Review & Moderation Guidelines

The Review Pipeline

1. Writer Profile Verification

• New profiles enter a review queue upon submission
• Moderators verify the identity anchor (LinkedIn profile or published byline)
• SLA: within 24 business hours
• Result: Verified, or Rejected with reason

2. Writing Sample Review

• Every sample is reviewed before it appears on your public profile
• Moderators check: originality, rights to display, content guidelines compliance, AI disclosure accuracy
• SLA: within 24 business hours
• Result: Published, or Rejected with specific reason

3. Job Listing Review

• Every job is reviewed before publication
• Moderators check: pay meets floor requirements, legitimate employer, no scam indicators, clear role description
• SLA: within 24 business hours
• Result: Published (30-day listing), or Rejected with reason and refund

What Moderators Check

• Identity verification accuracy
• Content guideline compliance
• AI disclosure honesty (spot-checks)
• Job posting quality (pay floor, legitimacy, no scam patterns)
• Testimonial authenticity
• Community guideline compliance

Spot Checks

Published content may be spot-checked at any time for continued compliance. This includes AI disclosure verification using industry-standard detection tools (used as one signal among many, not as sole arbiter).

Strike System

• First violation: Warning with explanation and opportunity to correct
• Second violation: Content removed, 7-day restriction on new submissions
• Third violation: Account suspension (30 days) with review
• Severe violations (fraud, identity fabrication, plagiarism): Immediate account termination

Appeals Process

• You may appeal any moderation decision within 14 days
• Appeals are reviewed by a second moderator who was not involved in the original decision
• Appeal decisions are communicated within 5 business days
• Contact [email protected] to file an appeal

Transparency

We publish quarterly transparency stats including: number of reports received, listings rejected, profiles verified, and moderation actions taken. See our Trust & Safety page.