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Code of Ethics & Community Guidelines

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This Code of Ethics & Community Guidelines outlines the ethical principles, professional standards, and community rules followed by PFC NEWS in its editorial operations and user engagement. PFC NEWS is an independent digital news platform operated by PURVANCHAL FILM CITY PVT. LTD. These guidelines are designed to protect journalistic integrity, encourage responsible participation, and ensure compliance with applicable Indian laws.

1. Core Ethical Principles

PFC NEWS adheres to the following core principles:

  • Truth & Accuracy: Commitment to factual, verified, and responsible reporting

  • Independence: Freedom from political, corporate, or external influence

  • Fairness: Balanced representation of viewpoints wherever applicable

  • Transparency: Clear disclosure of sources, corrections, and sponsored content

  • Public Interest: Journalism that serves society and democratic values

2. Journalistic Conduct

All editorial staff, contributors, and reporters are expected to:

  • Verify information before publication

  • Avoid sensationalism, exaggeration, or misleading headlines

  • Respect privacy, dignity, and reputation of individuals

  • Exercise special care while reporting on minors, victims, and sensitive matters

  • Avoid conflicts of interest and disclose them where applicable

3. Independence & Integrity

  • Journalists shall not accept gifts, favors, or inducements that may influence coverage

  • Editorial decisions shall not be influenced by advertisers, sponsors, or partners

  • Paid news and hidden promotions are strictly prohibited

4. Community Participation

PFC NEWS encourages constructive reader engagement through comments, feedback, and submissions.

Users are expected to:

  • Engage respectfully and responsibly

  • Share opinions without abusing or threatening others

  • Contribute meaningful and relevant discussions

5. Prohibited Content (Community Rules)

The following content is strictly prohibited on PFC NEWS platforms:

  • Hate speech, harassment, or abusive language

  • Content that promotes violence, terrorism, or illegal activities

  • False, misleading, or deliberately deceptive information

  • Defamatory, obscene, or sexually explicit material

  • Content that incites communal, caste-based, or social hatred

  • Spam, promotional links, or repetitive messages

6. User-Generated Content (UGC)

  • Users are responsible for the content they submit

  • PFC NEWS does not endorse user-generated opinions

  • Submitted content may be moderated, edited, or removed

  • PFC NEWS reserves the right to restrict or disable user access for violations

7. Moderation & Enforcement

PFC NEWS reserves the right to:

  • Moderate or remove comments and user content

  • Issue warnings or suspend accounts

  • Permanently block users for repeated or serious violations

Moderation decisions are taken in good faith to protect community standards.

8. Legal Compliance

All users must comply with applicable Indian laws, including but not limited to:

  • Information Technology Act, 2000

  • Laws relating to defamation, privacy, and public order

Violation of laws may result in content removal and reporting to authorities where required.

9. Misuse & Platform Protection

The community guidelines shall not be used to:

  • Suppress legitimate journalism

  • Intimidate or harass journalists or users

  • Force removal of lawful, factual content

PFC NEWS reserves the right to protect its platform, staff, and users from misuse.

10. Updates to Code of Ethics

This Code of Ethics & Community Guidelines may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or editorial practices.

The latest version will always be available on the PFC NEWS website.

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