# Stand-Down Policy Explained

impact.com's [stand-down policy](https://app.impact.com/pcontent/stand-down-policy.ihtml) is a best practice that prevents certain partners—particularly those using browser extensions, toolbars, or in-cart solutions—from interfering with the shopping experience if another click has already been recorded from another partner. Once a shopper has engaged with a tracking link (e.g., from a creator, content publisher, cashback program, or coupon site), the `afsrc=1` parameter is automatically appended to the landing page URL for all partner-driven traffic. Any competing extension must withdraw and not attempt to override the original click by triggering pop-ups, activating new tracking links, or altering the customer's path to purchase.

#### How it works

1. The consumer clicks on a link from a partner site, which brings them to a brand's landing page.
2. The `afsrc=1` parameter is automatically appended to the landing page URL.
3. The competing partner, e.g., a browser extension, checks the link that redirected the consumer and recognizes it as an impact.com tracking link.
4. The extension is then required to abide by the stand-down policy, and no extension pop-up should be made visible for that consumer.

#### Check the stand-down policy in your template terms

You can ensure the stand-down policy is enabled by viewing your template terms' *General Terms* section.

1. From the left navigation bar, select ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-230534471fef5f40808e921e41ee44e4a06ded03%2Fe6cb9548999afdc1ed3ce4942e4cb5b45b5cecbd323267aac2a7cd1915fccc09.svg?alt=media) **\[Engage]** → **Contracts** → **Template Terms**.
2. Hover over the relevant template terms, then select ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-8ec3e877b1397045c61d394485e72ac4d93120ee%2Fc6ddb46c637059f06e86c790a911217a9428f5c47b5efef046f90555e85b03cd.svg?alt=media) **\[More]** → **View Terms**.
3. Scroll down to the *General Terms* section, then look for *Stand Down Policy*.

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#### Disable the stand-down policy

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Warning:** Your program’s stand-down policy is enabled by default, and we recommend you keep it enabled to establish good partnerships. Explicitly stating that you adhere to a stand-down policy will give partners a better opportunity to maintain their status as a conversion winner.
{% endhint %}

1. From the top navigation bar, select ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1183576591b45997efe4dc81a25024640591d02a%2F245137dc972a7a7f6165b59538fcdbac8fd5bd8fee4ba9f20c1a2982c5b58b57.svg?alt=media) **\[User profile] → Settings**.&#x20;
2. On the right, under *Tracking*, select **General**.
3. Below the *Stand Down Policy* section, select ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d2954616dc486c3e12c9211e20ff376bda0ab1af%2F7586e04e82e7c7203e5c82320dd417f8ac564cae5035024fdf0eb2ed017e6376.svg?alt=media) **\[Checkbox]** **Activate stand down policy on all template terms**.
4. Select **Save**.