Community Guidelines & Editorial Standards
At TECHi.com, we aim to create a respectful, informed, and productive environment where readers can engage in meaningful discussions around technology, innovation, investing, and artificial intelligence.
By participating in our community, you agree to adhere to the standards outlined below.
Our Community Purpose
TECHi exists to promote thoughtful, evidence-based discussion and responsible commentary. Contributions should remain relevant to the subject matter and reflect respect for differing perspectives.
Commenting Standards
The following are not permitted on TECHi:
- Comments unrelated to the topic being discussed
- Abusive, vulgar, obscene, hateful, unlawful, or threatening material
- Harassment or intimidation of any individual or group
- Plagiarism or defamatory statements
- Promotional content, spam, or self-advertising
- Discriminatory or offensive material based on race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or other personal attributes
- Impersonation or false claims of affiliation
- Sharing malicious code, files, or harmful links
- Posting or soliciting medical advice
All users are solely responsible for the content they submit.
Copyright & Intellectual Property
By submitting a comment, you retain ownership of your content while granting TECHi a perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, publish, and distribute it across any media.
Do not post copyrighted material unless you own the rights or it is permitted under applicable law, including fair use. External and internal links are allowed, but users remain responsible for their content. TECHi reserves the right to remove links deemed inappropriate or harmful.
AI-Assisted Moderation & Editorial Oversight
TECHi may use AI-assisted tools to support content moderation and editorial workflows. However:
- All content remains subject to human editorial review
- Automated publishing without oversight is not permitted
- AI-generated spam or manipulation is strictly prohibited
- Human judgment remains central to maintaining quality and integrity
Complaints & Monitoring
If you encounter content that violates these guidelines, please contact us at info@techi.com.
All reports are reviewed by our moderation team, and we aim to respond within 48 hours.
Privacy & User Data
A valid email address is required when commenting so we may contact you if necessary. Email addresses are used strictly for moderation purposes and are never added to mailing lists without consent. Data may only be disclosed if legally required.
Moderation & Enforcement
TECHi maintains editorial discretion to ensure the integrity and quality of discussions across the platform. Comments violating these guidelines may be removed without notice. Repeated or severe violations may result in temporary or permanent bans.
Ignorance of these standards does not exempt users from enforcement.
Updates to These Guidelines
These Community Guidelines may be updated periodically to reflect evolving legal, editorial, or technological standards. The most current version will always be available on TECHi.com.
Last updated: December 25, 2025
These guidelines are enforced by TECHi’s editorial and moderation team in alignment with our Publication Principles and Ethics Policy.
Related Policies
For more information about TECHi’s editorial standards and policies, please review:
- Publication Principles — Our editorial philosophy and content standards
- Our Ethics — Our commitment to journalistic integrity
- Comments Policy — Detailed commenting rules and moderation procedures
- Contributor Guidelines — Standards for authors and contributors