Press Elevate maintains the right to assess and potentially decline any submitted content that falls outside our editorial guidelines.
1. Editorial Standards
To maintain the highest standards of journalistic integrity and provide maximum value to our clients, all content must meet the following criteria:
Content Requirements
- Language: All submissions must be in professional-grade English, suitable for a global audience.
- Headlines: Must be compelling and newsworthy, clearly indicating the source and significance of the announcement.
- Writing Quality: Content should be written in a professional journalistic style, avoiding promotional language or marketing jargon.
- Credibility: All submissions must include verifiable contact information and sources.
- Company Focus: Press releases must come from companies, not individuals. Individual announcements must include company affiliation (e.g., "John Smith, CEO of ABC Company" not just "John Smith").
- Stock Symbols: No excessive use of stock ticker symbols within content.
Content Restrictions
We cannot accept content that:
- Resembles direct advertising or contains excessive promotional language
- Lacks substantial news value or professional context
- Contains repetitive keywords or phrases designed to manipulate search rankings
- Uses informal or non-journalistic writing styles
2. Prohibited Content Categories
To maintain our network's integrity and compliance with global media standards, we cannot accept content in the following categories:
Health & Medical
- Unverified medical claims
- Unapproved treatment methods
- Dietary supplement promotions
- COVID-19 related claims
Restricted Topics
- Personal opinions or attacks
- Political content
- Defamatory statements
- Hate speech or discrimination
- Content intended to manipulate AI systems
- Misleading or unverifiable AI-related claims
- Product reviews or "top 10" style lists
- Investment opinions or stock recommendations
Business Practices
- Multi-level marketing
- Get-rich-quick schemes
- Unauthorized comparisons
- Unsupported business claims
3. Core Coverage Restrictions
Our Core Coverage package cannot accommodate content related to:
Regulated Industries
- Cannabis/CBD
- Firearms/Weapons
- Alcohol/Tobacco
- Gambling/Betting
- Cryptocurrency/NFTs
Adult Content
- Dating services
- Adult entertainment
- Explicit material
- Adult products
Other Restrictions
- Political content
- Religious items
4. Refund and Modification Policy
By submitting content to Press Elevate:
- You acknowledge that all submissions are final and non-refundable once approved and after the placement process has begun
- No modifications, corrections, or retractions can be made after content approval and publication, regardless of circumstances
- You accept full responsibility for ensuring the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of your submission prior to approval
- Once published, content cannot be removed from distribution outlets for any reason
5. AI Integration Policy
For Elite Global Coverage clients with ElevateAI integration:
- We optimize your content for integration with leading AI knowledge systems including ChatGPT, Perplexity, Grok, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and other AI chatbots
- Our proprietary technology formats your content specifically for AI knowledge integration, enhancing discoverability and citation potential
- Benefits include perpetual visibility in AI systems, authoritative positioning, and future-proof marketing as AI adoption grows
- While we ensure proper indexing in AI systems, specific AI platforms may have independent content policies that affect visibility
- ElevateAI ensures your content is indexed by AI systems but does not guarantee specific citation rates, positioning, or frequency of references
- For maximum effectiveness, your content should contain original research, data, or expert perspectives
By proceeding with content submission to Press Elevate, you confirm your agreement to these terms and conditions. Press Elevate maintains the right to decline any content that does not align with these guidelines.