Dear Author,

Your stories reach many readers on Pratilipi. To keep the platform safe, respectful, and creative, every author should follow a few important content guidelines.

These points will help you protect your story, your profile, and your long-term growth on the platform.

1. Avoid Non-Consensual or Illegal Sexual Content

Do not write content that promotes or glorifies non-consensual sex, sexual violence, or illegal sexual acts. Any content involving minors in a sexual context is strictly not allowed.

2. Avoid Explicit Sexual Descriptions

Do not write graphic or detailed descriptions of sexual acts or body parts. Content written only for sexual stimulation, without story value, should be avoided.

3. Do Not Use Vulgar Language

Avoid vulgar or inappropriate words, especially while describing body parts or intimate scenes. Keep romance emotional, respectful, and story-driven.

4. Do Not Use Nude or Explicit Images

Images showing nudity, partial nudity, or sexual acts should not be used anywhere on the platform. This includes cover images, profile images, posts, and story-related visuals.

5. Tag Mature Content Properly

If your story has mature themes but follows platform rules, use the correct tags. This helps readers understand the nature of the story before reading.

6. Avoid Hate Speech

Do not insult or attack anyone based on caste, religion, race, gender, sexuality, disability, nationality, disease, or community. Use respectful language in stories, posts, comments, and profile details.

7. Do Not Bully, Troll, or Harass Others

Do not use the platform to target, insult, humiliate, abuse, or harass any person or group. Disagreements should be handled respectfully.

8. Avoid Extreme or Glorified Violence

Do not write content that gives instructions for violence or glorifies violent acts. Avoid extreme violence that may disturb or disgust readers.

9. Do Not Promote Self-Harm, Terrorism, or Sexual Violence

Content should not encourage self-harm, terrorism, sexual violence, or attacks on individuals or groups. Such content can lead to strict action.

10. Do Not Publish Unlawful Content

Do not publish anything that threatens national security, public order, or friendly relations with other countries. Also avoid content that supports terrorism, gambling, money laundering, illegal substances, or other offences.

11. Avoid False, Misleading, or Defamatory Content

Do not publish false information to mislead, harass, or harm a person, company, or group. Avoid defamatory content or claims that can damage someone’s reputation.

12. Do Not Spread Harmful Misinformation

Avoid non-fiction content that goes against established scientific facts, especially harmful health advice. Also avoid conspiracy theories or false claims that may cause harm.

13. Publish Only Original Work

Only publish stories that you have written yourself. Do not copy from books, movies, serials, websites, WhatsApp messages, Wikipedia, or other authors’ works.

14. Take Permission Before Using Others’ Work

If you use someone else’s story, translation, image, or material, you must have proper written permission. Giving credit alone is not enough if you do not have the required rights.

15. Protect People’s Privacy

Do not publish anyone’s personal information without consent. This includes phone numbers, addresses, photos, private chats, bank details, identity documents, or any information that reveals someone’s offline identity.

Final Message

Writing freely is important, but writing responsibly is equally important. Safe and respectful content helps your stories stay visible, protects your profile, and creates a better space for all readers and authors.

Happy writing!
Team Pratilipi