Terms Of Usage

1. Introduction

Welcome to Hamsat. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, we kindly ask that you refrain from using our site. Hamsat is a platform for expressive, helpful, and personal writing. We welcome original submissions in both Arabic and English. All content submitted must be your own work, unpublished elsewhere, and free from plagiarism or AI-generated material. By submitting content, you confirm that it is entirely original and submitted in good faith. Upon acceptance, Hamsat reserves the right to lightly edit, publish, and archive your submission on our platform. Once a piece is published on Hamsat, it may not be republished elsewhere, whether online or in print. You grant Hamsat an exclusive license to publish the work while retaining full intellectual ownership of your content. We do not accept content that is political, religious, or news-based. All submissions must be respectful, inclusive, and appropriate for a general audience. Content that contains hate speech, explicit material, discriminatory language, or harmful misinformation will be immediately rejected. By using the Hamsat website, you agree to interact with the platform in a lawful and respectful manner. You may not interfere with site operations, attempt unauthorized access, introduce malicious content, or misuse the platform in any way. Submission of content does not guarantee publication. All submitted work is reviewed according to Hamsat's editorial standards, voice, and overall relevance to the magazine's mission. We reserve the right to reject any submission for any reason, without obligation to provide feedback. While we do our best to ensure that the Hamsat website functions smoothly and remains secure, we do not guarantee uninterrupted service or error-free access. Hamsat is not liable for any loss, damages, or interruptions that may occur through the use of the site. We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms of Use at any time. By continuing to use the site, you agree to the most current version of the terms as posted. All content published on Hamsat - including articles, poetry, personal stories, creative works, and other editorial material - is protected under copyright law. Each published piece remains the intellectual property of its original author and is licensed exclusively to Hamsat for distribution. No content from this website may be copied, republished, translated, or reused in any format without written permission from both the author and Hamsat. Any unauthorized use of our content is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.