For Journalists

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Read these guidelines carefully before submitting footage. Violations may result in account suspension, forfeiture of earnings, and reporting to authorities.

WHAT WE ACCEPT

Original, unmodified footage you captured yourself

Breaking news events, protests, demonstrations

Weather events, natural disasters, accidents

Political events, press conferences, public gatherings

Wildlife, environmental, and documentary content

PROHIBITED CONTENT

AI-generated or digitally modified/manipulated contentZero Tolerance

Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) - reported to authoritiesZero Tolerance

Pornography or sexually explicit content of any kindZero Tolerance

Gore or violence created/shared for shock value

Staged, fake, or re-enacted events presented as real

Content you don't own or didn't capture yourself

Content that violates someone's privacy without news value

Violation Consequences

Submitting prohibited content results in immediate account termination, forfeiture of all pending earnings, and permanent ban. CSAM and illegal content is reported to NCMEC and relevant law enforcement authorities.

WAR CRIMES & HUMAN RIGHTS EVIDENCE

VidWire does NOT handle evidentiary content.

Content documenting potential war crimes, atrocities, or human rights abuses requires proper chain of custody that a commercial platform cannot provide. Your footage could be crucial for justice—it deserves proper handling.

If you have footage that may serve as evidence of crimes against humanity, please contact these specialized organizations directly:

International Criminal Court (ICC)

War crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide

Human Rights Watch

Human rights abuse documentation worldwide

Witness.org

Specialists in human rights video evidence

Bellingcat

Open-source investigations and verification

Amnesty International

Global human rights documentation

These organizations have secure submission processes, legal expertise, and proper chain of custody protocols. Your evidence will be handled appropriately and may contribute to justice for victims.

QUALITY = HIGHER PAYOUTS

Better quality footage commands higher prices. Here's how to maximize your earnings:

Landscape Mode

+20%

Horizontal video is preferred by broadcasters and gets higher payouts

4K Resolution

+15%

Higher resolution footage commands premium prices

Stable Footage

+10%

Steady shots without excessive shake are more usable

Clear Audio

+10%

Audible ambient sound and voices add news value

Portrait

→

Landscape

Turn your phone sideways!

Broadcasters prefer landscape (horizontal) video. Portrait footage may be rejected or receive significantly lower offers. When safe to do so, always record in landscape.

TERMS OF SERVICE AGREEMENT

By submitting footage to VidWire, you agree to our Terms of Service and confirm that:

You captured the footage yourself and own all rights to it
The footage is original, unedited, and not AI-generated or manipulated
You understand prohibited content will result in ban and potential legal action
You are responsible for reporting income and paying applicable taxes

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