Welcome to The Maple Review, an independent forum committed to fostering informed discourse. By submitting content, you agree to the following:

1. Originality and Exclusivity
   1. Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
   2. By submitting, the contributor grants The Maple Review exclusive, perpetual, and royalty-free rights to publish, reproduce, modify, and distribute the work in all formats and media, including but not limited to online, print, audio, and syndication.
   3. Contributors are expressly prohibited from republishing, reproducing, distributing, or otherwise disseminating the content, in whole or in part, in any form or medium, without obtaining prior written consent from The Maple Review. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contributors retain the limited right to share the content on social media platforms and similar digital channels, provided such sharing complies with The Maple Review’s then-applicable policies and does not constitute systematic or commercial redistribution.
2. Editorial Review and Modifications
   1. All contributions are subject to editorial review. We reserve the right to edit for clarity, coherence, grammatical accuracy, formatting, and adherence to our style guide.
   2. Substantive changes (those affecting meaning or intention) will be communicated to the author prior to publication.
   3. We do not guarantee publication of all submissions.
3. Ethical and Legal Compliance
   1. Submissions must be free of plagiarism, defamatory material, misinformation, hate speech, or breach of any third-party rights.
   2. Contributors are solely responsible for the factual accuracy and legality of their work.
   3. Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
4. Contributor Acknowledgement
   1. While we claim exclusive publishing rights, all published contributions will be duly credited to the author.
   2. A short author biography may be included with each publication.
   3. We may feature contributor content in special issues, newsletters, collections, or promotional materials.
5. Compensation
   1. All contributions are voluntary and unpaid, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
   2. Contributors waive any future claim to compensation, royalties, or licensing fees for published work.
6. Corrections and Retractions
   1. If an error is identified post-publication, we reserve the right to issue a correction, clarification, or retraction.
   2. Contributors are encouraged to notify us promptly of any issues identified in their own work.
   3. Contributors may withdraw their submission before editorial acceptance by email or any other recognised form of written correspondence.
   4. Once accepted for publication, the contributor may not withdraw the article or demand removal without valid reason and the consent of the editorial board.
7. Use of AI Tools
   1. Contributions generated or assisted by Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools must be clearly disclosed in the submission.
   2. The use of AI tools does not exempt the contributor from responsibility for originality, factual accuracy, or ethical compliance.
8. Third-party Materials
   1. If a contribution includes third-party content (e.g., images, quotations, data), the contributor must obtain and provide proof of necessary permissions and licences.
   2. The Maple Review will not be liable for any unauthorised use of third-party materials.
9. Jurisdiction and Governing Law
   1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
   2. Any disputes arising from contributions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
10. Amendments
    1. The Maple Review reserves the right to revise these Terms of Contribution at any time. Updates will be posted on our official website. Continued submissions imply acceptance of the latest terms.

By submitting to The Maple Review, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Contribution, including the grant of exclusive and royalty-free publishing rights.