Guest Blogger Agreement

This Guest Blogger Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of (the "Effective Date) when Guest Blogger Agreement is accepted (box checked in the form) upon the guest post(s) submission.

BETWEEN:

The Guest Blogger “Guest Blogger” or “You” or “Your You are at least 18 years old. We don't accept minors.

AND

Laurence Zimmermann EI, FractalMax®, a business registered in France with its registered address at 66 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 PARIS, France (hereinafter referred to as “the Site Owner,” “We,” or “Us”), and publisher of the website https://www.fractalmax.agency.
Contact: info@fractalmax.agency

Throughout this Agreement, the Guest Blogger and the Site Owner may each be referred to as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”

WHEREAS, the Guest Blogger wishes to submit one or more guest posts for publication on the Site Owner’s website without any compensation and agrees to adhere to the Site Owner’s website terms and guest post submission guidelines.

NOW THEREFORE, by accepting this Agreement through the provided checkbox (or electronic signature), the Parties agree to the terms and conditions governing the submission and publication of guest posts.

ACCEPTED GUEST POST TOPICS

All Guest Posts must be about one of the following topics:

Business growth strategies
Affiliate marketing
Content marketing
Email marketing
Social media marketing
Traffic generation
Artificial Intelligence and how it can help small businesses
CPA marketing
Online advertising
SEO Branding
Self-improvement (for entrepreneurs)
Leadership
Entrepreneurship

Site Owner may accept guest posts on a topic not listed above. if you have ideas about a topic that’s not listed above, please follow the guest post pitch requirements below to submit to the Site Owner for review and approval.

GUEST POST PITCH REQUIREMENTS - STEP 1

Before submitting a guest post, please email the following information to info@fractalmax.agency for review:

Proposed Guest Post Title(s): Provide one or more potential titles for your article.
Brief Outline: Include a bullet-point summary outlining the main points or sections of your proposed post.
Author Information: Share a link to your website's homepage. If you don't have a website, a link to a relevant social media profile is acceptable.

STEP 2:

Submit your draft using the form at the bottom of this page: https://www.fractalmax.agency/guest-post-submission

Please note: Submission of a guest post draft via the form (STEP 2) is only possible after your pitch has been reviewed and accepted by the Site Owner.

Submission of a guest post draft, even after pitch approval, does not guarantee publication. All submissions are subject to review and must meet our editorial standards, including quality, relevance, originality, and alignment with our audience's interests. The Site Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any submission at their sole discretion.

GUEST POST SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Once the Site Owner approves your guest post pitch, you are invited to submit your full draft for review via the form at:
https://www.fractalmax.agency/guest-post-submission

This step allows the Site Owner to read and evaluate the submitted draft before making any publication decision.

By submitting a guest post for review, you ("Guest Blogger") agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the Site Owner’s website (https://www.fractalmax.agency) and the following submission requirements:

Original Content: Your submission must be your original work and must not have been published elsewhere, in whole or in part, in any form (physical or digital), including social media platforms. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. When quoting others, please cite your sources appropriately.
Intellectual Property Rights: You affirm that the content provided is original, does not infringe upon any third-party rights, and that you hold the necessary rights to grant the Site Owner a license for its use. Under French law, you retain moral rights to your work, including the right to attribution and the right to object to derogatory treatments of your work.
Use of Images: Any images submitted with the guest post must be directly relevant to the content. The Guest Blogger affirms that they either own these images or possess the necessary legal rights to use them, including appropriate licenses or permissions. This includes ensuring that any identifiable individuals featured have provided explicit consent for their image to be used, in accordance with French privacy laws. The Guest Blogger is solely responsible for any legal issues arising from the use of such media. The Site Owner reserves the right, at their sole discretion, to deem any provided evidence as insufficient or inadequate. For example, platforms like Unsplash offer photos intended for free use, but it is the Guest Blogger’s responsibility to review each image’s license before use.
Pictures – Technical Information: The featured image and other images for the blog post should be in 16:9 format, JPEG, with a maximum file size of 120 KB. Square images (1:1) in JPEG format are allowed for infographics (maximum file size: 120 KB). The Guest Blogger agrees to provide images that meet the specified requirements (format, dimensions, maximum file size, etc.). In cases where the submitted images do not comply with these specifications, the Site Owner reserves the right to optimize them—including cropping, compression, or format adjustment—to maintain editorial consistency, enhance site performance, and adhere to web best practices. Videos and gifs are not accepted in guest blog posts.
Profile Picture – Technical Information: For the portrait photo displayed in the author bio, the image must be in JPEG format, ideally 400 x 400 pixels, and must not exceed 100 KB in file size. This ensures visual consistency and optimal website performance. If the submitted image does not meet these requirements, the Site Owner reserves the right to optimize it (e.g., by resizing or compressing) for editorial and technical purposes.
Content Standards: Submissions must be in good English, a minimum of 1,500 words (1,800 to 2,400 words recommended), and provide substantial value to our readers. Proper formatting with headlines, subheadings, paragraphs, and bullet points is required. Include an introduction and a conclusion.
Artificial Intelligence: We welcome the use of AI tools to support your writing process, but your post must reflect meaningful human input, judgment, and originality. Submissions that rely heavily on AI without significant editing, personalization, or added value will be rejected.
Lawful and Respectful Content: Content must be lawful, non-threatening, non-hateful, free from profanity, vulgarity, abuse, or any objectionable material. Any content that is contrary to public decency, public order, or French law will be refused.
Links Policy: Affiliate links are not permitted for guest bloggers. No links to landing pages are allowed. You may include one link to your website home page or, if unavailable, a relevant social media profile at the end of the post. All links are subject to the Site Owner’s approval.
Accuracy and Reliability: Guest Bloggers are solely responsible for ensuring that all factual statements in their submissions are accurate and supported by reasonable research. We ask that you include relevant external links to authoritative sources, such as industry reports, academic studies, or reputable publications, to substantiate your claims. The Site Owner is not obligated to verify the accuracy of your content and disclaims any responsibility for the inclusion or omission of supporting references.
Proofreading and SEO Optimization: Submissions must be free of errors and carefully proofread. Content should be optimized for SEO, including compelling titles that accurately reflect the content.
Author Credit: You will receive credit as the author of the guest post without any compensation. Please submit a photo and a brief bio (3-5 lines) with your submission.
Submission Format: Submit your guest post via a Word document or Google Docs, using the Guest Blog Post submission form provided on our website. (STEP 2)
Post-Publication: Upon publication, you are encouraged to promote the article on your website and social media platforms, including but not limited to LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Pinterest.
While not required, you are welcome to respond to comments on the post to engage with readers and add value to the discussion.
Editorial Rights: The Site Owner reserves the right to edit the content for clarity, style, and compliance with our guidelines, while respecting your moral rights under French law.
Publication Discretion: Submission (step 2) does not guarantee publication. The Site Owner reserves the exclusive right to refuse publication, edit, or remove any content at their sole discretion, without obligation to notify you.
Internal Linking: The Site Owner may add, modify, or remove internal links within the guest post to enhance site navigation, improve SEO, and provide additional value to readers, without notifying the Guest Blogger.
Data Protection Compliance: You agree to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and French data protection laws. Any personal data included in your submission must be collected and processed lawfully, with appropriate consent where required

Publication Scheduling
The Site Owner reserves the exclusive right to determine the date and time of publication for any accepted guest post. While the Guest Blogger may be informed of the planned publication schedule, the final decision regarding when the article will be published rests solely with the Site Owner and may be adjusted at their discretion without prior notice.

Content Removal and Publication Duration

The Site Owner retains full editorial control over all guest posts. Publication of a guest post does not guarantee its permanence on the website. The Site Owner reserves the right to remove, modify, or unpublish any guest post at any time, without prior notice or obligation to the Guest Blogger, for reasons including but not limited to relevance, accuracy, legal concerns, or changes in editorial direction.

Advertising and Promotional Content

The Site Owner reserves the right to include advertisements, affiliate links, sponsored content, or other promotional materials within or alongside guest posts. This may encompass placements within the article body, sidebar, footer, or other areas of the website. Such inclusions are at the sole discretion of the Site Owner and may be implemented without prior notice to the Guest Blogger.

In accordance with French law, any promotional content will be clearly disclosed.

DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY

By submitting a guest post, the Guest Blogger consents to the collection and processing of the following personal data by the Site Owner for the purposes of reviewing, publishing, and publicly promoting the article:

First Name and Last Name
Email address
Website URL
Portrait photograph
Biographical statement

This data is processed for editorial and promotional purposes, in the context of a publicly accessible blog post, and is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Site Owner is committed to taking reasonable measures to secure and protect any personal data submitted, especially contact details that are not intended for public display. Only the data necessary for publication (e.g., name, bio, image, website) will be made publicly visible.

Email addresses are collected for communication purposes only and will not be shared or published, unless the Guest Blogger explicitly requests their publication.

The Guest Blogger has the right to access, rectify, or request the deletion of their personal data, within the limits of what is compatible with maintaining the integrity of the published article. To exercise these rights, the Guest Blogger may contact the Site Owner at info@fractalmax.agency.

DATA RETENTION

The personal data provided by the Guest Blogger will be retained for as long as the guest post remains published on the Site Owner’s platform, or for a longer period if necessary to comply with legal obligations or editorial requirements. In the event of a request to delete their personal data (excluding content already published), the Site Owner commits to processing such a request in accordance with applicable legislation.

OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The Guest Blogger grants the Site Owner a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, and perform the guest post submission, as well as to use the Guest Blogger’s name, biographical statement, and likeness in connection with the post. This license is granted for the duration of the economic rights as defined by French law and applies worldwide.

The Guest Blogger retains all moral rights associated with the work, including the right to be identified as the author and to object to any distortion, mutilation, or other modification of the work that would be prejudicial to their honor or reputation.

AI-GENERATED CONTENT AND COPYRIGHTS

If you use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in creating your submission, you must clearly state this when submitting your guest post. Under French and EU copyright laws, only content that reflects meaningful human input qualifies for copyright protection. This means that any content generated entirely by AI, without clear human creativity or input, may not be protected under these laws.

By submitting a guest post that includes AI-assisted material, you confirm that:

You have meaningfully contributed to and shaped the content yourself, ensuring it reflects your own intellectual input.
Your use of AI tools does not violate any third-party rights, including copyright, and you have the proper rights to use any AI-generated material included in your submission.
You take full responsibility for the content's originality, accuracy, and compliance with legal standards, including all AI-generated sections.

CONTENT RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY

The Guest Blogger remains solely responsible for the content they submit, including any use of AI tools, third-party materials, or factual claims. The Site Owner does not verify the tools or methods used in content creation and cannot be held liable for errors, omissions, or legal issues resulting from the submission. The Site Owner reserves the right to reject, edit, or remove any content at any time, at their sole discretion, especially if the content raises concerns related to originality, rights ownership, or legal compliance.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The Guest Blogger acknowledges that their contributions are made on an occasional and voluntary basis. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, employer-employee, or agency relationship between the Guest Blogger and the Site Owner. The Guest Blogger retains full discretion over the content and timing of their submissions and is not subject to the Site Owner's control regarding how the work is performed.

The Guest Blogger is solely responsible for any obligations arising from their contributions, including compliance with applicable tax and social security laws. The Site Owner does not provide remuneration, benefits, or reimbursement for expenses incurred by the Guest Blogger.

The Site Owner reserves the right to accept or decline submissions at their discretion and may edit content for clarity, style, or compliance with editorial guidelines, without altering the substantive meaning of the Guest Blogger's work.

COMPENSATION

The Guest Blogger acknowledges that their contribution is voluntary and that they will not receive any form of monetary compensation, benefits, or reimbursement for expenses related to their submission. The Site Owner is under no obligation to provide any payment or financial consideration for the Guest Blogger's content.

INDEMNIFICATION

The Guest Blogger agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Site Owner from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising from the Guest Blogger's breach of this Agreement or infringement of third-party rights. This indemnification does not apply to losses resulting from the Site Owner's own negligence or misconduct.

WAIVER

No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by the waiving party. The failure of either party to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other provision.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each party represents and warrants that it has the legal authority to enter into this Agreement and that the execution and performance of this Agreement do not violate any applicable laws or existing agreements.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts within the jurisdiction of Paris - France. The French version of this agreement shall prevail and be considered the only legally binding version. You can read it here: https://www.fractalmax.agency/fr/guest-blogger-agreement

MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION

In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute amicably through good-faith negotiations. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within a reasonable time, the Parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation in accordance with the rules of a recognized mediation institution in France. Should mediation fail to resolve the dispute, the Parties agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration in France, in accordance with the rules of the chosen arbitration institution. The language of the arbitration shall be French, and the arbitral award shall be final and binding upon both Parties.

CONTENT REPORTING

Readers and users are encouraged to report any guest post content they believe to be inaccurate, inappropriate, or in violation of applicable laws or rights. Reports can be submitted via email at info@fractalmax.agency. The Site Owner will review all reports and, at their sole discretion, may take appropriate action, including editing or removing the content in question.

SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable under French law, such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, preserving the Parties' original intent. If modification is not possible, the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be severed from this Agreement, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT; MODIFICATIONS

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Guest Blogger and the Site Owner regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral. Any modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing and agreed upon by both parties. The Site Owner reserves the right to amend the guest post requirements at their discretion; however, such amendments will not retroactively affect previously accepted submissions unless mutually agreed upon.

ACCEPTANCE AND AGREEMENT

By submitting a guest post, the Guest Blogger agrees to the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement. Acceptance can be indicated through either of the following methods:

Checkbox Agreement: By checking the designated box on the Guest Blogger Submission Form, the Guest Blogger acknowledges having read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this Agreement.
Electronic Signature: Alternatively, this Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Execution and delivery of this Agreement by electronic means—including, but not limited to, email, scanned copies, or electronic signature platforms shall be legally binding and shall have the same force and effect as an original signature.

By submitting a guest post to the Site Owner, you as the Guest Blogger agree that you have read all the guest post requirements and agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

Furthermore, by accepting this Guest Blogger Agreement, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by our Privacy Policy: https://www.fractalmax.agency/privacy-policy

This includes consent to the collection, use, and processing of any personal data you provide in connection with your guest post submission, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Effective date 1st January 2025

Updated 14th May 2025

info@fractalmax.agency

https://www.fractalmax.agency/guest-blogger-agreement

Laurence Zimmermann EI

FractalMax

66 Avenue des Champs-Élysées

75008 PARIS, FRANCE

SIRET: 750 902 827 00021

RCS: 801 407 453