> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.desifounder.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Spotlight - Rules & Guidelines

> Spotlight Launchpad is a community-driven showcase to highlight projects and products. To ensure fairness, professionalism, and safety, all participants must follow these rules.

### What You Can Do

* **Submit Original Work** → Share projects, products, or ideas that you or your team have created.
* **Be Transparent** → Provide accurate details about your project (no misleading claims).
* **Give Constructive Feedback** → Support others by offering helpful, respectful comments.
* **Respect Intellectual Property** → Only upload media, text, or designs you own or have rights to use.
* **Celebrate Community** → Participate with a spirit of collaboration, recognition, and learning.

### What You Cannot Do

* **No Plagiarism or Copying** → Submitting stolen or unoriginal work will result in suspension.
* **No Misleading Information** → Do not exaggerate, fake metrics, or hide critical details.
* **No Offensive Content** → Hate speech, obscene visuals, or discriminatory remarks are strictly prohibited.
* **No Spam or Self-Promotion Abuse** → Projects must be genuine; mass promotional or irrelevant submissions will be removed.
* **No Confidential/Illegal Content** → Do not share trade secrets, private data, or anything illegal.

### Recognition & Badges

* Winning projects are chosen based on **community engagement and quality of submissions**.
* Winners will be featured in desifounder’s monthly newsletter, social media, and awarded a **Spotlight badge**.
* Badges are a mark of recognition, not a guarantee of funding, partnerships, or commercial success.

### Reporting Violations

If you notice a project or comment violating these rules:

* Use the **Report button** on the project page.
* Our moderation team will review and take action.

### Disclaimer

* desifounder acts only as a **platform provider** for Spotlight.
* We do not endorse or verify any project or claim submitted.
* Participants retain all rights to their own content and are responsible for ensuring it does not infringe third-party rights.
* desifounder reserves the right to **remove projects, comments, or accounts** that violate these guidelines.
* desifounder is **not liable** for disputes, damages, or losses resulting from participation in Spotlight.