At QuickFeed.in, we are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in digital news publishing. As a responsible media platform, we follow the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) Code of Ethics to ensure fairness, transparency, compliance, and public trust.

Objective

All individuals and affiliates associated with QuickFeed.in are expected to conduct business with integrity, in full compliance with applicable laws, and without seeking any personal benefit or conflict of interest. This policy sets forth the ethical framework for our team to follow.

Gifts, Entertainment & Payments (Provided by the Company)

Any gift, entertainment, or payment made on behalf of QuickFeed.in must adhere to the following conditions:

• It must conform to customary business practices.

• Its value should be modest and must not be perceived as a bribe or inducement.

• It must not violate applicable laws or ethical standards.

• If disclosed publicly, it should not damage the reputation of the organization.

Gifts, Entertainment & Payments (Received by Employees or Associates)

Team members should avoid accepting any gifts, entertainment, or payments that:

• Have no business justification or appear to influence decision-making.

• Involve cash, cash equivalents, or high-value items (e.g., stocks, electronics).

• Are extravagant or outside of common business courtesy norms.

Exceptions may include:

• Modest tokens (e.g., pens, calendars, diaries).

• Meals or hospitality during business meetings.

• Festive or promotional items of low value.

Senior staff must not accept expensive gifts from subordinates or vendors.

Conflicts of Interest

Employees and contributors must avoid situations where personal interests conflict with organizational interests.

Examples include:

• Holding ownership or directorship in a competing or related company.

• Accepting freelance work that compromises editorial independence.

• Representing external businesses without prior written consent.

Disclosure: Any potential or perceived conflict must be reported to management in writing immediately.

Confidential Information

All internal documents, data, editorial strategies, and communication are confidential.

Employees and collaborators must:

• Not disclose, misuse, or share confidential information without authorization.

• Understand that violation of this policy may result in disciplinary or legal action.

Compliance and Enforcement

• Violation of this ethics policy may result in disciplinary measures, up to and including termination or legal action.

• If you witness or suspect a breach of policy, it is your duty to report it to management or the Human Resources department.

Social Media Guidelines

When using social media, all employees, contributors, and representatives of QuickFeed.in are expected to:

• Post responsibly and maintain a professional tone.

• Avoid spreading false, misleading, confidential, or inflammatory content.

• Clearly distinguish personal opinions from company statements. Add a disclaimer when needed.

• Do not speak on behalf of the company without authorization.

• Report violations of this policy to HR or management.

Plagiarism

Zero tolerance policy against plagiarism.

• All published work must be original, properly sourced, and fact-checked.

• Reproduction of content from other platforms without permission or attribution is strictly prohibited.

Fairness & Editorial Balance

• Journalists and writers must strive to present both sides of a story.

• Efforts must be made to seek responses from individuals or organizations mentioned or accused.

• Avoid sensationalism, personal bias, or deliberate misrepresentation.

Fairness is not just a principle — it’s our editorial responsibility.