Comments Policy for संवाद (Samvaad)

At संवाद (Samvaad), we value open dialogue and encourage our readers to share their thoughts, opinions, and feedback through the comments section. To ensure a respectful and constructive environment, we have established the following comments policy. By commenting on our website, you agree to adhere to these guidelines.

1. Respectful Communication

  • Comments should be respectful, civil, and relevant to the post’s topic.
  • Personal attacks, harassment, hate speech, or discriminatory remarks based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic will not be tolerated.
  • Avoid using profanity, obscene language, or content that is offensive or inappropriate.

2. Relevance and Quality

  • Comments should contribute meaningfully to the conversation. Off-topic, spammy, or repetitive comments may be removed.
  • We encourage thoughtful and well-reasoned contributions that enhance the discussion.

3. No Illegal or Harmful Content

  • Comments must not contain illegal content, including but not limited to defamatory statements, threats, or content that violates intellectual property rights.
  • Do not post links to malicious websites, phishing scams, or other harmful content.

4. Moderation

  • All comments are subject to moderation. संवाद (Samvaad) reserves the right to review, edit, or delete any comment at our discretion without prior notice.
  • Comments that violate this policy may be removed, and repeat offenders may be banned from commenting.

5. Privacy and Personal Information

  • Do not share personal or sensitive information (e.g., email addresses, phone numbers, or home addresses) in the comments section.
  • Respect the privacy of others and avoid sharing their personal information without consent.

6. Accountability

  • Commenters are solely responsible for the content they post. संवाद (Samvaad) is not liable for any comments made by users.
  • Comments do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of संवाद (Samvaad) or its affiliates.

7. Language

  • Comments can be submitted in English or Hindi to align with the primary languages used on संवाद (Samvaad). Comments in other languages may be removed if they cannot be moderated effectively.

8. Reporting Violations

  • If you encounter a comment that violates this policy, please report it to us via the contact page or any designated reporting feature on the website.

9. Response Time

We understand that social media is a 24/7 medium; however, our moderation capabilities are not. We may not see every inappropriate comment right away, and we are trusting in the maturity of our community to ignore personal attacks and negative speech and respond politely.

10. Changes to the Policy

  • संवाद (Samvaad) reserves the right to update or modify this comments policy at any time without prior notice. The updated policy will be posted on this page with the last updated date.

By participating in the comments section, you help foster a vibrant and respectful community. Thank you for contributing to the conversation on संवाद (Samvaad)!

Last updated: July 11, 2025