1. Purchasing sponsored content is a service provided by CollegeEssay.org (“Company”).
2. This service consists of the creation of content tailored to the Company’s editorial guidelines and includes an eighteen (18) month site run, extendable or renewable for an additional fee at the publisher's discretion. Any additional services, such as writing, editing, and social media promotion, will be agreed upon in advance and specified on the invoice.
3. Please be aware that we do not accept sponsored posts related to dating sites, prescription medications, Cannabidiol (CBD), tobacco, vaping, gambling products, firearms, adult content, sex toys, or any posts containing sexual language. Moreover, we do not entertain posts that may interpret as offering medical advice or promoting illegal activities. The publisher reserves the right to make the final determination on the publication of all posts, regardless of the product or service.
4. All submissions must align with our brand and editorial guidelines. Agreement to our Terms and Conditions is mandatory upon submission of your post.
5. Payments are required in advance, and once a sponsored post is published, no refunds will be granted.
6. In accordance with FCC Regulations, all sponsored posts must be transparently labeled as such. The disclosure statement reads: “This content is sponsored by [BRAND OR BUSINESS NAME OF SPONSOR].” Any variations to this disclosure language require advance written permission from the Company.
7. All submissions are subject to the Company’s general submission terms and conditions outlined below.
SUBMISSION TERMS AND CONDITIONS
These Submission Terms and Conditions outline the guidelines for submitting any article, story, or other work (collectively referred to as "Article") to CollegeEssay.org ("Company").
1. I acknowledge that Company's general policy is to only consider submissions or pitches from individuals or entities that have agreed to these Terms and Conditions.
2. I understand that the only commitment made by the Company is to receive the delivered Article. The Company holds the sole discretion to consider the Article as it deems appropriate, with no obligation to review, develop, release, publish, or use the Article in any manner.
3. I hereby grant Company a non-exclusive, worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and digitally transmit the Article in any media now known or developed in the future throughout the universe perpetually. I acknowledge and agree that the Company has the right to use the Article, including the ability to publish, produce, or exploit it. However, I understand that if the Article is published, the Company may choose (not obligated) to remove it from the website at any time at its discretion.
4. Company has the right to add to, take from, translate, or otherwise modify the Article at its discretion. This includes the right to use, adapt, and change the Article, in whole or in part, and to sell, copy, publish, record, transmit, telecast, perform, photograph, and distribute the Article for profit or otherwise, globally and perpetually. The rights given include making foreign versions and translations of the Article. The Company also has the non-exclusive right to license others to use the Article in any media, both current and future, anywhere in the universe, and this right lasts indefinitely.
5. I irrevocably waive or assign to Company my "moral rights," including any right to approve changes or revisions in the Article and the right to withdraw the Article from distribution.
6. I represent and warrant that I am the sole author and owner of all rights to the Article, and the Article has not been published or used elsewhere. I assert that the Article is truthful, non-defamatory, and does not infringe on any rights or contravene any laws.
7. If the Company develops, uses, publishes, or exploits the Article, I acknowledge that I won't be eligible for any compensation related to these activities. In no event will I seek or obtain an injunction or equitable relief against the Company, limiting any claims to actual damages.
8. I recognize that I have the permission to republish the Article on third-party websites, with the condition that I include an active link to CollegeEssay.org's website in any republished version. It is understood that I can only republish the Article 48 hours after its initial publication on CollegeEssay.org's website.
9. Regarding my submission, I affirm and guarantee the following:
10. I am the exclusive author of the Article.
11. I possess sole ownership of all rights to the Article and have the complete right and authorization to submit it to the Company under the stated terms and conditions.
12. The Article has never been previously published or utilized in any medium for any purpose.
13. I have exercised reasonable care to ensure the accuracy of all facts, events, depictions, and statements in the Article.
14. The Article does not contain defamatory content, nor does it violate the copyrights, trademarks, rights of privacy or publicity, or any other rights of individuals or entities. It also does not contravene any laws, obligations, or regulations.
15. The Article refrains from disclosing information that I am obligated to keep confidential.
16. I am able to freely enter into this Agreement, and I have not made any agreements, grants, assignments, or commitments that would conflict with or undermine the rights and privileges granted to the Company.
17. I agree to protect and absolve the Company from any claims, expenses, or liabilities, whether currently known or unknown, that may be brought against or incurred by the Company in connection with the Article or its usage. This includes, but is not limited to, claims arising from any actual or alleged breach of the representations and warranties made by me.
18. I agree that, under no circumstances, will I seek or obtain an injunction or any other equitable relief against the Company regarding any claim or action related to wrongful appropriation, copyright infringement, or use of the Article or any part thereof. I release my rights to pursue such relief. If I bring a claim or action against the Company, it shall be limited to a claim for actual damages. If unsuccessful in such a claim or action, I commit to reimbursing the Company for all costs and expenses incurred in defending or contesting the claim or action. Additionally, as a prerequisite to any such action, I will provide written notice to the Company, via certified or registered mail, detailing the particulars of my claim within the time specified by the relevant statute of limitation, but not exceeding 90 days after I become aware of the claim.
19. The Company and I mutually acknowledge that there is no existing confidential relationship between us. I further recognize that no relationships are established between us due to this Agreement, my submission to the Company, or the Company's review of the Article.
20. These Terms and Conditions will be advantageous to and legally binding upon both parties and their respective heirs, successors, representatives, distributors, assigns, and licensees. If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms and Conditions is deemed void or unenforceable, it will be considered omitted and replaced by an enforceable provision that best aligns with the parties' original intent. With these modifications, these Terms and Conditions will continue to be fully effective and enforceable.
21. These Terms and Conditions will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, disregarding its conflicts of law provisions. Each party consents to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts situated in California. Any alterations, modifications, terminations, or discharges of these Terms and Conditions must be executed through a written agreement signed by both parties.
22. I confirm that I have read and comprehend these Terms and Conditions. I acknowledge that the Company has not offered any inducements or promises concerning the Article, and no representations of any kind have been made to me. I understand that there are no existing oral agreements, either prior or contemporaneous, between us regarding the Article. I also acknowledge that the Company would not consider or review my Article unless I agree to the terms outlined in these Terms and Conditions.
23. These Terms and Conditions constitute the complete agreement between me and the Company regarding the Article, replacing any previous communications, discussions, writings, and/or agreements pertaining to the subject matter outlined in these Terms and Conditions.
