What we do
Clear Copy Clinic provides legitimate editorial support such as proofreading, language editing, structural feedback, clarity improvements, formatting assistance and editorial coaching.
Depending on the project and the rules that apply to it, this may include suggesting revisions, identifying problems, explaining why something is unclear and helping the writer improve wording or structure.
The aim is to improve work that remains substantively the client’s own.
What we do not do
We do not knowingly produce academic work for a client to submit as though they had written or researched it themselves.
We do not invent research, fabricate sources, manufacture findings or knowingly disguise plagiarism or other academic misconduct.
Where the boundary between legitimate editing and prohibited assistance depends on an institution, course, supervisor, journal or assessment rule, those rules take precedence.
AI and academic work
Clear Copy Clinic may use AI-assisted editorial tools where appropriate, but AI does not replace human editorial judgement and its output is not treated as an authoritative source.
Academic institutions and publishers differ in what forms of AI assistance they permit. Clients remain responsible for telling us about any relevant restrictions or disclosure requirements.
For our broader policy on the use of AI in editorial work, see How we use AI.
Similarity checks and AI detection
We do not guarantee any particular Turnitin, similarity or AI-detection score.
Our purpose is not to manipulate detection systems. We focus instead on legitimate authorship, proper attribution, clear writing and compliance with the rules that apply to the work.
Sources, citations and factual responsibility
Where we work with academic or research material, sources supplied by the client remain authoritative.
We may flag unclear, incomplete or inconsistent citations and references, but the client and relevant subject-matter experts remain responsible for the accuracy, completeness and appropriateness of the underlying research and sources.
Client responsibility
The client remains responsible for ensuring that submitted work complies with the requirements of their institution, supervisor, course, journal, funder or other relevant authority.
If a project is subject to particular rules about editing, AI, confidentiality, authorship or disclosure, clients should tell us before work begins.
Questions
If you are unsure whether a particular form of editorial assistance is allowed, ask us before the work begins. Where necessary, we may also ask you to confirm the relevant institutional or assessment rules.
Contact: hello@clearcopy.clinic