Adherence to Guidelines
This comprehensive policy aims to create a safe, respectful, and legally compliant environment for content creators, subscribers, and general users of the Platform. All users are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these guidelines and to contribute to a positive community experience.
The Platform reserves the right to update these policies as necessary to comply with changing laws and community needs.
Prohibited Content
Illegal Activities
Any content that promotes, depicts, or facilitates activities prohibited by Indian law, including but not limited to:
- Terrorism
- Drug trafficking
- Human trafficking
- Illegal weapons
- Any other criminal activities
Hate Speech and Discrimination
- Any content that promotes or incites hatred, violence, or discrimination against individuals or groups based on protected characteristics such as race, religion, caste, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.
- The use of derogatory language, slurs, stereotypes, or supremacist ideologies is strictly prohibited.
Explicit Sexual Content
- Any content that depicts graphic sexual acts, nudity, or pornography.
- The platform strictly prohibits any content or activities related to prostitution, sex work, or the offering of sexual services, including solicitation, promotion of escort services, or related activities.
- Non-consensual intimate imagery, content involving minors (paedophilia), bestiality, cannibalism, necrophilia, revenge porn, or any other unethical content is strictly prohibited.
Violence and Gore
- Content featuring graphic violence, extreme gore, death, or glorification of violent acts is not permitted.
Copyright Infringement
- Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of copyrighted materials, including text, images, videos, music, and software, is strictly prohibited.
Misinformation and Fake News
- The dissemination of false or misleading information, manipulated media, fake news, conspiracy theories, or deliberately deceptive content is prohibited.
Other Prohibited Activities
Users and content creators must not engage in any of the following activities:
- Alcohol and Tobacco: The sale, promotion, or advertisement of alcohol and tobacco products.
- Finance and Cryptocurrency: Financial advice, investment promotions, or cryptocurrency transactions without appropriate licenses.
- Money Laundering: Activities related to disguising the origins of illegally obtained money.
- Raffles and Gambling: Promotion or participation in gambling, lotteries, or betting activities.
- Sale of Eatables or Consumables: Selling, exchanging, or promoting food and beverage products.
- Multi-Level Marketing: Any form of pyramid schemes or chain referral systems.
- Weapons and Explosives: Sale, promotion, or instruction in the use of weapons, explosives, or dangerous items.
- Drugs, Medications, and Supplements: The sale, promotion, or advertisement of any drugs, medications, herbal mixes, or dietary supplements.
- Preaching and Practice of Witchcraft: Promotion or instruction in occult practices that may be harmful to others.
Intellectual Property
Respect for Copyrights and Trademarks
- Users must obtain necessary permissions before using copyrighted or trademarked material, including music, images, videos, logos, and brand names.
Fair Use Provisions
- Content may fall under fair use for criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, or research. However, users should seek legal counsel if unsure.
Privacy and Data Protection
Compliance with Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023
- Explicit consent must be obtained from users for data collection and processing.
- Appropriate security measures must be implemented to protect personal data.
- Users have the right to access, correct, and delete their personal data.
- A Data Protection Officer must oversee compliance.
User Consent for Data Collection and Processing
- The platform will obtain clear and informed consent before collecting, processing, or sharing personal data.
User Behavior
Respectful Communication
- Users must communicate in a civil and respectful manner in comments, messages, and all Platform interactions.
No Harassment or Bullying
- Any behavior that intimidates, threatens, or causes emotional distress is prohibited.
Prohibition of Spam and Fraudulent Activities
- Any unsolicited bulk messages, deceptive practices, phishing attempts, scams, or false advertising are prohibited.
Content Creator Responsibilities
Accurate Content Descriptions
- Content creators must provide clear and truthful titles, descriptions, and tags to avoid confusion.
Adherence to Platform Policies
- Creators must comply with all platform policies, including updates.
Transparency in Sponsored Content
- Any commercial relationships, paid promotions, or sponsored content must be explicitly disclosed.
Subscriber Interactions
Guidelines for Comments and Feedback
- Remain respectful and constructive in all communications.
- Refrain from posting spam, offensive content, or irrelevant material.
- Respect the privacy of others and do not share personal information without consent.
Reporting Mechanisms for Violations
- Users can report content or behavior that violates guidelines through the platform’s reporting system.
- Reports will be treated confidentially and investigated promptly.
Moderation, Penalty, and Enforcement
Content Review Process
- The platform uses automated systems and human moderators to ensure compliance.
- Reported content will be reviewed within 72 hours.
- Any content violating these guidelines will be removed immediately.
Graduated Response to Violations
- First offense: Warning and temporary content removal.
- Second offense: Temporary account suspension (7 to 14 days, based on severity).
- Third offense: Permanent account termination.
- Severe violations may result in immediate account termination and law enforcement notification.
Financial and Legal Consequences
- Creators found violating guidelines may have earnings withheld.
- Severe violations may result in additional financial penalties or demonetization.
- The platform reserves the right to take legal action against users engaging in illegal activities.