Submissions Disclaimer

 

Effective Date: January 2024

Legal Disclaimer for Story Submissions

By submitting a story to Writer’s Theory, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

  1. Originality and Ownership:
    • All submitted material must be the original work of the submitter.
    • By submitting a story, you affirm that you are the sole author and owner of the material and that it has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere.
  2. Non-Exclusive Publication Rights:
    • By submitting your story, you grant Writer’s Theory a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to publish, distribute, and display the story on writerstheory.com/blog and any associated platforms (e.g., social media, newsletters).
    • The author retains full copyright ownership and may publish the story elsewhere.
  3. No Payment:
    • No payment will be made for any submissions. Participation in this submission process is voluntary and without monetary compensation.
  4. Content Restrictions:
    • Submissions must not contain any material that promotes abuse, bigotry, or any other form of discrimination or harm. Writer’s Theory reserves the right to reject any submissions that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  5. Submission Review:
    • Not all submissions will be read or reviewed due to time constraints. Writer’s Theory reserves the right to select stories for publication at its sole discretion.
  6. Editing Rights:
    • Writer’s Theory reserves the right to edit submitted stories for clarity, length, grammar, and style while preserving the original meaning and intent of the work.
    • Authors will be notified of significant edits prior to publication.
  7. Submission Confirmation:
    • Submission of a story does not guarantee publication.
    • Authors of selected stories will be notified via email prior to publication.
  8. Indemnity:
    • By submitting a story, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Writer’s Theory and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from the submitted material.
  9. Privacy:
    • Personal information provided during submission will be used solely for the purpose of communication regarding the submission and publication process. Writer’s Theory will not share personal information with third parties without consent.

By submitting your story, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the above terms and conditions.