Content & Community Guidelines

Content and Community Guidelines

Last updated: 20th February 2026

These Content and Community Guidelines ("Guidelines") govern your use of our website at https://tellzee.com (or such other URL we publish) and/or the TellZee mobile application and its versions (the "App"), including features available on the website and App, together the "Platform". The Platform is made available by TellZee App, maintained by D-Inventions Technologies India Private Limited ("we", "us", "our"), a company incorporated under the laws of India. "You" and "your" refer to the user of the Platform.

These Guidelines must be read with the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (together, the "Terms"). Capitalised terms used here have the meanings given in the Terms unless defined below.

We may change these Guidelines from time to time. The updated version is published on this page. Our other policies (including the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use) are linked from the Platform and this site.

TellZee connects users with hosts for chat and paid audio and video calls. Our community is diverse, but the Platform may be accessed by audiences including young adults. To keep the environment safe and to support responsible expression, these Guidelines set rules and restrictions for use of the Platform.

Content guidelines

We remove or restrict content that is prohibited on the Platform and that violates these Guidelines or applicable Indian law. If you see violating content, please report it. Creative freedom matters, but we do not welcome content intended to cause serious discomfort, hate or abuse, violence or illegal activity, deception, or harm to others on the Platform.

These Guidelines and the Terms apply equally to content that is synthetically or artificially generated using third-party tools. You must disclose and clearly label such content where the product allows and as required by us.

a. Adherence to applicable laws

All content you upload, post, comment on, or share must comply with the laws of India, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and rules and amendments under them. Do not post content that threatens the unity, integrity, defence, or security of India, friendly relations with foreign states, or public order, or incites violence. Do not post content insulting to any nation, inciting offences, or obstructing investigation of offences.

b. Nudity and pornography

Limited sexual imagery may be allowed only where it clearly serves artistic, documentary, educational, public awareness, humorous, or satirical purposes. The following is prohibited:

Obscene, sexually explicit, pornographic, or nude content, or imagery showing private parts (sexual organs, female breasts and nipples, buttocks) or sexual acts;
Content invasive of another person's privacy, including bodily privacy;
Images or video of individuals in compromising positions, sexual actions, fetishes, erotic intent, or sexual arousal;
Sextortion or revenge pornography; bestiality or zoophilia;
Content that exploits or endangers any person (including listing phone numbers or personal information for exploitation, or soliciting prostitution or escort services);
Child sexual abuse material, paedophilia, or any content harmful to children, including sexual harassment of children by sound, gesture, or display;
Content that is indecent, immoral, or relates to rape, sexual objectification, non-consensual activity, or molestation.

c. Harassment or bullying

Harassment and bullying are not allowed. Report content that targets, degrades, or threatens others. Examples (non-exhaustive):

Abusive language, morphed images, malicious recordings;
Objectifying, insulting, or harassing someone based on gender, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or sexual misconduct; extortion or blackmail;
If someone blocks you, do not contact them from another account; respect their choice not to engage;
Sharing images or information without consent to harass, distress, or endanger someone;
False information posted to harass someone for gain or to cause emotional, physical, or mental harm.

Critical discussion of public figures or matters in the news may be allowed subject to the Terms and these Guidelines.

d. Intellectual property

Respect copyright, trade marks, and other IP. Do not post content you do not have rights to use. Infringing content may be removed; repeat infringers may face account action. If you reshare content, preserve attributions, watermarks, and source captions; obtain permission and give credit where required.

Do not use audio or music in violation of these Guidelines or applicable law. We may mute, remove, or limit content for IP reasons. We are not liable for loss you suffer from such actions.

Fair dealing / fair use may apply in limited cases (criticism, commentary, parody, satire, teaching). See copyright.gov.in Exceptions for general information. When in doubt, seek permission and give credit.

e. Violence

Prohibited content includes graphic violence, glorification of suffering, incitement to violence, physical violence, animal cruelty, dangerous or illegal activities, praise of terrorism or criminal groups, recruitment or support for such groups, instructions for weapons or explosives, and similar material. Educational, newsworthy, or fictional content may be allowed where it does not violate these Guidelines or incite real-world harm.

If someone is in imminent danger, contact local emergency services and law enforcement.

f. Hate speech and propaganda

Do not post content that promotes violence, enmity, or hatred against individuals or groups based on religion, race, caste, ethnicity, nationality, disability, disease, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or similar grounds. Do not demean groups as inferior or spread hate propaganda. Avoid incendiary attacks on religious deities, symbols, or emblems. Content that raises awareness or challenges hatred may be allowed where intent and context are clear.

g. Abuse, self-injury, or suicide

Do not post content that depicts, promotes, or instructs suicide, self-injury, or dangerous challenges; or that depicts abuse or maltreatment of any person. Do not mock victims or survivors. Supportive content and personal recovery stories may be allowed where appropriate.

h. Illegal activities

Zero tolerance for advocating or facilitating illegal activity: organised crime, weapons, drugs, trafficking, sexual solicitation, money laundering, gambling where prohibited, impersonation for fraud, malware, or attacks on systems. Respect national emblems. Do not post tutorials for illegal acts. The list is illustrative; other unlawful conduct is also prohibited.

i. Non-consensual (personal) content

Do not impersonate others or post intimate, personal, or private content without consent. Do not disclose others' sensitive personal information (including contact details, financial data, IDs, health information, biometric data, or intimate images) or threaten to do so.

j. Spam

Do not mislead users about origin, run false ads, or use fraudulent or manipulative means. Do not repeatedly post the same content to annoy others or spam commercial messages. Do not use fake engagement (bots, artificial likes/views). Do not post deceptive or malicious links (including phishing). Promote goods or services honestly and in line with our policies.

k. Misinformation

Do not knowingly post false or misleading information, hoaxes, or defamatory content intended to harm reputation or public safety. Do not share manipulated media (including AI-generated synthetic media) likely to cause harm, affect elections or civic processes, defraud people, or spread enmity. Satire and parody are allowed if they do not mislead users as fact.

Community guidelines

When you use TellZee, we expect you to follow these norms.

a. Stay on topic and respect the session

Keep chats, calls, and shared content appropriate to the interaction between users and hosts. Content that is clearly off-topic, abusive, spammy, or unrelated to a reasonable use of the Platform in context may be removed.

b. Multiple or fake profiles

Do not create fake profiles impersonating a person, brand, or government entity to deceive others. Exceptions may include clear community, informational, or fan pages, and satire or parody of public figures if clearly labelled and not misleading.

c. Safety and security

Do not harass others or use abusive language in chat, calls, or profile content. Do not create a hostile environment for other users.

d. Beware of legal consequences

You are responsible for complying with applicable laws. Content that encourages or glorifies illegal activity is not allowed.

e. Enforcement actions against violators

We may take action against accounts that violate these Guidelines, including removing content, restricting features, or suspending or terminating accounts. Circumventing enforcement (for example by creating new accounts) may lead to stronger restrictions. Repeated violations may result in permanent loss of access.

Platform security

Reporting

When you see content or behaviour that violates these Guidelines, use the Report option in the app (or contact support) where available. We will review reports. Content you dislike but that does not violate these Guidelines may remain; you may block or disengage from other users where the product allows.

Intermediary status and review of content

We operate as an intermediary under applicable Indian law. We do not control everything users say or do on or off the Platform. We are not responsible for third-party services you access through your device. Our liability is subject to applicable Indian law and our Terms.

You are responsible for what you post. If content is reported and violates these Guidelines, we may take enforcement action.

Grievance officer

For concerns about data safety, privacy, or Platform use, contact our Grievance Officer. We aim to respond within 15 (fifteen) days where feasible.

Name: Grievance Officer, TellZee App
Entity: D-Inventions Technologies India Private Limited (business days as notified)
Email: support@tellzee.com

Send user-related grievances to support@tellzee.com.
Nodal contact (law enforcement / investigating agencies only): nodal-officer@tellzee.com — not for general user support.

Right to challenge

If your content or activity is removed, we will notify you where practicable and give reasons. If you believe removal was wrong, use any in-app appeal flow or write to support@tellzee.com. We may review appeals and confirm or reverse our decision.

Violations may also expose you to civil or criminal liability under Indian law. An illustrative list of laws that may apply (read with Rules 3(1)(b) and 3(1)(ca) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, as amended) includes:

(i) Infringing others' rights — e.g. Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 [S. 33(1)].
(ii) Explicit, invasive, harassing, or illegal content — e.g. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 [Ss. 196, 294, 295, 77, 353]; POCSO Act, 2012 [S. 12]; PMLA, 2002 [S. 4]; IT Act, 2000 [Ss. 66E, 67, 67A]; Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 [Ss. 3, 4]; POSH Act, 2013 [Ss. 16, 17]; Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956.
(iii) Harmful to children — e.g. Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 [S. 75]; IT Act, 2000 [S. 67B].
(iv) IP infringement — e.g. Trade Marks Act, 1999 [S. 29]; Copyright Act, 1957 [S. 51].
(v) Misleading or false information — e.g. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 [Ss. 212, 336, 353].
(vi) Impersonation — e.g. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 [S. 319]; IT Act, 2000 [S. 66D].
(vii) Threats to national security, unity, foreign relations, or incitement — e.g. IT Act, 2000 [S. 66F]; Explosive Substances Act, 1908 [Ss. 4, 6].
(viii) Malware or disruptive code — e.g. IT Act, 2000 [Ss. 43, 66].
(ix) Impermissible online games (advertising / promotion) — e.g. Consumer Protection Act, 2019 [S. 89].
(x) Other violations — e.g. Representation of the People Act, 1951.

We may be required to report breaches to authorities or cooperate with law enforcement under applicable law (including Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 where applicable). Your use of the Platform is at your own risk; we are not obliged to assist in unlawful activity.