ASAN Submission Terms

Version 2026-10-18.1 · Effective October 18, 2026

Accuracy and authenticity

Submitters affirm that information is accurate to the best of their knowledge, disclose material uncertainties and AI-generated or AI-assisted content, and identify relevant sources.

Originality and attribution

Submitters identify original authors, collaborators, third-party materials, copyright holders, and required credits.

Ownership and permissions

Submitters represent that they have the rights and permissions necessary to authorize the uses they expressly grant ASAN. Any outstanding permissions must be disclosed and resolved before publication of affected material.

Publication license

For materials the submitter is authorized to license, they grant antha prerna foundation, doing business as the American South Asian Network (ASAN), a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to reproduce, edit, adapt, publish, distribute, display, and promote those materials through ASAN's websites, newsletters, publications, social media, and related channels, with appropriate attribution.

Indemnification

The submitter agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless antha prerna foundation, doing business as ASAN, and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives against third-party claims, damages, liabilities, judgments, settlements, and reasonable legal expenses arising from the submitter's breach of the representations, warranties, or permissions provided, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Editorial discretion

ASAN may verify facts, contact contributors, request evidence, edit materials, decline submissions, and determine whether and when material is published. Submission does not guarantee publication.

Editorial tips and nominations

Links and background information supplied as leads may be reviewed for editorial purposes. The publication license applies to materials expressly authorized for publication.

Consent and privacy

ASAN uses submitted contact details, disclosures, and files to evaluate submissions, verify facts and permissions, contact contributors or consenting nominees, and maintain submission and consent records. Supporting documents are restricted to authorized administrators; they are not automatically published. Submission records include the server-recorded IP address, timestamp, and accepted terms version. Contact details are used for newsletter subscriptions only if the optional updates checkbox is selected. Personal information is handled under ASAN's Privacy Policy, including its applicable retention practices and privacy request process.