We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding, original content to every client thanks to the incredible contributors in our network. Contently has a strict zero-tolerance policy when it comes to plagiarism. To maintain this standard, the Contently platform automatically and immediately reviews every draft submitted for plagiarism. We utilize a plagiarism-detection software that will assess all submissions on the Contently platform against existing copy on the web. Managing Editors will receive an email notification alerting them of any matches where the chance of plagiarism is above 30%. Managing Editors then assess the piece of work on their own to determine if the work has been plagiarized.

Contently defines plagiarism as any work taken from a previously published source without proper attribution. That includes repurposing work you yourself have published previously, even on a personal blog or website. If you're unsure if it's plagiarism, check out this chart:

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If we discover that plagiarism has occurred, the Managing Editor will work with the Creative Marketplace team to discuss directly with the contributor, who will immediately be removed from all active and potential opportunities of receiving work through Contently. A refund will be determined on a case-by-case basis.