1. Editorial Discretion: We reserve the right to accept, reject, or edit submissions to align with our editorial standards.

2. Original Content Only: We only accept original, unpublished work. No AI-generated or previously published pieces, please.

3. No Guaranteed Publication: Submission doesn’t guarantee publication. Selection depends on fit, quality, and editorial space.

4. Response Timeline: Please allow up to 10 days for us to respond. If you don’t hear back, feel free to pitch again.

5. We Don’t Ghost: If your piece isn’t selected, we’ll do our best to let you know politely. We respect your time and effort.

6. Credit is Crucial: Always include a short bio and profile link. We believe creators deserve visibility and credit.

7. Edits May Happen: We may make light edits for grammar, clarity, or tone—but we won’t change your voice.

8. Rights & Republishing: You retain rights to your work. We only ask for 30 days exclusivity after publication on Artwistory.

9. Plagiarism Policy: Submissions found to be plagiarized (even partially) will be immediately disqualified.

10. Respectful Writing: We do not publish hateful, discriminatory, or offensive content. Respect for people, ideas, and cultures is a must.

11. Visuals & Images: If you’re including visuals, make sure they are royalty-free or original, and properly credited.

12. We Prioritize Voice Over Virality: We’re not here for clicks. We’re here for storytelling. Keep it honest, not just trending.

13. No Promotional Content: We do not accept brand promotions, affiliate links, or SEO-driven submissions posing as articles.

14. Formatting Matters: Submissions should be readable and clean. Google Docs or Word formats are preferred.

15. Collaborators Welcome: We also love collaborating on visuals, comics, or audio—just mention it in your submission!