QwikNewz welcomes contributions from writers, journalists, and guest contributors (“you,” “your”) who wish to share news, opinions, or educational content. These Submission & Contributor Guidelines ensure high-quality, accurate, and legally compliant content. By submitting content to QwikNewz, you agree to comply with the following guidelines.
1. Eligibility
Contributors must be at least 18 years old.
Contributors should not submit content that violates any law or third-party rights.
We reserve the right to reject contributions from individuals or entities that do not meet our editorial standards.
2. Content Guidelines
a) Originality
All submissions must be original and written by the contributor.
Content must not infringe on copyright, trademarks, or intellectual property of others.
b) Accuracy & Fact-Checking
Contributors are responsible for providing accurate and verifiable information.
Misleading, false, or defamatory content will not be published.
c) Style & Formatting
Articles should be well-structured, grammatically correct, and easy to read.
Provide headlines, subheadings, and proper paragraph breaks.
Include sources or references for factual claims.
d) Prohibited Content
Do not submit content that is:
Plagiarized or copied from other websites
Libelous, defamatory, or obscene
Violates privacy rights or promotes harassment
Promotes hate speech, discrimination, or illegal activities
Contains malware, spam, or excessive links
3. Intellectual Property & Licensing
By submitting content, you grant QwikNewz a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:
Publish, reproduce, edit, modify, distribute, or display the content on our website or social media platforms
You retain ownership of your content but agree not to submit it elsewhere in a way that conflicts with QwikNewz’s license.
QwikNewz may request attribution in a standard format (e.g., “By [Contributor Name], QwikNewz”).
4. Editorial Process
All submissions are reviewed by QwikNewz editors.
QwikNewz reserves the right to edit, revise, or reject any content to ensure clarity, style, and legal compliance.
Contributors will be notified if content is rejected or requires revisions.
QwikNewz is not obligated to provide detailed feedback for rejected submissions.
5. Compensation
Unless explicitly agreed in writing, contributions are unpaid.
Any paid opportunities, sponsored articles, or special arrangements will be communicated clearly before submission.
6. Contributor Responsibilities
Contributors must ensure that submissions are factually accurate and ethical.
Contributors must disclose conflicts of interest, sponsored content, or affiliate relationships.
Contributors must respond promptly to editorial queries or fact-checking requests.
7. Legal & Ethical Compliance
Contributors are responsible for complying with copyright, privacy, and libel laws in their submissions.
By submitting content, contributors indemnify QwikNewz against any claims arising from their content.
Contributors may not submit sensitive or classified information unless it is legally permissible and verified.
8. Submission Procedure
Submit content via: contact@qwiknewz.com or the official submission form on QwikNewz.
Include the following:
Full name and contact details
Author bio (optional)
Article text in editable format (Word, Google Doc, etc.)
References and sources (if applicable)
You will receive a confirmation email within 3–5 business days.
9. Social Media & Promotion
Contributors are encouraged to share published articles on social media.
Do not post content in a misleading way or claim exclusive ownership contrary to QwikNewz licensing.
10. Termination & Revocation
QwikNewz may remove published content at any time for legal, ethical, or editorial reasons.
Contributors who repeatedly violate guidelines may be banned from future submissions.
11. Contact Information
For submissions or questions about contributor guidelines:
📧 Email: contributors@qwiknewz.com
🌐 Website: https://www.qwiknewz.com/contact