selfsubmitted

Self-submitted, also written selfsubmitted or self-submission, is a term used to describe content that is created by the person who submits it to a platform or venue, rather than being provided by someone else or sourced from independent third parties. It is commonly used in online communities, creative platforms, and competition entries to distinguish original user-generated content from curated or externally supplied material.

In practice, a self-submitted post could be a text post on a discussion forum, an artwork or writing submission to a gallery or contest, or an article you submit to a publishing platform. Some sites label self-submitted items to signal authenticity and originality; others rely on disclosure policies to indicate whether content originated with the submitter. The term does not by itself guarantee quality, accuracy, or originality, and users may still need to verify content.

Variations include "self-submitted," "self-submission," and the single-word form "selfsubmitted." The concept is related to, but distinct from, self-promotion, user-generated content, and direct submissions. In evaluative settings, platforms may treat self-submitted content differently for moderation, ranking, or eligibility purposes.

See also: user-generated content, self-promotion policy, original content, content submission, submission policy.