Is using a proofreader allowed?
At most institutions yes, often with a declaration, and sometimes with limits on what may be changed. Policies differ genuinely, so check yours before commissioning anyone. Any provider unwilling to work within your institution's stated limits is the wrong provider.
This comes up on Proofreading vs Editing, where it is answered in the context of the work itself.
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