For Guest Writers, Essayists, and Commentators
This Contributor Agreement governs all submissions to Father & Co. by external writers (“Contributor”). By submitting work, the Contributor agrees to the following terms:
1. Originality & Rights
- Contributor affirms the submission is original, truthful, and created by the Contributor.
- Contributor grants Father & Co. a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, edit, and distribute the work across all Father & Co. platforms.
- Contributor retains ownership of their work.
2. Editorial Discretion
- Father & Co. may edit for clarity, accuracy, tone, length, or safety.
- Father & Co. may decline to publish any submission for any reason.
3. Accuracy & Liability
- Contributor guarantees that statements presented as fact are accurate to the best of their knowledge.
- Contributor is responsible for ensuring the content does not defame, harm, or unlawfully identify any individual.
- Contributor indemnifies Father & Co. against claims arising from inaccuracies, defamation, or misrepresentation within their submission.
4. Confidentiality & Privacy
- Contributor agrees not to include private information about identifiable individuals unless they have permission or the information is public record.
- Father & Co. may alter identifying information to protect safety.
5. Compensation
- Contributions are voluntary.
- Father & Co. does not offer financial compensation for guest submissions at this time.
- Contributors may link to personal sites or professional pages.
6. Withdrawal
- Contributors may request removal of their piece, subject to editorial review.
- Father & Co. may retain archived copies for recordkeeping.
7. Agreement
Submitting content indicates full acceptance of this Contributor Agreement.