About Party and Skins Rakeback?

[12AX7]

Hi Everyone,
I was under the impression Party Poker prohibits rake backs? Is that correct?

But... it's OK for the Skins? Is that also correct?

If so, do the Skins provide the rakeback deal, and is it directly placed in my account, or is an affiliate deal required? Or can the whole affiliate thing be bypassed and can one "go direct" so to speak?

If an affiliate is required, any thoughts on the best one to select?

(Wouldn't this all be easier if they just flat out reduced rakes. Geez, talk about convoluted.)