Terms of Service for Contributors

"Duty to Dissent" Storytelling Project

Auctor Summam Habet Auctoritatem - Authors Have the Ultimate Authority

Note re. Pro Bono Legal Contribution: D2D gratefully acknowledges the pro bono legal services provided by Attorney David Peters of Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) in support of healthcare professional speech and transparency.

Your Story, Your Rights, Our Mission

Simple Terms: By submitting your story to D2D, you're joining a community of healthcare professionals committed to sharing experiences of medical conscience over conformity.

Core Agreement

All stories submitted become the non-exclusive property of D2D. Contributors retain rights to their stories but confer express permission to D2D to publish their stories with attribution in appropriate format without compensation to the contributors.

What This Means for You

You Keep:

• Full ownership of your original story and experiences

• Right to republish your story elsewhere (with simple D2D attribution)

• Right to use your story in other formats or publications

• Control over attribution - real name, pseudonym, or anonymous

D2D Receives:

• Non-exclusive publishing rights to your story

• Editorial authority to enhance clarity and storytelling impact

• Right to include your story in collections, podcasts, or educational materials

• Permission to adapt your story for different media formats

We Both Agree:

• Your approval required for any major changes to your story's content or meaning

• Professional editorial process with legal review before publication

• Withdrawal option - you may withdraw unpublished stories at any time

• Privacy protection through anonymization options when requested

Editorial Collaboration

Your story will be enhanced through:

• Professional editorial guidance while preserving your authentic voice

• Legal review to ensure appropriate protections

• Collaborative revision process until you're completely satisfied

• Nothing publishes without your final approval

Attribution and Recognition

D2D will provide attribution according to your preference:

• Full name and credentials

• Professional title only

• Pseudonym or pen name of your choice

• Anonymous (with general location/specialty if desired)

If you republish elsewhere: Simple attribution required - "First published in the Duty to Dissent Substack [date]. Reprinted with permission."

Legal Protections

D2D maintains comprehensive safeguards:

• Attorney-reviewed editorial process

• Privacy protection protocols

• Anonymization options for sensitive content

• Focus on systemic issues rather than individual targeting

• Compliance with HIPAA protections

Your Responsibilities

As a contributor, you confirm:

• Your story represents your authentic experience

• Factual statements are true to the best of your knowledge

• You have the right to share this content

• You've protected patient privacy and followed HIPAA requirements

Questions or Concerns?

Contact: Project coordinator, W. Campbell (“Camp”) Douglass III MD, MSEmail: drwild1@gmail.comPhone: 386-451-9041

By submitting your story, you acknowledge understanding and agreement with these terms.

Legal Review Status: Attorney reviewed and approvedVersion: 1.0Effective Date: July 4, 2025