Dear Author,

Pratilipi is a home for your creativity. To keep the platform safe, respectful, and useful for all readers and writers, every author should follow some important guidelines.

These points will help you protect your stories, your profile, and your long-term growth on Pratilipi.

1. Publish Only Your Own Work

Upload only stories that you have written yourself. Do not publish copied stories, public-domain works, or content taken from the internet without proper rights.

2. Take Permission Before Using Others’ Work

If you want to use someone else’s story, image, translation, or material, take proper written permission first. Giving credit alone is not enough if you do not have the right to use it.

3. Follow All Content Guidelines

Your stories should follow Pratilipi’s content, copyright, and tagging guidelines. Make sure your content is suitable for a large audience and does not violate platform rules.

4. Do Not Publish Illegal or Harmful Content

Do not publish anything that violates the law or promotes harmful activities. Avoid content that can create legal, safety, or community issues.

5. Avoid Hateful, Defamatory, or Personal Content

Do not publish content that spreads hate, insults others, defames anyone, or reveals personal information without consent. Always write and interact responsibly.

6. Respect Other Users

Be respectful while replying to reviews, comments, messages, or chatroom conversations. Even when readers disagree with you, respond politely and avoid arguments.

7. Do Not Collect Money From Readers

Do not use Pratilipi to collect money from readers for personal, charitable, or other purposes. The platform will not be responsible for any such transactions.

8. Do Not Create Fake or Multiple Profiles

Do not create fake accounts, impersonate someone else, or use another profile if your account is suspended or banned. Use your real author identity and keep your profile trustworthy.

9. Report Rule-Breaking Content

If you see any story, post, comment, or profile that violates guidelines, report it. Authors can help keep Pratilipi safe by being responsible members of the community.

10. Understand Your Copyright

The copyright of your original story belongs to you as the author. Your authorship remains with you for the original work you create and publish.

11. Be Careful With Outside Rights Deals

If any third party approaches you for story rights, adaptation rights, or publishing rights, review the terms carefully. It is better to take proper legal advice before signing any agreement.

12. Read Monetization Rules Carefully

Pratilipi may launch different monetization plans or features from time to time. Before opting in, read the FAQs and understand how the feature works.

13. Keep Backup Copies of Your Stories

Always keep personal copies of your chapters outside Pratilipi. This helps protect your hard work in case of technical issues or accidental loss.

14. Fix Issues When Reported

If your story receives a complaint or violates any policy, Pratilipi may inform you and ask you to fix it. Try to address such issues quickly to avoid removal or further action.

15. Treat Pratilipi as Your Own Platform

Help protect the platform by writing responsibly, respecting readers, following rules, and supporting a healthy community. A safe and trustworthy platform helps every author grow better.

Final Message

Being a responsible author is not only about writing good stories. It is also about respecting rules, protecting your work, and creating a safe space for readers and writers.

Follow these guidelines carefully and continue building your author journey with confidence.

Happy writing!
Team Pratilipi