By submitting your work to The Affectivist Project, you (“Author”) agree to the following terms:

1. Rights & Usage

• The Author grants The Affectivist Project non-exclusive rights to publish, distribute, and share the work in any format, worldwide, in English.

• The Author retains full copyright ownership.

2. Digital Publication

• The Affectivist Project has the non-exclusive right to publish the work online and in digital formats for promotional purposes only, unless otherwise agreed upon.

• These rights last three (3) years from the submission date and renew annually unless either party chooses to terminate.

3. Author’s Warranties

• The Author confirms they own the work and that it does not infringe on any third-party rights (e.g., copyright, privacy, trademark, defamation).

• The Affectivist Project is not obligated to publish any work that may violate these rights.

4. Editorial Integrity

• The Affectivist Project will not alter the textual content without the Author’s permission.

• The Author will always receive byline credit.

5. Author Information

• A biography or creative statement may be included, with minor edits for clarity and fit.

• The Affectivist Project reserves the right to omit bios or creative statements if not submitted correctly.

6. Corrections & Revisions

• If changes are needed, the Author must withdraw the original submission and submit a revised version.

• The Affectivist Project will correct any errors on its end upon notification.

7. Rights Retention

• Any rights not explicitly granted to The Affectivist Project remain fully with the Author.

NOTICE:

• If a submission contains plagiarism or other disqualifying factors, it may be revoked even after acceptance, and the author may be ineligible for future submissions.

• The application fee is non-refundable, regardless of the open call results.

• There are no additional fees beyond the application fee upon selection.

• Accepted artists must provide any additional requested materials, including high-resolution files if needed.