Content and Community Guidelines

Last updated: 05th April 2025

Introduction

These Content and Community Guidelines ("Guidelines") govern your use of our website located at https://Goodywalls.com and/or the Goodywalls mobile application (collectively, the "Platform") and is made available by Wishrainers ("Goodywalls", "Company", "we", "us" and "our"). The terms "you" and "your" refer to the user of the Platform.

These Guidelines are to be read with the Goodywalls Terms of Use, the Goodywalls Privacy Policy, and the Goodywalls 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, but the Platform is accessed by a variety of audience, which may include minors and young adults. Hence, in order to ensure that all our users follow a standard practice and to foster a safe environment for you to creatively express yourselves, we have put in place strict guidelines and restrictions which govern the usage of the Platform.

Goodywalls is a FREE platform with a mission to spread learnings of life, love, care, wisdom, happiness & romance through status, cards, graphical images, videos and quotes to make the people and the World around more beautiful, joyful, romantic, inspiring, loving, and caring we urge our users to join our mission with adherence to our content policy.

If you are content creator, you can go through our Content Design Guidelines.

Content Guidelines

We actively remove content which is not allowed on our Platform and violates both our Guidelines as well as applicable Indian laws. If such content comes to our attention, we may take it down or ban user accounts. If you come across any content that violates these Guidelines, we encourage you to report it. The intent of the creator is important. 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 or promote violence and illegal activities.

a. Adherence to Applicable Laws

All content, including without limitation, content that is uploaded, posted, commented on, or shared by you on our Platform, must adhere to the laws of India, including without limitation, the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and, the Information Technology Act, 2000 along with all rules and amendments made under such laws. We cooperate with legal authorities and follow enforcement mechanisms in cases of breach of applicable laws. Content may not be uploaded, posted, commented on, or shared by you if it threatens the unity, integrity, defence, security or sovereignty of India, friendly relations with foreign States, or public order. You may not post or engage with content that is insulting to any other nation, incites the commission of any offences or prevents the investigation of offences.

b. Nudity and Pornography

We allow content that may have limited sexual imagery, provided it is posted for artistic and educational purposes, public awareness, humour or satirical purposes. Content that contains the following is prohibited on the Platform and will be considered as a strict violation of these Guidelines:

  • obscene, sexually explicit, pornographic or nude material or images/videos that expose private parts (sexual organs, female breasts and nipples, buttocks) and/or portray sexual activities;
  • videos or images of people in compromising positions or content that portrays sexual actions or fetish or erotic intent, or sexual arousal;
  • sextortion or revenge pornography;
  • Bestiality or zoophilia;
  • content that exploits or endangers any person;
  • content that is paedophilic or related to child pornography;
  • 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 emotional or psychological distress. We urge you to ignore any content that you may find petty and annoying. In addition to this, we also encourage you to report any such content that harasses another person or intends to degrade or shame any individual.

Content which qualifies as a violation of these Guidelines includes, but is not limited to:

  • Posting abusive language or curse words, morphed images, and/or malicious recordings.
  • Objectifying, insulting or harassing someone based on their race, caste, colour, disabilities, religion, sexual preferences.
  • Making sexual advances or engaging in sexual misconduct.
  • Attempting to contact someone from a different account after being blocked.
  • Sharing images or information of a person without their consent.
  • Posting false information to harass someone for financial gain.

d. Intellectual Property

We aim to safeguard intellectual property rights and consider violations of such rights as serious misconduct. All content, such as literary, musical, dramatic, artistic, sound recordings, cinematographic works, is subject to intellectual property protection.

Posting content on the Platform which is not original and is copied from an individual/organisation who owns the intellectual property rights in such content/ works is not allowed. Any content that violates the intellectual property rights of third parties will be taken down and strict action will be taken against users who are repeat defaulters.

e. Violence

Violence includes all content that causes discomfort to our users due to the goriness in the content, such as but not limited to graphical images or videos that glorify violence and suffering, or intends to incite violence, depiction of physical violence or animal cruelty. Content which promotes dangerous and illegal activities, or praises individuals, groups or leaders involved in terrorism, organized violence or criminal activities is strictly prohibited.

f. Hate Speech and Propaganda

Content that promotes violent behaviour against an individual or a group of individuals, intends to intimidate, target or demean any particular religion, race, caste, ethnicity, community, nationality, disability (physical or mental), diseases or gender, is prohibited.

g. Abuse, Self-Injury or Suicide

We do not permit content that exhibits suicide or such tendencies, triggers self-injury and harm or encourages participation in dangerous activities. Posting any content that relates to physical, mental, sexual, or psychological maltreatment, neglect or abuse of any person is strictly condemned.

h. Illegal Activities

We have zero-tolerance for content that advocates or promotes illegal activities. We prohibit content related to organized crime, criminal activities, promotion/sale/use of weapons, firearms and explosives, violence or terrorist activities. Sale of illegal goods or services, regulated goods, drugs and controlled substances, and soliciting or selling of sexual services is strictly forbidden. We do not permit content that is harassing, harmful, or abusive to children. Users may not post content that is related to or encourages money laundering or gambling. Users are not allowed to post content that displays tutorials or instructions or educates the users about illegal and prohibited activities including, but not limited to participating 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 gift involving such goods and services which are declared illegal by the Government of India Impersonating another person (such as your family, friends, celebrities, brands or any other individuals/organisations) and distributing false or misleading information on our Platform in order to make personal or financial gain will be considered fraud. Content that contains computer viruses, malware, or any other computer code designed to restrict the functionality of any computer resource cannot be uploaded on the Platform.

i. Non-Consensual (Personal) Content

Posting or misusing personal content or data or information of another person, including pictures or videos of other people who have not given express consent to such material being posted, is not allowed.

j. Spam

Posting or misusing personal content or data or information of another person, including pictures or videos of other people who have not given express consent to such material being posted, is not allowed. 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. We will remove such content. Revealing someone's personal data or sensitive personal information, including without limitation: contact information, address, financial information, Aadhar Number, healthcare information, sexual or intimate images and videos, passport information, or threatening someone to reveal or use such information, will be considered as harassment, and such activities are strictly unacceptable.

k. Misinformation

We aim to combat the spread of misinformation on our Platform. Any kind of content which spreads deliberate misinformation, disinformation, hoaxes or fake propaganda, with the intent to mislead the users or general public at large, is not permitted.

Community Guidelines

When you use our Platform, we expect you to follow certain norms:

a. Tag It Right

All posts should be tagged with the most appropriate tag. If such a tag doesn't exist, then create one accordingly.

b. Stay on Topic

Make sure that any content that you post, and any discussion you participate in, relates to the caption and tags of the post.

c. Multiple/Fake Profiles

Creating a fake profile of an individual or organisation and impersonating someone in a misleading or deceiving manner is not allowed.

d. Safety and Security

Harassing someone or using abusive language in the posts or comments while addressing another user is not allowed.

e. Beware of Legal Consequences

Kindly respect all applicable laws while using our Platform. Any content featuring, encouraging, offering, promoting, glorifying or soliciting illegal activities will not be tolerated.

Reporting

When you see any content or activity that violates these Guidelines, please tap or click on the REPORT button. If you believe any content on the Platform infringes your rights as a copyright holder, you can file a copyright claim at connect@goodywalls.com.

Grievance Officer

Goodywalls has a Grievance Officer to address your concerns regarding data safety, privacy, and other Platform usage concerns. You may contact:

Mr. Saurabh Chaudhari
Grievance Officer
Email: connect@Goodywalls.com

Nodal Contact Person:
Ms. Sanket Patil
Email: connect@Goodywalls.com

Note: The nodal contact email is solely for use by police and investigating agencies. For all user related grievances, please contact connect@Goodywalls.com

Right to Challenge

In case the content you upload or post, or your activity is reported by another user and removed from our Platform, we will notify you of such removal and our reasons for the same. If you believe that your content has been unfairly removed, you may write to us at connect@Goodywalls.com to challenge the removal. We may review the content again and determine if it may be reposted on the Platform.

Our Actions Against Violators

We take strict and prompt action against those who violate these Guidelines. If your profile is reported for violating these Guidelines, then your profile may be suspended temporarily. In case of repeated breach of these Guidelines, we may be compelled to terminate your account with us permanently and block you from registering with us.


If required, we will cooperate with legal authorities and law enforcement mechanisms. Please note that we are under no obligation to assist you.