advertisers
- conduct market researches and surveys
- study affiliate related rules and policies
- work with government affiliate related programs