Effective Date: August 12, 2025
At GCShorts, we welcome contributions from our readers in the form of comments, story tips, images, videos, and other submitted materials. This User Generated Content (UGC) Policy explains the guidelines and responsibilities that apply when you submit any content to our platform.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By submitting content to GCShorts, you agree to comply with this policy and our Terms & Conditions. You also confirm that you have the legal right to share the material and that it does not infringe on any third-party rights.
2. Ownership and License
You retain ownership of your submitted content but grant GCShorts a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, edit, display, and distribute your content across our platforms and promotional channels. This license allows us to store, format, and share your submission while crediting you when applicable.
3. Content Standards
User-generated content must be:
Respectful and free from hate speech, harassment, threats, or defamation
Free from obscene, sexually explicit, or violent material
Lawful and compliant with copyright, trademark, and privacy laws
Accurate, honest, and not misleading
4. Moderation and Removal
GCShorts reserves the right to review, edit, or remove any user-submitted content that violates this policy, breaches the law, or is deemed inappropriate at our discretion. Repeated violations may result in account suspension or permanent bans from interacting with our platform.
5. No Obligation to Publish
Submitting content does not guarantee publication. Editorial decisions regarding whether to use or feature your submission are made solely by the GCShorts team.
6. Responsibility for Content
You are solely responsible for your submissions. GCShorts is not liable for any claims, damages, or losses arising from your submitted content.
7. Reporting Violations
If you believe user-generated content on GCShorts violates this policy, please report it to us at:
📧 gcshorts.com@gmail.com
We will review all valid concerns promptly and take appropriate action in line with our Corrections Policy and Editorial Standards.
This policy ensures that GCShorts remains a safe, respectful, and constructive space for public engagement while protecting both our readers and our publication.