Readers wishing to participate in the comments section of the Correio da Manhã must now adhere to a formal set of conduct rules and user agreements. Access to this feature is restricted exclusively to registered readers and those with active Premium subscriptions, requiring explicit acceptance of these terms before any content can be posted.
User Responsibility and Content Ownership
By submitting a comment, the reader maintains ownership of their content but grants the publication a permanent, irrevocable, and royalty-free license to distribute that material across any current or future media platforms. The reader remains the sole legal owner of their words, which carries significant liability. Under the current policy, commenters are held exclusively responsible for any fines, legal costs, or damages resulting from their posts.
The rules explicitly prohibit the use of the platform for commercial advertising, the dissemination of hate speech, racism, or xenophobia, and any content intended to denigrate or harm the reputation of third parties. Users must guarantee that their submissions do not infringe on intellectual property rights or violate criminal or civil law.
Editorial Oversight and Enforcement
The publication is under no obligation to monitor or pre-screen reader submissions. However, the editorial team reserves the right to perform a preliminary evaluation and withhold any content that fails to meet the established standards. The outlet maintains no responsibility for the views expressed by readers, noting that these comments do not reflect the position or validation of the publication itself.
Consequences for Policy Violations
The publication reserves the authority to remove non-compliant comments immediately and without prior notification. In cases of persistent or severe rule violations, the outlet may suspend or permanently ban a user’s ability to participate in the comments section. This enforcement applies to all users, regardless of their subscription status or previous account standing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to comment on articles?
Participation is limited to registered readers and those who hold a Correio da Manhã Premium subscription.
Does the publication review comments before they appear?
The outlet is not required to monitor or pre-visualize comments, though editors maintain the right to perform a pre-evaluation and decline the publication of content that violates the rules.
What happens if a comment violates the law?
The individual user bears exclusive responsibility for any civil or criminal liability, including the payment of fines, penalties, or indemnifications, resulting from their posted content.
How do these moderation requirements change your approach to engaging with online news discussions?
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