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Prohibited Content and Enforcement Actions
Platform rules strictly prohibit obscene, offensive, or commercially driven messages, including hate speech, racism, xenophobia, and any content designed to humiliate or damage the reputation of third parties. According to the platform’s editorial framework, staff members reserve the right to pre-screen submissions and immediately delete non-compliant remarks without prior notice. Accounts belonging to rule-breakers face temporary suspension or permanent termination.
Did you know? Correio da Manhã automatically hides all reader comments exactly one week after the initial news article is published.
Editorial Independence and Moderation Limits
Publisher policy dictates that user comments reflect solely the opinions of their respective authors and do not represent the views of Correio da Manhã or its affiliates. The media outlet is under no legal obligation to continuously monitor or pre-evaluate all shared discussions, meaning the appearance of a comment does not imply editorial validation or prior knowledge of its contents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is allowed to comment on news articles?
Only registered users and Correio da Manhã Premium subscribers who have accepted the platform’s terms of service can leave comments.
Can comments be edited or deleted by the publisher?
Yes. Editors can delete non-compliant comments immediately without warning, and all comments are automatically hidden one week after publication.
Who is legally liable for user-submitted comments?
The individual user who submits the comment remains exclusively responsible for any civil or criminal liability resulting from the content.
Does the media outlet endorse user opinions?
No. Comments represent only the views of their individual authors and do not reflect the position of Correio da Manhã.
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