Guidelines for submissions, corrections and community contributions.
These guidelines explain what readers, experts, shops, photographers and other contributors may submit to Boba.guide and the standards used to review, edit, publish or decline submitted material.
What do these guidelines cover?
These guidelines apply to corrections, shop suggestions, recipes, photographs, expert comments, business updates, article proposals, community tips and other material submitted to Boba.guide.
They apply whether a submission is sent by email, form, direct message or another approved channel. Separate written agreements may add more specific terms for paid, commissioned or licensed work.
Types of useful contributions
Corrections
Reports of inaccurate facts, outdated business details, broken links, unclear wording or missing context.
Boba shop information
New openings, closures, relocations, menu updates, accessibility details and verified service information.
Recipes and techniques
Original drink, topping, syrup, tea-base or preparation ideas supported by clear instructions and testing.
Expert insight
Attributed comments from tea professionals, shop owners, recipe developers, researchers and other specialists.
Photography and visuals
Original or properly licensed photographs, diagrams and illustrations with complete rights information.
Editorial proposals
Specific article, comparison, guide or research ideas that match the site’s subject and audience.
What should every submission satisfy?
- Relevant to boba, bubble tea, tea, toppings, ingredients, equipment, shops or related culture
- Accurate to the submitter’s best knowledge
- Original or shared with appropriate permission
- Free from hidden sponsorship or undisclosed conflicts
- Respectful, lawful and suitable for a general audience
- Clear enough to verify and understand
- Free from malware, deceptive links and unnecessary personal information
Evidence improves a submission
Useful supporting material may include official websites, current menus, photographs, receipts, public announcements, product labels, professional credentials or other reliable documentation.
What should not be submitted?
Copied content
Articles, images, reviews, menus or other material copied without permission or proper rights.
Fabricated information
Invented reviews, fake credentials, false quotations, manipulated evidence or claims presented as verified facts.
Hidden advertising
Promotional material presented as neutral community information without disclosing the commercial relationship.
Harassment or hate
Threats, abusive personal attacks, discriminatory content, doxxing or targeted harassment.
Sensitive personal data
Passwords, payment-card information, medical records, private addresses or unnecessary identifying information.
Unsafe or unlawful content
Instructions, links or material that promotes fraud, harmful conduct, illegal activity or dangerous misuse.
How should an error be reported?
Identify the exact page, quote or factual claim, explain what appears wrong and provide a reliable source or direct evidence when possible. Reports should distinguish factual errors from personal disagreement.
A correction request does not guarantee removal, but credible evidence will be reviewed under the site’s correction process.
What should a shop update include?
Include the business name, location, current website or social profile, the information that changed and proof that the submitter is authorized or using a reliable public source.
Boba.guide may contact the business or independently verify the information before updating a local guide.
What is required for a recipe submission?
- Original instructions written by the submitter
- Clear ingredient quantities and serving information
- Tested preparation steps and realistic timing
- Storage, safety and allergen notes where relevant
- Disclosure of any brand or commercial relationship
- Photographs supplied only with appropriate rights
What should an expert provide?
Experts should identify their role, relevant experience, organization and any connection to products, businesses or claims discussed. Statements may be edited for clarity without changing their intended meaning.
Boba.guide may verify credentials, request supporting evidence or decline statements that are promotional, unverifiable or outside the contributor’s demonstrated expertise.
What must accompany visual submissions?
Identify the creator, rights holder, subject, date when relevant, required credit and the permission covering publication. Disclose whether the image was generated, materially edited or supplied by a business.
Do not submit images of private individuals, children, confidential documents or restricted locations without appropriate authorization.
Submission does not transfer every right automatically
Rights and permitted uses depend on the submission terms, license or written agreement. Boba.guide may request confirmation before publishing or reusing visual material.
How are submissions evaluated?
Relevance
Does the material fit the topic, audience and structure of Boba.guide?
Accuracy
Can important facts, claims, identities and supporting information be verified?
Originality
Does the submission add independent value rather than repeat or copy existing material?
Rights
Does the submitter have authority to provide the text, images, quotes and other material?
Transparency
Are commercial, employment, ownership and personal relationships clearly disclosed?
Reader value
Will publication make the site more useful, accurate, accessible or complete?
Can Boba.guide edit submitted material?
Boba.guide may edit submissions for clarity, grammar, length, structure, factual accuracy, accessibility, links, disclosures and consistency with site standards.
Material changes to attributed expert statements may be returned for confirmation when appropriate.
Is publication guaranteed?
No. A submission may be declined, combined with other material, held for later use, published in part, updated after publication or removed when it no longer meets current standards.
Boba.guide is not required to provide detailed reasons for every declined unsolicited submission.
What permission is needed to process a submission?
By submitting material, you confirm that Boba.guide may store, review, reproduce internally, verify and communicate about it as reasonably necessary to evaluate the submission.
Publication, adaptation, commercial use or broader reuse may require separate permission, license terms or written agreement depending on the material and context.
Are unsolicited ideas confidential?
Unsolicited submissions are not treated as confidential unless a written agreement says otherwise. Do not send trade secrets, embargoed information or proprietary business plans without prior approval.
How should a submission be sent?
Send a concise message to info@boba.guide. Include the relevant page or business, the type of submission, supporting evidence, your relationship to the subject and any rights or disclosure information.
Use a clear subject line
Examples include “Correction request,” “Submit a boba shop,” “Recipe proposal,” “Expert contribution” or “Photo permission.”
Policies connected to submissions and community participation
Each destination below appears once and addresses a separate part of the submission process.