Hey @robertoblake have you done a video on when and when not to use the “includes paid promotion” checkbox in youtube? I feel that it’s used incorrectly by a lot of creators, but I could be wrong.

The YouTube video seems to indicate that even if the company didn’t pay but provided the product for free, you’re supposed to check the box.

That seems a bit much. Got a link to that video?

from the research I have done, it's a tool youtube provides that you can use to be in compliance with your local laws. e.g. if you don't disclose a paid promotion in the content of your video you can check that box to show it on the screen instead.

Problem is, “paid promotion” is pretty ambiguous. And, does checking that box affect YouTube’s algorithm to share your video? Or change the ads it runs, or your potential to earn revenue?