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The rules for reading, sharing, subscribing and pitching — written to be read.
Last updated 1 November 2026
1. Using Polymath
You may read, share links to and quote short passages from our stories with attribution. Republishing full stories, photographs or audio requires written permission.
2. Memberships
Memberships renew automatically at the end of each term. You can cancel at any time from your account; access continues until the paid period ends. Printed issues already dispatched are not refundable.
3. Submissions
When you pitch a story you keep your rights to it. If we commission the piece, the fee, rights and deadline are agreed in writing before work begins.
4. Liability
We check facts carefully and correct errors openly in our corrections log. Nothing we publish is financial, medical or legal advice.