To Whom It May Concern,
Thank you for reaching out to me about your product for review.
Most likely you are reading this as I’m considering a review of one of your products and we haven't worked with one another yet.
I work with a very select set of awesome companies and I'll assume you are one too.
So there are no misunderstandings, please read the following:
My first priority is ALWAYS the viewers of my videos.
My viewers trust me and I will never betray that trust for any reason.
I am not reviewing your product because I need more gear - I don't.
I do not work for you, I work for my viewers.
I accept your product for review based on the following:
It will be of value to my viewers and something I, and they, may buy and use.
Your company's credibility, return policies, and customer support are excellent. I always check this for new companies I haven't worked with before or… these will be tested.
I will not under any circumstances accept money for doing a review, and if offered, will terminate the review process immediately.
I will not under any circumstances enter into a contract. That's a work for hire not a review.
ANY attempt to sway my opinion, dictate what I should say, be dishonest, unethical, or coax me into doing a good review, and I terminate the review process immediately without question.
I will not submit a review to you for approval, changes, or edits.
I do not do "Amazon Seller" reviews, only reviews from the actual company that makes the product. If found you are an Amazon seller, I may terminate the review process.
I will not buy products to get reimbursed later after a "good review."
Reviews are on a first-come, first-served basis unless I decide otherwise.
When the product arrives at my location, it goes into a review queue but I may change it.
If I receive the product and don't like it, it’s faulty as part of the design or manufacturing process, or don't think my viewers will like it and use it, EXPECT BRUTAL HONESTY.
I will contact you with any problems during the review process to make sure it isn't some misunderstanding on my part.
If I have questions that are not responded to within a reasonable amount of time, then expect me to report this as that's how you would treat my viewers as customers.
It can take a while before I complete the review as I will use and test it in real life situations.
I will let my viewers know that I was given your product in exchange for a fair and honest review. That will include both pros and any cons I find.
I will include my own links in the video and may include your suggested links if appropriate, but I am not obligated to do so.
I will not honor requests to place links where you want them (e.g. "Must include links above the fold"), verbiage in the description, or any other request on the final video.
I will always welcome any features or functions that you would like to be mentioned in the video so I don't miss something, but I am not obligated to do so.
I will send you a link to the final video on YouTube unless I forget.
You may re-post the video wherever you like as long as it points back to the original YouTube video or you have my written permission to do so.
I may post the YouTube video link on my website, Facebook, Twitter, etc and tag you.
The product or service you gave me in exchange for the review is the total of our agreement. I owe you nothing more, nor do you owe me anything else in return.
I value a sense of humor. :)
I hope this clarifies my position on product reviews and wards off any possible future misunderstandings.
If you agree, please email me: Allen@SoundSpeeds.us and let's get this started.
Thank you!
-Allen (Sound Speeds)