I also wanted to work with Bans and got my application declined with no explanation why. I then asked them why and they send me just some regular note like “we apologize, … we cannot tell the reasons why”. I think this is quiet rude from their side… If they do not want interntional affiliates, they could state it and everyone would be ok. But now i almost bought the BANS… thank god I tried to register to Ebay before paying money