Contributor Agreement

For Guest Writers, Essayists, and Commentators

This Contributor Agreement governs all submissions to Father & Co. by external writers (“Contributor”). By submitting work, the Contributor agrees to the following terms:

1. Originality & Rights

Contributor affirms the submission is original, truthful, and created by the Contributor.
Contributor grants Father & Co. a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, edit, and distribute the work across all Father & Co. platforms.
Contributor retains ownership of their work.

2. Editorial Discretion

Father & Co. may edit for clarity, accuracy, tone, length, or safety.
Father & Co. may decline to publish any submission for any reason.

3. Accuracy & Liability

Contributor guarantees that statements presented as fact are accurate to the best of their knowledge.
Contributor is responsible for ensuring the content does not defame, harm, or unlawfully identify any individual.
Contributor indemnifies Father & Co. against claims arising from inaccuracies, defamation, or misrepresentation within their submission.

4. Confidentiality & Privacy

Contributor agrees not to include private information about identifiable individuals unless they have permission or the information is public record.
Father & Co. may alter identifying information to protect safety.

5. Compensation

Contributions are voluntary.
Father & Co. does not offer financial compensation for guest submissions at this time.
Contributors may link to personal sites or professional pages.

6. Withdrawal

Contributors may request removal of their piece, subject to editorial review.
Father & Co. may retain archived copies for recordkeeping.

7. Agreement

Submitting content indicates full acceptance of this Contributor Agreement.