Thank you for your interest in contributing articles, news, or other information to be published by NaijaSphere. We welcome individual contributors and organizations who wish to share their expertise and insights with our audience. These Contributor Terms and Guidelines outline the terms and conditions for submitting content to NaijaSphere for publication on our website. By submitting content to NaijaSphere, you agree to comply with these terms and guidelines.
Content Submission
- Eligibility: We accept contributions from both individual authors and organizations that have valuable insights or information to share with our audience.
- Originality and Ownership: By submitting content to NaijaSphere, you represent and warrant that the content is original, accurate, and does not infringe upon any third-party rights. You retain ownership of the intellectual property rights in the content you submit, but you grant NaijaSphere a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, distribute, and display the content on the Website and in any other formats or mediums we may choose.
- Content Guidelines: All submitted content must comply with the following guidelines:
- Accuracy: Ensure that the information provided is accurate, reliable, and up-to-date. Cite credible sources where necessary.
- Originality: Submit content that is original and does not violate any copyright or intellectual property rights.
- Relevance: The content should be relevant to our audience and align with our mission of providing news and information about Nigeria.
- Non-promotional: Avoid overly promotional content or advertisements. The focus should be on providing informative and valuable content to our readers.
- Respectful and Professional: Maintain a respectful and professional tone in your content, avoiding offensive or discriminatory language.
Review and Approval Process
- Editorial Discretion: NaijaSphere reserves the right to review, edit, modify, or reject any submitted content at our sole discretion. We may make changes to the content to improve clarity, grammar, or adherence to our editorial standards.
- Timely Response: We strive to review and respond to content submissions in a timely manner. However, please understand that the review process may take some time, and we appreciate your patience.
- Rejection or Removal: We reserve the right to reject or remove any content that violates our guidelines or is deemed inappropriate or irrelevant by our editorial team.
Attribution and Promotion
- Author Attribution: We will provide proper attribution to the author or organization for each published piece of content, including a byline or author bio. Please provide the necessary information for proper attribution when submitting your content.
- Promotion: NaijaSphere may promote the published content through our website, social media channels, email newsletters, or other promotional activities. By submitting content, you grant us permission to promote and distribute the content in any such manner.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
- Accuracy of Content: While we strive to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the content published on our Website, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content. You acknowledge that any reliance on the content is at your own risk.
- Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold NaijaSphere, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in connection with the content you submit or any violation of these Contributor Terms and Guidelines.
Modification and Termination
NaijaSphere reserves the right to modify or terminate these Contributor Terms and Guidelines at any time without prior notice. We may also suspend or restrict your ability to submit content for publication if we believe you have violated these terms or engaged in any inappropriate conduct.
Submit Your Article/Story
Submit your article or story via email for review by our media team: contributor@naijashpere.com
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Contributor Terms and Guidelines, please contact us at info@naijashpere.com
By submitting content to NaijaSphere, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Contributor Terms and Guidelines.
