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Story Submission Terms

Version 1.0 · Last updated: 2 November 2026

Thank you for trusting us with your story. These terms explain exactly what happens after you press submit — what we may do with your story, what you keep, and how to change your mind. Short version: you own your words, we can only publish them with your approval, and you can ask us to anonymize or remove your story at any time.

1. What you're submitting

You are at least 18 years old.
The story is your own personal experience, or you have the right to share it.
The information you gave us (name, role, email) is accurate — we need it to review and contact you.
Your story does not identify patients, colleagues, or workplaces in ways that breach confidentiality or anyone’s privacy.

2. What happens after you submit

Your story lands in our editorial inbox — visible only to the Behind the Scrubs editorial team.
An editor reads every submission and replies, usually within a week.
If we want to publish, we work with you on edits. Nothing goes live without your approval of the final version.
If we pass on it, your submission is not published and is deleted or archived per our Privacy Policy.

3. License you grant us

You keep ownership of your story. To publish it, you grant Behind the Scrubs a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, adapt for clarity and length, and distribute the approved version — on the website, in the newsletter, and in social posts and excerpts pointing back to your story.

The license is non-exclusive: you remain free to publish your story anywhere else, anytime.

4. Your name and identity

You choose how you are credited — full name, first name, or anonymous. You can change your choice at any time, including after publication, by emailing info@behindthescrub.com, and we will update the story promptly.

5. Changing your mind

Before publication: withdraw any time — just reply to our email.
After publication: you can ask us to remove the story or anonymize it. We will honor removal requests promptly as a matter of respect, noting that cached or archived copies outside our control may persist.

6. Payment

Community story submissions are voluntary contributions, and submitting does not create any payment obligation. If we commission work from you, we agree terms in writing first.

7. Safety and moderation

Our Editorial Policy governs how we treat your story and this community. If a story raises concerns about someone’s immediate safety, we will talk with you before doing anything else.

8. Contact

Questions about a submission: info@behindthescrub.com.