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Submission Tips and Conditions

All submissions must follow these guidelines and tips to ensure alignment with the EWF’s mission and seven pillars.

By submitting content to the Executive Women’s Forum, a division of DSG Global (the EWF), you (“Contributor”) agree to the following terms and conditions. Submissions are open to members, partners, and professionals in cybersecurity, risk, and technology. Contributors from EWF benefactor companies may receive priority consideration. All contributors must be directly involved in the creation of the submitted content. 

Submission Tips and Guidelines

Company Approval

  • If your submission references your company, or internal data, you must have authorization from your organization to include that information
  • EWF is not responsible for any content submitted without company approval
  • If you mention a company without permission, your submission will be rejected or removed.

General Rules

  • Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
  • Align your submission with at least one of EWF’s seven pillars
  • Priority given to members and individuals from EWF benefactor companies
  • Submissions must focus on challenges, strategies, and lessons learned without promoting or endorsing a specific company, product, or solution
  • Use clear, professional formatting appropriate for a web audience
  • Include links to credible sources where applicable
  • Contributors must be directly involved in creating the content.  Summaries or recaps of existing work are allowed only if they are written in your own words, provide a unique perspective, and properly cite the original source.
  • Submissions may be drafted with the assistance of AI tools; however, contributors are responsible for ensuring that the content is original, accurate, properly attributed, and aligned with EWF’s mission and pillars.
  • Ensure the article, blog, or resource is polished, clear, and error-free.
  • Follow word count or format guidance specific to each submission type (see below)

News & Insights

  • Purpose: Share thought leadership, unique perspectives, or original research to inform and inspire our members
  • Content Types: Articles, blogs, insight reports
  • Requirements:
  • Recommended length: 600–800 words
  • Titles should be clear and under 75 characters
  • Third-person voice; avoid “you” or promotional language
  • Summaries or recaps of existing content must offer a fresh perspective and link to the original source
  • Ensure readability with short paragraphs, headers, and bullet points where appropriate.

Tips for Insight Reports

  • Include a clear summary tailored to the EWF audience, highlighting the unique perspective your report provides.
  • Focus on practical applications and guidance that members can act on immediately.

Note: This content will be published publicly on the EWF website.

Resource Library

  • Purpose: Provide actionable tools that members can use immediately to support leadership, teams, or organizational initiatives
  • Content Types: Toolkits, templates, checklists, frameworks, guides, insight reports with actionable summaries
  • Requirements:
  • Clearly explain the problem the resource solves
  • Include a short description of how it can be applied and its benefits
  • Professional, polished, and clear formatting
  • Submit in ready-to-use format

Note: Content submitted for the Resource Library will be behind a member-only gate and accessible only to EWF members. However, some submissions may be featured as tools or resources for the entire EWF community.

Review Process

  • The EWF editorial team reserves the right to review and edit all submissions for alignment with mission, pillars, and community standards. And, may request edits prior to publication.
  • Due to volume, you will be contacted only if your content is accepted
  • Contributors are encouraged to refine and resubmit content if not accepted

Contributor Expectations

  • Submissions are voluntary; no compensation is provided
  • Contributions are an opportunity to share expertise, build visibility, and support a global leadership community

Final Recommendations

  • Speak authentically and with authority based on your real-world experience.
  • Focus on lessons learned and practical guidance.
  • Review your submission carefully to ensure clarity, accuracy, and relevance before submitting.

Following these tips increases the likelihood your contribution will be accepted and valued by the EWF Community.

Submission Terms and Conditions

1. Copyright and License

The Contributor retains copyright to their submission. By submitting content, the Contributor grants EWF a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, display, distribute, and use the content in digital and print formats, on the EWF website, in newsletters, and other EWF communications. This license continues indefinitely unless revoked in writing. Previously published content may remain in the EWF archives.

2. Originality and Intellectual Property

All submissions must be original and must not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights. Any third-party content must include proper permission or attribution. Summaries or recaps of existing work are permitted only if written in your own words, provide a unique perspective, and properly cite the source.

3. Company Approval

If a submission references a company, or internal data, the Contributor must have authorization from that company. Contributors are encouraged to anonymize examples where company authorization is not available. Submissions that mention a company without permission will be rejected or removed.

4. Use of AI Tools

AI tools may be used to support content creation. Contributors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and compliance of the content with these terms.

5. Types of Content

News & Insights: Articles, blogs, and insight reports intended for public publication on the EWF website. Recommended length is 600–800 words with 3–5 key takeaways. Third-person voice is required; promotional or sales-focused content will not be accepted.

Resource Library: Member-only tools, templates, checklists, frameworks, guides, and insight reports. Content must be actionable, professional, and aligned with at least one of EWF’s seven pillars. Each resource should include a short description explaining its purpose, how it can be used, and the problem it solves. Resource Library content is behind a member-only gate, but selected submissions may be featured as tools for the full EWF community.

6. Review and Acceptance

The EWF editorial team reserves the right to review and edit all submissions to ensure alignment with mission, pillars, and community standards. Contributors will be contacted only if the submission is accepted. Not all submissions will be accepted, and contributors are encouraged to refine and resubmit if necessary. EWF reserves the right to edit, format, or reject submissions.

7. Contributor Responsibilities

Submissions are voluntary; no compensation is provided. Contributors are responsible for the accuracy, legality, and originality of their content. Sensitive or confidential information should not be included. By submitting content, contributors grant the EWF a non-exclusive license to use and distribute the content as outlined above.

8. Archiving and Data

EWF may collect basic information such as name, company, and role to manage and publish submissions. Content may be archived for future use, including in resource libraries, newsletters, or other member communications. Contributors may request the removal of content by emailing [email protected], but previously published submissions may remain in the archives.

9. Limitation of Liability

EWF is not responsible for consequences arising from unauthorized company references or inaccurate content. Contributors agree to indemnify and hold EWF harmless from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from their submission.

By submitting content, the Contributor acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions of the Executive Women’s Forum, a division of DSG Global.