1. About ChotaNews Network
ChotaNews Network is a citizen journalism platform that empowers users
to report news and reach millions of readers daily. Our mission is to
deliver local happenings faster than traditional media.
Content Publishing Platform
ChotaNews Network provides the easiest way to publish articles on our
app, enabling contributors to monetize their content while reaching a
vast vernacular audience.
2. Registration Requirements
- Must register as a contributor to publish content
- Open to writers, bloggers, and citizen journalists
- Legal name (as per photo ID) required - no aliases
3. Content Guidelines
Article Standards
- Titles must be informative (minimum 20 characters)
- Content length: 200-400 characters
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Must include essential journalism elements (Who, What, When, Where,
Why, How)
Prohibited Content
- Obscene material in any form (text, images, video)
- Religiously provocative or sensitive content
- Criminal activity or fake/outdated news
- Plagiarized or copyrighted material
ChotaNews reserves the right to remove any content deemed irrelevant
without prior notice. By submitting content, you grant ChotaNews
rights to use it on our platform.
4. Media Requirements
Images
- Must be relevant to content
- No multiple images per submission
- No explicit or sensitive material
Videos
- Professional quality only - no shaky footage
- Relevant to accompanying content
- No explicit material
5. Advertising Restrictions
- No promotional links or landing pages
- No job offers or "make money" content
- No self-promotion or product sales
6. Data Usage Policy
Your personal information may be transferred to servers outside India.
Data is deleted 180 days after account termination, except where
required by law.
By using ChotaNews, you agree to these terms. We may update these
policies without notice - continued use constitutes acceptance of
changes.
Last Updated: July 2025