Under updated user guidelines, commenting on published news requires explicit acceptance of platform rules, registration or active subscription status, and full personal accountability for submitted text.
User Liability and Accountability Rules for Digital Commenters
Readers posting comments must declare themselves the exclusive holders and owners of the associated content rights, according to Correio da Manhã terms. Participants remain fully responsible for any civil or criminal liability arising from their submissions. Furthermore, commenters grant the publication a free, irrevocable, transferable, exclusive, and perpetual license to use the content across any existing or future media formats. According to platform rules, users must indemnify the publication for any fines, court costs, or indemnifications resulting from published comments.
Prohibited Content and Content Moderation Standards
Platform rules strictly prohibit obscene, offensive, or commercially motivated messages, alongside hate speech, racism, xenophobia, discrimination, and material intended to humiliate or damage third-party reputations. Correio da Manhã is not obligated to monitor, edit, or preview comments beforehand, though the newsroom retains the right to pre-evaluate and withhold non-compliant text, as stated in the guidelines. All published comments reflect the sole opinion of their respective authors rather than the position of the news organization.
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Suspension Policies and Automatic Content Explanation
Violating platform conduct rules can result in temporary suspension, indefinite blocking, or permanent bans from commenting, regardless of subscription tier or status, according to Correio da Manhã policy. The news organization reserves the right to delete non-compliant comments immediately without prior notice. Additionally, the platform automatically hides all reader comments one week after initial publication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is allowed to comment on news articles?
Only registered readers and active Correio da Manhã Premium subscribers who accept the platform terms can leave comments.
Who owns the content submitted in the comment section?
The reader remains the owner of the submitted content but grants Correio da Manhã an exclusive, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use it across any media.
How long do comments remain visible on the site?
All user comments are hidden automatically by the platform one week after publication.
Can the publication delete my comment without warning?
Yes, Correio da Manhã reserves the right to delete non-compliant comments immediately without prior notification.
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