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approval process
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editorial guidelines
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- authenticity & originality – content must be original, not plagiarized, and not AI-generated without disclosure.
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- respect for intellectual property – submitters must have the rights and permissions for all content provided.
prohibited content
submissions must not include or promote:
- gambling, alcohol, pornography, violence, or hate.
- political or religious extremism.
- misleading information, clickbait, or deceptive claims.
- excessive commercial promotion without creative or design value.
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