Effective Date: May 17, 2026 URL: https://gostoryusa.com/content-submission-policy
1. Eligibility to Submit
- Only registered members may submit stories, articles, or reflections.
- Submissions must align with GoStoryUSA’s themes: broadcast stories, breaking news, family narratives, emotional living, and daily life.
2. Submission Standards
- Original content: All submissions must be your own work. Plagiarism or unauthorized use of others’ material is prohibited.
- Accuracy: Breaking news or factual stories must be verified before submission.
- Clarity: Submissions should be well-structured, easy to read, and free of excessive errors.
3. Privacy and Consent
- Do not include personal details of individuals without their consent.
- Sensitive family or emotional stories must be shared responsibly, protecting vulnerable subjects.
4. Prohibited Content
- No hate speech, harassment, explicit violence, or exploitative material.
- No spam, promotional, or irrelevant content.
5. Review and Moderation
- All submissions are subject to editorial review before publication.
- Content may be edited for clarity, accuracy, or compliance with guidelines.
6. Rights and Ownership
- Contributors retain ownership of their submitted content.
- By submitting, you grant GoStoryUSA a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and promote your content.
7. Enforcement
- Violations of this policy may result in rejection of submissions, account suspension, or permanent bans.