just a question about the FTC guidelines

Contributor: Jen&Clint Jen&Clint
I was just wanting to make sure I have this right before I do my next review. I was reading the FTC guidelines and noticed that it said as of Dec 1st 09 when we write up our reviews that we have to include that this product was provided by EF free of charge for an unbiased review. Do I have that right?
12/09/2009
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Contributor: Adriana Ravenlust Adriana Ravenlust
Where will your review be placed? Those guidelines do not apply to onsite reviews at all. I mean, technically they do but there is already a disclaimer on all reviews.
12/09/2009
Contributor: LicentiouslyYours LicentiouslyYours
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Originally posted by Jen&Clint
I was just wanting to make sure I have this right before I do my next review. I was reading the FTC guidelines and noticed that it said as of Dec 1st 09 when we write up our reviews that we have to include that this product was provided by EF free of ... more
Eden Fantasys includes the disclaimer on all reviews that appear on the website (if it's needed, according to FTC guidelines).

In addition, if you do an off-site review on a toy you received from Eden for free or at a discount and you post the corresponding widget to your blog review, the disclaimer needed shows up automatically in the widget.

So really, any review you do for Eden Fantasys on a free product, you don't have to worry about it because we've done all the work for ya (just be sure to use that widget on the offsite reviews).
12/09/2009
Contributor: Adriana Ravenlust Adriana Ravenlust
Quote:
Originally posted by LicentiouslyYours
Eden Fantasys includes the disclaimer on all reviews that appear on the website (if it's needed, according to FTC guidelines).

In addition, if you do an off-site review on a toy you received from Eden for free or at a discount and you post ... more
I hadn't noticed about the widget. Neat
12/09/2009
Contributor: Rockin' Rockin'
Should we also post the disclaimer/statement on blog posts linking to reviews and/or on blog posts with pictures (but not the actual review text)? This might be one of those "just do it" / "better safe than sorry" situations.
12/09/2009
Contributor: Jen&Clint Jen&Clint
Ok, Thanks you guys.
12/09/2009
Contributor: Sammi Sammi
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Originally posted by Rockin'
Should we also post the disclaimer/statement on blog posts linking to reviews and/or on blog posts with pictures (but not the actual review text)? This might be one of those "just do it" / "better safe than sorry" situations.
I was wondering that too. Although, if the review isn't on the blog, I don't know if we have to when linking to it since the linked review contains the disclaimer. This would be good to know.
12/09/2009
Contributor: Carrie Ann Carrie Ann
I just put it all out there from the get go, no matter if it's verified, a free toy, a paid for toy, whatever.

Everyone knows we get the stuff free. Best to just say a pleasant thank you and be up front, imo.

Plus, then my ass is covered regardless.
12/09/2009
Contributor: Jen&Clint Jen&Clint
Very true Carrie Ann
12/10/2009
Contributor: J's Alley J's Alley
Quote:
Originally posted by Carrie Ann
I just put it all out there from the get go, no matter if it's verified, a free toy, a paid for toy, whatever.

Everyone knows we get the stuff free. Best to just say a pleasant thank you and be up front, imo.

Plus, then my ass is ... more
Plus some good Karma too
12/10/2009
Contributor: jsnyder87 jsnyder87
wow i didnt know any of that. I didnt have much guidance when I submitted my reviews.
10/22/2012
Contributor: AHubbyof2SexualMinds AHubbyof2SexualMinds
Quote:
Originally posted by Carrie Ann
I just put it all out there from the get go, no matter if it's verified, a free toy, a paid for toy, whatever.

Everyone knows we get the stuff free. Best to just say a pleasant thank you and be up front, imo.

Plus, then my ass is ... more
That's the safest way I'd think, better safe than sorry.
10/22/2012
Contributor: Kenneth Fort Kenneth Fort
Quote:
Originally posted by Jen&Clint
I was just wanting to make sure I have this right before I do my next review. I was reading the FTC guidelines and noticed that it said as of Dec 1st 09 when we write up our reviews that we have to include that this product was provided by EF free of ... more
Why wouldn't you include that anyways?
11/02/2012
Contributor: travelnurse travelnurse
That is cool.
11/02/2012