Enjoy it Vernacular: Governance Charter & Public Policy
A Guiding Framework for Creative Expression, Cultural Integrity, and Community Participation
Last updated: 1st June 2025
Preamble
Enjoy it Vernacular (EVer) is an independent, community-rooted, multilingual literary and cultural magazine. We are dedicated to the celebration, preservation, and revitalization of Indigenous and endangered languages through creative expression, publishing, education, and cultural exchange. At EVer, language is more than a tool for communication—it is a living vessel that carries ecological wisdom, community healing, economic dignity, and the spirit of liberty.
This Charter outlines the values, principles, and rules guiding participation, publishing, funding, and EVer Club membership, in alignment with our thematic commitment to environmental care, cultural justice, freedom of conscience, gender equity, and intergenerational knowledge transfer.
Article 1: Purpose and Scope
Section 1.1 – Mission and Vision
This platform operates for educational, cultural, and community-building purposes. We support linguistic diversity, creative expression, and cultural pride, especially in underrepresented languages. Through language, we promote ecological consciousness, economic healing, gender respect, and the right to cultural self-determination.
Section 1.2 – Scope
The content and activities include:
Publishing a multilingual magazine
Running youth-led language clubs (EVer Clubs)
Hosting workshops and cultural events
Building a digital archive of Indigenous-language expression
Using language as a tool for environmental storytelling and climate dialogue
Reviving economic practices and traditional knowledge systems through local languages
Article 2: Editorial Independence
Section 2.1 – Authorial Voice
All opinions belong solely to the authors. These do not necessarily reflect the editorial team's positions.
Section 2.2 – Harm Prevention
We do not publish or promote hate speech, misinformation, or content that discriminates based on language, culture, gender, race, political party or identity.
Section 2.3 – Sexuality
Enjoy it Vernacular does not publish content that promotes expressions outside of male–female gender and relationships. We uphold a one-man, one-woman view of sexuality in line with our cultural and moral values.
Article 3: Cultural and Linguistic Integrity
Section 3.1 – Authenticity
Submissions must reflect a respectful and accurate use of language and cultural context.
Section 3.2 – Community Feedback
Concerns about misrepresentation or inaccuracy will be taken seriously and addressed promptly.
Article 4: Ownership and Copyright
Section 4.1 – Author Rights
Contributors retain full copyright unless otherwise agreed.
Section 4.2 – Licensing Agreement
By submitting work, contributors grant Enjoy it Vernacular a non-exclusive, royalty-free global license to:
Publish in print or digital form
Archive and promote the work online
Attribute authorship appropriately
Section 4.3 – Reuse
Contributors may republish their work elsewhere and are encouraged to cite Enjoy it Vernacular as the original source.
Article 5: Terms of Submission
Section 5.1 – Originality
Submissions must be original or have explicit rights for reproduction.
Section 5.2 – Language Disclosure
All works should clearly state the language used and include an English translation if possible.
Section 5.3 – Editorial Edits
Submissions may be lightly edited for clarity, formatting, and accessibility. We maintain the author's original meaning and tone.
Article 6: Privacy Policy
Section 6.1 – Data Use
We collect limited personal data (e.g., names, email addresses) for:
Contact and updates
Publication-related communication
Section 6.2 – Protection & Access
All data is stored securely and not shared or sold. You may request to edit or remove your information by contacting:
📧 enjoyitvernacular.magazine@gmail.com
Article 7: External Links Disclaimer
Enjoy it Vernacular may link to other sites. We do not control or endorse third-party content or practices. All external references are provided for education, collaboration, and cultural bridge-building.
Article 8: School, University & Institutional Clubs
Section 8.1 – The EVer Club
The EVer Club is a youth-led space for language creativity, cultural pride, intergenerational learning, and identity-building in schools, universities, and institutions. These clubs are incubators for ecological imagination, ancestral learning, and community action.
Section 8.2 – Code of Conduct
All club participants must:
Respect institutional policies and regulations.
Acknowledge that EVer activities must not conflict with school or university rules.
Understand that all EVer-related content reflects Enjoy it Vernacular’s values only.
Section 8.3 – Club Affiliation
EVer reserves the right to review or revoke club status if the name or purpose is misused.
Article 9: Funders and Supporters
Section 9.1 – Alignment with Mission
All funders, donors, and partners must understand and respect our commitment to:
Linguistic justice and sovereignty
Community-centered publishing
Non-partisan, educational work
Cultural integrity and dignity
Environmental and ecological consciousness
Liberty of belief, thought, and expression
Economic and gender equity rooted in Indigenous wisdom
Section 9.2 – Independence
Financial support does not entitle funders to editorial influence. Enjoy it Vernacular retains full creative and publishing independence.
Section 9.3 – Transparency
We are committed to acknowledging and publicly thanking our supporters—unless anonymity is requested. All support is used transparently and in alignment with stated objectives.
Article 10: Contact and Feedback
For questions, updates, submissions, or support:
📩 enjoyitvernacular.magazine@gmail.com
🔗 enjoyitvernacular.substack.com
