AsthaGuru Content Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AsthaGuru.com. These Content Guidelines (together with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy) govern all content on our website — whether provided by AsthaGuru or by users (comments, submissions, messages, etc.). By using our site, you agree to abide by these rules.

Our goal is to maintain a safe, respectful, informative space where everyone can benefit from knowledge, discussion, and resources related to spirituality, self-improvement, and related topics.

2. Scope & Applicability

This policy applies to:

• All content published by AsthaGuru (articles, guides, resources).
• All user-generated content (UGC): comments, forum/forum-style posts (if any), submissions, uploaded media (images, videos), feedback, reviews, and other uploads.
• All forms of communication on the site (messages, comments, replies).

3. What’s Allowed ✅

Content is welcome if it:

• Is relevant to the theme and mission of AsthaGuru — spirituality, personal growth, wellness, advice, community discussion, etc.
• Is lawful, honest, and does not infringe on any person’s rights (copyright, privacy, intellectual property).
• Is respectful, constructive, and considerate — treated as if you are speaking in a public but polite forum.
• Does not contain spam, advertising, self-promotion (unless explicitly permitted), or irrelevant links/unrelated promotions.
• Credits sources when quoting or referencing external content (articles, books, websites).

4. What’s Not Allowed ❌

You should not submit or post content that:

• Is defamatory, abusive, harassing, hateful, or discriminatory (based on race, religion, caste, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Promotes violence, illegal activity, or encourages self-harm or harm to others.
• Contains obscene or pornographic content, or is otherwise pornographic or sexually explicit.
• Violates copyright, trademark, privacy, or other intellectual property rights.
• Includes personal, private, or sensitive information about yourself or others (phone numbers, personal addresses, identity documents, etc.).
• Is spam, irrelevant, or repetitive (advertisements, chain-messages, irrelevant links).
• Is misleading, false, or intentionally deceptive.
• Contains malware, spyware, viruses, or any harmful software / code.
• Violates any applicable local or international laws.

5. Media (Images / Video / Audio) Guidelines

If you upload or submit media:

• Ensure you own the rights to the media — or have explicit permission from the owner.
• Do not upload media that reveals personal information of individuals without consent.
• Do not upload pornographic or violent material, or content involving minors in any inappropriate context.
• Do not embed malicious code or links.
• Ensure the media is appropriate to the context of the site (spirituality, wellness, etc.).

6. Community Behavior & Interaction Rules

• Respect other users regardless of their background, beliefs, or opinions.
• Avoid personal attacks, insults, or hate speech. Healthy debate and discussion are encouraged — but always with civility.
• Do not share personal contact information publicly.
• Do not impersonate others.
• Report any content or behavior that is suspicious, harassing, or violates these guidelines (via our “Report” mechanism / contact us).

7. Moderation, Removal & Consequences

• We (AsthaGuru) reserve the right — at our sole discretion — to review, edit, remove, or refuse any user-submitted or user-generated content that violates these guidelines or that we deem harmful, inappropriate, or irrelevant.
• Users whose content violates these rules may be warned, blocked, suspended, or permanently banned, depending on the severity and repetition of violations.
• We are not liable for the content posted by users. Responsibility for UGC rests with the user who submitted it.

8. Intellectual Property & Licensing of User Content

By submitting content (text, media, any format) to AsthaGuru, you:

• Warrant that you own or have rights to the content — or explicit permission from the rightful owner.
• Grant AsthaGuru a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, modify, publish, display, and distribute your content (for the purposes of website operation, promotion, archiving, etc.).
• Understand that your content may be edited for formatting, clarity, or compliance before publication.

9. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

• Content on AsthaGuru — whether written by us or by other users — is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice (medical, legal, financial, mental-health, etc.).
• AsthaGuru is not responsible for any outcomes (positive or negative) arising from the use of the content. Users should make their own informed decisions when applying ideas, suggestions, or advice.
• We make no warranties (express or implied) regarding accuracy, completeness, reliability, fitness for a specific purpose, or suitability of any content.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may revise or update this Content Policy at any time — in response to evolving community needs, legal requirements, or internal review. When we do, the “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the change. Continued use of the site after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact & Reporting

If you have concerns about any content on AsthaGuru — or believe a user has violated these guidelines — please contact us at: [your contact email] or use the “Report” feature on the site.
We review such reports promptly and will take appropriate action as needed.

Why We Need This Policy

Publishing a clear, public content policy helps:

• Set clear expectations for users: what is acceptable, what is not.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and constructive environment for all visitors.
• Protect the website legally — by defining liability limitations, usage rules, and intellectual property rights.
• Sustain the credibility, quality, and integrity of content on AsthaGuru.