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Code of Conduct

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Effective Date: 1st June 2025

Last Updated: 1st June 2025

 

Preamble

 

Our Dharma is not just a platform, it is a sacred space for learning, dialogue, preservation, and advancement of the timeless knowledge systems of Sanātana Dharma. All those who engage with this platform, whether as visitors, students, teachers, scholars, contributors, or community members, are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical behaviour, intellectual humility, and respectful conduct, in alignment with Dharma.

 

This Code of Conduct is a living expression of our shared responsibilities. By using any part of Our Dharma, you agree to follow these principles in letter and in spirit.

 

1. Core Values

 

All users and contributors must uphold the following Dharma-aligned values:

 

  • Satya (Truthfulness) – Speak and share honestly; avoid deception or distortion.

  • Ahimsā (Non-Harm) – Engage in ways that are non-violent, compassionate, and respectful.

  • Śaucam (Purity) – Maintain clarity and purity in speech, intent, and action.

  • Dama (Self-Restraint) – Moderate passions; do not incite discord or ego-driven debate.

  • Shraddhā (Reverence) – Honour the sacredness of the wisdom being shared.

  • Sāmya (Equanimity) – Welcome diverse perspectives with fairness and openness.

 

2. Who This Code Applies To

 

This Code applies to:

 

  • Visitors and readers of the website

  • Registered users and students

  • Content creators and guest contributors

  • Discussion participants (comments, forums, events)

  • Platform staff, moderators, and administrators

  • Partner organisations and affiliates

 

3. Expected Behaviour

 

We expect all members of the Our Dharma community to:

 

Engage Respectfully

 

 

  • Treat all participants with courtesy, regardless of background, beliefs, or scholarship.

  • Respect differing interpretations of scripture or tradition.

  • Refrain from personal attacks, sarcasm, ridicule, or spiritual elitism.

 

Contribute Constructively

 

  • Add value to discussions through clarity, humility, and sincerity.

  • Provide sources, scriptural references, or reasoning when presenting claims.

  • Submit original, thoughtful content free from plagiarism or sensationalism.

 

Use Language Mindfully

 

  • Avoid offensive, discriminatory, or vulgar language.

  • Use inclusive language; avoid casteist, racist, sexist, or sectarian terms.

  • When using Sanskrit or Indic languages, transliterate and define for accessibility.

 

Protect the Sanctity of the Platform

 

  • Do not spam, troll, or derail discussions.

  • Report unethical behaviour or misuse to moderators.

  • Help foster an atmosphere of shared learning and peaceful dialogue.

 

4. Prohibited Conduct

 

Any of the following actions are grounds for warnings, moderation, or termination of access:

 

Hate Speech or Sectarianism

 

  • Propagation of casteist, racist, xenophobic, misogynistic, or communal ideologies

  • Denigrating other traditions, sects, or spiritual paths

  • Promoting supremacy of a specific lineage, guru, or group with exclusionary intent

 

Harassment or Bullying

 

  • Persistent unwanted contact or messaging

  • Targeted personal attacks or shaming

  • Mockery of religious practice, attire, or belief

 

Misinformation or Scriptural Misuse

 

  • Deliberate distortion or misquotation of sacred texts

  • Fabrication of quotes, references, or historical claims

  • Misrepresenting one’s academic or traditional credentials

 

Plagiarism and Unethical Content Use

  • Submitting others’ work without credit

  • Using Our Dharma materials without attribution or license

  • Uploading AI-generated content without human review and responsibility

 

Commercial Exploitation

  • Using the platform to promote unrelated business, personal brands, or MLM schemes

  • Soliciting donations, followers, or clients without express permission

 

5. Moderation and Enforcement

 

Our Dharma reserves the right to:

 

  • Edit or remove content that violates this Code

  • Issue warnings or temporary bans

  • Suspend or terminate user accounts or contributor access

  • Take legal action if content breaches intellectual property, privacy, or defamation laws

 

All enforcement decisions are made based on principles of fairness, evidence, and spiritual integrity.

 

6. Reporting Violations

 

If you witness or experience behaviour that violates this Code:

 

Email us at: info@ourdharma.com

 

  • Reports are confidential and reviewed by a designated ethics panel.

  • False or malicious reports will also be considered misconduct.

 

7. Appeal and Restoration Process

 

Users subject to moderation may:

 

  • Request a written explanation

  • Submit a respectful appeal within 14 days

  • If sincere reform is demonstrated, access may be restored after review

 

Our Dharma emphasises reform over retribution, when appropriate.

 

8. Spiritual and Cultural Sensitivity

 

Given the sacred and global nature of Sanātana Dharma, all users are asked to:

 

  • Avoid trivialising rituals, deities, or texts

  • Be aware of diverse traditions.

  • Engage with humility, recognising we are all learners on the path

 

9. Final Commitment

 

By continuing to use Our Dharma, you affirm that you:

 

  • Understand the purpose of this Code.

  • Accept its principles and guidelines.

  • Will do your part to uphold a sacred, inclusive, and noble environment.

 

Let this be not just a policy, but a shared vow to uphold Dharma in thought, word, and action. To better understand this, see The Dharmic Pledge on our website.

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