Content and Community Policy
These Content and Community Guidelines ("Guidelines") govern your use of our website located at https://wyb.social and/or the Wyb mobile application and its versions (“App”), including various features available on the website and mobile application, collectively referred to as the "Platform" and is made available by Soulgenix Technologies Pvt. Ltd. ("Wyb", "Company", "we", "us" and "our"), a private company established under the laws of India, having its registered office at #92, third floor, 27th main road, 7Th cross road, sector 1 HSR Layout, Bangalore 560102. The terms "you" and "your" refer to the user of the Platform.
These Guidelines are to be read with the Wyb Terms of Use, Wyb Privacy Policy, and the Wyb Cookie Policy (collectively, "Terms"). The capitalized words used in these Guidelines shall have the meaning given to such words in the Terms.
Please note that we may change these Guidelines from time to time and we reserve the right to do so.
Our Platform connects you with people from across India and other parts of the world. The community that we have created is diverse and receptive to a variety of content and the Platform is accessed by a variety of audiences, which may include minors and young adults. Hence, to ensure that all our users follow standard practices and to foster a safe environment for you to creatively express yourselves while respecting the rights of other users on the Platform, we have put in place strict guidelines and restrictions that govern your usage of the Platform.
CONTENT GUIDELINES
We actively remove content that is prohibited on our Platform and violates applicable laws, our Terms and Guidelines . If such content comes to our attention, we have the right to take it down or restrict user’s access to such user’s accounts. If you come across any content that violates applicable laws or these Guidelines, we encourage you to report it. We understand the importance of creative freedom, however, we do not welcome content that intends to bring discomfort, spread what may be considered hate speech and abuse, promotes violence and illegal activities, is discriminatory in nature, is deceptive and/or impedes the creator or artist ecosystem on the Platform.
a. Adherence to Applicable Laws
All content including without limitation, your username and display name, content that is uploaded, posted, commented on, and all other forms of communication like text, images, links, audios, videos, avatars, emojis, attachments, graphics, and all other creative tools shared by you on our Platform must adhere to the laws of India, and you agree to do no such thing, or undertake any such action, as is prohibited or penalised under applicable laws, including but not limited to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, the Trademarks Act, 1999, the Copyright Act, 1957, the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and all other applicable rules and amendments made under such laws, and any other laws that may come into force. We cooperate with legal authorities and law enforcement mechanisms in cases of breach of applicable laws, and, if required by legal authorities or law enforcement agencies in accordance with applicable laws, may share details or information related to you or your account or content posted by you on or through your account for such authorities and agencies to evaluate such cases of breach.
Content that threatens the unity, integrity, defence, security, or sovereignty of India, friendly relations with foreign states, or public order or causes incitement to violence or prevents investigation of any offence, or is insulting other nation should not be published, displayed, uploaded, posted, commented on, transmitted or shared by you. You may not publish, post, transmit, share or engage with content that is insulting to any other nation, incites the commission of any offence or prevents the investigation of any offences.
If any such content is uploaded, We reserve the right to take appropriate actions, which may include without limitation, us removing such offending content, issuing warnings to you, suspending or permanently banning the your account and reporting you and your activities to law enforcement agencies and relevant authorities, as we may be directed or mandated to do so.
b. Nudity and Pornography
We allow content that may have limited sexual imagery, provided it serves artistic, documentary, educational, public awareness, humorous or satirical purposes and is in compliance with applicable laws. Content which contains the following is prohibited on the Platform and will be considered a strict violation of these Guidelines:
Obscene, sexually explicit, pornographic or nude content or images/videos that display private parts (sexual organs, female breasts and nipples, buttocks) and/or depict sexual activities;
Content that is invasive of another’s privacy including bodily privacy;
Videos or images of individuals in compromising positions or content depicting sexual actions, fetishes, erotic intent or sexual arousal;
Sextortion or revenge pornography;
Bestiality or zoophilia;
Content that exploits or endangers any individual (for example, listing of phone numbers, or sharing other personal information for exploitation or endangerment of an individual including encouraging or soliciting prostitution or escort services);
Content related to paedophilia, or child pornography (including without limitation, creation, promotion, glorification, transmission, or browsing of child pornography) or child sexual abuse imagery and any other content that depicts, encourages or promotes paedophilia or child sexual exploitation, abuse of a minor or is harmful to children. This includes any content which features the sexual harassment of children, including by way of sound or gesture, abuse imagery, grooming, or sexual extortion (sextortion), or the sexualization of children or exhibiting any object or part of the body with the intent of the same being seen or heard by a child, is prohibited on the Platform
Content used for promoting, distributing, or sharing pornographic content, as well as commercial activities that relate to pornography or sexual interactions (whether online or offline);
Content that is posted, saved, sent, forwarded, distributed, as well as any requests for nude or sexually explicit content involving anyone under the age of 18 (this includes sending or saving such images of yourself).
Content that is indecent, immoral or related to rape, sexual objectification, non-consensual activities, and molestation.
c. Harassment or Bullying
We strongly condemn any kind of harassment or bullying on our Platform. We intend to give our users the freedom to express themselves without the fear of physical, mental, emotional or psychological distress. We urge you to ignore any content that you may find petty or annoying. In addition to this, we also encourage you to report any such content that harasses another individual or intends to degrade or shame any individual.
Content examples that constitute a violation of these Guidelines are provided below. Please note that this is not a complete list of restricted activities that may fall under harassment/bullying. There could be other activities which violate these Guidelines and the Terms.
Posting abusive language or curse words, morphed images, and/or malicious recordings;
Objectifying, insulting, or harassing someone based on their gender, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, disabilities, religion, sexual preferences, and /or making sexual advances or otherwise engaging in sexual misconduct will not be tolerated on this Platform. Similarly, extorting or blackmailing any individual generally or on the basis of the abovementioned content, is strictly prohibited;
Any image or information of an individual, whether an adult, a child, or a minor, that is shared without their consent with an intent to harass, distress or endanger them including without limitation sharing images of a person in a private space like a bathroom, bedroom, or medical facility without their knowledge and consent is prohibited, as is sharing another person’s private information without their knowledge and consent or for the purpose of harassment;
False and misleading information posted with the intent to harass someone for financial gain or to cause emotional, physical or mental harm and injury to them.
If someone blocks you from their account, kindly do not try and contact them from a different account. If a user does not want to engage with you on the Platform, please respect the same and vice versa;
d. Intellectual Property and Use of the Music Library
We aim to safeguard intellectual property rights and consider violations of such rights a serious misconduct. All content, including but not limited to literary, musical, dramatic, artistic, sound recordings, and cinematographic works, is subject to intellectual property protection.
Posting content on the Platform that is not original and is copied from an individual/organisation who owns the intellectual property rights in such content/works is prohibited. Any content that violates the intellectual property rights of third parties will be taken down, and strict action will be taken against users who repeatedly violate these Guidelines. If you wish to reshare such content from within the Platform, kindly do not remove any attributions, watermarks, or original captions that state the authentic source of the content. In addition to this, please take the required permissions and give due credit to your fellow users or any other organisation/individual who owns the intellectual property rights in such content by mentioning their name and /or the original source.
Users may upload content made with audio from outside our Library. In the event we become aware that such audio violates the copyright of a third party, we reserve the right to mute or take down any content featuring the audio. You may not alter the fundamental character of the melody or lyrics of sounds/music or create adaptations of sounds/music. You may not use any sounds/music in a manner that is objectionable or offensive or that may expose us, our licensors, or other users to any liability or detriment.
You may be able to use someone else’s copyrighted work in certain circumstances where such usage would be considered ‘fair use’ under applicable laws. For example, use for the purpose of criticism, commentary, parody, satire or teaching could be considered ‘fair use’. To learn more about fair use, you can visit https://copyright.gov.in/Exceptions.aspx. However, it is generally a good idea to take the required permissions and give due credit even when you think your content may be covered by fair use exceptions.
If your content includes music or sounds not provided by the Platform or contained in our Library, you are responsible for obtaining the necessary licenses and rights for that music. Any unauthorized use may result in the content being muted, removed, or deleted. Please note that the Platform may not have access to sounds/music in specific regions.
e. Violence
Violence includes all content that causes discomfort to our users due to its graphic nature, including images or videos that glorify violence and suffering, intend to incite violence or express intent to commit violence, or depict physical violence or animal cruelty. Content that glorifies or promotes cruelty, serious neglect, mistreatment, or harm toward animals is also prohibited.
Some examples of content that is considered violent and is a violation of these Guidelines are provided below:
Content that promotes dangerous and illegal activities;
Content that praises or memorializes individuals, groups, or leaders involved in terrorism, organized violence, hateful propaganda or criminal activities;
Content that justifies acts carried out by terrorist organizations, criminal organizations or violent extremist groups, or seeks material support for the activities of such organizations;
Content that promotes recruitment for terrorist organizations, criminal organizations or violent extremist groups;
Content that encourages users to act on behalf of such entities;
Content that provides instructions on how to make or use explosives or firearms.
Educational, newsworthy or informative content pertaining to violence may be allowed on the Platform.
Criticism of individuals or groups that does not incite violence or express intent to commit violence against them may be permitted. Violent content on the Platform in the form of fictional setups, or martial arts may be permitted, subject to these Guidelines.
If you believe someone is in imminent danger, you should get in touch with your local law enforcement authorities and report the situation at the earliest.
f. Hate Speech and Propaganda
Content that promotes violence or intends to incite violent behaviour or enmity against (including but not limited to) an individual or a group of individuals, or intends to intimidate, target, or demean or cause hurt to any particular religion, race, caste, ethnicity, community, nationality, disability (physical or mental), disease or gender, is prohibited. Any kind of content that generates hatred or intends to create or spread hatred or hate propaganda on the basis of and not limited to religion, caste, ethnicity, community, sexual orientation, or gender identity, is prohibited. We do not tolerate content that spreads discrimination, intends to justify violence based on the above-mentioned attributes, or refers to an individual or a group of individuals as inferior in any sense or with negative connotations. Content promoting enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion or caste with the intent to incite violence is also prohibited.
Please refrain from incendiary commentary, causing insult to Gods, religious deities, symbols or emblems of any religion, and from publishing theories or hateful ideologies that may cause outrage among our users and influence them negatively. We may permit such content which intends to raise awareness about these issues or challenges them, subject to the clear intention of posting such content on the Platform.
g. Abuse, Self-Injury or Suicide
We do not permit content that depicts or promotes suicide, self-injury, harm or any such tendencies and encourages participation in dangerous activities. Posting any content that harms or relates to physical, mental, sexual, or psychological maltreatment, neglect or abuse of any individual whether, a child or an adult, is strictly prohibited on our Platform. Content showcasing self-harm, glorifying self- injury or suicide, or even stating instructions on how to commit self-harm through any means is prohibited.
Further, content that identifies, tags, derogates or mocks victims and survivors of psychological/physical maltreatment, abuse, self-injury or domestic abuse or any other form of violence is prohibited.
We allow content that intends to provide support, aid, and relief to those undergoing such serious issues. We also allow users to share their experiences which may provide coping mechanisms for those who need help, subject to the intent of posting such content.
h. Illegal Activities
We have zero tolerance for content that advocates or promotes illegal activities.
We prohibit content related to or in support of organized crime, criminal activities, promotion, sale, or use of weapons, firearms and explosives, violence, or terrorist activities, or featuring kidnapping or abduction. The sale of illegal goods or services, regulated goods, drugs, and controlled substances, and the solicitation of sexual services is strictly prohibited. Any content that you upload or share on the Platform should respect protected national emblems, including the Indian national flag.
We do not permit content that is harassing, harmful, or abusive to children or persons with disabilities. Users should not post content that is related to or encourages money laundering or gambling. Users are prohibited from posting content that displays tutorials or instructions or educates the users about illegal and prohibited activities including participation in criminal activities, making bombs, or encouraging or doing or trading in drugs. Do not use our Platform to solicit or facilitate any transaction or gifts involving such goods and services which are declared illegal by the Government of India.
Impersonating another individual (such as your family, friends, well-known personalities, brands or any other individuals/organisations) and distributing false or misleading information on our Platform for personal or financial gain will be considered fraud. Content that contains computer or software viruses, malware, or any other computer code, file or program designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer resource cannot be uploaded on the Platform.
Please note that the above is not a complete list of restricted illegal activities on the Platform, and there could be other activities which violate these Guidelines and the Terms.
i. Non-Consensual (Personal) Content
Content that impersonates another individual is prohibited. Posting or misusing personal content or data or information of another individual, including pictures or videos of other people who have not given express consent to such content being posted, is prohibited. Do not post anyone’s personal or intimate photos or videos without their permission or consent. Do not post content that is invasive of anyone’s privacy. Content that belongs to another individual and to which the user does not have any right is not allowed.
Revealing someone’s personal data or sensitive personal information as defined under applicable laws, including but not limited to contact information, passwords, address, financial information, sexual orientation, biometric information, government identification documents such as Aadhaar details, passport information, healthcare information including physical, physiological and mental health condition, sexual or intimate images and videos, or threatening someone to reveal or use such information, will be considered as harassment, and such activities are strictly prohibited on our Platform.
j. Spam
Content that misleads users about its origin, displays or promotes false advertisements, fraudulent or misleading representations, and security breaches falls under the ambit of spam and is prohibited. Such content, when posted for commercial gain, amounts to commercial spam. Spam interferes with the smooth functioning of the Platform and deters other users from sharing and connecting. It is important that the content you share is authentic and facilitates the creation of a safe and trusted environment for individuals to post on the Platform. Posting the same content multiple times if it intends to annoy viewers or sell goods/services, as a means of spam promotion, commercial or otherwise is prohibited. Do not use artificial and manipulative means to generate traffic or increase followers, likes, views, comments, and shares.
If you want to promote your goods or services, please do so in an authentic manner.
Do not post any misleading or deceptive links, including content that contains a link that promises one type of content but delivers something substantially different. Do not post content that contains a link to malicious content (such as malware) intended to compromise another individual’s privacy (for example, through a phishing attack) or impact such user’s systems.
k. Misinformation
We aim to combat the spread of misinformation on our Platform.
Content that is misleading or knowingly and intentionally communicates any misinformation or disinformation or information which is patently false and untrue is prohibited. Further, hoaxes, or fake propaganda, with the intent to mislead the users or the general public at large, is prohibited. We also prohibit the posting of content that exaggerates an existing piece of news by introducing non-factual elements into it.
We do not allow content on the Platform that misleads users or attempts to create an avenue for fabricating information, or is defamatory, libelous, or attempts to damage someone’s reputation, or negatively affect their financial or political standing based on incorrect information.
We engage third- party fact checker(s) to combat the menace of fake news and undertake efforts to restrict factually incorrect information being transmitted or disseminated on our through our Platform. Users are accountable for the content they post on our Platform. You must, to the extent possible, ensure that the content you post on the Platform is authentic and from a reliable and verifiable source.
Please do not upload or share content that uses manipulated media (including through text, audio and video) that may cause harm, negatively impact public safety or disrupt public order. This includes manipulated media that:
Causes harm to individuals or groups of people;
Causes harm to or threatens the integrity of electoral or civic processes;
Aims to defraud individuals or entities;
Promotes enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, gender, language etc; and/ or
Aims to deliberately and maliciously outrage religious feelings.