In 2009, Rome Partners experienced a series of significant payment processor confiscations. While other programs recently faced with confiscations have determined that the confiscated funds should not accrue affiliate commissions, at the time they were facing these difficulties Rome committed to honoring affiliate commissions for earnings accrued on the confiscated funds. Because they were to pay out on money that they did not themselves receive, this caused a cashflow problem that resulted in many affiliate payments being delayed for a significant length of time. There were operational issues that caused concern for many affiliates, and communication issues arose.
Given the payment and communications issues, GPWA suspended the Rome Partner's GPWA sponsorship noting that Rome Partners would not be permitted to return as a sponsor unless there was a significant change in direction with respect to the then-ongoing affiliate payment issues being resolved and communications improved.
After length discussions, careful review, and a period of public solicitation to identify any remaining payment issues, we have concluded that the prior payment issues have been resolved and that Rome is placing a new emphasize on communication with their affiliates and the affiliate community. Based on this, GPWA has permitted Rome Partners to reinstate their sponsorship.