Content Policy

1. Overview

friday.lk is a community-driven platform where users can submit events, hostels, coworking spaces, and other content related to travel and lifestyle in Sri Lanka. This Content Policy outlines the guidelines and requirements for all user-generated content to ensure quality, legality, and compliance with copyright laws.

By submitting content to friday.lk, you agree to follow this policy and our Terms and Conditions.

2. Image Copyright Requirements

All images uploaded to friday.lk must meet the following requirements:

• You must own the copyright or have explicit permission from the copyright holder to use and distribute the image.

• No stock photos without licenses — Do not upload images from Google Images, other websites, or stock photo sites unless you have purchased a commercial license.

• Event organizer permission — If you are submitting an event you did not organize, you must have permission from the event organizer to use their promotional images.

• Venue owner permission — For hostel and coworking space submissions, images must be provided by the venue owner or taken with their permission.

• Attribution — If you are using images under Creative Commons licenses, you must provide proper attribution and ensure the license permits commercial use.

By checking the copyright confirmation box during submission, you certify that you have the legal right to upload and share the images you provide.

3. Content Moderation Process

All user submissions on friday.lk go through a moderation process:

• Initial Review — All events, hostels, coworking spaces, and blog posts are reviewed by our team within 24 hours of submission.

• Quality Check — We verify that content is accurate, complete, and provides value to our community.

• Copyright Verification — We check for suspicious or unauthorized use of images and may request proof of ownership if necessary.

• Publication — Once approved, your content goes live on friday.lk and may appear in search results and social media shares.

• Ongoing Monitoring — Published content is subject to review at any time. We may edit, unpublish, or remove content that violates this policy.

4. Acceptable Content Guidelines

Content submitted to friday.lk must:

• Be relevant to travel, events, coworking, or lifestyle in Sri Lanka

• Provide accurate information (dates, prices, locations, contact details)

• Be written in clear, understandable English

• Include high-quality images that represent the event or venue authentically

• Respect local customs, cultural sensitivities, and Sri Lankan laws

5. Prohibited Content

The following types of content are strictly prohibited:

• Copyrighted images or text used without permission

• Misleading or false information (fake events, incorrect prices, non-existent venues)

• Spam, advertising, or promotional content unrelated to actual events or venues

• Offensive, discriminatory, or hateful content targeting any group

• Adult content, violence, illegal activities, or content promoting harmful behavior

• Duplicate submissions of the same event or venue

• Content that violates Sri Lankan law or regulations

6. Reporting Violations

If you believe content on friday.lk violates this policy, copyright laws, or contains inaccurate information:

• Copyright violations: Submit a DMCA takedown request via our DMCA page

• Inaccurate or misleading content: Use the "Report" button on the listing page or email us at support@friday.lk

• Offensive or prohibited content: Email abuse@friday.lk with a link to the content and reason for reporting

We respond to all reports within 72 hours and take appropriate action including content removal, user account suspension, or legal action when necessary.

7. Consequences of Violations

Violations of this Content Policy may result in:

• Content removal without prior notice

• Loss of contributor rewards or earnings under our monetization program

• Temporary or permanent suspension of your friday.lk account

• Legal action for repeated or severe violations (copyright infringement, fraud, etc.)

8. License Grant

By submitting content to friday.lk, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

• Display your content on friday.lk and our mobile applications

• Share your content on our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)

• Use your content in marketing materials promoting friday.lk

• Modify or adapt your content for display purposes (resizing images, formatting text)

You retain all ownership rights to your content. This license allows us to operate the platform effectively while respecting your intellectual property.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Content Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of friday.lk after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

Questions about this Content Policy? Contact us:

• Email: support@friday.lk

• Contact form: friday.lk/contact

• DMCA requests: friday.lk/dmca