Submission Guidelines

Submission Guidelines & Editorial Policy

Qi Media Network
Last Updated: 1 May 2026

1. Introduction & Scope

These Submission Guidelines govern all forms of content submitted to Qi Media Network, including but not limited to:

  • Press Releases
  • Guest Posts
  • Expert / Authored Articles
  • Sponsored / Branded Content
  • Business Listings and Announcements

These guidelines are designed to ensure editorial integrity, legal compliance, transparency, and high-quality publishing standards across all platforms operated by Qi Media Network.

By submitting content, you agree to comply with these guidelines and all related policies.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By submitting content to Qi Media Network, you:

  • Confirm that you have read and understood these guidelines
  • Agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Grant Qi Media Network the right to review, edit, publish, distribute, or reject your submission
  • Acknowledge that submission does not guarantee publication

3. Core Editorial Principles

All content must adhere to the following foundational standards:

3.1 Originality & Ownership

  • Content must be original, unique, and not plagiarized
  • You must own or have full rights to publish all submitted material
  • Any third-party content must include proper authorization and attribution

3.2 Accuracy & Verifiability

  • All claims, statistics, and statements must be accurate and verifiable
  • Misleading, false, or exaggerated claims are strictly prohibited
  • Contributors are solely responsible for factual accuracy

3.3 Tone & Editorial Integrity

  • Content must maintain a neutral, professional, and factual tone
  • Avoid exaggerated claims such as “best,” “No.1,” or “leading” unless substantiated
  • Avoid clickbait, sensationalism, or misleading headlines

3.4 Compliance

Content must comply with:

  • Applicable laws in India and relevant jurisdictions
  • Intellectual property rights
  • Advertising and disclosure standards
  • Data protection and privacy laws
  • Google Publisher Policies and advertiser guidelines

4. Content Categories & Specific Guidelines

4.1 Press Releases

  • Must follow a clear journalistic structure
  • Should be factual, neutral, and non-hyperbolic
  • Maximum 1 contextual backlink (NoFollow only)
  • Must include accurate company details

Not Allowed:

  • Promotional exaggeration
  • Keyword stuffing or SEO manipulation
  • Unverified claims or statistics

4.2 Guest Posts

  • Must be informational, educational, or insight-driven
  • Clear structure: Introduction – Body – Conclusion
  • Maximum 1 contextual backlink (NoFollow)

Restrictions:

  • No direct sales pitches or offers
  • No thin, generic, or low-value content

4.3 Authored / Expert Articles

  • Must provide original insights, expertise, or analysis
  • Should be thought leadership content, not promotional

Not Allowed:

  • PR-style or brand-heavy writing
  • SEO-driven or backlink-focused content

4.4 Sponsored / Branded Content

  • Must be clearly disclosed as sponsored or promotional
  • Must comply with advertising and consumer protection laws

Qi Media Network reserves the right to:

  • Label content as Sponsored, Brand Post, or Advertorial
  • Edit or reject misleading promotional content

Detailed guidelines for Press Releases, Guest Posts, Authored / Expert Articles: Read here

5. Links, SEO & Backlink Policy

To maintain editorial integrity:

  • Only relevant and contextual links are allowed
  • Maximum 1 backlink (NoFollow) unless otherwise approved
  • Prohibited:
    • Keyword stuffing
    • Link schemes
    • Manipulative SEO practices

Qi Media Network reserves the right to edit or remove links.

6. Image & Media Policy

All submitted media must:

  • Be original or properly licensed
  • Not infringe copyright or intellectual property rights
  • Be high-quality and relevant

Not Allowed:

  • Watermarked or pirated images
  • Unlicensed stock photos

We reserve the right to remove or replace non-compliant media.

7. Prohibited Content (Strict Enforcement)

The following are strictly prohibited:

7.1 Illegal & Harmful Content

  • Hate speech, violence, terrorism
  • Illegal activities, hacking, fraud
  • Drugs, weapons, or unlawful services

7.2 Misleading Content

  • Fake news or misinformation
  • False medical or financial advice
  • Manipulated statistics

7.3 Ethical Violations

  • Plagiarism
  • Defamation
  • Privacy violations

7.4 Platform Abuse

  • Spam or low-value AI content
  • Clickbait or misleading headlines
  • Fake endorsements

Violations may result in:

  • Immediate removal
  • Permanent bans
  • Legal action

8. AI-Generated Content Policy

AI-assisted content is permitted only if:

  • It is reviewed and verified by a human
  • It provides original value and insights
  • It does not contain misleading or fabricated information

Qi Media Network reserves the right to reject low-quality AI-generated content.

9. Contributor Responsibility & Indemnification

By submitting any content to Qi Media Network, the contributor (including individuals, companies, agencies, or representatives) expressly represents, warrants, and agrees that:

9.1 Ownership & Rights

  • The contributor owns or has obtained all necessary rights, licenses, permissions, and approvals to submit and publish the content
  • The content does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, moral rights, or other intellectual property rights of any third party
  • Any third-party material included has been used with proper authorization and attribution

9.2 Accuracy & Compliance

  • The content is accurate, truthful, and not misleading
  • All claims, data, and statements are verifiable and supported by credible sources where applicable
  • The content complies with:
    • Applicable laws and regulations
    • Advertising and disclosure standards
    • Data protection and privacy laws

9.3 No Legal Violations

The contributor confirms that the content does not:

  • Contain defamatory, libelous, or unlawful material
  • Violate any person’s privacy or publicity rights
  • Include false, deceptive, or fraudulent claims
  • Promote illegal, harmful, or restricted activities

9.4 Full Responsibility

  • The contributor accepts full and sole responsibility for the content submitted, including all statements, representations, and claims
  • Qi Media Network does not independently verify all submissions and relies on contributor representations

9.5 Indemnification Obligation

The contributor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Qi Media Network, its parent entity, affiliates, partners, directors, employees, and representatives from and against any and all:

  • Claims, complaints, or legal proceedings
  • Losses, damages, liabilities, or penalties
  • Costs and expenses, including reasonable legal fees

arising out of or related to:

  • The submitted content
  • Any breach of these guidelines or applicable laws
  • Any violation of third-party rights (including intellectual property, privacy, or contractual rights)
  • Any misleading, false, or inaccurate information provided

9.6 Ongoing Liability

  • This indemnification obligation shall survive publication, modification, or removal of the content
  • News Estate reserves the right to take legal action where necessary

9.7 Right to Remove & Cooperate

  • Qi Media Network reserves the right to remove, restrict, or modify content at any time in case of legal, ethical, or compliance concerns
  • The contributor agrees to fully cooperate in resolving any disputes, complaints, or legal issues arising from the content

9.8 No Liability of Qi Media Network, its parent entity, affiliates, partners, directors, employees, and representatives

  • Qi Media Network, its parent entity, affiliates, partners, directors, employees, and representatives, shall not be held liable for any claims arising from contributor-submitted content
  • The contributor acknowledges that publication does not constitute endorsement or verification

10. Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Contributors must disclose:

  • Financial relationships
  • Sponsorships or affiliations
  • Any potential bias

Failure to disclose may result in rejection or removal.

11. Editorial Rights & Independence

Qi Media Network:

  • Maintains full editorial independence
  • May edit, modify, or reject content at its discretion
  • Is not influenced by advertisers or sponsors

Editorial decisions are final.

12. Content Licensing & Distribution Rights

By submitting content, you grant Qi Media Network a:

  • Non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:
    • Publish, republish, and distribute content
    • Syndicate across partner platforms
    • Use content in newsletters, social media, and marketing

13. Advertising & Sponsored Content Compliance

All advertisers and partners must:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information
  • Clearly disclose sponsored content
  • Comply with applicable advertising laws

Hidden promotions are strictly prohibited.

14. Publication, Removal & No Guarantee

  • Submission does not guarantee publication
  • Publication timelines are not guaranteed
  • Content may be edited, updated, or removed at any time

Qi Media Network does not guarantee:

  • Traffic
  • Rankings
  • Leads or business outcomes

15. Refund & Commercial Policy

  • All paid content placements are non-refundable once processed or published
  • Exceptions apply only if agreed in writing

16. Limitation of Liability

Qi Media Network shall not be liable for:

  • Contributor-submitted content
  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies
  • Any damages arising from content usage

17. Privacy & Data Protection

Contributors must ensure:

  • No unauthorized personal data is shared
  • Compliance with data protection laws

18. Suspension & Enforcement

Qi Media Network reserves the right to:

  • Suspend or permanently ban contributors
  • Block agencies or users
  • Restrict access across its network

19. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These guidelines shall be governed by the laws of India.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Hyderabad, India.

20. Related Policies

These guidelines should be read with:

Together, they form a complete legal framework.

21. Updates to Policy

Qi Media Network reserves the right to update these guidelines at any time without prior notice.

22. Final Acknowledgment

By submitting content, you:

  • Agree to all policies
  • Accept full responsibility
  • Confirm compliance with legal and editorial standards

✅ Submission Process

To submit content:

  • Use official submission channels
  • Provide complete details
  • Clearly mention content type

Incomplete or non-compliant submissions may be rejected.

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