YouTube ToS Question!

[Jungle Explorer]

I guess this would be more of a Youtube TOS question then a Legal Question, but I can't edit the title.

Okay. I have had companies approach me to review products. These company are asking for written reviews to be posted on my social media accounts. They are not asking for video reviews, just written reviews. They have not asked or implied that they want me to create Youtube reviews. I have done the reviews asked and the contracts have been fulfilled and the clients have been satisfied.

So, here is my question. If I, of my own accord, decided to do video reviews of these products for my channel, because it is good for my channel, boost my view count and subscribers, do I have to check the Content Declaration box under Advanced Setting that says, "This video contains paid promotion such as paid product placement, sponsorships or endorsement "?

I did receive the product for free to review, but not to do a youtube review. I am receiving no additional compensation for doing a youtube review and the client has not requested it. Just wondering what your thoughts on this are?

 

[UhoohExtra]

The answer is Yes you have to tick it. The FTC define what they call a 'material relationship' as being any of the following: paid, received tangibles, commission, affiliates etc all fall under material relationship.
Seemingly the answer is No if you are a big Youtuber as they tend to get away with anything what so ever they feel like and even spam amaz links throughout video descriptions and comments without the required amaz statement that amzn would ban anyone else for.
The answer is also Maybe, Both, or Matter of opinion depending on who you ask and when and what fence they are sitting on.
Better to click the endorsement box so nobody can ever moan.. also it has no affect on how much your video is shown.

 

[Jungle Explorer]

The answer is Yes you have to tick it. The FTC define what they call a 'material relationship' as being any of the following: paid, received tangibles, commission, affiliates etc all fall under material relationship.
Seemingly the answer is No if you are a big Youtuber as they tend to get away with anything what so ever they feel like and even spam amaz links throughout video descriptions and comments without the required amaz statement that amzn would ban anyone else for.
The answer is also Maybe, Both, or Matter of opinion depending on who you ask and when and what fence they are sitting on.
Better to click the endorsement box so nobody can ever moan.. also it has no affect on how much your video is shown.

Thanks for the answer. Like most thing youtube related; As Clear as Muddy Water. LOL!