DATABOKS EXPERT CORNER CONTRIBUTOR TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. About Databoks Expert Corner

Databoks Expert Corner is a User Generated Content (UGC)-based publication channel that provides space for academics, researchers, practitioners, think tanks, and experts to share analysis, data interpretation, and research findings with a wider public.

Through Databoks Expert Corner, contributors can transform research findings and data into articles that are accessible, relevant, and impactful for public decision-making and societal discourse.

2. Contributor Criteria

Databoks Expert Corner contributors may come from:

Academics and lecturers
Researchers
Postgraduate students
Professional practitioners
Think tanks and research institutions
International organizations
Experts with relevant competence and experience on the topic written

Databoks reserves the right to request additional information regarding contributor identity, affiliation, and professional track record for verification purposes.

3. Manuscript Terms

Contributors must ensure that:

a. Original Work

The manuscript is the original work of the contributor.
The contributor holds rights to all material submitted.
The manuscript does not infringe copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property rights of any other party.

b. Data and Fact-Based

Articles must be supported by data, research, scientific journals, official reports, or reliable sources.
Every data point used must clearly cite its source.
Databoks reserves the right to request supporting documents or data sources used in the article.

c. Already in Academic Publication Process

If the article originates from:

scientific journals,
working papers,
policy papers,
research reports,
theses/dissertations,

the contributor must ensure that publication in Databoks does not violate the provisions of the publisher or relevant institution.

4. Editorial Standards

Databoks is committed to maintaining the quality, accuracy, and credibility of all publications.

Therefore:

All manuscripts will go through an editorial process
The editorial team may perform edits for clarity of language, structure, title, data visualization, and writing style
Databoks may request revisions from contributors prior to publication.
Databoks reserves the right to reject manuscript publication without obligation to provide detailed reasons

5. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Contributors must disclose:

organizational affiliations,
research funding sources,
professional relationships,
financial or non-financial interests,

that may potentially influence the independence of the writing.

This information may be displayed on the article to maintain transparency to readers.

6. Publication Rights

By submitting a manuscript to Databoks Expert Corner, the contributor grants Databoks the rights that are:

non-exclusive,
royalty-free,
globally applicable,

to:

publish,
store,
distribute,
promote,
adapt publication format,

whether through Databoks, Katadata, social media, newsletter, or other distribution channels.

7. Prohibited Content

Databoks does not accept articles that:

contain plagiarism;
spread false or misleading information;
contain hate speech;
are discriminatory;
attack individuals personally;
contain defamation or character assassination;
violate applicable laws;
contain direct promotion of products or services without clear analytical relevance.

8. Contributor Responsibilities

Contributors are fully responsible for:

information accuracy;
data validity;
legality of material use;
opinions expressed in the article.

Views published in Databoks Expert Corner are the personal views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Databoks, Katadata, or the author's affiliated institution.

9. Article Correction and Withdrawal

If discovered:

data errors,
factual errors,
ethical violations,
copyright violations,

Databoks reserves the right to:

update the article;
add correction notes;
withdraw the article from publication;
terminate cooperation with the contributor.

10. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Contributors are permitted to use AI tools to assist the writing process, subject to the following conditions:

AI shall not be used to generate fictitious data;
all facts and data must still be verified by the author;
final responsibility for the article's content remains with the contributor.

Databoks reserves the right to request clarification if there are indications of AI usage producing inaccurate information.

11. Benefits for Contributors

Databoks Expert Corner contributors will receive:

exposure to millions of Databoks readers;
author profile on the article page;
links to institutions or professional profiles;
research and media collaboration opportunities;
support for disseminating research findings to a wider public.