Content Moderation Procedure

This section defines the procedure for moderating content posted by Users and Sellers on the atasuai platform, as well as establishes the rules, criteria, and procedures for verification, restriction, and removal of content. Content moderation is carried out to ensure compliance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, to protect the rights and legitimate interests of Users, Sellers, and third parties, and to maintain a safe, reliable, and accurate informational environment on the Platform.
1
.  General Provisions

1.1. These Content Moderation Rules (hereinafter referred to as the "Rules") establish the rules for checking and publishing content on the platform atasuai.com (hereinafter referred to as the "Platform").

1.2. Moderation is carried out for the purpose of:

   — ensuring the safety of Users;

   — compliance with the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan;

   — maintaining the quality of content on the Platform;

   — protecting consumer rights and intellectual property.

1.3. All content posted by Sellers is subject to moderation: product cards, images, descriptions, reviews, and other materials.

1.4. The Platform reserves the right to reject or remove content that violates these Rules.

 

2
.  Types of Moderation
Type Description Timeframe
Automatic Algorithm check: prohibited words, duplicates, image quality Instantly
Manual Moderator check: controversial content, complaints, new Sellers Up to 24 hours
Post-moderation Selective check of published content, responding to complaints As received

2.1. New Sellers undergo manual moderation for the first 10 products.

2.2. Sellers with a trust rating above 4.5 are switched to automatic moderation.

2.3. If violations are detected, the Seller may be switched to manual moderation.

 

3
.  Product card requirements

3.1. Product Name
   — exact match to the product;
   — no advertising slogans ("Bestseller!", "Best price!");
   — no contact information (phones, websites);
   — no use of CAPS LOCK (except for abbreviations);
   — in Kazakh and/or Russian language.

3.2. Product Description
   — accurate information about characteristics;
   — no false claims about properties;
   — no contact information to bypass the Platform;
   — no links to third-party resources;
   — no insults and obscene language.

3.3. Images
   — at least 1 image, 3-5 recommended;
   — minimum resolution: 500×500 pixels;
   — clear, high-quality photo of the product;
   — no watermarks from third-party sites;
   — no contact information on the image;
   — no images violating copyright.

3.4. Price
   — actual selling price;
   — no artificial inflation for "discounts";
   — in tenge (KZT).

4
.  Prohibited content

4.1. It is prohibited to post on the Platform:

Category Examples
Prohibited Goods Weapons, drugs, counterfeit, prescription medicines
Illegal Content Extremism, terrorism, child pornography
Copyright Infringement

Other people's photos, brand logos without rights, pirated content

Fraud Phishing, pyramids, false promises
Offensive Content Discrimination, incitement of hatred, obscene language
Misleading False characteristics, fake certificates
Spam Duplicate goods, irrelevant keywords

4.2. The full list of prohibited goods is provided in Appendix No. 1 to the Platform Rules.

 

5
.  Moderation process

5.1. The seller creates a product card in the Personal Account.

5.2. The system automatically checks the content for compliance with the requirements.

5.3. Upon passing the automatic check:

   — the product is published (for trusted Sellers);

   — the product is sent for manual moderation (for new Sellers).

5.4. If the automatic check is rejected, the Seller is sent a notification indicating the reason.

5.5. Manual moderation is carried out in queue order within 24 hours (working days).

5.6. Moderation result:

Status Description
Approved The product is published and available to buyers
For revision Corrections are required. The reason is specified. The seller makes corrections and resubmits for moderation
Rejected The product cannot be published. The reason is specified. Resubmission is possible after the violation is corrected

 

6
.  Moderation timelines
Content Type Moderation Time
New Product (auto-moderation) Up to 5 minutes
New Product (manual moderation) Up to 24 hours (business days)
Product Editing Up to 12 hours
Content Complaint Up to 48 hours
Appeal Up to 5 business days

6.1. During peak periods (holidays, sales), the timeframes may be extended.

7
.  Complaints about content

7.1. Any User can submit a complaint about content that violates the Platform's rules.

7.2. Ways to submit a complaint:

   — "Report" button on the product page;

   — contacting support;

   — email: info@atasuai.com.

7.3. The complaint must contain:

   — a link to the content;

   — a description of the violation;

   — evidence (if available).

7.4. Anonymous complaints are considered, but priority is given to identified submissions.

7.5. Based on the results of the complaint review:

   — the content is removed/blocked;

   — the complaint is dismissed as unfounded;

   — the complainant is notified of the decision.

 

8
.  Sanctions for violations
Violation Sanction
First minor Warning, return for revision
Repeated minor Transfer to manual moderation for 30 days
Gross violation Product blocking, reduction of trust rating
Systematic violations Temporary account suspension (7-30 days)
Prohibited content Immediate account suspension, data transfer to authorities
Fraud Permanent suspension, retention of funds

8.1. The decision on sanctions is made by the Platform based on the severity and systematic nature of violations.

8.2. The seller is notified of the application of sanctions through the Personal Account and email.

 

9
.  Appeal

9.1. The seller has the right to appeal the moderation decision within 14 days.

9.2. The appeal is submitted through:

   — Personal account (section «My Products» → «Rejected»);

   — email: info@atasuai.com.

9.3. The appeal must contain:

   — product/application number;

   — justification of disagreement;

   — supporting documents (if available).

9.4. The appeal review period is up to 5 business days.

9.5. The decision on the appeal is final.

 

10
.  Review moderation

10.1. Customer reviews undergo automatic moderation.

10.2. Reviews containing the following are prohibited:

   — obscene language;

   — personal data (phone numbers, addresses);

   — advertising of third-party resources;

   — knowingly false information;

   — insults.

10.3. The seller is NOT entitled to request the removal of negative reviews if they do not violate the rules.

10.4. The seller is entitled to respond to a review. The response also undergoes moderation.

 

11
.  Final Provisions

11.1. This Procedure is an integral part of the Platform Rules.

11.2. The Platform has the right to change the Procedure with 7 days' notice.

11.3. The current version of the Procedure is posted on legal.atasuai.com.

11.4. Send moderation questions to moderation@atasuai.com.