At Tazasamay.com, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in journalism and business practices. This Code of Ethics is based on the core principles set forth by the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) and reflects our dedication to transparency, fairness, integrity, and accountability.
🎯 Purpose
We strive to ensure that all team members and contributors conduct themselves ethically, comply with applicable laws, and avoid actions motivated by personal gain. This policy governs interactions within the organization, with sources, partners, and the public.
🎁 Gifts, Favors & Payments – Given
- Any gifts, favors, entertainment, or payments offered by Tazasamay.com must:
- Comply with standard business practices
- Be modest in value
- Be legal and ethical
- Not bring disrepute or embarrassment if made public
- Payments, commissions, or compensations to associates of vendors or clients without a formal agreement are strictly prohibited.
🎁 Gifts, Favors & Payments – Received
- Team members must not solicit or accept gifts, payments, or favors without a valid business reason, especially from individuals or entities that do business with or seek influence over Tazasamay.
- Acceptable exceptions include:
- Common courtesies during business interactions
- Items of nominal value
- However, discretion and transparency are essential, particularly in vendor or supplier dealings.
⚖️ Conflicts of Interest
- Employees and contributors must disclose any personal, financial, or professional interest that could conflict with the interests of Tazasamay.com.
- Examples include:
- Holding shares in or working for competing organizations
- Having business ties with vendors or advertisers
- Participating in editorial decisions where personal bias may arise
🔐 Confidentiality
- Any unauthorized disclosure or misuse of confidential company information, user data, or sensitive editorial material is a serious breach of trust and will result in strict disciplinary action, including termination.
✅ Compliance
- Violation of any part of this ethics code may result in disciplinary action, including suspension or termination.
- Employees and associates are required to report any known or suspected violations to the management or HR team.
Social Media Guidelines
🌐 Introduction
Social media activities by team members reflect on Tazasamay’s reputation. Posts should be made with caution, professionalism, and full awareness of their public visibility and permanence.
🧠 Think Before You Post
- You are personally responsible for the content you share online.
- Refrain from posting anything that could be considered offensive, confidential, misleading, or damaging to Tazasamay.com’s brand.
- If discussing Tazasamay publicly, clearly state that opinions are personal.
🤝 Be Respectful & Professional
- Always maintain courtesy, respect, and professionalism in your online interactions.
- Avoid harassing, threatening, or discriminatory comments.
- Do not share false or unverifiable information, especially related to news or current events.
🕊️ Be Honest & Transparent
- Accuracy is crucial — if you make an error, acknowledge and correct it promptly.
- Never plagiarize content or misrepresent facts or opinions.
📜 Respect Laws & Privacy
- Follow copyright rules, privacy laws, and platform guidelines.
- Never share confidential Tazasamay data, internal conversations, or embargoed news content without proper authorization.
📢 Report Misconduct
- If you suspect a breach of this ethics policy, report it immediately to kanaramprajapat0007@gmail.com.
- All concerns will be handled with confidentiality, and retaliation against whistleblowers is strictly prohibited.
📰 Plagiarism & Fairness in Journalism
- Plagiarism is strictly forbidden. All content must be original or properly credited.
- We ensure fair coverage by giving every party involved in a story the chance to share their side and respond to claims.
At Tazasamay.com, our ethics define our credibility. Every team member, contributor, and partner is expected to honor these principles as we work to serve the public with truth, responsibility, and integrity.