How publication moderation works
Moderation means checking content against the rules of DevKG. It helps keep out spam, deception and unsuitable publications. This guide covers vacancies, events and articles submitted for publication.
What happens after submission
A company representative may need to approve the content first. If the order includes paid services, complete payment next. Payment does not itself mean approval. Publishing articles is free.
The next step depends on the site’s settings:
| Review route | What happens |
|---|---|
| Automatic check first | Content may publish immediately or go to a person for review |
| Human review first | Content waits for a moderator’s decision |
In the current publication flow, automatic checks do not reject vacancies, events or articles: content that does not pass is sent to a person. This does not describe every section; comments, for example, have a separate review process.
A company’s verification badge does not guarantee immediate publication or exemption from the rules. Some content from verified companies may also be checked after publication.
1. Check the status
Open your content list from your profile. Only sections enabled on the site are available:
| Status | What to do |
|---|---|
| Awaiting company approval | Wait for a colleague who can approve publications |
| Awaiting payment | Complete payment; if already charged, check the transaction first |
| Under review | Wait for the team’s decision |
| Published | Open the content and check how it looks |
| Rejected | Open the rejection screen and request reconsideration if needed |
For payment problems, use the payment troubleshooting guide.
2. Wait for a decision
The posting rules give a usual timeframe of up to one business day, or up to two business days during busy periods. This is the policy’s usual timeframe, not an on-screen countdown. Check the applicable edition of the document.
Check your list and notifications. If the wait is longer, contact support with the content link and submission date. Do not create identical copies to speed up review.
3. If the content is rejected
Select Rejected. The screen reports rejection or removal but does not show the exact rule triggered. Use its contact button to ask for an explanation and review by a person.
Editing or pressing Publish again does not itself remove the rejection. If you corrected the content, list the changes in your request. See What to do after rejection.
Returning content to review does not guarantee approval. For paid content, the terms provide for review again without a new payment; refunds depend on delivered services and applicable terms. See Refunds. Having points does not determine eligibility.
Editing published content
Content changes may trigger another review. The fields that trigger it depend on the publication type. Check the status after saving; do not assume every typo correction is exempt.
Before submitting
- Describe a real job, event or experience relevant to the site’s audience.
- Use a clear title without unrealistic income promises or “URGENT!!!”.
- Give accurate terms, dates, prices and contact details; use dedicated fields as intended.
- Do not charge job seekers to apply or get hired. A paid event ticket is different: state its price honestly.
- Do not publish other people’s text or personal information without the right to do so.
This is a checklist, not the full rules. Consult the posting rules of your site.
Reporting someone else’s content
Use Report when available and describe the issue. Otherwise contact support with a link. Review deadlines depend on the complaint type and are set out in the rules; not every complaint is handled within one day.
A report does not automatically establish that the author broke a rule. The team checks before deciding.
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- How to request a publication refundWhen to request a refund, how to find your payment, what to send support and how long it takes