could you say during the video like say that you bought it with your own money and that it is your own opinion like speak it in the video cause that would make it a little bit easier maybe
Hun, please don't call yourself stupid. Nobody is stupid. This shouldn't make you want to stop making videos. It's just a matter of adding some information to the sidebar.
OMG WRONG WRONG WRONG!! You DO NOT need to put a disclaimer ANYWHERE unless you HAVE been paid to review the product OR if the product was sent to you!! If you have purchased your products with your own money and are reviewing them for "fun" then you are absolutely not obligated to mention anything about the FTC ANYWHERE!!! On the other hand, if you are a vlogger who does reecieve products to review from companies/paid by, then you must put a disclaimer! EASY AS THAT!
I've been advised to disclose no matter what. There are too many people on YouTube who falsely flag who would love to falsely report. Disclosure covers your own butt.
Would you be able to find out if the FTC law effects people who make playlists using other peoples vids , i need to know for sure ,, i tried researching but it doesnt say :(
That's a hard one. The FTC says that if your videos and blog posts are viewable in the US that it applies to you. The Canadian Federal Government and the CBC both say that no matter what the FTC says that the guidelines don't apply to Canadians. The FTC still says it does apply to Canadians. I'm still going to disclose because I'd rather be safe that sorry. I'd suggest you check with your own federal government to see what they say.
This new guideline system is RIDICULOUS. For every video, every brand? I think that's an added on feature to possibly collect 11k from unsuspecting people. Why 11k? Hm... If you are doing a review I think it's ok but you shouldn't have to say if they paid you or not. That seems personal to me and if someone got paid even a dollar it could give people an entirely wrong message of the persons POV and ruin the video. At this point I have no argument signing a petition against parts of this rule.
This was a very informative video! Thanx =) I think that this whole FTC is ridiculous and before this I actually wanted to start making videos...but now i'm a little put off and scared too.
Not everyone can 100% remember everything that they need to in a video to protect themselves.
For me, i am just going to say i am using a red polish or a black eyeshadow. I am not going to list any product at all and will cover them up when i go to do a tutorial so that way the name doesn't show. Now if i go to do a review then i will list a disclaimer.. this is just ridiculous !!! I see a lot of typing for some peeps !!! Take Care Cat and have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year !
Thanks! Your idea would definitely work. I just made a template that I can cut and paste into the sidebar. I just insert the company names after I insert it. That way it's not much work at all.
I know what we should do!!! In strike, all of the bloggers and vloggers should do this. Make ironic makeup videos where we say "Now I will use an eyeshadow!" don't even show the eyeshadow, say the color, brand, etc. At the end say that it was irony, but it'll raise people awareness about how ridiculous this is.
It would be a heck of a lot more work to get all of the makeup bloggers and vloggers together for that sort of thing than it is to add a little bit of information to the sidebar. Good idea though.
QUESTION: i want to do a christmas list mentioning the name of the product im showing. what if i have a slideshow with a aeropostale jacket . and i say "i want a aeropostale jacket" do i have to mention the company?/?? can u give me a disclaimer i can use??? like one that u would use and write. im really nervous about the fine.
I just answered your PM, but didn't realize you were planning on showing a picture of the jacket. I would just put "I don't own this jacket but would like to. I have no affiliation with the company, and am not receiving any financial compensation from the company for mentioning their product in my video. "
So if your video was a month old and you didnt put it in the sidebar you dont have to go back and change it?? Every time you used a product? Even if you bought it yourself at Wallmart??
It only applies to videos made December 1st or after - you don't need to worry about older videos. The risk of being falsely reported on YouTube is so high that it's safer to just disclose everything.
HOLY MOLY! I didn't even know! I was wondering why everyone was putting that in the side bar! :oO Thanks for this video! I had NO idea....i"m going to go update my sidebars!!!!!
I do blogs and i find this absolutely ridiculous. I have never even wondered about people who have purchased products or whether they were promoting via youtube or through my blogs. This is actually the first time I've heard about this, and I'm glad I did because I'm working on a blog now. I can't believe that we are living in a society that has to know every move we make anymore. I think we have to stop and ask ourselves this: How free are we?
I was advised to put it in my sidebar, but yes, you could just say that. If your friend doesn't own or work for the companies she's giving you the samples from, they would be considered gifts and would be exempt from the guidelines.
This is fucking ridiculous. I don't understand why the hell it matters whether or not I received it for free, whether the company paid me, etc, not that I am big or have had any offers for anything like that. But who the hell's business is that? If I am getting paid for it, that is my PRIVATE PERSONAL MATTER. Having someone give a biased opinion about a product you made is a terrific marketing strategy.
What if it was gifted to me but not by the company?
I agree. Whether or not a product was free, most of us still give honest reviews and don't use it or review it if we don't like it. Gifts and prizes are exempt from the guidelines.
OMG, that will be annoying :\ What if you drink a coffee (Say, starbucks) and the shape you can see, you KNOW it is starbucks, but the label is covered, do you still have to do the disclaimer? And can you do one big disclaimer?
What about people overseas? If they show off an American product in their video, what happens to them? I'm making a guess here, but I'd say the FTC has no control over products overseas.
If you create a product and sell it and then make a video about it, do you have to endorse yourself?
Do these guidelines also apply to software? If so then I should have already been fined $11k since one video uses some video from a copyrighted game.
The FTC says their guidelines apply to anyone who's content is viewable in the US. However, the Canadian Federal Government says that no matter what the FTC says it will not apply to Canadians. I would suggest contacting your own Federal Government to find out how they apply to you.
If you create a product and sell it and make a video about it, you would probably need to disclose that you are the owner of the company.
Your copyrighted game would fall under copyright laws. It could also possibly fall under the FTC guidelines as well if they interpreted your video as an endorsement for the game.
Let's say that a company made a really good product back in the 70s, but then they go out of buisness and no larger company buys them. So they go out and do not exist anymore. Do you still have to disclose stuff?
That is a very specific question that would need to ask the FTC. The guidelines deal mainly with brand names and endorsements so I don't think stories or pictures would apply. Again though, you'd have to check with them to be sure.
No, it's any time you endorse a product. When we do makeup tutorials any time we say a brand name and use a product it can be considered an endorsement.
It's just adding information to your sidebar about whether or not you paid for the products in your video, whether you have any affiliation with the company, and whether or not you are being paid by the company for using their products in your video.
You don't make videos and clearly have no idea how predominant false reporting will be on YouTube. Many of us get false flagged and one star dinged everyday, people go out of their way to dismantle guru's reputations, some people have even created blogs to publicize their hate for some gurus - False reporting can and will happen. It just gives the haters one more thing to use against us.
Wow I had no idea this law went into effect. I had to find out by someone commenting on my video saying I needed to put the disclaimer. This is so annoying because I'm not a very popular guru so why would I get anything for free? I think the FTC laws are ridiculous and should only apply to people with a certain number of subscribers. But then again that wouldn't be fair so idk. Thanks for doing this video though it really helped clear things up for me.
oh wow. Is annahlease right about this law only counting for reviews now? Just wondering. I really like your videos btw I know this has nothing to do with the ftc law but you're so fun to watch and you're so sincere and I really appreciate that. And I like how you reply to your viewers cuz I know you have so many.
Thanks~ I love replying to comments - YouTube wouldn't be too much fun for me if I didn't. I think Annahlease is talking about something else. These guidelines just came into effect on December 1st.
Does it apply for UK? as the FTC is for 'American consumers'? Also you dont need to post a disclaimer for every product, ONLY for the products you ARE being endorsed for/received for free.
So it may not be such a hastle, i think it'll be quite helpful as most people dont reveal when theyre products were free.
The FTC states that it applies to everyone who's videos are viewable in the USA - however the Canadian Federal Government has said that it won't apply to Canadians no matter what the FTC says. I don't know about the UK - you would really have to check with your own federal government on that.
Most everybody I know on here already discloses when they get things for free to review. The only thing that's different from what we normally do is disclosing for tutorials as well as reviews.
Additionally, because the guidelines are so vague and open to interpretation and because the risk of being falsely reported on YouTube is so high, I was advised to disclose everything whether I paid for it or not. It just completely covers you so that if someone makes a false report, any investigation stops as fast as it starts because you've disclosed everything. I am hoping the FTC will recognize the problems with their guidelines and change them accordingly.
continuation lol. Also, when a consumer reads a reviewing they're choosing that review and that reviewer, no-one is forcing them to give any weight to that review when making their choice, why should they then have any legal footing to turn round and sue someone who was trying to carry out a good service. these guidelines have made me angry. I'll need to research n see if they apply in the u.k.
Exactly. Reviews should really be taken with a grain of salt - because a product that might be amazing for one person might not be for someone else. For example - LashBlast mascara - a lot of girls love it - I cannot stand the stuff. People need to look around and see different reviews and not put all of their faith in one review - different people have different opinions.
I've been reading the federal trade commission act (yawn) and the FTC only seem to have jurisdiction in america, but then youtube is based in america (I think) so I'm still not sure where I stand. It's really annoying cause I really don't feel like jumping through hoops for a branch of a government who have nothing to do with my life and I had no choice in
I can completely understand where that would be frustrating. The FTC says that the guidelines apply to anyone who's videos, blogs etc., are viewable in the US. The Canadian federal government has since said that no matter what the FTC says, the guidelines dont' apply to Canadians. It very well might be the same for the UK, but I can't say for sure.
How long d'u think it'll be before someone challenges this as an infringement of freedom of speech "you can only say what you want if you say this first". And does anyone else see this as an invasion of privacy stating how much you spend?And how strong does the affiliation need to be? In the u.k. judges have been barred from hearing cases involving banks their wives have accounts with.
Most of us have always disclosed for reviews - but I do agree with you - when it comes to tutorials etc, it is an invasion of privacy to some degree. I also agree - an affiliation is an affiliation regardless of how small that is. I believe the guidelines were left so vague and open to interpretation for a reason - so they can keep changing the rules as they go along. They should have made sure they had everything ironed out before they went forward with the guidelines.
Being a web developer myself, I've had to deal with similar things with putting up terms of use and privacy statements. So this is just another one of those types of things. Seriously, I think once they try to enforce this they'll be revising things as they'll find the problems with this.
Exactly. I think over time they will see that the guidelines are way out there and will start revising them to make them easier for them to regulate and monitor. It's one of those things that will just take time. Once the FTC recognizes the problems with it, they will hopefully change things to iron out the problems.
If this was true, it would be time consuming. The FTC could fuck off for all I care. We need to fight back against the government. It's how this great nation was started.
in the disclaimer do people have to specifically state it was given to them for free or can they say "i was sent the following things from the companys"
to me saying sent is misleading because people will still think you ordered it, payed for it and were sent it.
Most people know when you say that a company sent you something that you got it for free. I believe you do have to use the word free to satisfy the guidelines, but I don't work for the FTC so you'd have to check with them on that one to be safe.
So the best way to avoid a possible fine is to not mention the brand of the product. Excellent, unless I'm being paid for it then, from now on, no mention of any products. Let the merchants and manufactures fend for them selves and leave us out of it unless they are willing to pay us.
I'll believe it when the feds come knocking on my door. a friend of mine did some research on the FTC website. these are just guidelines, not laws. if you paid for the product you don't have to put a disclaimer. the only time you do is if the company provided it to you to do a review on it. these facts can be found on the FTC website.
Sorry hun, your friend is going on his interpretation. My lawyer read the guidelines over and contacted the FTC several times before I even posted this video. The guidelines are very vague and open to interpretation, and given the high risk of being falsely reported, it's best to disclose everything. If you had watched my video, read the sidebar, and read the annotations you would realize that.
Well, I for one will not stand for it, and neither are millions of others! we need to stand up and fight this! not back down and give in! This country was founded because we rebelled against the british, and it is the duty of the people of this nation to overthrow the government if need be. God bless America!
Copy right is very hard to prove, and a company could sue anyone wearing a peice of clothing with that companies logo on it, if they did, it would be imposible. That would be alot of people. Not only that, it's very hard to find those individuals. I could make a video of one of my stereos and just have it play music and they couldn't do anything.
Guide lines arent laws like you are impying it seems. I could have a video of nothing but things with brand names in them and not get anny trouble 'cuase I payed for it or got it for free or what ever. If it was given to you by the co. that made the product and they want you to make an iterview for them via YouTube and not metion that compainy then you could get some heat. Good day.
Thank you for your interpretation. As my lawyer stated after reading the guidelines and contacting the FTC on several occasions, these guidelines are very vague and open to interpretation. The risk of being falsely reported on YouTube is extremely high. ...I don't know about you, but I'd rather be safe than sorry . I appreciate your opinion and your ability to be civil in my comments. Have a fabulous night.
The FTC guidelines say yes, but the Canadian Federal Government and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation says that regardless of what the FTC says, they can't touch Canadians. I'm still doing it because I'd rather be safe than sorry.
I just removed some comments that came from people who were trying to get their friend some free views. One of those people chose to make a derogatory and disgusting video directed at me, so I ended their ability to advertise their friends channel in these comments.
One of the reasons this is happening is because of websites & fictitious blogs being propagated by organizations such as the Calorie Control Council. In that case the CCC propagates fake characters promoting how safe aspartame is. While it affects us all in a ludicrous way, this is needed to stop the spreading of lies for profit that affect health of the world. There are more things going on in this society than most care to understand. Thank You for posting this video.
The Canadian Federal Government and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation both say that regardless of what the FTC says, they can't touch Canadians. Apparently Canada is working on coming up with it's own law. I'm still doing it anyway just to be on the safe side.
hi i have a question. i have another channel that i put up one video, a make up and skin care review video, and i accidentally forgot my password to not only my youtube account but the corresponding gmail account. i have searched high and low on how to get in touch with either youtube or gmail but there is NO phone number i can call to get it deleted. what will happen to me if i get "dinged"? any help is greatly appreciated and thank you for this video!
oh thank you so much for clearing that up! i thought that's what you said but i needed to make 100% sure. yes i've clicked that link a thousand times. it's futile.
but i want to say THANK YOU so much for this video and taking time out of your life to review all this for the whole youtube community. you're awesome.
Thanks! I didn't realize that link didn't work - I don't know what else to do to help you log in - Oh, try posting in the help forums - make sure you put "attention YouTubeLiz" in the title. She's pretty good for helping people.
Thanks for explaining all this. I had no clue, since I'm a newer "youtuber"!! Shees, it's gonna be tough doing a makeup video now! Thanks again for your help!!!!
hahaa.... "dinged" i have never heard anyone say that before. i like that.
yea absolutely agree with you, i watched a video recently and after watching your video i realized that she didn't even say the name of the product but rather just say a color product.
it's definitely going to be harder for these bloggers to post all the products and for viewers to get the information to get the looks.
I think the make up scene on youtube will go down.
I don't really think the makeup scene on YouTube will go down that much. For those of us who continue to stay brand names it's just a matter of adding information to the sidebar. But really, people are so concerned about having the same exact colors we are using - I think people could learn a lot from seeing a color and trying to match it and mixing colors they may have to come with that color.
i have already deleted 3 of my haul videos because i dont want to go into my sidebar & put a disclamer for every single thing i bought. i think its crazy to be honest.
You want to know how i feel. I feel that the FTC law should have never been passed But I think that you should only do it in a review videos. I feel like they are putting me is a prison or a box and your videos will be longer and your side bar will be so long. I hate it.
Thanks! I agree that it should just be for reviews. Now that we know we can group the items together by Brand name, the sidebars shouldn't really be that long.
I read on someone else's channel that if you bought the item, you don't have to put discliamer? It's only if the item was sent to you & you have to do a review on it or something. Is that right? I'm confused now~
I was advised that because the risk of being falsely reported on YouTube is so high, that it was best to disclose everything so that there would be no question about what I did and did not pay for. If you don't' disclose things you pay for, and then somebody decides they think they you got it for free and didn't disclose and reports you, the FTC would have to follow up on the report. If the info is already in your sidebar, the investigation doesn't even start.
ALSO, Sorry for commenting twice. But, I have a question.
What if you are wearing, say, a t-shirt, or a hoody, in a video - eg. A band t-shirt, or a t-shirt with a brand name on it. Does that mean if you can see it, you have to put a disclaimer? Thanks, please get back to me.
I agree with you, fair enough the make-up. But the starbucks example, is insane. I think it will SLOWLY make youtube and any other websites that are doing this, unpopular. But thankyou, this is very helpful.
There is no need to delete your videos. It's just a matter of adding some information to the sidebar. Additionally, it only applies to videos after December 1, 2009.
i meant some that i am personally subscribed to said they are no longer gonna say the brands..which kinda sucks tho..cuz people like to know that sort of thing. i think the law shud only apply to reviews
This is insane. The FTC says they have good intentions,and sure, I'll give them that. But I think it should be up to consumers to be cautious of what they find on the internet as well. No matter what, you can't rely on one person's opinion, whether they're given the product free or whether they bought it themselves.
Thank you! Exactly! I've been waiting for someone to make that point! I couldn't agree more! It should be up to the consumer to be cautious - it's sad that the FTC feels that our viewers need to be babysat - when most of us have disclosed all along. Regardless of whether something is free or not, just because it works great on one person doesn't mean it will on another... and I agree with you - people should never make purchases based on only source...
woow that sucks! i was wacthing one of juicystar07 viedo here novemeber favs and she had all these products on there i was like woww then i saw your viedo it really helped thanks :D
It's supposed to be that if your video or blog is viewable in the US then it applies to you no matter where you're from - but both the Canadian Federal Government and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation say that no matter what the FTC says, they can't touch Canadians. I would suggest you contact your Federal Government and see what their stand on this issue is.
The FTC says you do, but both the Canadian Federal Government and the Canadian Broadcasting System say you don't. I would say to follow your own government, however, that being said, I am still putting in disclosures anyway to protect my own butt. Canada plans on making their own laws regarding this soon anyway.
ok, I may as well do that (Just to be safe). Recently, I uploaded a video and do you think you can check my description to see if I'm doing it correctly, please?
Does the same go to recording bands at concerts? Do we have to put a disclaimer that the band isnt paying us to record them? Lol or what about if we wear a band shirt? Dang this stuff is crazy!!
I find it insane to do a disclaimer on any product shown in any video!
But i am going to post a disclimer from now on! One disclaimer for everything i did by myself from a compeny i have no affiliation with, and aren't gonna be paid for showing / reviewing or using - and then for the few things that is an exeption.
I really hope no one is paying attention to this sensationalist rubbish! Has anyone read the guidelines? I have, and they do not require that you put a disclaimer on videos when you mention a product when you were not compensated in order to "protect" yourself from false claims. Also check out the official FTC Guidelines video on You-tube. Most You-tube reviewers do mention when they have received a product from a company to try out and they have always been in compliance.
Are they trying to imply that Americans are easily driven to consumerism? Since when has a capitalist nation wanted to put laws against false advertising? Hypocrisy much? These are sarcastic questions, however, the new regulation is laughable...
And are they really going to hunt down every single person who lies? Cause that's totally not what happened during the old napster days when 1 out of every gazillion people were sued for piracy.
I don't think they are going to actively seek people out - I think they are going to wait for reports and complaints to come in and then investigate the reported.
I agree that it's a good thing for reviews - but not much is really going to change anyway - most people have always been very honest when doing reviews. I just think it's a pain that we have to do it in every video we mention a brand name in, but we'll get used to it...no biggie...
I agree with the FTC...
dinnerandashow 2 years ago
You can group brand names together.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
could you say during the video like say that you bought it with your own money and that it is your own opinion like speak it in the video cause that would make it a little bit easier maybe
princess92722 2 years ago
I was advised to put it in my sidebar, but I would imagine that you could just say it in the video.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Hun, please don't call yourself stupid. Nobody is stupid. This shouldn't make you want to stop making videos. It's just a matter of adding some information to the sidebar.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
OMG WRONG WRONG WRONG!! You DO NOT need to put a disclaimer ANYWHERE unless you HAVE been paid to review the product OR if the product was sent to you!! If you have purchased your products with your own money and are reviewing them for "fun" then you are absolutely not obligated to mention anything about the FTC ANYWHERE!!! On the other hand, if you are a vlogger who does reecieve products to review from companies/paid by, then you must put a disclaimer! EASY AS THAT!
GreenGirl251 2 years ago
I've been advised to disclose no matter what. There are too many people on YouTube who falsely flag who would love to falsely report. Disclosure covers your own butt.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
I can respect that!!
Who wants an $11,000 fine over technicalities!!
GreenGirl251 2 years ago
Exactly. It's just better to be safe than sorry.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Would you be able to find out if the FTC law effects people who make playlists using other peoples vids , i need to know for sure ,, i tried researching but it doesnt say :(
Can you please help! Thanks sooo much!
DenikaandSusan 2 years ago
If you're just making a playlist of other peoples videos and not uploading the videos it wouldn't affect you at all.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
i really wanted to do a make up tutorial but with this going i think i'll reconsider.
hxiong09 2 years ago
This shouldn't make you not want to make videos. It's just the matter of putting some infor into the sidebar.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
thanx for the info. if someday i decide to make one i'll know what to do.
hxiong09 2 years ago
Is this only an american law or is it part of the world wide big brother movement
lowaces 2 years ago
That's a hard one. The FTC says that if your videos and blog posts are viewable in the US that it applies to you. The Canadian Federal Government and the CBC both say that no matter what the FTC says that the guidelines don't apply to Canadians. The FTC still says it does apply to Canadians. I'm still going to disclose because I'd rather be safe that sorry. I'd suggest you check with your own federal government to see what they say.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
This new guideline system is RIDICULOUS. For every video, every brand? I think that's an added on feature to possibly collect 11k from unsuspecting people. Why 11k? Hm... If you are doing a review I think it's ok but you shouldn't have to say if they paid you or not. That seems personal to me and if someone got paid even a dollar it could give people an entirely wrong message of the persons POV and ruin the video. At this point I have no argument signing a petition against parts of this rule.
kittigirl909 2 years ago
I agree that it should be just for reviews.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
oh and I was wondering if you can just say the products mentioned in your video, rather than listing them all in the sidebar?
xbellababii 2 years ago
I was advised to put it in the sidebar, but I imagine you could just say it in the video.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
This was a very informative video! Thanx =) I think that this whole FTC is ridiculous and before this I actually wanted to start making videos...but now i'm a little put off and scared too.
Not everyone can 100% remember everything that they need to in a video to protect themselves.
idk..this is messed up =(
xbellababii 2 years ago
It should stop you from making videos. It's just a matter of adding some information to the sidebar. You can group it by brand name.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
For me, i am just going to say i am using a red polish or a black eyeshadow. I am not going to list any product at all and will cover them up when i go to do a tutorial so that way the name doesn't show. Now if i go to do a review then i will list a disclaimer.. this is just ridiculous !!! I see a lot of typing for some peeps !!! Take Care Cat and have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year !
TheNailDutchess 2 years ago
Thanks! Your idea would definitely work. I just made a template that I can cut and paste into the sidebar. I just insert the company names after I insert it. That way it's not much work at all.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Awesome !!! Forward that template LOL !!!!
TheNailDutchess 2 years ago
wow
littleprincesslaylee 2 years ago
I know what we should do!!! In strike, all of the bloggers and vloggers should do this. Make ironic makeup videos where we say "Now I will use an eyeshadow!" don't even show the eyeshadow, say the color, brand, etc. At the end say that it was irony, but it'll raise people awareness about how ridiculous this is.
0Abelle0 2 years ago
It would be a heck of a lot more work to get all of the makeup bloggers and vloggers together for that sort of thing than it is to add a little bit of information to the sidebar. Good idea though.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
fine.
0Abelle0 2 years ago
QUESTION: i want to do a christmas list mentioning the name of the product im showing. what if i have a slideshow with a aeropostale jacket . and i say "i want a aeropostale jacket" do i have to mention the company?/?? can u give me a disclaimer i can use??? like one that u would use and write. im really nervous about the fine.
macygurl556 2 years ago
I just answered your PM, but didn't realize you were planning on showing a picture of the jacket. I would just put "I don't own this jacket but would like to. I have no affiliation with the company, and am not receiving any financial compensation from the company for mentioning their product in my video. "
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
thank you so much for this video and for clarifying this issue!! I heard about this, but didnt know the details, thank you!
htownpnai 2 years ago
Thanks! I'm really glad it helped you!
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
I have a question:
A lot ppl r putting FTC Crap in their info box. Is that what its called or ppl put that because they dont like it??
YociJ5 2 years ago
The FTC things in their sidebars are disclosures.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
So if your video was a month old and you didnt put it in the sidebar you dont have to go back and change it?? Every time you used a product? Even if you bought it yourself at Wallmart??
trendsetters54 2 years ago
It only applies to videos made December 1st or after - you don't need to worry about older videos. The risk of being falsely reported on YouTube is so high that it's safer to just disclose everything.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
why not just put a generic blanket disclaimer on all videos saying "everything in this video was paid for by an evil corporation, happy now FTC??".
whether it's true or not, it covers everything.
yaffle 2 years ago
It would cover everything, but somehow I don't think it would work.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
I'm annoyed...I have to go through my recent videos now and put in disclaimers =@
DelightPage 2 years ago
Only the ones you uploaded December 1st and after. Older videos are exempt.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
HOLY MOLY! I didn't even know! I was wondering why everyone was putting that in the side bar! :oO Thanks for this video! I had NO idea....i"m going to go update my sidebars!!!!!
PrettyForPennies 2 years ago
You're very welcome. I'm so glad it helped you!
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
LOL
im not gonna do that. I'm such a rebel. :)
im gonna review products and tell everyone Im getting PAID to say this. LOL
i dont know what they're thinking...
defenderoFreedom 2 years ago
LOL! I couldn't agree more. I have no idea what they're thinking either.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
I do blogs and i find this absolutely ridiculous. I have never even wondered about people who have purchased products or whether they were promoting via youtube or through my blogs. This is actually the first time I've heard about this, and I'm glad I did because I'm working on a blog now. I can't believe that we are living in a society that has to know every move we make anymore. I think we have to stop and ask ourselves this: How free are we?
ryojiaiwo 2 years ago
Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful for you.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
so if a friend of mine DOES make makeup and gave me free samples to review, i can just say that right?
strangec1ouds 2 years ago
I was advised to put it in my sidebar, but yes, you could just say that. If your friend doesn't own or work for the companies she's giving you the samples from, they would be considered gifts and would be exempt from the guidelines.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
this is so stupid dude i dont think ppl care if ur getting payed or not
YociJ5 2 years ago
I guess it's because they think that their is the possibility of your opinion being biased if you're getting paid.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
I will only be putting generic disclaimers on my videos, and if you want to hear the brand name(s) I am discussing, you can watch it.
ripoph 2 years ago
I've been just going ahead and doing things the way I always did, but just adding the information into the sidebar.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
This is fucking ridiculous. I don't understand why the hell it matters whether or not I received it for free, whether the company paid me, etc, not that I am big or have had any offers for anything like that. But who the hell's business is that? If I am getting paid for it, that is my PRIVATE PERSONAL MATTER. Having someone give a biased opinion about a product you made is a terrific marketing strategy.
What if it was gifted to me but not by the company?
ripoph 2 years ago
I agree. Whether or not a product was free, most of us still give honest reviews and don't use it or review it if we don't like it. Gifts and prizes are exempt from the guidelines.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
so, can i just SAY in my videos that i purchased the product? instead of writing it in the sidebar?
strangec1ouds 2 years ago
I was advised to put in my sidebar, but I don't see any reason why you couldn't say it in your video.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
OMG, that will be annoying :\ What if you drink a coffee (Say, starbucks) and the shape you can see, you KNOW it is starbucks, but the label is covered, do you still have to do the disclaimer? And can you do one big disclaimer?
ItsEriin 2 years ago
If the label is covered it cannot be considered an endorsement. Yes, you can use one big disclaimer.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
You are WAY off plz take this vid down, I have read the guideline so don't tell me different, you don't know wtf your talking about!!!
raterupper 2 years ago
Sorry, but I do.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Questions:
What about people overseas? If they show off an American product in their video, what happens to them? I'm making a guess here, but I'd say the FTC has no control over products overseas.
If you create a product and sell it and then make a video about it, do you have to endorse yourself?
Do these guidelines also apply to software? If so then I should have already been fined $11k since one video uses some video from a copyrighted game.
linuxlove4004 2 years ago
The FTC says their guidelines apply to anyone who's content is viewable in the US. However, the Canadian Federal Government says that no matter what the FTC says it will not apply to Canadians. I would suggest contacting your own Federal Government to find out how they apply to you.
If you create a product and sell it and make a video about it, you would probably need to disclose that you are the owner of the company.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Your copyrighted game would fall under copyright laws. It could also possibly fall under the FTC guidelines as well if they interpreted your video as an endorsement for the game.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Let's say that a company made a really good product back in the 70s, but then they go out of buisness and no larger company buys them. So they go out and do not exist anymore. Do you still have to disclose stuff?
linuxlove4004 2 years ago
I would, just to be on the safe side.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Another question I forgot to ask is: What if some media (A story, pciture, software, ect.) has no copyright and is in public domain?
linuxlove4004 2 years ago
That is a very specific question that would need to ask the FTC. The guidelines deal mainly with brand names and endorsements so I don't think stories or pictures would apply. Again though, you'd have to check with them to be sure.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
It's actually not scary at all. It's just a matter of adding some information to the sidebar. We'll all adjust to it over time.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
I'll have to read up on this, but I thought it was just for those that do reviews.
Either way, there's no way I'll endorse anything until I know for sure.
~eat at Joe's~
Katfellow 2 years ago
No, it's any time you endorse a product. When we do makeup tutorials any time we say a brand name and use a product it can be considered an endorsement.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
i dont get what this is
chelseacute97 2 years ago
It's just adding information to your sidebar about whether or not you paid for the products in your video, whether you have any affiliation with the company, and whether or not you are being paid by the company for using their products in your video.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Ohh ok. thanks
chelseacute97 2 years ago
Does it have to be in the sidebar or can you simply "say" it in the video?
PinkMartiniAZ 2 years ago
I was advised to put it in the sidebar but I imagine that you could say it in the video.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
why is this video still up ? your creating fear about laws that dont even apply anymore unless your doing a review .
annahlease 2 years ago
These guidelines just came into affect on December 1st.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
You don't make videos and clearly have no idea how predominant false reporting will be on YouTube. Many of us get false flagged and one star dinged everyday, people go out of their way to dismantle guru's reputations, some people have even created blogs to publicize their hate for some gurus - False reporting can and will happen. It just gives the haters one more thing to use against us.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Wow I had no idea this law went into effect. I had to find out by someone commenting on my video saying I needed to put the disclaimer. This is so annoying because I'm not a very popular guru so why would I get anything for free? I think the FTC laws are ridiculous and should only apply to people with a certain number of subscribers. But then again that wouldn't be fair so idk. Thanks for doing this video though it really helped clear things up for me.
EasyAccessBeauty 2 years ago
You're welcome. It's not just YouTube, it's all social media including twitter, blogs, and Facebook Fan Pages.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
oh wow. Is annahlease right about this law only counting for reviews now? Just wondering. I really like your videos btw I know this has nothing to do with the ftc law but you're so fun to watch and you're so sincere and I really appreciate that. And I like how you reply to your viewers cuz I know you have so many.
EasyAccessBeauty 2 years ago
Thanks~ I love replying to comments - YouTube wouldn't be too much fun for me if I didn't. I think Annahlease is talking about something else. These guidelines just came into effect on December 1st.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Does it apply for UK? as the FTC is for 'American consumers'? Also you dont need to post a disclaimer for every product, ONLY for the products you ARE being endorsed for/received for free.
So it may not be such a hastle, i think it'll be quite helpful as most people dont reveal when theyre products were free.
oupersoi 2 years ago
The FTC states that it applies to everyone who's videos are viewable in the USA - however the Canadian Federal Government has said that it won't apply to Canadians no matter what the FTC says. I don't know about the UK - you would really have to check with your own federal government on that.
Most everybody I know on here already discloses when they get things for free to review. The only thing that's different from what we normally do is disclosing for tutorials as well as reviews.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Additionally, because the guidelines are so vague and open to interpretation and because the risk of being falsely reported on YouTube is so high, I was advised to disclose everything whether I paid for it or not. It just completely covers you so that if someone makes a false report, any investigation stops as fast as it starts because you've disclosed everything. I am hoping the FTC will recognize the problems with their guidelines and change them accordingly.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
continuation lol. Also, when a consumer reads a reviewing they're choosing that review and that reviewer, no-one is forcing them to give any weight to that review when making their choice, why should they then have any legal footing to turn round and sue someone who was trying to carry out a good service. these guidelines have made me angry. I'll need to research n see if they apply in the u.k.
angelinfishnets 2 years ago
Exactly. Reviews should really be taken with a grain of salt - because a product that might be amazing for one person might not be for someone else. For example - LashBlast mascara - a lot of girls love it - I cannot stand the stuff. People need to look around and see different reviews and not put all of their faith in one review - different people have different opinions.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
I've been reading the federal trade commission act (yawn) and the FTC only seem to have jurisdiction in america, but then youtube is based in america (I think) so I'm still not sure where I stand. It's really annoying cause I really don't feel like jumping through hoops for a branch of a government who have nothing to do with my life and I had no choice in
angelinfishnets 2 years ago
I can completely understand where that would be frustrating. The FTC says that the guidelines apply to anyone who's videos, blogs etc., are viewable in the US. The Canadian federal government has since said that no matter what the FTC says, the guidelines dont' apply to Canadians. It very well might be the same for the UK, but I can't say for sure.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
How long d'u think it'll be before someone challenges this as an infringement of freedom of speech "you can only say what you want if you say this first". And does anyone else see this as an invasion of privacy stating how much you spend?And how strong does the affiliation need to be? In the u.k. judges have been barred from hearing cases involving banks their wives have accounts with.
angelinfishnets 2 years ago
Most of us have always disclosed for reviews - but I do agree with you - when it comes to tutorials etc, it is an invasion of privacy to some degree. I also agree - an affiliation is an affiliation regardless of how small that is. I believe the guidelines were left so vague and open to interpretation for a reason - so they can keep changing the rules as they go along. They should have made sure they had everything ironed out before they went forward with the guidelines.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Being a web developer myself, I've had to deal with similar things with putting up terms of use and privacy statements. So this is just another one of those types of things. Seriously, I think once they try to enforce this they'll be revising things as they'll find the problems with this.
BeautyByTika 2 years ago
Exactly. I think over time they will see that the guidelines are way out there and will start revising them to make them easier for them to regulate and monitor. It's one of those things that will just take time. Once the FTC recognizes the problems with it, they will hopefully change things to iron out the problems.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
If this was true, it would be time consuming. The FTC could fuck off for all I care. We need to fight back against the government. It's how this great nation was started.
MSNIMSM 2 years ago
in the disclaimer do people have to specifically state it was given to them for free or can they say "i was sent the following things from the companys"
to me saying sent is misleading because people will still think you ordered it, payed for it and were sent it.
Lilly99998 2 years ago
Most people know when you say that a company sent you something that you got it for free. I believe you do have to use the word free to satisfy the guidelines, but I don't work for the FTC so you'd have to check with them on that one to be safe.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
So the best way to avoid a possible fine is to not mention the brand of the product. Excellent, unless I'm being paid for it then, from now on, no mention of any products. Let the merchants and manufactures fend for them selves and leave us out of it unless they are willing to pay us.
BungaEBiker 2 years ago
Yes. I'm still mentioning brands. I just disclose everything.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
I'll believe it when the feds come knocking on my door. a friend of mine did some research on the FTC website. these are just guidelines, not laws. if you paid for the product you don't have to put a disclaimer. the only time you do is if the company provided it to you to do a review on it. these facts can be found on the FTC website.
ControlledExplosions 2 years ago
Sorry hun, your friend is going on his interpretation. My lawyer read the guidelines over and contacted the FTC several times before I even posted this video. The guidelines are very vague and open to interpretation, and given the high risk of being falsely reported, it's best to disclose everything. If you had watched my video, read the sidebar, and read the annotations you would realize that.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Well, I for one will not stand for it, and neither are millions of others! we need to stand up and fight this! not back down and give in! This country was founded because we rebelled against the british, and it is the duty of the people of this nation to overthrow the government if need be. God bless America!
ControlledExplosions 2 years ago
Ok, I stopped 15 seconds through this video...
Copy right is very hard to prove, and a company could sue anyone wearing a peice of clothing with that companies logo on it, if they did, it would be imposible. That would be alot of people. Not only that, it's very hard to find those individuals. I could make a video of one of my stereos and just have it play music and they couldn't do anything.
MSNIMSM 2 years ago
It's not copyright. Read the guidelines.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Guide lines arent laws like you are impying it seems. I could have a video of nothing but things with brand names in them and not get anny trouble 'cuase I payed for it or got it for free or what ever. If it was given to you by the co. that made the product and they want you to make an iterview for them via YouTube and not metion that compainy then you could get some heat. Good day.
MSNIMSM 2 years ago
Thank you for your interpretation. As my lawyer stated after reading the guidelines and contacting the FTC on several occasions, these guidelines are very vague and open to interpretation. The risk of being falsely reported on YouTube is extremely high. ...I don't know about you, but I'd rather be safe than sorry . I appreciate your opinion and your ability to be civil in my comments. Have a fabulous night.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
- and yes, if you simply hold something in such a way that it could be viewed as an endorsement you could get fined.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
so..quick question. If your canadian, do we still have to put disclaimers for your blogs?
cjesle 2 years ago
The FTC guidelines say yes, but the Canadian Federal Government and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation says that regardless of what the FTC says, they can't touch Canadians. I'm still doing it because I'd rather be safe than sorry.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
I just removed some comments that came from people who were trying to get their friend some free views. One of those people chose to make a derogatory and disgusting video directed at me, so I ended their ability to advertise their friends channel in these comments.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Wow! Now that's maturity at it's finest... I'm sure if you thought hard enough you'd be able to come up with an intelligent comment...
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
One of the reasons this is happening is because of websites & fictitious blogs being propagated by organizations such as the Calorie Control Council. In that case the CCC propagates fake characters promoting how safe aspartame is. While it affects us all in a ludicrous way, this is needed to stop the spreading of lies for profit that affect health of the world. There are more things going on in this society than most care to understand. Thank You for posting this video.
zapataoffshore 2 years ago
Thanks for your input.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
I also would like to add. that youtube should have e-mailed each and everyone of us about this issue.
PumpkinXxXQueen 2 years ago
It's not YouTube - it's the FTC and it applies to all social media. The FTC fulfilled their obligation by making the guidelines public 2 months ago.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
This is SO stupid! The government is always looking for a way to make money off us...
PumpkinXxXQueen 2 years ago
So it doesn't apply to Canadians? I just wanted to make sure.
SereedeelertPaula 2 years ago
The Canadian Federal Government and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation both say that regardless of what the FTC says, they can't touch Canadians. Apparently Canada is working on coming up with it's own law. I'm still doing it anyway just to be on the safe side.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
hi i have a question. i have another channel that i put up one video, a make up and skin care review video, and i accidentally forgot my password to not only my youtube account but the corresponding gmail account. i have searched high and low on how to get in touch with either youtube or gmail but there is NO phone number i can call to get it deleted. what will happen to me if i get "dinged"? any help is greatly appreciated and thank you for this video!
heartofrhinestone 2 years ago
It's only for videos posted after December 1st, 2009. Have you tried clicking on the "forgot my password" link?
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
oh thank you so much for clearing that up! i thought that's what you said but i needed to make 100% sure. yes i've clicked that link a thousand times. it's futile.
but i want to say THANK YOU so much for this video and taking time out of your life to review all this for the whole youtube community. you're awesome.
heartofrhinestone 2 years ago
Thanks! I didn't realize that link didn't work - I don't know what else to do to help you log in - Oh, try posting in the help forums - make sure you put "attention YouTubeLiz" in the title. She's pretty good for helping people.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
One subscribers.
laurenmckinney 2 years ago
LOL! I noticed that when I was editing it, but I didn't want to refilm the whole thing. You're the first person who noticed that believe it or not.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Thanks for explaining all this. I had no clue, since I'm a newer "youtuber"!! Shees, it's gonna be tough doing a makeup video now! Thanks again for your help!!!!
Missmakeupchic 2 years ago
It's really not that tough. It's just the matter of adding some information to the sidebar. You can group it by Brand name, which makes it easier.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
hahaa.... "dinged" i have never heard anyone say that before. i like that.
yea absolutely agree with you, i watched a video recently and after watching your video i realized that she didn't even say the name of the product but rather just say a color product.
it's definitely going to be harder for these bloggers to post all the products and for viewers to get the information to get the looks.
I think the make up scene on youtube will go down.
hope you have a lovely day.
heartx3lisa 2 years ago
I don't really think the makeup scene on YouTube will go down that much. For those of us who continue to stay brand names it's just a matter of adding information to the sidebar. But really, people are so concerned about having the same exact colors we are using - I think people could learn a lot from seeing a color and trying to match it and mixing colors they may have to come with that color.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
i have already deleted 3 of my haul videos because i dont want to go into my sidebar & put a disclamer for every single thing i bought. i think its crazy to be honest.
LuvBugKisses07 2 years ago
There is no need to delete your videos. You can group it by brand name.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Im sorry but I have a question. I dont understand one thing. I do product reviews and my favourite product lists (not tutorials)
Were will I have to put the disclaimers?
As pop up messages during the video.. or IN the side bar in order of apperence?
Great video..thank you for doing this!
capttali 2 years ago
I was advised to do in the sidebar, but I suppose you could do it in the video if you wanted. You can group it by brand name.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
what if you have an account but have no vids but also likr to comment and watch Videos?
143musiclover143 2 years ago
If you don't have videos, it won't affect you at all.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
You want to know how i feel. I feel that the FTC law should have never been passed But I think that you should only do it in a review videos. I feel like they are putting me is a prison or a box and your videos will be longer and your side bar will be so long. I hate it.
Liove the video thanks for the info.
mkdiq 2 years ago
Thanks! I agree that it should just be for reviews. Now that we know we can group the items together by Brand name, the sidebars shouldn't really be that long.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
I read on someone else's channel that if you bought the item, you don't have to put discliamer? It's only if the item was sent to you & you have to do a review on it or something. Is that right? I'm confused now~
peachqt 2 years ago
I was advised that because the risk of being falsely reported on YouTube is so high, that it was best to disclose everything so that there would be no question about what I did and did not pay for. If you don't' disclose things you pay for, and then somebody decides they think they you got it for free and didn't disclose and reports you, the FTC would have to follow up on the report. If the info is already in your sidebar, the investigation doesn't even start.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
ALSO, Sorry for commenting twice. But, I have a question.
What if you are wearing, say, a t-shirt, or a hoody, in a video - eg. A band t-shirt, or a t-shirt with a brand name on it. Does that mean if you can see it, you have to put a disclaimer? Thanks, please get back to me.
LeopardPrintVodka 2 years ago
I would if it had a logo because their are YouTubers that receive cothing to wear in videos...
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
I agree with you, fair enough the make-up. But the starbucks example, is insane. I think it will SLOWLY make youtube and any other websites that are doing this, unpopular. But thankyou, this is very helpful.
LeopardPrintVodka 2 years ago
Its' not just YouTube, it's all social media, so I don't think things will change that much. I'm glad it was helpful for you.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
I'm so scared now ;(
I just started making tutorials and now this.. =/
I guess I'm going to delete my videos.
This is scarig me alot!
dollieproductions 2 years ago
There is no need to delete your videos. It's just a matter of adding some information to the sidebar. Additionally, it only applies to videos after December 1, 2009.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
i know alot of youtubers are going to stop showing the brand
vanillaxxxlace 2 years ago
Maybe not. I am still showing the brand and just adding a little info to my sidebar.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
i meant some that i am personally subscribed to said they are no longer gonna say the brands..which kinda sucks tho..cuz people like to know that sort of thing. i think the law shud only apply to reviews
vanillaxxxlace 2 years ago
I completely agree with you. They should have made it, so that it was just for reviews.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
this is just exaggeration (on their part, not yours).. but thanks for letting us know!
IrisMadeline 2 years ago
You're very welcome!
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
my friend sent your vid to me and im so greatful, didnt have a clue. Im still really new to YT so thankyou for all your info sweetie!
sheribaby35 2 years ago
You're very welcome! I'm glad it's helpful for you!
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
This is insane. The FTC says they have good intentions,and sure, I'll give them that. But I think it should be up to consumers to be cautious of what they find on the internet as well. No matter what, you can't rely on one person's opinion, whether they're given the product free or whether they bought it themselves.
xmandakinzx 2 years ago
Thank you! Exactly! I've been waiting for someone to make that point! I couldn't agree more! It should be up to the consumer to be cautious - it's sad that the FTC feels that our viewers need to be babysat - when most of us have disclosed all along. Regardless of whether something is free or not, just because it works great on one person doesn't mean it will on another... and I agree with you - people should never make purchases based on only source...
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
i hate this law. its too much work from me to do mostly in my haul videos. gosh im just not going to list the brands like you said
akaydoll 2 years ago
I probably will... but I agree...it should be just for reviews.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
woow that sucks! i was wacthing one of juicystar07 viedo here novemeber favs and she had all these products on there i was like woww then i saw your viedo it really helped thanks :D
asianprincess1997 2 years ago
Thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful!
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Is this only for the US???? I am assuming so..not like we can control the entire world.
MoiraS63 2 years ago
It's supposed to be that if your video or blog is viewable in the US then it applies to you no matter where you're from - but both the Canadian Federal Government and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation say that no matter what the FTC says, they can't touch Canadians. I would suggest you contact your Federal Government and see what their stand on this issue is.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
You are right, just the US..
And, you can't control the entire world, thank God!!
TheSillyOldDude 2 years ago
since I'm from Canada, does this mean that I don't have to put the disclaimer in my description?
MasterSnowstorm 2 years ago
The FTC says you do, but both the Canadian Federal Government and the Canadian Broadcasting System say you don't. I would say to follow your own government, however, that being said, I am still putting in disclosures anyway to protect my own butt. Canada plans on making their own laws regarding this soon anyway.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
ok, I may as well do that (Just to be safe). Recently, I uploaded a video and do you think you can check my description to see if I'm doing it correctly, please?
Thanks in advance.
MasterSnowstorm 2 years ago
It looks great - I think you should be fine.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
About time!!
TheJapanChannelDcom 2 years ago
I can totally understand it for reviews - most of us have always done that in our reviews... for every video I think it's a bit ridiculous though.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
Does the same go to recording bands at concerts? Do we have to put a disclaimer that the band isnt paying us to record them? Lol or what about if we wear a band shirt? Dang this stuff is crazy!!
hXcPoptart 2 years ago
Recording bands falls under copyright laws and is completely different.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
I find it insane to do a disclaimer on any product shown in any video!
But i am going to post a disclimer from now on! One disclaimer for everything i did by myself from a compeny i have no affiliation with, and aren't gonna be paid for showing / reviewing or using - and then for the few things that is an exeption.
Guldefisk 2 years ago
Exactly. It's not as difficult as people are making it out to be.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
I really hope no one is paying attention to this sensationalist rubbish! Has anyone read the guidelines? I have, and they do not require that you put a disclaimer on videos when you mention a product when you were not compensated in order to "protect" yourself from false claims. Also check out the official FTC Guidelines video on You-tube. Most You-tube reviewers do mention when they have received a product from a company to try out and they have always been in compliance.
beautytalksoup 2 years ago 2
Are they trying to imply that Americans are easily driven to consumerism? Since when has a capitalist nation wanted to put laws against false advertising? Hypocrisy much? These are sarcastic questions, however, the new regulation is laughable...
And are they really going to hunt down every single person who lies? Cause that's totally not what happened during the old napster days when 1 out of every gazillion people were sued for piracy.
LolitaDemure 2 years ago
I don't think they are going to actively seek people out - I think they are going to wait for reports and complaints to come in and then investigate the reported.
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
I love that they did this!!!!
miaNrosie 2 years ago 2
I agree that it's a good thing for reviews - but not much is really going to change anyway - most people have always been very honest when doing reviews. I just think it's a pain that we have to do it in every video we mention a brand name in, but we'll get used to it...no biggie...
PrincessPinkcat 2 years ago
makes sense to me
fluffho 2 years ago