Comment Policy

Century Newspaper fosters open, respectful, and constructive dialogue through comments on our articles at www.centurynewspaper.com (the “Site”). This Comment Policy governs user-generated comments to ensure discussions align with our mission to inform, inspire, and engage our community. By submitting a comment, you agree to comply with this policy and our User Agreement.

1. Purpose of Comments

Comments provide a platform for readers to share perspectives, discuss articles, and engage with our community. We encourage diverse viewpoints but require comments to be respectful, relevant, and compliant with this policy to maintain a positive environment.

2. Comment Guidelines

To ensure a civil and productive discussion, all comments must:

  • Be Relevant: Relate directly to the article’s content, topic, or theme.

  • Be Respectful: Avoid personal attacks, insults, or derogatory language targeting individuals, groups, or communities based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other characteristics.

  • Be Appropriate: Refrain from posting obscene, vulgar, sexually explicit, or offensive content.

  • Be Lawful: Comply with all applicable laws, including those related to defamation, harassment, privacy, and intellectual property.

  • Be Original: Consist of your own words and ideas, avoiding plagiarized or copyrighted material without permission.

  • Avoid Spam: Not include advertisements, promotional content, repetitive posts, or off-topic links.

  • Use Civil Language: Avoid excessive profanity, hate speech, or inflammatory rhetoric that disrupts constructive dialogue.

  • Respect Privacy: Do not share personal information (e.g., email addresses, phone numbers) of yourself or others in comments.

3. Moderation Process

We are committed to maintaining a high-quality comment section. Our moderation process includes:

  • Pre- or Post-Moderation: Comments may be reviewed before or after posting to ensure compliance. We may use automated tools or human moderators.

  • Removal or Editing: We reserve the right to remove or edit comments that:

    • Violate this policy or the User Agreement.

    • Are off-topic, irrelevant, or disruptive.

    • Contain abusive, hateful, discriminatory, or inflammatory content.

    • Include spam, advertisements, or unauthorized links.

    • Infringe on privacy, copyright, or other legal rights.

  • Banning: Users who repeatedly violate this policy may be temporarily or permanently banned from commenting, at our discretion.

  • Appeals: If your comment is removed or you are banned, you may request a review via our Contact page, but we are not obligated to reinstate content or access.

4. User Responsibilities

As a commenter, you agree to:

  • Accuracy and Legality: Ensure your comments are accurate and do not violate laws or third-party rights.

  • Accountability: Comments reflect your views and are posted under your username or display name. Do not impersonate others or use anonymous accounts to evade responsibility.

  • Reporting Violations: Report comments that violate this policy via our Contact page or a reporting feature (if available).

  • Consequences: You are solely responsible for the content and consequences of your comments, including legal liability for defamatory or infringing content.

5. Privacy and Comments

Comments are publicly visible and may display your username or display name. To protect your privacy:

  • Do not share personal information (e.g., email, phone number, address) in comments, as we cannot guarantee its security.

  • Review our Privacy Policy for details on how we handle data related to comments and user interactions.

6. Intellectual Property

By submitting a comment, you grant Century Newspaper:

  • A worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display your comment in any media, including for editorial or promotional purposes.

  • The right to attribute your comment to your username or display name.

You confirm that your comment is original, does not infringe third-party rights (e.g., copyright, privacy), and complies with applicable laws.

7. Disclaimer

Comments reflect the views of their authors, not Century Newspaper, its affiliates, or employees. We are not responsible for:

  • The accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of user comments.

  • Any consequences, including disputes or harm, arising from comments.

  • The availability or retention of comments, which may be removed at our discretion.

8. Community Standards and Engagement

To foster a vibrant community, we encourage:

  • Constructive Dialogue: Share insights, ask questions, or provide feedback that enhances the discussion.

  • Diversity of Views: Respect differing opinions, even when you disagree, and engage thoughtfully.

  • Fact-Based Contributions: Support claims with evidence where possible, especially in sensitive or controversial discussions.

We may highlight exemplary comments in our articles, newsletters, or social media, with attribution to your username, unless you request otherwise.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Comment Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or community needs. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Significant changes may be communicated via the Site or email (if applicable). Your continued commenting constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.