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    Submission Guidelines & Review Policy

    We're building a platform that puts writers first and gives readers consistently high-quality stories. To protect creators and the community, all submissions are reviewed before publication.

    Our goal is to support original work — not to gatekeep.

    1. Originality & Ownership

    By submitting work, you confirm that:

    • You are the original author of the submission, or
    • You have the legal right to publish and distribute it

    We do not accept:

    • Plagiarized content
    • Scraped or reposted stories
    • Unauthorized adaptations
    • Content copied from other platforms without permission

    If you submit Creative Commons work, proper attribution is required.

    2. Content Standards

    We allow horror and mature themes, but we do not host content that is primarily pornographic, hateful, or created to degrade real people or beliefs.

    Allowed

    • Original fiction, poetry, and creative writing
    • Dark themes and horror (including gore) when properly labeled
    • Religious or mythological themes presented as fiction
    • Non-graphic references to difficult topics when handled responsibly

    Not Allowed

    • Sexual content involving minors, including implied or suggestive content
    • Explicit sexual content or pornographic/fetish writing
    • Graphic depictions of sexual assault or sexual violence
    • Hate speech, slurs, or harassment targeting protected characteristics (race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.)
    • Calls for violence against real people or groups
    • Content created primarily to mock, degrade, or attack a real-world religion or its followers, including deliberate desecration or sexualization of sacred figures or beliefs
    • Extremist propaganda, praise, or recruitment
    • Illegal content
    • Malicious links, scams, or doxxing
    • Low-effort AI-generated spam or mass-produced submissions

    We reserve the right to remove content that violates these standards or is clearly intended to shock through sexual or hateful material rather than storytelling.

    3. Quality & Formatting

    We aim to maintain a readable, professional experience for readers.

    Submissions should:

    • Be clearly written
    • Use basic grammar and punctuation
    • Be reasonably formatted
    • Meet minimum length requirements (when applicable)

    We do not require "perfect" writing — clarity matters more than polish.

    4. Review Process

    Submission Status

    All submissions follow this process:

    Draft→Submitted→In Review→Published / Returned

    Review Timeline

    • Most submissions are reviewed within 24–48 hours
    • During high volume periods, reviews may take longer

    Approval Criteria

    We review for:

    • Originality
    • Policy compliance
    • Basic quality standards
    • Proper attribution
    • Appropriate content labeling

    We do not judge based on personal taste or writing style.

    Rejections & Returns

    If a submission is not approved, we may:

    • Provide feedback
    • Request revisions
    • Return it to draft status

    Rejection does not mean permanent denial. Revisions and resubmissions are welcome.

    5. Editing Published Work

    Minor Edits

    Typos, formatting, small wording changes

    • Publish immediately
    • No re-review required

    Major Revisions

    Significant rewrites, title changes, major plot changes

    • May require re-review
    • May create a new version

    All published stories display a "Last updated" timestamp.

    6. External Distribution

    If you distribute your work to other platforms:

    • You are responsible for following their rules
    • We do not guarantee compatibility with external policies
    • We may provide tools to assist with formatting and updates

    Updates made here may not automatically update external posts.

    7. Author Rights

    You retain full ownership of your work. We do not claim copyright over your content.

    By publishing here, you grant us permission to:

    • Display your work
    • Promote it on the platform
    • Distribute it according to your selected settings

    You may remove your work at any time.

    8. Community Conduct

    We expect all users to:

    • Be respectful
    • Provide constructive feedback
    • Avoid harassment
    • Report violations responsibly

    Abusive behavior may result in moderation actions.

    9. Enforcement

    Violations of these guidelines may result in:

    • Content removal
    • Temporary restrictions
    • Account suspension
    • Permanent removal in severe cases

    We aim to be fair and transparent in enforcement.

    10. Questions & Appeals

    If you have questions about a review decision, contact us at: support@creepypasta.app

    We're happy to clarify decisions and work with creators whenever possible.

    Our Commitment

    We are building this platform for writers.

    Our review process exists to:

    • Protect original work
    • Maintain quality
    • Prevent abuse
    • Support long-term creator success

    We are always improving and welcome feedback.

    Thank you for being part of the community.

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