Summary of Yes, Established Titles Is A Scam*

Video Summary: Yes, Established Titles Is A Scam*

The video investigates the legitimacy of Established Titles, a company that sells small plots of land in Scotland and offers buyers the title of "Lord" or "Lady." The presenter outlines the widespread promotion of Established Titles by popular YouTubers and questions the legality and ethics of the company's business model.

Key Points:

• Business Model Overview:
  • Established Titles claims to sell souvenir plots of land (one square foot) in Scotland, allowing purchasers to call themselves Lords or Ladies based on a Scottish custom.
  • The company has gained significant traction through sponsorships with prominent YouTubers, which has raised concerns about misleading advertising.
• Legal and Ethical Concerns:
  • The presenter discusses potential violations of false advertising laws, referencing the Lanham Act and California's false advertising law.
  • Established Titles does not explicitly claim that buyers become officially recognized nobility, but the language used on their website and in advertisements implies ownership and nobility that is misleading.
• Ownership of Land:
  • According to legal sources, purchasing a small plot from Established Titles does not confer real ownership or legal rights to the land, as the plots are too small to be registered.
  • Buyers receive a contractual dedication but do not own the land in a legal sense.
• tree planting Claims:
  • Established Titles claims to plant a tree for every purchase, but this is misleading as they donate to third-party organizations for tree planting rather than planting directly on the purchased plots.
• Financial Insights:
  • The presenter speculates that Established Titles is highly profitable, with estimates suggesting revenues could exceed $100 million and profits over $50 million, largely due to high sponsorship costs and upselling strategies.
• Consumer Perception:
  • Many consumers view the purchase as a novelty or gag gift, which complicates the argument for false advertising. The CEO has stated that the product is meant for fun and not to be taken seriously.
• Implications for Creators:
  • The backlash against Established Titles has affected the broader creator economy, as many viewers now distrust sponsorships, impacting creators who promote legitimate products.
• Conclusion:
  • The video suggests that while Established Titles may not be outright illegal, it operates in a morally gray area, and the implications of its marketing could lead to consumer confusion and potential legal challenges.

Contributors:

• The primary presenter is a legal expert who provides analysis throughout the video.

Notable Quotes

— 00:03 — « Is it a scam? Yes. Is it illegal? Maybe. »

— 10:40 — « Those sponsorships are expensive and they've sponsored hundreds of videos to the tune of four, five, and six figure deals. »

— 16:40 — « It's a well-known fact Sunny Jim that there's a secret society of the five wealthiest people in the world known as the pentavrett who run everything in the world including the newspapers. »

— 31:30 — « In the past two years we have done more tangible work in the preservation of the woodlands in Scotland than anyone else to our knowledge. »

— 33:21 — « Even if it's not outright illegal, it's terrible for creators at large. »

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