SayPro Contribution Acknowledgment Form

SayPro Contribution Acknowledgment Form

This form is to confirm an employee’s involvement in the creation of an article and to grant SayPro the necessary rights to publish and distribute the content. By completing this form, the employee agrees to the terms outlined below regarding the use and publication of their work.

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Employee Information:

• Name: ___________________________
• Department/Team: ___________________________
• Email: ___________________________
• Phone (Optional): ___________________________

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Article Information:

• Article Title: ___________________________
• Article Submission Date: ___________________________
• Date of Final Draft Completion: ___________________________

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Confirmation of Involvement:

1. Contribution Details: Please describe your specific contributions to the article (e.g., research, writing, editing, sourcing images, etc.).
2. Collaboration with Other Contributors: Were you involved in collaborating with other team members or departments for this article? Please specify any collaboration, if applicable.

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Rights and Permissions:

By completing this form, the employee confirms the following:

1. Grant of Publishing Rights:
   The employee hereby grants SayPro the rights to publish, distribute, and promote the submitted article in any form, including but not limited to digital platforms, internal communications, social media, and printed publications.☐ I agree to grant SayPro the rights to publish and distribute the content.
2. Original Content:
   The employee affirms that the article is their original work and does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party. If third-party materials are used, proper credits and permissions have been obtained.☐ I confirm that the article is original, and I have obtained permission for any third-party materials used.
3. Right to Edit:
   The employee understands that SayPro reserves the right to make edits to the article for clarity, consistency, tone, or length. The employee will be consulted for any major changes.☐ I acknowledge that SayPro may edit the article as necessary.
4. No Compensation:
   The employee acknowledges that participation in the creation of the article is part of their role within the company and no additional compensation will be provided beyond their regular employment benefits.☐ I understand and accept that there will be no additional compensation.
5. Attribution:
   The employee will be credited as the author of the article when it is published, as per SayPro’s standard editorial practices.☐ I agree to be credited as the author of the article.

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Acknowledgment and Agreement:

By signing below, the employee acknowledges their involvement in the creation of the article and agrees to the terms outlined above, granting SayPro the necessary rights to publish and distribute the content.

Employee Signature: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________

Manager/Supervisor Approval (if applicable):
Manager Name: ___________________________
Manager Signature: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________

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For SCSPR Use Only:

• Article Review Date: ___________________________
• Publication Approval: ☐ Yes ☐ No
• Publication Date: ___________________________

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Instructions for Submission:
Please complete and submit this form to the SayPro Corporate Social Responsibility and Partnerships Team (SCSPR) prior to the article’s publication. A signed copy of this form will be kept on file to confirm the employee’s contributions and the granted rights for publication.

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This SayPro Contribution Acknowledgment Form ensures that all contributions are officially recognized and that SayPro has the necessary permissions to publish and promote the content in line with its CSR initiatives. Thank you for your participation and dedication to SayPro’s mission!