How We Validate Exclusive Promo Codes and Expiration Dates

An exclusive merchant code is not an Amazon Limited Time Deal. We keep it in a separate record system with its own source evidence and expiration controls.

What makes an offer an exclusive promo code

For this site, an exclusive promo is a code obtained directly through a merchant relationship rather than discovered as a public Amazon Limited Time Deal badge. The merchant must identify the eligible product or ASIN, discount, start time, end time and redemption method. If those facts are incomplete, the promotion stays in draft.

We do not convert a normal coupon, a search result discount or a crossed-out price into an “exclusive” offer. The label describes the source and redemption mechanism, not simply the size of a discount.

Required evidence before publication

• A distinct promo code or merchant-provided activation page.
• The exact eligible ASIN list and any variation restrictions.
• A start and end timestamp with an explicit timezone.
• The supplied discount and any one-use, account or stacking limits.
• A source record that can be checked if the offer is questioned.

Activation and redemption checks

Before an offer becomes active, the current time must fall inside the stated window and the merchant-supplied destination must still present a usable path to the eligible product. Instructions must match that path. If the Amazon promotion page activates an offer, the page explains that flow; if a normal product page requires manual entry, the page explains where the code is entered.

We avoid promising that every visitor will qualify. Amazon controls account eligibility, inventory, seller participation and the final checkout calculation. Readers should confirm that the discount appears before placing an order.

Expiration is a state change, not a deletion

The scheduled end time is authoritative unless the merchant ends the promotion earlier. At expiration, or when verification becomes older than 24 hours, the public WordPress page is moved to draft. The code is no longer presented as usable and no public purchase action remains available.

If a live check fails for an uncertain reason, the promotion leaves the active area while it is reviewed. A verification failure never extends the life of a code.

Why fail-closed publishing matters

The internal backup and seven-day rolling compliance log retain the operational history needed to understand when an offer left public view. The public site fails closed instead of presenting an expired promotion as a current opportunity. A draft offer record must not return to public view until it has fresh evidence and passes the applicable verification rules.

DealEveryWeek publishes verification methods and time-stamped deal records. Amazon controls final price, availability, eligibility and checkout terms.