indsender

Indsender is a Danish term used to describe a person who submits content or material to a publication, broadcast, contest, or online platform. The word is formed from ind- meaning in or submit and sendee meaning sender, and it is commonly used in Danish media, publishing, and digital submission systems. It denotes the individual or entity providing the contribution, as distinct from editors, moderators, or recipients.

In practice, an indsender can contribute articles, photographs, videos, ideas, or other media. Submissions are typically subject to platform guidelines, eligibility criteria, and a rights arrangement that specifies how the publisher may use, reproduce, or archive the material. Many systems require the indsender to provide contact information and to accept terms of use or licensing, which may include copyright transfer or a license to publish. In contest scenarios, the indsender’s entry is reviewed against rules and deadlines before a decision is made.

Rights and responsibilities associated with being an indsender often include assurances about originality, accuracy, and consent for publication, as well as compliance with privacy and data protection requirements. Depending on the platform, the indsender may retain certain rights but grant broad publishing rights to the organizer. Employing or evaluating submissions typically involves editors or moderators who decide whether and how content is published.

See also: submission, content moderation, licensing, copyright, data protection.