How do I vet a brand-new offer before I send a single click?

How do I vet a brand-new offer before I send a single click?
Q: A network just pitched me a fresh offer. How do I check it's not a trap?

A: Run this 30-minute pass before paying for traffic:
— Read the terms twice: allowed traffic sources, allowed geos, prohibited keywords. If anything you plan to do is on the banned list, stop.
— Ask your manager the payout trigger: is it a confirmed sale, a deposit, or just a registration? Get it in writing.
— Confirm hold time and chargeback rules (how long until you're paid, what gets clawed back).
— Check the cap (daily/total click or conversion limit) and whether it resets.
— Pull the landing page on mobile. Slow or broken = your conversion rate dies regardless of payout.

Short version: terms, payout trigger, hold, cap, landing speed — all five before you spend.

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