The simple standard
Write something you would be prepared to take responsibility for. Respect the recipient's dignity, privacy and boundaries. A delayed letter should create anticipation, not anxiety or danger.
Consent matters. Do not use Intezaar to continue contacting someone who has blocked you, ended contact, asked you to stop, or would reasonably feel threatened by receiving the letter.
Not allowed on Intezaar
Threats, harassment and coercion
Do not threaten, stalk, intimidate, blackmail, shame or repeatedly contact another person. Do not use an opening date, countdown or emotional message to pressure someone into replying, meeting, paying money or continuing a relationship.
Sexual exploitation and intimate content
Never send sexual content involving anyone under 18. Do not share intimate images, recordings or private sexual information without the clear consent of every adult involved. Revenge pornography, sexual extortion and grooming are prohibited.
Hate and dehumanising abuse
Do not attack, degrade or threaten people because of protected or personal characteristics such as race, caste, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Fraud, impersonation and manipulation
Do not pretend to be another person or organisation, run a scam, request passwords or payment details, create fake emergencies, or misrepresent Intezaar as an official postal, government or India Post service.
Privacy violations
Do not expose someone's address, phone number, workplace, financial details, identity documents, private conversations or other personal information without permission. Do not forward a recipient's private letter link without their consent.
Illegal or dangerous activity
Do not use Intezaar to facilitate illegal goods, violence, exploitation, terrorism, malware, hacking, fraud or instructions intended to cause serious harm. Do not encourage suicide, self-harm or eating-disorder behaviour.
Spam and commercial misuse
Do not send bulk unsolicited letters, deceptive promotions, chain messages, phishing links or automated spam. Intezaar is designed for personal letters, not mass marketing.
Age and vulnerable users
The public beta is for adults aged 18 or over. Do not create an account, letter or recipient experience on behalf of a child, and do not use Intezaar to establish inappropriate contact with a minor.
Private links are still your responsibility
- Share the recipient link only with the intended person through a trusted channel.
- Do not publish private links on public social media or group chats.
- Assume that anyone who receives the beta link may be able to open it.
- Do not place highly sensitive, medical, financial, legal or identity information inside a beta letter.
Enforcement
Where technically possible, Intezaar may restrict access, disable links, remove content, preserve relevant records, or block future use when these guidelines or the Terms of Use are breached. Serious illegal activity may be reported to the appropriate authorities where required by law.
During the early beta, reporting and moderation may be handled manually. A dedicated in-product reporting route will be added before wider public release.
Immediate safety
Intezaar is not an emergency or crisis service. If a letter contains a credible threat, exploitation, blackmail, imminent danger or illegal sexual content, preserve the evidence, avoid forwarding it unnecessarily, and contact the appropriate local emergency service or law-enforcement authority.
Help us protect the feeling
The purpose of Intezaar is simple: give meaningful words time, care and ceremony. Use the post box to send honesty, affection, reflection or closure—not fear.