Writer's Code of Conduct
In addition to these rules all general terms of service and information from the beta reader's code of conduct must be adhered to where applicable.
- Writers must read the beta profiles thoroughly to ensure that their story meets the criteria of the beta reader. Any beta reader who receives a type of story they have specifically stated that they will not beta read is within their rights to complain. These complaints may result in disciplinary action for the writer.
- Writers must only submit projects for the fandom in which the beta reader is listed. For example a Harry Potter beta reader will only beta read Harry Potter fanfiction or crossovers containing the Harry Potter universe.
- All information input on the preliminary email must be as accurate as possible. Anyone found to be falsifying information such as rating or date of birth will be banned from using the site.
- Writers must not submit stories of an unsuitable rating to be beta read. The rating of the piece must not exceed that which the writer is legally allowed to read. For example a fifteen year old writer must not submit an NC-17 piece for beta reading.
- As the writer you agree to shortlist five (5) beta readers, and send individual emails to them in order of preference. You agree to await the reply of the first beta reader before sending a preliminary to the second beta reader on your short list. For example, if the first beta reader on your list is Asli Pryde, you do not send an email to the second beta reader until Asli Pryde has replied. Failure to adhere to this rule may result in a ban from the site.
- If a beta reader declines your project then please respect their decision. Further preliminary emails to them with regards the same project will be construed as spamming and punished as such.
- You must choose only one (1) beta reader. If the first beta reader on your shortlist replies saying they will beta read your project, then please do not email the other beta readers. Using more than one beta reader via valid or duplicitous methods, or attempting to obtain more than one beta reader will result in a ban from the site.
- While every effort is made to match a writer with a beta reader we do not guarantee that a beta reader will take on your project.
- If a beta reader does not respond within seven (7) days then it is within your rights to complain to the site administrator.
- You, the writer, agree not to send the beta reader URL's or web pages, expecting them to beta from that. You must provide the original word document. Please note that beta readers will only accept .RTF or .DOC files.
- As the writer you agree to inform the beta reader of any suspension or abandonment of the project. Failure to do so may result in you being penalised should you ever want a beta reader from the site (Perfect Imagination) again.
- You agree not to harass or threaten any beta reader you find via this site, and must respect their wishes at all times. Anyone who exhibits obsessive or threatening behaviour towards any user of this site will be banned and blacklisted.
- As the writer it is your responsibility to read relevant documentation available on the site, in order to gain information with regards to processes and etiquette.
- According to the American COPPA legislation Perfect Imagination cannot provide this service for individuals under thirteen years of age. By entering your email address below you are stating that you are 13 years of age or older.
- Perfect Imagination cannot guarantee that using a beta reader from this site will result in your story being approved for submission to any archive.
If you have any questions with regards to these terms and conditions then please contact the site administrator.
By entering your email address and date of birth below you are agreeing to the terms and conditions listed above, and acknowledge that any breach of these terms of service may result in penalty by banning from the site.