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PolicyLast edited Mar 19, 2026
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Upload Guidelines

These rules keep the library clean, readable, and fair for both readers and scanlation groups.

1. Group & Credit Management

1.1 Proper AttributionAll uploads must be attributed to the correct scanlation or translation group. Uploading chapters under the wrong group name—or failing to credit a group—is prohibited.Incorrectly attributed chapters will be edited or deleted. Repeated violations may lead to a permanent suspension of upload permissions.
1.2 Collaborative ProjectsIf a chapter is the result of a collab, all participating groups must be specified at the time of upload.
1.3 Third-Party UploadsYou may upload another group's work provided you create a dedicated group profile for them. You must never remove or alter their credit pages. If the original group joins the site, they will be granted full control over that profile and its contents.

2. Content Standards

Allowed
  • Manga, Manhwa, Manhua
  • Webtoons
  • One-Shots
Forbidden
  • Western Comics (e.g., DC, Marvel, Indie Western novels)
  • AI-generated "manga"
  • Unrelated media
2.2 NSFW ContentMature content is permitted but must be marked with the appropriate NSFW/18+ tags. Failure to tag explicit content may result in an immediate strike against your account.
2.3 Quality & DuplicatesDo not upload memes, personal announcements, or non-comic files as chapters. Check for existing versions before uploading. If a high-quality version already exists, duplicate uploads may be removed at staff discretion.

3. Image & File Requirements

3.1 Technical Specs
  • Format: AVIF, WebP, JPG, or PNG (Preferred: AVIF).
  • Maintain the original aspect ratio.
  • All pages must be present, in the correct reading order, and free of duplicates.
3.2 Quality Standards
  • Images must be high-resolution and legible.
  • Not Permitted: Heavily compressed or low-res images.
  • Not Permitted: Cropped speech bubbles.
  • Not Permitted: Intrusive watermarks covering dialogue or artwork.

4. Chapter Numbering

  • Use official numbering when available.
  • Use decimal format for sub-chapters (e.g., 10.5).
  • Clearly label non-standard chapters (e.g., Prologue, Extra, Side Story).

5. Scanlation Etiquette

5.1 Definition of ActivityA project is considered Active if a chapter or progress update has been released within the last 9 weeks.After 9 weeks of silence, it is considered Inactive/Open to pickup.

6. Violations

  • Minor Issues: Warning and a request to fix the entry.
  • Duplicates: Immediate removal of the chapter.
  • Repeat Offenses: Temporary or permanent ban from the site.

If you feel a chapter was wrongly deleted or need to discuss group ownership, contact Discord.

Series Information Requirements

These fields must be completed when creating a new series entry.

  • Title: Primary English/Romanized name.
  • Alternative Titles: Native language titles and common aliases.
  • Description: A brief, spoiler-free summary.
  • Type: Correct classification (Manga, Manhwa, etc.).
  • Genres: All relevant tags.
  • Cover Image: Must be the official serialized or volume art.
  • Credits: Accurate Author and Artist names.
  • Status: Current serialization status (Ongoing, Completed, Hiatus).
  • Content Warnings: Tag sensitive themes appropriately.

Questions?

Last edited: Mar 19, 2026

Contact the moderation team on Discord. There is no in-site support form yet, and Discord is where staff is online most of the time.

Welcome to Discord, I guess.

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