Ethics Statement

Occident Bridge’s Ethics Statement

At Occident Bridge, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and transparency in all our work with scholars, students, and professionals. Our services are guided by a clear ethical framework to ensure that we support our clients responsibly, respectfully, and in alignment with the values of the broader academic community.

We support academic growth by helping clients improve the clarity, structure, and presentation of their work, but we do not produce original content on their behalf. All work submitted to us must originate from the client.

• We do not write essays, dissertations, theses, or journal articles for clients.
• We do not fabricate or manipulate data, and we never suggest doing so.
• We provide editorial and structural feedback, not content substitution or ghostwriting.
• We encourage all clients to comply with the honor codes and academic integrity policies of their institutions.

Our role is to help our clients better express their ideas, not to replace their intellectual labor.

Occident Bridge is not affiliated with any academic journal, university, or funding agency. We maintain full professional independence to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure that our feedback is unbiased and client-focused.

• We do not accept commissions, incentives, or influence from any institution or publisher.
• We do not collaborate with journals, reviewers, or committees related to a client’s submission unless expressly disclosed and ethically justified.
• We do not work on projects that are affiliated with any institution, organization, or journal where a member of our team holds a current appointment, affiliation, or editorial role.

This independence ensures that all of our services reflect the client’s best interests, free of external pressures or institutional bias.

Client trust is the foundation of our work. All materials submitted to us are treated as strictly confidential.

• We do not share, reproduce, or discuss client materials with anyone outside of the Occident Bridge team.
• We respect the anonymity of third parties mentioned in materials (e.g., research participants, co-authors, supervisors).
• Upon request, we will sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to protect client privacy.
• We do not store personal data or documents beyond the duration necessary for the project unless explicitly authorized by the client.

We also refrain from collecting sensitive demographic or institutional information unless it is directly relevant to a requested service.

We are clear about what we offer, what we charge, and what clients can expect.

• All services are described transparently, and pricing is communicated in advance.
• We do not make guarantees regarding publication, admission, or employment outcomes.
• We provide realistic assessments and avoid promising results that depend on factors beyond our control.

Our goal is to help clients put forward their best possible work—not to offer shortcuts or false assurances.

We work within our areas of expertise and clearly define the limits of each service.

• For academic editing, we focus on grammar, clarity, tone, structure, and citation style, not content generation.
• For research consulting, we provide strategic feedback and technical guidance, but clients retain full responsibility for their data and analyses.
• For application support, we offer feedback and coaching, but clients must author their own statements and responses.

We also provide referrals to other professionals when we are not best equipped to help with a specific request.

We support clients from diverse academic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. We strive to create an inclusive and respectful environment for everyone we work with.

• We recognize the challenges faced by non-native English speakers and researchers outside dominant academic networks.
• We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or disrespectful behavior in any form.

Our mission is to help scholars of all backgrounds express their ideas clearly, ethically, and confidently.

We treat all correspondence and interactions with professionalism and care.

• We respond to inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.
• We aim to provide clear, constructive, and respectful feedback.
• If a disagreement arises, we approach it with an open mind and a commitment to resolution.

Our team values honesty, collaboration, and mutual respect in all relationships with clients and colleagues.

Occident Bridge was founded by researchers who understand the pressures of academic life. We know how much is at stake when you’re applying for jobs, submitting a journal article, or trying to publish your first book. That’s why we take our ethical responsibilities seriously.

We welcome feedback and are happy to answer any questions about our practices. If you’d like more information, please feel free to contact us via the form or email listed on our website.