This Content Originality & Plagiarism Policy applies to all content published on the Hivoox marketplace. Its purpose is to ensure quality, authenticity, and trust for all users.

This policy applies to:

Content writers offering writing services
Sellers publishing product or service descriptions
Any written content made available on Hivoox

Original content is mandatory. Plagiarism, duplication, and misleading content practices are not tolerated.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

Copying content from external websites, platforms, or competitors
Reusing content created by another seller or writer
Republishing previously sold or published content
Slightly modifying copied content to appear original
Using manufacturer or third-party texts without authorization

Any content that is not created by the seller or writer, in their own words, is considered non-compliant.

2. Content Writers Offering Writing Services

Writers selling content creation services on Hivoox must deliver 100% original and exclusive content.

Writers must:

Produce content specifically for the requesting client
Ensure that each delivery is unique and unpublished
Avoid any form of content reuse or duplication
Base their work on their own expertise and research

Clients are encouraged to verify delivered content using plagiarism detection tools before approval.

3. Sellers Publishing Product or Service Content

Sellers publishing content on their own listings (product pages, service descriptions, explanations, or marketing texts) must ensure that all content is original and written by them.

Sellers must not:

Copy content from other websites or online sources
Reuse descriptions from other sellers on Hivoox
Duplicate competitor or manufacturer descriptions
Publish generic or duplicated templates across multiple listings

Each product or service description must reflect real knowledge, real services, and real offerings.

4. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Hivoox allows the assisted use of AI tools, under strict conditions.

Allowed use:

Grammar and spelling correction
Improving clarity and structure
Rewriting or refining text originally written by the seller or writer

Prohibited use:

Publishing content written entirely by AI
Using AI to replicate or closely imitate existing content
Copying AI-generated content used by other sellers

AI must remain a support tool. Human authorship and original input are mandatory.

5. Responsibility and Verification

While Hivoox promotes content quality, responsibility remains with:

Writers, who must deliver original work
Sellers, who must ensure compliance before publishing
Buyers, who should review content before approval

Hivoox reserves the right to review content and request corrections or removal if non-compliance is identified.

6. Refund Policy Related to Plagiarism

If plagiarism is identified in content delivered by a writer before client approval, the amount paid will be refunded.

Refunds are not applicable once content has been approved by the client.
This policy does not apply to content already published and validated.

7. Consequences of Non-Compliance

Failure to comply with this policy may result in:

Content removal
Request for correction or rewriting
Temporary suspension of listings or services
Account restriction or termination in serious or repeated cases

These measures aim to protect the integrity of the marketplace.

8. Purpose of This Policy

This policy exists to:

Protect buyers from duplicated or low-quality content
Protect honest sellers and writers
Preserve SEO value and platform credibility

Maintain professional standards across Hivoox

9. Additional Information

For a more detailed explanation of why originality matters and how to create compliant content, please refer to our related blog articles.

If you have questions about this policy, you may contact support through the Hivoox platform.
By publishing content or offering writing services on Hivoox, you acknowledge and agree to comply with this Content Originality & Plagiarism Policy.