Syndication Guidelines
📄 Content Syndication Guidelines
For Partners and Publishers of Common Ground USA
1. Purpose of Syndication
We encourage the republication of our blog content to expand awareness of our mission, foster dialogue, and engage new audiences—as long as it is done ethically, with attribution, and in alignment with our values.
2. What Content Can Be Syndicated?
✅ You may syndicate any blog posts published on our site unless explicitly marked otherwise.
🚫 Do not syndicate content labeled “Do Not Republish” or guest contributions without prior permission.
3. Attribution Requirements
Every syndicated article must include:
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Author’s name (as originally published)
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A link back to the original post
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The statement:
“Originally published by Common Ground USA at [Original URL]”
4. Permitted Formats
We offer both full-text and summary (excerpted) RSS feeds. You may:
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Republish excerpts with a clear link to the full article on our site. (Preferred for general use)
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Republish full articles only if you:
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Credit the original source prominently
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Preserve original formatting and context
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Do not modify content without approval
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5. Modifications and Edits
Do not alter the article’s meaning, tone, or context.
If you need to edit for length or clarity, contact us for approval at: [Your Contact Email].
6. Monetization and Advertising
You may not republish our content:
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Behind paywalls
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As part of ad-heavy or clickbait environments
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For commercial gain without prior consent
7. Technical Requirements (RSS Usage)
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Always pull from our official RSS feed: [RSS Feed URL]
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Cache responsibly (no more than once per hour)
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Use canonical tags or noindex on republished versions to avoid SEO conflicts
8. Revocation of Rights
We reserve the right to revoke syndication privileges at any time if these guidelines are violated or if the usage misrepresents our work or values.
9. Contact and Clarifications
For questions, permissions, or custom syndication arrangements, contact us at:
📧 [Email Address]
🌐 [Website URL]