1. Copyright & Licensing

Everscribe Magazine acquires first digital publication rights for all accepted submissions. This means you retain full copyright ownership of your work, but grant us the exclusive right to publish your piece for the first time in our digital magazine. Your work cannot be published anywhere else previously, digital or printed.

After publication, the copyright reverts back to you, the author. You are then free to republish the work elsewhere but must credit Everscribe Magazine as the original digital publisher.

We do not claim any ownership over the intellectual property within your submissions. All creative content remains yours.

2. Scribe ID & Author Names

When registering with Everscribe Magazine, you must provide a valid email address to receive a unique 6-digit Scribe ID number. This Scribe ID is essential for verifying your identity during the submission process, ensuring that you maintain control over your work, regardless of the name you choose to associate with it.

Your Scribe ID and contact information will be kept strictly confidential and will not be publicly linked to your published pieces. You can choose the email address Everscribe uses to contact you anytime without needing to change your registration or contact support.

You have the freedom to choose your pen name, provided it adheres to Everscribe's Content Standards and Moderation guidelines. You can opt to maintain a consistent pen name to help build your brand, or you may choose to be flexible and explore different names for your submissions. Additionally, you have the option to use your real name or a pen name.

Everscribe and our editorial team will identify you solely through your Scribe ID and registered email address, ensuring your privacy while allowing for creative expression.

3. Content Standards & Moderation

Everscribe Magazine maintains firm content guidelines to ensure our publication remains accessible and appropriate for a diverse global readership. All submissions must adhere to the following standards:

• All works must be written in English. Please proofread for spelling and grammar errors. If you intentionally include spelling or grammar variations for dialect or other literary reasons, please inform us during the submission process.

• Language should be PG-13 or below. We do not allow excessive profanity, vulgarity, or explicit sexual content.

• Depictions of violence, if present, should be restrained within reason and justified within the context of your narrative.

• We aim to be an inclusive publication, so we encourage submissions that explore a variety of cultural backgrounds, identities, and perspectives.

• Works must not contain hate speech, harassment, or discrimination of any kind.

• We do not accept activist articles or pieces that promote specific agendas.

• Works should not violate the privacy of others.

• Submissions should not infringe on copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights.

Everscribe reserves the right to reject or remove any content that violates these guidelines. Our editorial team will review all accepted works prior to publication and may request revisions if needed.

In the event that a published piece is found to be in violation of our standards after the fact, we will work with the author to address the issue. Depending on the severity, this may result in the permanent removal of the work from our platform.

4. Plagiarism & Intellectual Property

Everscribe Magazine takes plagiarism and the protection of intellectual property rights very seriously. By submitting your work to be published with us, you affirm and warrant that the work is entirely your own original creation and does not infringe upon the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or other intellectual property rights of any third party.

You agree not to submit any work that you did not personally create, or that contains any plagiarized, copied, unattributed, or AI-generated content. Submitting plagiarized work or AI-generated literary content is strictly prohibited.

5. Consequences for Violation

If we determine that you have submitted work containing plagiarized, copied, unattributed, or AI-generated content, we reserve the right to take the following actions:

• Immediately remove the work from publication on our platform.

• Permanently ban you from submitting literary work again with Everscribe Magazine.

• Retain the right to pursue legal action against you for copyright infringement or other applicable legal claims.

• Notify any relevant parties, such as the content's rightful owner, about the violation.

You understand and agree that plagiarism and the use of AI-generated content are serious offenses that undermine the integrity of our publication. By accepting these Terms of Use, you acknowledge that you will be held fully responsible for any violations of our intellectual property policies.

6. Withdrawal of Published Works

You can request the removal of your published work from Everscribe at any time. To do this, please verify your identity using your Scribe ID and the email address you registered with. Once verified, we will promptly remove your piece from our website and digital magazine.

Please note that if readers or members have previously downloaded PDF versions of our issues, we cannot control the distribution of those older files. Your work may still be accessible through those downloaded copies even after we've removed it from our active publication.

7. Minors & Parental Consent

If you are under the age of 18, you must obtain permission from your legal guardian(s) before registering and submitting work to Everscribe. By continuing to use our magazine, you understand and agree that it is your responsibility to obtain this parental consent. We are not obligated to verify or follow up on this consent.

Guardians of minor authors also have the right to request the removal of their child's published work at any time, following the same verification process mentioned in section 6, Withdrawal of Published Works.

8. Community Space Code of Conduct

This code of conduct applies to all community spaces associated with Everscribe Magazine, including our official Discord server and social media platforms. Everscribe Magazine is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and professional community of writers and readers. All participants in our ecosystem—including authors, editors, and audience members—are expected to abide by the following code of conduct:

• Treat others with kindness, empathy, and respect, regardless of background or identity.

• Refrain from engaging in harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior of any kind.

• Provide constructive feedback on submissions in a thoughtful and objective manner.

• Support the creative work of others by sharing, commenting on, and engaging with published pieces.

• Report any violations of this code to our editorial team so we can address the issue promptly.

Failure to comply with this code of conduct may result in the suspension or termination of your participation in the Everscribe community.

9. Email Notifications & Subscription

By subscribing to Everscribe Magazine, you agree to receive email notifications when a new issue is released. You can unsubscribe at any time.

By registering with Everscribe Magazine, you are automatically subscribed to receive notifications about new issues and monthly encouragement to submit a piece for consideration in our upcoming issue. You can unsubscribe at any time, and this will not affect your registration.

10. Third-Party Platforms & Services

Everscribe Magazine utilizes various third-party platforms and services to facilitate our operations, including (but not limited to):

• Email service providers for author correspondence and newsletter distribution.

• Cloud storage solutions for managing submission files.

• Social media channels for community engagement and content promotion.

By registering and submitting work to Everscribe, you acknowledge and consent to us sharing your contact information and other relevant data with these third-party providers as needed to effectively deliver our services. We ensure all such partnerships adhere to strict privacy and security protocols.

Please note that your use of any external platforms connected to Everscribe (e.g., our website, Discord server, social media pages) may also be subject to those platforms' own terms of service. It is your responsibility to review and comply with those policies as well.

11. Limitation of Liability

Everscribe Magazine will not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages related to your use of our services or publication of your work. This includes (but is not limited to) damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses.

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of the information and services we provide. However, we cannot guarantee that errors or omissions will never occur. You agree to hold us harmless for any issues that may arise from the use of Everscribe to the extent permitted by applicable law.

12. Changes to Terms of Use

Everscribe Magazine reserves the right to update these terms of use at any time. We will provide notice of such changes via email to all registered Scribes, as well as a prominent announcement on our website and official community Discord server.

Your continued use of Everscribe services after any term modifications signifies your acceptance of the revised agreement. We encourage you to review this document periodically to stay informed of any updates.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these terms, please don't hesitate to contact our support team through our website or the official community Discord server. We're here to support you and ensure a positive experience for all members of the Everscribe community.