Wild Sage Australia Magazine – Contributor Agreement & Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
This Agreement sets out the terms and conditions under which contributors (“Contributor”) may submit written articles, images, or other content (“Content”) for consideration and potential publication in the Wild Sage Australia Magazine (“Magazine”), owned and managed by Wild Sage Australia (“Publisher”).
By submitting Content, the Contributor agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.
2. Submission & Approval
All Content must be original work created by the Contributor, and the Contributor must hold all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to submit the Content.
Submission of Content does not guarantee publication. The Publisher reserves the right to review, edit, modify, or decline any submission at its sole discretion.
Contributors will be notified if their Content is accepted for publication.
3. Rights Granted
The Contributor grants the Publisher a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and promote the Content in the Magazine (print and digital) and across associated marketing platforms (including but not limited to website, social media, and newsletters).
The Contributor retains copyright ownership of their Content and may republish or reuse it elsewhere.
4. Contributor Responsibilities
The Contributor guarantees that the Content:
is original and not previously published in a manner that would prevent its use in the Magazine;
does not infringe on the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of third parties;
is not defamatory, offensive, unlawful, or otherwise inappropriate.
The Contributor indemnifies the Publisher against any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from a breach of these guarantees.
5. Editing & Presentation
The Publisher reserves the right to edit the Content for clarity, length, style, and compliance with the Magazine’s editorial guidelines, while maintaining the Contributor’s core message and intent.
The Publisher may add titles, headings, images, captions, or promotional materials as deemed appropriate.
6. Payment & Consideration
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, contributions are voluntary and unpaid.
Contributors may receive acknowledgment through a byline, biography, or link (where applicable) in the Magazine and/or promotional channels.
7. Term & Termination
This Agreement is effective upon submission of Content and continues until terminated by either party.
Either party may withdraw consent for future use of the Content by providing written notice. Withdrawal will not affect Content already published.
8. Liability & Disclaimers
The Publisher is not liable for loss, damage, or reputational harm resulting from the publication of Content, except as required by law.
The Publisher does not guarantee readership, distribution, or promotional outcomes for Contributors.
9. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of Western Australia, and both parties submit to the jurisdiction of its courts.
10. Acceptance of Terms
By submitting Content to the Publisher, the Contributor acknowledges they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.