Purpose: At Hindi News Junction, we uphold the highest ethical standards in everything we do. This policy ensures that every team member acts with integrity, follows relevant laws and regulations, and avoids any conduct driven by personal gain.
Gifts, Favors, and Payments
- Any gifts, favors, or payments given by Hindi News Junction must align with accepted business norms, be modest in value, comply with the law, and avoid causing embarrassment if made public.
- Payments, commissions, or any compensation to associates of clients without a written contract are strictly prohibited under our policy.
Gifts, Favors, Entertainment, and Payments Received
- Team members must not solicit or accept gifts, favors, entertainment, or payments unless there’s a legitimate business reason—especially from parties that do, or seek to do, business with Hindi News Junction.
- Small tokens of goodwill tied to customary business courtesy may be accepted—but we apply strict scrutiny, particularly for items from vendors or suppliers.
Conflicts of Interest
- Employees must steer clear of situations where personal interests collide with those of Hindi News Junction.
- Any such conflict—like having ownership in a competing entity or serving in any competing capacity—must be disclosed promptly to your manager.
Confidential Information
- Unauthorized sharing or misuse of confidential information is strictly forbidden and may result in disciplinary measures up to termination.
Compliance
- Breach of this code could lead to disciplinary action, including termination.
- Employees are obligated to report any known or suspected violations.
Social Media Guidelines
Introduction
Social media posts reflect our professional brand—even when you write in your personal capacity.
Be Careful What You Post
- You’re personally responsible for online activity. Inappropriate posts may lead to disciplinary action.
- When expressing personal opinions that mention Hindi News Junction, clearly state that they are your own and not official views.
Be Respectful and Professional
- Always communicate with courtesy. Avoid content that might come off as offensive, threatening, or harassing.
- Respect privacy—don’t share misleading or false information.
Be Honest and Accurate
- Prioritize accuracy. Mistakes happen, but once spotted, correct them transparently.
- Be upfront when editing or updating previous posts.
Respect Laws and Confidentiality
- Comply with legal standards—especially copyright, privacy, and confidentiality rules.
- Never disclose sensitive company or source information without permission.
Plagiarism and Fairness
- Plagiarism isn’t tolerated. Everything published should be original, properly credited, or used with permission.
- We give all parties involved a fair chance to respond—no one gets ambushed in our coverage.