Content Creation & Community Guidelines

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

HdtvBharat is committed to building a safe, creative, and legally compliant digital entertainment ecosystem. These Content Creation Regulations apply to all creators uploading videos, live streams, music, films, web series, news, or other media content on the platform.

1. Eligibility for Creators

Creators must be at least 18 years of age or have verified legal guardian consent. Valid identification and verification may be required before monetization is enabled.

2. Ownership & Copyright Compliance

Creators must own or have legal rights, licenses, or written permissions to distribute all uploaded content including music, visuals, scripts, and trademarks. Uploading copyrighted material without authorization is strictly prohibited.

3. Prohibited Content

The following content is not allowed on HdtvBharat: • Copyright-infringing material • Hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content • Pornographic or sexually explicit material • Graphic violence or extreme gore • Terrorism-related or unlawful content • Fraud, scams, or misleading financial promotions • Content violating Indian laws or IT regulations

4. Community Standards

Creators must maintain respectful communication, avoid misinformation, and ensure factual accuracy in news or informational content. Harmful or misleading narratives may lead to removal or account suspension.

5. Monetization & Revenue Sharing

Monetization eligibility depends on compliance with platform policies, minimum watch hours, and engagement thresholds. Revenue may be generated through ads, subscriptions, sponsorships, or premium content access.

6. Content Review & Moderation

All uploaded content may be subject to automated or manual review. HdtvBharat reserves the right to remove, demonetize, restrict visibility, or suspend accounts that violate policies.

7. Reporting & Appeals

Users may report content that violates community guidelines. Creators may submit appeals if content is removed. Final decisions remain at the discretion of HdtvBharat moderation teams.

8. Data & Privacy Compliance

Creators must respect user privacy and may not publish personal information without consent. Collection of user data through content must comply with applicable data protection laws.

9. Legal Compliance

All content must comply with the Information Technology Act, Digital Media Ethics Code, and other applicable Indian laws and regulations.

10. Policy Updates

HdtvBharat reserves the right to update these guidelines periodically. Continued content publication constitutes acceptance of revised policies.