Last Updated: 17 Sep, 2025

These Content and Community Guidelines ("Guidelines") govern your use of the Yaari Zone mobile application ("Platform"). They are a crucial part of and should be read in conjunction with the Platform's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Our Platform connects people from across India. While the community is diverse and receptive to a variety of content, the Platform is always accessed by users over 18 years of age. To ensure a safe environment for creative expression, we have implemented strict guidelines governing use of the Platform.

We reserve the right to modify these Guidelines from time to time. Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Guidelines.

1. Content Guidelines

Overview

We actively remove content that is prohibited on our Platform and violates both our Guidelines and applicable Indian laws. If such content comes to our attention, we may take it down or restrict access to user accounts. We encourage you to report any content that violates these Guidelines. We do not welcome content intended to cause discomfort, spread hate speech or abuse, promote violence and illegal activities, or that is deceptive.

a. Adherence to Applicable Laws

All content uploaded, posted, commented on, or shared on our Platform must adhere to the laws of India, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000.

  • Content must not threaten the unity, integrity, defence, security, or sovereignty of India.
  • Content that incites violence or public disorder is strictly prohibited.
  • You must not post content that insults any other nation or obstructs investigation of any offences.

b. Nudity and Pornography

Limited sexual imagery is allowed only for artistic, educational, or satirical purposes. The following are strictly prohibited:

  • Obscene, sexually explicit, pornographic, or nude content depicting sexual activities or private parts.
  • Sextortion, revenge pornography, brutality, or zoophilia.
  • Content that exploits or endangers any individual, including soliciting prostitution or escort services.
  • Content related to paedophilia, child pornography, or child sexual abuse imagery of any kind.
  • Content that is indecent, immoral, or related to rape, sexual objectification, or non-consensual activities.

c. Harassment or Bullying

We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment or bullying. The following are violations:

  • Posting abusive language, curse words, morphed images, or malicious recordings.
  • Objectifying, insulting, or harassing someone based on gender, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, disabilities, religion, or sexual preferences.
  • Contacting someone from a different account if they have blocked you.
  • Sharing an individual's image or information without consent with the intent to harass or endanger them.
  • Posting false information with the intent to harass someone or cause emotional, physical, or mental harm.

d. Intellectual Property

We safeguard intellectual property rights and consider violations serious misconduct.

  • Do not post content copied from individuals or organisations that own the intellectual property rights.
  • When re-sharing content, do not remove attributions, watermarks, or original captions.
  • Avoid using audio or music that violates these Guidelines or applicable laws.
  • Fair use (criticism, commentary, parody, satire, or teaching) may be permitted — but always get permissions and give proper credit.

e. Violence

Violence includes content that glorifies or incites violence, or depicts physical violence or animal cruelty. Prohibited examples:

  • Content that promotes dangerous and illegal activities.
  • Content praising individuals or groups involved in terrorism, organised violence, or criminal activities.
  • Content that justifies or recruits for terrorist or extremist organisations.
  • Content providing instructions on how to make or use explosives or firearms.
Educational, newsworthy, or fictional violent content may be permitted in accordance with these Guidelines. If you believe someone is in imminent danger, contact local law enforcement immediately.

f. Hate Speech and Propaganda

Content that promotes violence or fosters hostility against any individual or group is prohibited:

  • Content spreading hatred based on religion, caste, ethnicity, community, nationality, disability, disease, or gender.
  • Content that promotes discrimination or justifies violence based on the attributes above.
  • Incendiary comments that could offend Gods, religious symbols, or emblems of any faith.
  • Content fostering hostility between groups based on religion or caste with the intent to incite violence.
Content that seeks to increase awareness about these issues or challenge them may be allowed, as long as it is clearly posted with that intention.

g. Abuse, Self-Injury or Suicide

We do not allow content that depicts or promotes suicide, self-injury, or similar tendencies:

  • Content depicting or encouraging physical, mental, sexual, or psychological abuse of any individual.
  • Content showing self-harm, glorifying self-injury or suicide, or providing instructions on how to harm oneself.
  • Content that identifies, tags, derogates, or mocks victims and survivors of abuse, domestic violence, or any other form of violence.
Content that offers support and shares coping experiences in alignment with these Guidelines is permitted.

h. Illegal Activities

We have a zero-tolerance policy for content that advocates or promotes illegal activities:

  • Content related to organised crime, weapons, firearms, explosives, violence, terrorist activities, or kidnapping.
  • Sale of illegal goods, drugs, controlled substances, or solicitation of sexual services.
  • Content that is harassing, harmful, or abusive to children, or encourages money laundering or gambling.
  • Tutorials or instructions educating users about illegal activities, making bombs, or encouraging drug use.
  • Impersonating another individual or distributing false or misleading information for personal or financial gain.

i. Non-Consensual Content

Content that impersonates another individual is prohibited:

  • Do not post pictures or videos of other people who have not given express consent to such content being posted.
  • Do not post content that is invasive of anyone's privacy.
  • Revealing someone's personal data — including contact info, passwords, address, financial info, Aadhaar details, or healthcare information — is strictly prohibited.
  • Threatening someone to reveal or use their sensitive personal information will be considered harassment.
  • This application supports audio communication only. Video calling or sharing visual content during calls is not available.

j. Spam

  • Do not post content that misleads users regarding its origin or promotes false, fraudulent, or deceptive representations.
  • Do not post the same content repeatedly to annoy viewers or promote goods/services as spam.
  • Avoid using fake and manipulative tactics to generate traffic.
  • Do not post misleading or deceptive links that promise one type of content but deliver something different.
  • Do not post content that links to malicious material, like malware or phishing attacks.

k. Misinformation

  • Content that is misleading or intentionally spreads misinformation, disinformation, or clearly false information is prohibited.
  • Hoaxes or fake propaganda designed to deceive users or the public are not allowed.
  • Content that exaggerates existing news by adding false elements is prohibited.
  • Manipulated media (deepfakes) that shows people saying or doing things they never said or did is not permitted.
Satire and parody content is permitted, as long as it does not mislead other users or spread false information.

2. Community Guidelines

a. Multiple / Fake Profiles

Creating a fake profile of an individual or organisation, including government officials or entities, and impersonating someone in a deceptive manner — regardless of the intent to harass or bully — is strictly prohibited.

b. Safety and Security

  • Harassing someone or using abusive language while in a call is prohibited.
  • Do not do anything that may make other users feel uncomfortable.
  • Action will be taken against you if you try to create hostile situations for other users.

d. Enforcement Actions against Violators

We act quickly against those who violate these Guidelines. Our decision to take action against any account is final and binding. If your profile violates these Guidelines, we may take appropriate measures and restrict your access.

  • Any attempt to bypass enforcement by creating additional accounts, using false identities, or impersonating others will lead to long-term access restrictions.
  • Repeated violations may result in stricter penalties and further restrictions on registering with us.
  • We also strictly remove any content that breaches our Guidelines from the Platform.

3. Platform Security

a. Reporting

When you see any content or activity that violates these Guidelines, please tap or click on the 'Report' option. Our Admin team will review it and, if found in violation, will remove the content and take appropriate action. For content you dislike but which does not violate these Guidelines, use the 'Block' option.

b. Intermediary Status

We serve as an intermediary in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Our accountability does not extend to services and features provided by third parties, even when accessed through our Services. Any incidents arising on our Platform are subject to the jurisdiction and limitations established by Indian law.

c. Grievance Officer

Name: Deepak Shakya

Address:Chilsari, Kaimganj, Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh - 209502

Office Hours: 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (Mon to Fri)

Please send all user-related grievances to the email address provided.

deepakshakya9766@gmail.com

4. Right to Challenge

Appeal Process

If your content is removed from our Platform, we will notify you and explain our reasons. If you believe your content has been unfairly taken down, you can submit an in-app appeal or contact us at deepakshakya9766@gmail.com to contest the removal. We will review the content again and decide whether the appeal is valid.

In addition to actions taken by us, you may also incur personal, civil, and criminal liability for violations. Below is an illustrative list of applicable laws:

ViolationApplicable Law
Infringing on someone else's rightsDigital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 [S.33(1)]
Explicit / pornographic / harassing content or illegal activitiesBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 [S. 196, 294, 295]; IT Act, 2000 [S. 66E, 67, 67A]; POCSO Act, 2012 [S. 12]
Content harmful to childrenJuvenile Justice Act, 2015 [S. 75]; IT Act, 2000 [S. 67B]
Infringing patents, trademarks, or copyrightsTrade Marks Act, 1999 [S. 29]; Copyright Act, 1957 [S.51]
Misinformation / impersonation / false originBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 [S. 212, 319, 336, 353]; IT Act, 2000 [S. 66D]
Threatening national security or inciting offencesIT Act, 2000 [S. 66F]
Containing malware or disruptive computer codeIT Act, 2000 [S. 43 and 66]
Advertising or promoting impermissible online gamesConsumer Protection Act, 2019 [S. 89]

If necessary, we will cooperate with legal authorities and law enforcement agencies. Please note that we are not obligated to assist you.

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