Guidelines for Publishing a Blog Article on openmedscience.com

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By submitting content, payment, or any related material to Open MedScience, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these guidelines in full. Acceptance is automatic and irrevocable upon submission, regardless of whether the contributor has read the policy in its entirety.

Once you have read the editorial guidelines outlined in this policy, you may submit your blog article quickly and easily via the Contact Us page. This provides a fast alternative if the submission form below is unavailable or if you prefer direct communication with the editorial team.

Editorial and Submission Guidelines

When preparing to publish a blog article or post on the Open MedScience website (openmedscience.com), it is essential to adhere to specific guidelines to ensure quality and relevance. Open MedScience welcomes guest contributions that offer valuable insights into medical science, imaging, radiopharmaceuticals, AI, and related fields. Below you’ll find our submission process, content guidelines, and contributor agreement.

By submitting and paying for a guest article or post, you irrevocably grant Open MedScience an exclusive, perpetual, worldwide licence to publish, distribute, edit, and archive the content in any format and through any medium, whether now known or hereafter developed. This licence is granted unconditionally and applies regardless of whether you have read the editorial policy. The author retains copyright, but all publication and distribution rights are held exclusively by Open MedScience. All granted rights, obligations, and restrictions survive the removal of the article, the termination of the agreement, or the closure of the Open MedScience website.

Open MedScience reserves the right to make any editorial changes to the article — including edits for clarity, grammar, formatting, length, structure, or style — prior to or after publication. These changes may be made without prior consultation if deemed necessary to meet the site’s editorial standards. All editorial decisions, including acceptance, rejection, or removal, are final and made at the sole and absolute discretion of Open MedScience.

It is solely your responsibility to read and understand the editorial guidelines prior to submission. Acceptance of these terms is automatically and irrevocably deemed to have occurred upon submission, payment, and publication of the article.

Form fields for submission are listed below. Please complete all required sections.

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If the form doesn’t work, you can contact us directly at: editorial[at]openmedscience.com

• Articles must present a unique perspective or original insight relevant to medicine, science, technology, or education. Submissions should be suitable for informative blog articles, research summaries, or educational content.
• Links to the following types of content are strictly prohibited: gambling or casino websites, adult material, cryptocurrency (including Bitcoin), CBD products, essay mills, or any content deemed misleading, harmful, or inappropriate.
• Submissions must not include or promote gambling, adult content, cryptocurrency, CBD products, essay mills, or misleading material.
• Open MedScience reserves the right to edit or reject any submission to ensure quality, accuracy, and alignment with our editorial standards.
• Once accepted and published, articles will remain on the Open MedScience website (openmedscience.com) for as long as Open MedScience Limited operates, unless removed under our editorial discretion or due to legal or ethical reasons.
• Unauthorised links: If an author includes a link to prohibited content, including but not limited to casinos, adult material, cryptocurrency (including Bitcoin), CBD products, or other content that violates our guidelines, Open MedScience reserves the right to deactivate, remove, or edit the link without notice. Repeated or deliberate breaches may result in the article being rejected or removed entirely.
• Refunds will only be issued in cases of administrative error or duplicate payment. No refund will be given once an article has been published, including in cases where content is later removed due to a breach of guidelines.
• Authors may request article removal after publication only under compelling legal or ethical grounds. Requests will be reviewed at the discretion of the editorial team. Content withdrawn voluntarily will not be eligible for refunds.
• We do not accept duplicate or simultaneous submissions. Articles must not be under consideration elsewhere at the time of submission.
• Image Policy: Open MedScience will provide a single stock image per article for layout and navigation purposes. We do not accept contributor-supplied images under any circumstances, including charts, graphics, AI-generated visuals, or photographs. Any visual assets used will be selected and inserted by the editorial team solely. Contributors should focus exclusively on the written content of their article.
• Each article may contain a maximum of 2 outgoing links. Excessive or irrelevant links will be removed without notice. Links must appear naturally within the body of the text and may not be included in author footers, bios, or “For more info” sections.
• Open MedScience reserves the right to suspend or delay article reviews during periods of high editorial demand. Contributors will be notified if delays exceed five working days.
• Contributors are solely responsible for the factual accuracy and legality of the content they submit. By submitting an article, you agree to indemnify Open MedScience against any legal claims, damages, or costs arising from inaccuracies, copyright infringement, or libellous material within your submission.
• Decisions regarding the acceptance or rejection of articles are final. Open MedScience will not enter into correspondence regarding rejected submissions.
• Submissions must be well-written and structurally sound. Open MedScience does not offer rewriting services. Articles requiring extensive editing for clarity, grammar, or structure will be rejected.
• Post-publication changes are not permitted unless required for legal or factual corrections. Requests to add, remove, or modify links or content for promotional purposes after publication will be denied.
• We do not accept post-publication requests for link swaps, redirects, or replacements. Each link is reviewed and approved at the time of publication. Altering them afterwards undermines editorial standards.
• Open MedScience does not accept multiple articles containing identical anchor text and links to the same destination. Duplicate SEO targeting across different submissions may result in rejection.
• All submissions must be written in clear, fluent UK/US English. Articles in languages other than English or those created using machine translation tools without professional editing will not be accepted.
• The laws of Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom govern these guidelines and any disputes arising from submissions to this site. Any legal proceedings must be brought exclusively in the courts of Northern Ireland. Contributors waive any right to object to such jurisdiction or claim that such venue is inconvenient.
• Open MedScience reserves the right to retitle, reclassify, or move articles into different sections of the website for editorial or SEO purposes.
• Authors may not submit sequels, follow-up pieces, or “Part 2” articles unless explicitly invited to do so by the editorial team. Each submission must stand alone as a complete article.
• Open MedScience does not accept political commentary, policy advocacy, or opinion pieces that promote specific legislation, campaigns, or ideologies. Articles should remain focused on scientific or medical insight.
• Rejections are final. Open MedScience does not offer justification or engage in negotiations regarding declined submissions.

Guest Blog Article Requirements

• Length: Each blog article submission must be at least 750 words.  The maximum word limit is 2500 words, but articles should be concise and comprehensive.
• Content: The blog article should provide valuable insights into medical sciences, medical imaging and therapy and contribute to the broader discourse in the field. All content must be original and not previously published elsewhere.
• References and Citations: Authors should cite sources appropriately to support their arguments.  
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, such as financial relationships or organisational affiliations that may influence the content or opinions expressed in the article.
• Data Use: If the article references scientific data, authors should state the source and whether the data is publicly available. This enhances transparency, allowing readers to explore the original material.

Submission Process

• Proposal: Authors are encouraged to submit a brief proposal using the form provided above or via the ‘Contact Us‘ form. You may submit either a short proposal outlining the article or the full article for editorial review.
• Open MedScience typically charges a publishing fee for guest contributions. This fee is negotiable and depends on the article’s length, topic relevance, and the level of editorial input required. Please discuss this with the editor before submission.
• All personal data is processed in accordance with the Open MedScience Privacy Policy and UK GDPR. This includes data submitted via the form or through direct contact. Your data will be used solely for communication regarding your submission and will not be shared with third parties without consent.

SEO and Outgoing Links

• Keywords: Articles should be optimised for search engines.  Authors should include relevant keywords throughout the article to improve its visibility.
• Outgoing Links: Each article must contain at least one outgoing link to a credible external site that enhances the content’s value and credibility.  Outgoing links should be relevant and provide additional context or evidence for the article’s content.
• Links that do not meet these standards may be removed or edited at the discretion of the editorial team.
• No SEO Guarantee: While all content is optimised for visibility, Open MedScience does not guarantee search engine rankings, indexing, or traffic volume for any article or link.

Prohibited SEO and Black Hat Tactics

Open MedScience maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for black hat SEO tactics. Contributors and sponsors must adhere to ethical content and linking practices. The following are strictly prohibited:

• Cloaking: Submitting content that appears differently to users than it does to search engines.
• Keyword Stuffing: Unnatural overuse of keywords or phrases to manipulate SEO rankings.
• Link Farms and Private Blog Networks (PBNs): Linking to or from known link schemes or spam networks.
• Hidden Text or Links: Using text or links that are invisible or misleading.
• Redirect Manipulation: Attempting to insert links that redirect to unrelated or deceptive destinations.
• AI-Generated Spam: Using AI to mass-produce low-quality, thin, or unreadable content.
• Fake Author Personas or AI-Generated Bios: Submitting under invented or non-human identities without clear disclosure.

Violations of this policy will result in:

• Immediate removal of the article.
• Permanent blacklisting of the contributor, agency, or domain.
• Forfeiture of all publishing fees paid — no refunds will be issued.
• Reporting to relevant search engines or affiliate platforms, if warranted.

Open MedScience audits all links and content using manual and automated review tools. We reserve the right to update this list and block future submissions at our sole discretion.

Grey Hat SEO Tactics

In addition to our black-hat SEO policy, grey-hat tactics are also strictly prohibited. These are practices that may appear legitimate on the surface but are intended to manipulate search engine visibility in ways that violate ethical standards or risk search engine penalties.

Examples of grey hat tactics include:

• Over-optimised anchor text: Repeated use of identical or keyword-heavy anchor text across multiple submissions.
• Link repetition across domains: Submitting several articles on different platforms that all point to the same target site using similar anchor phrases.
• Content spinning: Slightly rewording previously published material and submitting it as “original.”
• Undisclosed link exchanges or bartering: Offering links in return for links on other sites without disclosure.
• Inflated “author” bios: Adding promotional links or SEO phrases under the guise of author credentials or expertise.
• Manipulative internal linking requests: Asking for internal site links to be added to unrelated content.

Consequences for grey hat violations:

• Article rejection or removal
• Deactivation or editing of links without a refund
• Permanent block of associated email addresses or domains
• Notification to other editorial platforms or networks if patterns of abuse are evident

All contributors, sponsors, and agencies are expected to disclose their SEO intentions honestly and follow fair-use link practices. Any attempt to circumvent this policy through indirect means will be considered a violation.

Acceptable SEO Practices (White Hat SEO)

Open MedScience promotes ethical and transparent SEO practices in alignment with our editorial and scientific standards. We accept articles that follow white-hat SEO principles, which aim to provide genuine value to readers while enhancing organic visibility through high-quality, relevant content.

Examples of acceptable SEO practices include:

• Natural keyword integration that enhances readability and reflects the topic accurately
• Relevant and useful outbound links to authoritative external sources (e.g. academic journals, NHS, WHO, university sites, etc.)
• Well-structured content using descriptive headings, bullet points, and logical flow
• SEO metadata (title and meta description) suggestions that match the article’s content
• Contextual internal linking to related pages on the Open MedScience website
• Content originality based on real insight, research, or interpretation — not spun, paraphrased, or AI-padded

Notes for SEO Professionals:

Open MedScience welcomes collaboration with SEO professionals and digital marketers, provided all practices are transparent, ethical, and aligned with our quality standards. All links, anchors, and optimisation efforts must be disclosed and approved during submission.

Any deviation from these practices may be considered a grey or black hat SEO violation and will be handled accordingly.

Sponsored Link Insertions – Indexing and Duration

Open MedScience accepts sponsored link insertions under the following conditions:

• Sponsored links will be inserted as dofollow links and placed in the agreed article with specified anchor text.
• These links will be indexable by search engines and will not be deliberately blocked by robots.txt, noindex meta tags, or other technical means unless agreed in advance.
• Open MedScience makes reasonable efforts to maintain visibility in major search engines; however, we cannot guarantee the indexing or search visibility of any link, article, or page.
• In the event that openmedscience.com is temporarily or permanently blocked, deindexed, or penalised by a search engine, no refund will be issued for any sponsored or paid content.
• Sponsored links will remain live for as long as Open MedScience Limited operates the website. In the event of domain or ownership changes, Open MedScience will make reasonable efforts to preserve existing articles and links, but continuity cannot be guaranteed.
• Open MedScience is not responsible for archiving contributor content in the event of website closure. Authors are advised to retain a copy of all submitted work for their records.
• Open MedScience reserves the right to edit, move, or remove any link or article that breaches our editorial standards, promotes prohibited content, or presents reputational risk.
• No refunds will be provided following publication, even if a link is subsequently removed under these conditions.
• By submitting payment, sponsors confirm acceptance of these terms.
• Sponsored Article Payment & Invoice Terms: Sponsored blog posts are typically published before payment is received. Once the article is published, you must pay the PayPal invoice within 5 days of receiving it. Failure to pay within this period will result in the do-follow link being changed to a no-follow link. If unpaid after an additional 5 days, all links in the article will be deactivated. The blog article will then be rewritten to remove all contributor links while retaining the original URL. No refund or credit will be issued in these circumstances.
• Link Insertion Rights: Open MedScience reserves the right to insert, modify, or remove internal and external links within any published article at any time. This may include links to other Open MedScience content or approved third-party sources that enhance relevance, accuracy, or user experience. Contributors cannot request changes to these links after publication.

Sponsored Content Link Placement Terms

These terms apply to all paid, sponsored, or client-commissioned articles published on the Open MedScience website (openmedscience.com). By submitting payment for a sponsored article, you confirm acceptance of the following conditions in addition to the general Editorial and Submission Guidelines.

1. Publication and Indexing

• Sponsored articles will be newly published and will not be backdated.
• Articles will be accessible to search engines and will not be deliberately blocked from indexing through robots.txt, noindex meta tags, or other technical measures, unless agreed in writing.
• Open MedScience makes reasonable efforts to maintain visibility in major search engines; however, it does not guarantee rankings, indexing speed, or traffic volume.

2. Link Allocation and Placement

• Each sponsored article will include:
  • One (1) client-provided external link (do-follow) to the agreed destination URL.
  • One (1) internal link (do-follow) to relevant Open MedScience content, selected at the sole discretion of the editorial team to ensure topical relevance and SEO alignment.
  • One (1) to two (2) high-authority external links (do-follow) to reputable third-party sources relevant to the topic.
• Links must appear naturally within the body of the text and may not be placed in author footers, bios, or “For more info” sections.
• Anchor text will be mutually agreed upon prior to publication. Changes to anchors or URLs after publication will not be accepted, except in cases of legal or factual necessity.

3. Homepage and Archive Visibility

• Sponsored articles are published in the Open MedScience blog section at openmedscience.com/blog, which is fully indexed by search engines and accessible via the “Blog” link in the main site menu from the homepage.
• Full articles are not displayed directly on the homepage; however, the blog section is publicly accessible and linked from the homepage for reader navigation.
• Sponsored articles will remain permanently accessible via their direct URL and within a blog category or archive chosen at the sole discretion of the Open MedScience editorial team. While client category preferences will be considered, the final decision on category placement rests entirely with Open MedScience.

4. Labelling and Disclaimers

• Sponsored articles will not be labelled as “sponsored,” “paid,” or “guest content” within the article body or title, unless required by law or regulation.
• No disclaimers such as “this post may contain affiliate links” will be applied to sponsored articles.
• Open MedScience will include a tailored editorial disclaimer at the end of every published blog article. This disclaimer will be unique to the article and may address the educational purpose of the content, clarify the scope of editorial responsibility, or provide other context deemed necessary by the editorial team. The wording and placement of such disclaimers are determined solely by Open MedScience.

5. Permanence of Content and Links

• Sponsored articles and their agreed links will remain live for as long as Open MedScience Limited operates the website.
• Links may be removed or replaced only if:
  • The destination content becomes prohibited under our guidelines (e.g., gambling, adult material, cryptocurrency, CBD, or misleading/harmful content).
  • The destination URL is broken, redirected to unrelated content, or poses a reputational or security risk.
  • Legal or regulatory requirements mandate removal.
• If removal is required under these circumstances, no refund will be issued.

6. Editorial Quality

• While sponsored content allows client link placement, all articles must meet Open MedScience’s editorial, factual accuracy, and readability standards.
• Open MedScience reserves the right to edit for clarity, grammar, structure, and style, without altering the agreed-upon link placement terms.

7. Payment and Refunds

• Sponsored posts are invoiced and must be paid in full after publication, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
• Payment is due within five (5) days of the invoice date. If payment is not received within this period, all client-provided links in the published blog article will be changed to no-follow without further notice. If payment remains outstanding for a further five (5) days, the article will be permanently deleted from the Open MedScience website without further notice. The article URL will be retained, and Open MedScience reserves the right to rewrite and republish the article without the customer’s links or references. No refund or credit will be issued in such cases.
• Refunds will only be issued in cases of administrative error or duplicate payment. No refund will be given once a sponsored article has been published, including if links are later removed for reasons outlined in Clause 5.

8. Agreement

• By commissioning and paying for a sponsored article, you agree to these Sponsored Content Link Placement Terms and acknowledge that they form part of the binding publishing agreement with Open MedScience.

Editing and Formatting

• Editing Process: All articles will undergo an editorial process.  Open MedScience reserves the right to remove or unpublish any article that no longer meets editorial standards or if legal or ethical concerns arise.
• Formatting: Submissions should be well-organised and formatted.  Use headings, subheadings, and lists where appropriate to enhance readability and clarity.  Figures and tables should be labelled and referenced in the text.
• Plagiarism Check: All blog articles submitted to the Open MedScience website will undergo a thorough plagiarism check before publication to ensure originality and integrity.
• AI Use Disclosure: Authors must declare if AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Grammarly) assisted in the creation of their article. Content lacking meaningful human authorship or oversight will be rejected.
• Content that is predominantly generated using AI tools and does not demonstrate meaningful human authorship or editorial oversight will be rejected without refund. All content must reflect the author’s own analysis, interpretation, and original voice.
• Disclaimers: Open MedScience reserves the right to include a tailored disclaimer with each published article. These disclaimers are designed to clarify the scope of editorial responsibility, distinguish professional opinion from medical advice, and comply with regulatory requirements. Contributors will not be able to opt out of these disclaimers.
• Revisions and Author Approval: Authors will be notified of major editorial changes. Where appropriate, authors may request reasonable edits before publication. Final editorial decisions rest with Open MedScience.
• Post-Publication Rights and Editorial Discretion: Open MedScience reserves the right to update, revise, edit, annotate, restructure, or modify published articles at any time to maintain editorial standards, reflect new developments, or respond to legal, ethical, or technical considerations. These changes may be made without prior notice to the contributor. Contributors acknowledge that, by granting Open MedScience an exclusive, perpetual licence, they permit such editorial actions as part of the site’s ongoing content management.

AI-Generated Content Policy

Open MedScience recognises that AI tools can assist authors in generating ideas, structuring content, and improving grammar or clarity. However, all submissions must demonstrate meaningful human authorship.

1. Definition of Meaningful Human Authorship

For the purposes of these guidelines, meaningful human authorship means that the submitted article:

• It is conceived, planned, and guided by a human contributor.
• Contains original analysis, interpretation, or insight that is the product of human expertise or research.
• Integrates AI-assisted material only where it has been reviewed, fact-checked, and substantively rewritten by the author to ensure accuracy, originality, and context.
• Does not rely solely on AI-generated text, even if lightly edited, to form the majority of the article.

2. Disclosure Requirements

All contributors must declare whether AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, or similar) were used at any stage in the creation of the article. The disclosure should include:

• The specific tools used.
• The nature of the assistance (e.g., grammar correction, idea generation, summarising source material).
• The approximate proportion of AI-generated text in the final article.

3. Prohibited Practices

The following will be treated as breaches of these guidelines and will result in immediate rejection without refund:

• Submitting AI-generated content that has not been fact-checked or meaningfully rewritten by a human.
• Using AI to create fabricated sources, false data, or fictional citations.
• Submitting AI-generated content under a fabricated or non-human author identity.
• Presenting AI-generated medical, legal, or technical advice as original expert opinion without disclosure.
• Failure to disclose the use of AI assistance constitutes a material breach of contract and will result in immediate rejection or removal, without refund.

4. Editorial Review

Open MedScience reserves the right to use plagiarism detection, AI-content detection, and manual review to determine the extent of AI use in any submission. Where AI-generated material is suspected, contributors may be asked to provide working drafts or notes to confirm authorship.

5. Consequences of Non-Compliance

Failure to declare AI use or submission of content that does not meet the meaningful human authorship standard may result in:

• Immediate rejection or removal of the article.
• Loss of all publishing fees paid (no refund will be issued).
• Permanent exclusion from future submissions.
• Reporting to relevant editorial networks or platforms if patterns of abuse are detected.

6. Purpose of Policy

This policy exists to protect the integrity, accuracy, and originality of Open MedScience content. AI can be a valuable tool, but it cannot replace the expertise, ethical responsibility, and creative judgment of a human author.

Internal Links and Promotional Content

• Internal Links: Editors may add internal links to related articles on the Open MedScience website.  This is to provide readers with easy access to additional relevant resources.
• Promotional Content: The content should remain educational and informative rather than promotional.

Submission and Publication Timeline

• Review Time: The review process typically takes a few hours, depending on the volume of submissions.
• Publication Date: Once the blog article is accepted and all edits are finalised, it is published within 72 hours.

Author Agreement and Rights

• Copyright: Authors retain full copyright to their articles. However, by submitting and receiving acceptance, authors grant Open MedScience an exclusive, perpetual licence to publish, distribute, promote, and edit the article. This licence restricts republication of the same content elsewhere, including on personal websites, without written permission from Open MedScience. Articles may be published in exchange for a fee but will not be resold or licensed to third parties.
• Open MedScience uses stock images purchased under royalty-free licences. These images are used solely for illustrative purposes, and copyright remains with the original licensors.
• Disclaimer: Articles are intended for educational purposes and do not constitute professional medical advice. Readers should consult a healthcare provider before acting on any medical information found in submitted articles.
• Republishing Excerpts: Short excerpts (under 10% of the total article) may be republished with proper attribution and a backlink. Republishing full articles elsewhere requires prior written permission.
• Archiving: Authors are advised to retain their own copies of articles, as Open MedScience does not guarantee archived access if content is removed or the site structure changes.
• Authorship Attribution: By submitting content to Open MedScience, contributors acknowledge and accept that their name will not be publicly displayed alongside the published article. Instead, the content will be attributed to “Open MedScience” for branding and consistency purposes. However, authorship records will be maintained internally for legal and editorial purposes. If you require public credit for your work, please notify the editorial team in advance, as exceptions may be considered at the discretion of the editor.

Contributor Agreement – Plain English Summary

By submitting an article to Open MedScience, you agree to the following terms:

• You keep your copyright – You are still the legal owner of your article.

• We get exclusive publishing rights – You give Open MedScience the exclusive right to publish, promote, distribute, and edit your article. This means the article cannot be published anywhere else (including on your own website or social media) without our written permission.
• These rights are permanent – The licence you grant us does not expire.
• Guest articles may be accepted in exchange for a fee agreed in advance. This fee is a one-time payment. No further compensation, including royalties or additional payments, will be made after publication.
• We won’t sell your article – Your article will not be sold or licensed to third parties.
• Authors may request the removal of their article only where legal or ethical obligations apply. Open MedScience will assess each request at its discretion.
• Open MedScience reserves the right to remove or unpublish any article at its sole discretion, without prior notice or obligation to provide a reason.
• Authorship: All listed contributors must have made a direct and substantial contribution to the submitted article. Ghostwritten articles submitted on behalf of third parties must be clearly identified.
• Breach of Policy: Any submission that breaches these guidelines may be rejected or removed. Repeated or serious violations may result in a permanent ban on future submissions. Legal or ethical violations may be reported to relevant bodies where appropriate.

Suspicious or Disposable Email Addresses

Open MedScience does not accept blog article submissions from suspicious, temporary, or disposable email addresses. Submissions must include a valid, professional email address associated with an identifiable individual or organisation. Examples of unacceptable email types include:

• Disposable email services (e.g. Mailinator, TempMail, Guerrilla Mail)
• Unidentifiable Gmail/Yahoo addresses with generic usernames (e.g. “guestpost123[at]gmail.com”)
• Addresses clearly used for mass outreach or link-building (e.g. SEOagency.writerXX[at]gmail.com)

If we suspect an email address is not authentic or traceable, the submission may be:

• Automatically rejected without review
• Flagged for manual investigation
• Result in a ban on future submissions from the associated domain or contributor

Open MedScience reserves the right to request identity verification or further information before proceeding with review or publication.

Miscellaneous

Privacy & Data Handling
All personal data submitted to Open MedScience will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). By submitting content, you consent to the collection, storage, and use of your data for editorial, administrative, and compliance purposes. We will never share your personal information with third parties without your explicit consent, except where required by law.

Accessibility Commitment
Open MedScience is committed to making our published content accessible to all readers, including those using assistive technologies. We ensure that articles are presented in a clear, readable format and that all editorially selected images are accompanied by descriptive alt text. While we do not accept contributor-supplied images, we apply accessibility standards to our stock images and formatting where possible.

Author Age Requirement
Contributors must be at least 18 years old at the time of submission.

Response Time
Please allow up to five (5) working days for a response before following up on your submission by email. Response times may vary depending on editorial workload.

Payment Currency and Method
All fees are quoted and payable in GBP (£). Payment must be made using the method specified on the invoice (e.g., bank transfer, PayPal, Stripe) and in full within the stated payment terms.

Continuing Liability
Contributors remain responsible for the content they submit after publication and agree to indemnify Open MedScience against any claims, damages, or costs resulting from their content, including but not limited to copyright infringement, libel, or regulatory breaches.

Content Permanence
Articles will remain live for as long as Open MedScience Limited operates. However, domain changes, rebranding, or restructuring of the site may result in the relocation or removal of content without prior notice.

Time-Sensitive Content
News-based or time-sensitive articles will not be updated for relevance after publication unless at the sole discretion of the editorial team.

Incomplete Submissions
Submissions that are incomplete, missing required information, payment, or necessary declarations will not be reviewed and may be deleted without notice.

Dispute Resolution
Any disputes regarding editorial decisions, publishing fees, content removals, or link edits must be submitted in writing to editorial[at]openmedscience.com within 14 days of the relevant action or decision. Disputes submitted after this period will not be considered. All dispute communications must include the original submission date, article title, and the specific nature of the complaint.

Assignment of Rights
Open MedScience may assign or transfer any of its rights and obligations under these guidelines to another entity, including in the event of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. Contributors may not assign or transfer their rights or obligations without prior written consent from Open MedScience.

Severability
If any provision of these guidelines is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Force Majeure
Open MedScience will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations under these guidelines if such delay or failure results from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, strikes, cyberattacks, or government orders.

No Partnership or Employment
Nothing in these guidelines creates a partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between Open MedScience and any contributor.

Entire Agreement
These guidelines constitute the entire agreement between the contributor and Open MedScience regarding the submission, publication, and management of content, and supersede any prior verbal or written communications on the subject.

Governing Language
These guidelines are drafted in English, which will prevail in the event of any translation. Any translated versions provided are for convenience only and should not be considered legally binding.

Right to Amend
Open MedScience reserves the right to amend, update, or revise these guidelines at any time without prior notice. The revised version will take effect upon publication on openmedscience.com and will apply to all future submissions from that date.

Contributor Responsibility to Review Terms
Contributors are responsible for reviewing the most current version of these guidelines before submitting any new content. Submission of a new article after changes have been made constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

No Oral Agreements
No verbal statements, informal communications, or email exchanges will alter or override these guidelines. No variation of these terms will be valid unless it is in writing, expressly agreed by Open MedScience, and signed or formally confirmed by an authorised representative. Informal emails, verbal statements, or implied understandings will have no legal effect.

Survival of Obligations
Any provisions of these guidelines that by their nature should survive termination or removal of content will remain in effect, including but not limited to copyright licence, indemnity, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution clauses.

Waiver
Any failure or delay by Open MedScience to enforce any provision of these guidelines will not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

Final Notes and Editorial Authority

By submitting a blog article to Open MedScience, contributors agree to abide by all the terms outlined in this policy. We expect all submissions to reflect professionalism, originality, ethical SEO practice, and relevance to medical science and related fields.

Open MedScience retains full editorial control over all content published on the platform. We reserve the right to accept, reject, edit, or remove any submission at our sole discretion, with or without explanation. These guidelines are subject to change at any time, and contributors are responsible for reviewing the most current version before submitting new work.

All communication regarding submissions should be directed to:
editorial[at]openmedscience.com

Thank you for supporting responsible publishing with Open MedScience.

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