Freebies and free stuff

All of the freebies and links published on Hey, It’s Free! (HIF) are located or approved by yours truly, the ever-handsome Ryan Eubanks (further referenced as “Goob” or “I”).

In most cases, I receive absolutely no compensation for publishing them. However, I occasionally find freebies through third parties that offer a slight compensation and from time to time, I will accept them. My viewpoints, thoughts, and editorials on the freebies are in no way affected nor influenced by the compensation. If I ever receive a free sample directly from a company, I mention such in any post I write about it.

My two criteria for determining whether or not to publish a sponsored freebie are:

• Is the freebie actually 100% free?
• Would I post the freebie to HIF even if I were to receive zero compensation?

If the answer to either of those questions is “no,” as 99% of the offers happen to be, then I pass. Additionally, even if the answer to both questions is “yes,” I will sometimes still pass on the offer due to extenuating circumstances.

Let me be clear: I will never publish a freebie or offer on HIF that I don’t personally believe to be worthwhile, free, and legitimate – regardless of compensation. My number one goal with HIF is to bring as many freebies to my readers as possible, not stuff my pockets with as much money as I can grab.

This policy was last updated on September 15, 2010.