Doc Summary
Module: Utsav Voices™ (Quality Standards)
Document Type: Policy
Trademark: Utsav Voices™ is a trademark of MyMahotsav Futuretech Ltd
Effective Date: 24th February 2026
Version: 1.0
Part A: Plain English Summary #
What Kind of Content Belongs on Utsav Voices™ #
Utsav Voices™ is a platform for thoughtful, well-crafted writing that deepens understanding of culture, faith, and ideas. These guidelines help maintain that standard.
The Simple Truth #
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We Value Quality: Well-researched, insightful, and well-written articles thrive here.
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No Hate or Harassment: Content that attacks individuals or groups has no place.
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Explicit Content Restrictions: Certain types of content (gratuitous violence, explicit sexuality) may not be suitable for general distribution .
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AI Content Must Be Disclosed: If you use AI tools significantly, you must disclose it .
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We Moderate, But We’re Not Perfect: Our moderation is a cursory check, not a guarantee of accuracy or quality.
Part B: Content Guidelines #
1. QUALITY STANDARDS #
1.1 What We Look For: Articles that demonstrate :
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Original insights based on the writer’s experience or expertise
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Thoughtful analysis and well-reasoned arguments
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Clear, well-crafted writing
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Value to readers—articles worth their time and attention
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Respectful engagement with cultural and religious topics
1.2 Research and Accuracy: While we don’t fact-check every article, we expect contributors to make good-faith efforts to ensure accuracy. Misinformation presented as fact may be rejected.
1.3 Tone and Approach: We welcome spirited debate and diverse perspectives, but discourse should remain civil and respectful.
2. PROHIBITED CONTENT #
2.1 The following content is strictly prohibited:
| Category | Examples |
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| Hate Speech | Content attacking individuals or groups based on race, religion, caste, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics |
| Harassment | Targeted abuse, bullying, or intimidation |
| Defamation | False statements that harm the reputation of individuals or organizations |
| Threats | Threats of violence or harm |
| Illegal Activities | Content promoting or facilitating illegal conduct |
| Sexually Explicit Material | Pornography, graphic sexual content |
| Gratuitous Violence | Shocking, sensational, or graphic depictions of violence without editorial purpose |
| Doxxing | Publishing private information without consent |
| Impersonation | Pretending to be someone else |
| Spam | Low-quality, repetitive, or purely promotional content |
2.2 Sensitive Topics: Articles addressing sensitive subjects (violence, trauma, explicit themes) should be handled with care and may require trigger warnings or content notes .
3. AI-GENERATED CONTENT #
3.1 Definition: AI-generated content refers to writing where the majority of the content has been created by an AI-writing program with minimal human editing, improvement, or fact-checking.
3.2 Disclosure Requirement: If your article is significantly AI-generated, you must disclose this prominently within the first two paragraphs.
3.3 Permitted AI Assistance: The following uses of AI do NOT require disclosure:
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AI-assisted fact-checking
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Grammar and spelling checkers
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AI outlining tools
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Translation assistance
3.4 Restrictions on AI Content:
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AI-generated content may be disqualified from premium placement or promotion
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Fully AI-generated content attempting to monetize may result in account action
4. TITLES AND METADATA #
4.1 Clickbait Prohibited: Titles, subtitles, and cover images must accurately represent the article’s content. Clickbait or sensational headlines may result in rejection or removal .
4.2 Appropriateness: All metadata must be appropriate for general audiences. Shocking, profane, or NSFW titles may disqualify an article from prominent placement .
5. IMAGES AND MEDIA #
5.1 Feature Images: All images must be either:
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Original works owned by the contributor
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Licensed for use (with appropriate attribution)
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Public domain or Creative Commons-licensed
5.2 Image Restrictions: Images must comply with the same content standards as text. Graphic, explicit, or offensive images are prohibited.
5.3 AI-Generated Images: Images significantly generated by AI must be disclosed with appropriate captions .
6. CITATIONS AND REFERENCES #
6.1 Attribution: When quoting or referencing third-party sources, provide clear attribution and, where possible, links to the original source.
6.2 Plagiarism: Presenting others’ work as your own is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate rejection and potential account termination.
7. MODERATION PROCESS #
7.1 Submission Review: All submissions undergo a cursory review by Moderators before publication. This review checks for:
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Obvious policy violations
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Spam indicators
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Prohibited content
7.2 Limitations of Moderation: This review is not:
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A guarantee of accuracy
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A legal review
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An endorsement of viewpoints
7.3 Moderator Discretion: Moderators have discretion to approve, reject, or request modifications to submissions.
7.4 Appeals: If your submission is rejected, you may request review by emailing appeals@utsavvoices.com.
8. REPORTING VIOLATIONS #
8.1 How to Report: Readers may report content that appears to violate these guidelines using the “Report” function on any article.
8.2 Review Process: Reported content will be reviewed within 5 business days. If a violation is confirmed, appropriate action will be taken.
9. CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATIONS #
9.1 Violations may result in:
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Rejection of submissions
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Removal of published content
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Warnings
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Temporary suspension
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Permanent account termination
9.2 Severity of consequences depends on the nature, frequency, and intent of the violation.
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