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Module:<\/strong>\u00a0Utsav Contests\u2122 (Public Voting)
\nDocument Type:<\/strong>\u00a0Policy
\nTrademark:<\/strong> Utsav Contests\u2122 is a trademark of MyMahotsav Futuretech Ltd
\nEffective Date:<\/strong>\u00a024th February 2026
\nVersion:<\/strong>\u00a01.0<\/p>\n

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Part A: Plain English Summary<\/h2>\n

Keeping Voting Fair<\/h3>\n

We take vote integrity seriously. This policy explains what we do to prevent fraud and how we handle manipulation attempts.<\/p>\n

The Simple Truth<\/h3>\n
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    Fraud Hurts Everyone<\/strong>: Fake votes undermine fair competition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    We Detect Suspicious Patterns<\/strong>: Our systems monitor for unusual voting activity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Cheaters Get Disqualified<\/strong>: Attempting to manipulate votes can get you kicked out.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    We May Remove Votes<\/strong>: Fraudulent votes are discarded.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Legal Action Possible<\/strong>: Serious fraud may result in legal consequences\u00a0.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Part B: Legal Terms and Conditions<\/h2>\n

    1. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES<\/h3>\n

    1.1<\/strong>\u00a0The following activities are strictly prohibited:<\/p>\n

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    Activity<\/th>\nDescription<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Automated Voting<\/strong><\/td>\nUsing bots, scripts, or software to cast votes automatically<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Multiple Accounts<\/strong><\/td>\nCreating multiple accounts to vote beyond limits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Paid Voting<\/strong><\/td>\nPaying individuals or services to vote for an entry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Vote Buying<\/strong><\/td>\nOffering incentives in exchange for votes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Coordinated Manipulation<\/strong><\/td>\nOrganizing groups to vote in coordinated patterns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Compromised Accounts<\/strong><\/td>\nUsing stolen or unauthorized accounts to vote<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    VPN\/Proxy Abuse<\/strong><\/td>\nUsing VPNs to circumvent geographic voting restrictions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    1.2<\/strong>\u00a0Attempting to engage in prohibited activities is itself a violation, whether successful or not.<\/p>\n

    2. DETECTION METHODS<\/h3>\n

    2.1<\/strong>\u00a0MyMahotsav uses various methods to detect fraud, including:<\/p>\n

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      Pattern analysis (unusual voting spikes)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      IP address monitoring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Device fingerprinting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Account age and activity analysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Manual review of suspicious activity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3. CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATIONS<\/h3>\n

      3.1<\/strong>\u00a0For Voters<\/strong>: Individuals found to be manipulating votes may:<\/p>\n

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        Have fraudulent votes removed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Be blocked from voting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Have their accounts suspended<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        3.2<\/strong>\u00a0For Entrants<\/strong>: Entrants found to be benefiting from vote manipulation may:<\/p>\n

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          Have fraudulent votes removed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Be disqualified from the Contest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Be banned from future Contests<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Forfeit any prizes won<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          3.3<\/strong>\u00a0Legal Action<\/strong>: In cases of serious fraud, MyMahotsav reserves the right to seek legal remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law\u00a0.<\/p>\n

          4. REPORTING SUSPECTED FRAUD<\/h3>\n

          4.1<\/strong>\u00a0Users may report suspected vote manipulation to\u00a0fraud@utsavcontests.com.<\/p>\n

          4.2<\/strong>\u00a0Reports should include:<\/p>\n

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            Contest name<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Entry in question<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Description of suspicious activity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Any evidence available<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            4.3<\/strong>\u00a0Reports will be investigated, but results may not be shared due to privacy considerations.<\/p>\n

            5. FINALITY<\/h3>\n

            5.1<\/strong>\u00a0MyMahotsav’s determination of fraudulent activity and appropriate remedies is final and binding<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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