Doctoral Candidate Sues Ghostwriter Agency Over Dissertation Dispute
A doctoral candidate, Hatice A., has taken legal action against smartghostwriters.com. She alleges the agency failed to address her revision requests for her dissertation, which she paid 16,900 euros for. The case is ongoing at the Regional Court in Lüneburg, with Judge Christina Edinger presiding.
Hatice A. received a 130-page document from the agency, but she was dissatisfied with its content and structure. The court is now examining whether the work contract is immoral and invalid under paragraph 817 of the Civil Code. The decision date is set for November 11, unless the parties reach an agreement beforehand.
The agency has offered a discount of 1,000 to 2,000 euros, but Hatice A. is seeking a full refund. The agency's service, while not illegal, often leaves customers with poor service and no recourse, potentially facing academic misconduct penalties. The judge is aware of recent plagiarism scandals and the importance of independent scientific achievement in academia. She is trying to facilitate a settlement, considering whether Hatice A. intended to submit the work as her own or merely sought assistance.
The court is set to decide on the validity of the contract between Hatice A. and smartghostwriters.com on November 11. The agency has offered a partial refund, but Hatice A. is seeking a full refund. The case highlights the complexities and potential pitfalls of using ghostwriting services in academia.
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