Digital Conduct & Online Safety Standards
The Nusantara Times is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and responsible digital environment. These Cyber Guidelines outline the standards of conduct expected from all users — including readers, contributors, and staff — when interacting with our platform, content, and community.
By accessing or using The Nusantara Times, you agree to comply with these guidelines. Violations may result in content removal, account suspension, or legal action where applicable under Indonesian law, including Law No. 1 of 2024 (Amendment to UU ITE) and Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (UU PDP).
All interactions on The Nusantara Times must uphold principles of civility and mutual respect. The following behaviors are strictly prohibited:
Content that promotes hatred, discrimination, or violence against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
Targeted attacks, threats, intimidation, or sustained negative engagement directed at any individual, whether public figure or private citizen.
False statements presented as fact that damage the reputation of individuals, organizations, or institutions. This is a criminal offense under Indonesian law.
We uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity. All users and contributors must adhere to the following principles:
All content published on The Nusantara Times is protected under Indonesian copyright law (Law No. 28 of 2014 on Copyright). Users must respect the following:
Articles, photographs, graphics, and multimedia content may not be reproduced, distributed, or republished without explicit written permission from the editorial team.
Limited quotation for purposes of commentary, criticism, education, or news reporting is permitted with proper attribution and a link back to the original article.
Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of our content may result in legal action. If you wish to license or republish content, please contact our editorial team.
Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their accounts and using the platform responsibly:
The following activities are expressly prohibited on The Nusantara Times platform:
Posting repetitive, misleading, or commercially motivated content in comments, forums, or submissions without editorial approval.
Uploading, distributing, or linking to viruses, malware, phishing sites, or any software designed to harm users or systems.
Collecting personal information of other users, including email addresses, without their explicit consent.
Attempting to exploit vulnerabilities, bypass security measures, or interfere with the normal operation of the website.
We encourage all users to report violations of these guidelines. Our moderation team reviews reports promptly and takes appropriate action:
First Violation: Warning and content removal. The user will be notified of the specific guideline violated.
Repeat Violations: Temporary account suspension (7–30 days) depending on severity.
Severe Violations: Permanent account ban and, where applicable, referral to law enforcement under Indonesian cyber law.
Appeals: Users may appeal enforcement decisions by contacting our editorial team within 14 days of the action.
These guidelines are enforced in accordance with the following Indonesian regulations:
If you have questions about these guidelines, wish to report a violation, or need to appeal an enforcement decision, please reach out:
The Nusantara Times — Editorial & Moderation Team
Email: thenusantaratimesid@gmail.com
Report Violations: Contact Page
These Cyber Guidelines may be updated periodically to reflect changes in regulations, platform features, or community standards. We recommend reviewing this page regularly. Continued use of The Nusantara Times after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised guidelines.
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