Transparency Reporting Policy

Module: Governance & Enforcement (Utsav World™ / Utsav Messenger™)
Document Type: Hybrid — Plain English + Legal Reinforcement
Trademark: Utsav World™ and Utsav Messenger™ are trademarks of MyMahotsav Futuretech Ltd
Effective Date: 24th February 2026
Version: 1.0

Part A: Plain English Summary #

Our Commitment to Transparency #

Trust requires transparency. That’s why Utsav World™ publishes regular reports on how we enforce our rules, respond to government requests, and protect our community.

The Simple Truth #

• We publish reports twice a year: January and July.

• We share data on content removals: What we removed and why.

• We report government requests: Who asked for data and how we responded.

• We’re open about appeals: How many people appealed and what happened.

• We protect privacy: Reports use aggregate data—no individual user identified.

Part B: Legal Terms and Conditions #

1. Purpose of Transparency Reporting #

1.1 Utsav World™ is committed to transparency as a core value. Our Transparency Reports:

• Inform users about how we enforce policies

• Demonstrate accountability to regulators

• Contribute to public understanding of online platforms

• Build trust with our community

1.2 Reports are published in accordance with:

• Our voluntary commitment to transparency

• Legal requirements (EU DSA, India IT Rules)

• Industry best practices

2. Report Content #

2.1 Content Moderation Data #

2.2 Account Actions #

2.3 Government Requests #

2.4 Intellectual Property #

2.5 Appeals Data #

2.6 Child Safety #

3. Report Format #

3.1 Transparency Reports include:

• Executive summary

• Detailed data tables

• Explanatory narrative

• Year-over-year comparisons

• Methodology notes

3.2 Reports are published in:

• PDF format for download

• HTML format for web viewing

• Machine-readable format (JSON/CSV) for researchers

4. Reporting Schedule #

4.1 Special reports may be published:

• After significant events

• When required by regulators

• As part of specific investigations

5. Data Limitations #

5.1 Transparency Reports have limitations:

• Data is aggregated, not user-level

• Some data may be suppressed for legal reasons

• Definitions may change over time

• Not all violations are detected

5.2 We explain methodologies and changes in each report.

6. Confidentiality and Privacy #

6.1 Transparency Reports do not include:

• Personally identifiable information

• Information about specific users

• Details that could compromise ongoing investigations

• Information protected by law

6.2 Government request data is aggregated to prevent identification of specific targets.

7. Regulatory Compliance #

7.1 India – IT Rules, 2021 #

7.1.1 Significant social media intermediaries must publish monthly compliance reports including:

• Number of complaints received

• Number of complaints acted upon

• Average response time

• Content removed proactively

7.1.2 Utsav World™ publishes these reports at: https://mymahotsav.com/compliance-india

7.2 EU – Digital Services Act #

7.2.1 Very Large Online Platforms (if applicable) must publish:

• Content moderation decisions

• Risk assessments

• Systemic risks identified

• Audit results

7.2.2 Reports submitted to European Commission and published.

7.3 UK – Online Safety Act #

7.3.1 Transparency reporting required to Ofcom including:

• Illegal content detection

• Child safety measures

• Enforcement actions

8. Researcher Access #

8.1 Utsav World™ may provide enhanced data access to:

• Vetted academic researchers

• Public interest organizations

• Regulatory bodies

8.2 Researcher access requires:

• Formal application

• Research proposal

• Data protection agreements

• Ethics approval

8.3 Apply at: research@utsavworld.com

9. Historical Reports #

9.1 All Transparency Reports are archived and available at:
https://mymahotsav.com/transparency/archive

9.2 Archive includes:

• Current and past reports

• Methodology changes over time

• Data corrections (if any)

10. Feedback and Questions #

10.1 Questions about Transparency Reports may be directed to:

• transparency@utsavworld.com

• Grievance Officer (India users)

10.2 We welcome feedback on:

• Data we should include

• Format improvements

• Accessibility

Part C: Jurisdiction-Specific Addendums #

India Addendum #

IT Rules, 2021 – Rule 4(2) :

• Monthly compliance reports

• Number of complaints received and acted upon

• Content removed proactively

• Published on website

EU Addendum #

Digital Services Act – Article 42:

• Transparency reporting obligations for all intermediary services

• Detailed content for very large online platforms

• Submission to European Commission

UK Addendum #

Online Safety Act – Section 86:

• Transparency reports to Ofcom

• Specified by Ofcom in notices

• May include illegal content, child safety

US Addendum #

No federal transparency reporting requirement, but:

• Voluntary industry standards (Santa Clara Principles)

• State laws may impose requirements

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