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Understanding Submission Stages

  • Submitted
    Your submission has been received and is awaiting review. You cannot make changes at this stage, but you will be notified when the review process begins.
  • Under Review
    Your submission has been selected to be reviewed by the Submission Board at our next meeting. This stage may take some time. You will be notified if additional information is needed or when a decision is made.
  • Revisions Requested
    The reviewer has requested changes or additional information. Please review the feedback, make the necessary updates, and resubmit for further review.
  • Accepted
    Congratulations! Your submission has been accepted. You will receive further instructions or next steps via email or your dashboard.
  • Rejected
    Unfortunately, your submission was not accepted. In most cases, a rejection is due to one or more of the following reasons:

    • Not meeting submission guidelines
    • Plagiarism or clear threat is detected
    • AI was used to create the art or the story itself (AI may be used as a tool to assist, but not to generate the final work)

    Please review any feedback provided and consider revising or submitting a new entry in the future.

  • Withdrawn
    A submitter has the option to withdraw their submission at any time; only the submitter can withdraw their own submission. If this was done by mistake, please resubmit your story. Withdrawing fully deletes the submission and its files from our system.
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Terms of Use

B4 Manga Submission Portal – Terms of Use & Submission Agreement

Effective Date: October 13, 2025

Welcome to the B4 Manga Submission Portal (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “B4 Manga”).
This platform allows creators to register for an account and submit original story concepts, scripts, artwork, or manuscripts for editorial review and potential publication consideration with B4 Manga.

By accessing or using this Portal (the “Portal”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and Submission Agreement (collectively, the “Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Portal.

Please read carefully.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to register an account and submit materials through this Portal.
By using the Portal, you confirm that you meet this minimum age requirement and that all information provided is accurate and truthful.

2. User Accounts

To submit materials, you must create a Submissions Account.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and any activity under your account.
You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information.

  • Keep your information updated.

  • Not share your login credentials or allow others to access your account.

B4 Manga reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are found to contain false or misleading information.

3. Purpose of the Portal

The B4 Manga Submission Portal is designed for creators to submit new story ideas, manuscripts, scripts, artwork, and related materials for potential publication as manga, comics, or light novels under the B4 Manga imprint.

This Portal is:

  • For submission and editorial review only.

  • Not a public posting platform, marketplace, or open community forum.

All submissions are confidential and accessible only to authorized B4 Manga editors, reviewers, and staff.

4. Intellectual Property and Ownership

a. Your Rights

You retain full ownership and copyright to all materials you submit.

By submitting your work, you grant B4 Manga a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to:

  • Review and evaluate your submission internally.

  • Temporarily reproduce or store your submission for editorial purposes.

  • Communicate with you regarding your submission.

No ownership or publishing rights are transferred unless a separate written publishing agreement is executed.

b. Our Rights

B4 Manga and its affiliates retain all rights to the Portal itself, including its design, code, systems, and branding. These Terms do not grant you rights to use B4 Manga’s trademarks, logos, or proprietary software.

5. Confidentiality of Submissions

All submissions are treated as confidential.
Your materials will be shared only with authorized B4 Manga personnel involved in the review process.
B4 Manga will not publicly release, display, or distribute your submission without your written consent.

6. Originality and Representation

By submitting, you represent and warrant that:

  • The submission is your original work or that you have full authority to submit it.

  • The submission does not infringe upon any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, or confidentiality.

  • You have disclosed any co-creators, collaborators, or contributors involved in the submission.

7. No Guarantee of Acceptance or Feedback

Submitting materials does not guarantee review, response, feedback, or publication.
B4 Manga evaluates submissions at its sole discretion.
If you receive no response within sixty (60) days, you may assume your submission was not accepted at this time.

8. Similar Ideas and Independent Development

You acknowledge that B4 Manga may already be developing, or may in the future develop, stories, concepts, or artwork similar to your submission.
Any such similarity is coincidental, and you waive any claims relating to coincidental resemblance or parallel development.

9. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Submit unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or harmful content.

  • Upload viruses, malware, or malicious code.

  • Misrepresent your identity or ownership of a work.

  • Attempt to interfere with Portal functionality or security.

Violation may result in account suspension or permanent removal.

10. Account Termination and Withdrawal Rights

You may delete your account and withdraw your submission at any time using the Portal’s account tools or by contacting B4 Manga.

Upon withdrawal or deletion:

  • Your submission and related data will be removed from active systems.

  • B4 Manga may retain minimal archival information (e.g., title, author name, submission date) to avoid duplicate submissions and ensure record consistency.

B4 Manga reserves the right to terminate accounts for violation of these Terms or misuse of the Portal.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Portal is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.”
B4 Manga makes no representations or warranties regarding uptime, accuracy, or the likelihood of review or acceptance.
Use of the Portal is at your own risk.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, B4 Manga shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of:

  • Your use or inability to use the Portal.

  • The handling or evaluation of your submission.

  • Unauthorized access or data loss.

13. Submissions Data & Privacy

a. Data We Collect

When you register or submit, we may collect:

  • Account Data: legal name, preferred name, email, phone number, mailing address.

  • Submission Data: project title, summary, uploaded files, communication history.

  • Operational Data: timestamps, submission status, review notes.

b. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Manage your Submissions Account.

  • Evaluate and track your submission.

  • Communicate updates or status.

  • Maintain internal records and prevent duplicates.

c. Retention

Submissions and data are retained for a reasonable period needed for editorial review and compliance.
Deleted accounts enter a 30-day pending deletion period, after which data is permanently erased unless reactivated.

d. Access, Export & Deletion

You may request a copy of your personal data or delete your account at any time.
Once deletion is finalized, your information cannot be recovered.

e. Confidentiality & Security

All submission data is stored securely and accessible only to authorized staff.
B4 Manga uses reasonable technical safeguards, but no system is entirely secure. You agree to use the Portal at your own risk.

f. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers (e.g., file storage or communication systems) solely to operate the Portal, under strict confidentiality and data-protection terms.

14. Changes to These Terms

B4 Manga may update these Terms periodically.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Continued use of the Portal after updates constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, United States.
Any dispute arising from these Terms shall first be resolved through good-faith discussion.
If unresolved, disputes will be submitted to binding arbitration in Denver, Colorado, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable arbitration costs and legal fees.

16. Contact Us

 

For questions about submissions, data, or these Terms, contact:
B4 Manga Submissions Support
Contact Us – B4 Manga