Complaint Box – Brand Response & Participation Policy
Last Updated: [Oct, 2025]
Complaint Box enables brands to view and respond to consumer complaints. Participation helps brands build transparency and trust.
1. Brand Access
- View complaints tagged to them
- Respond on the platform
- Submit resolution proof or status updates
- Request anonymized complaint insights
Access may require verification of authorized representatives.
2. Brand Responsibilities
- Respond professionally and respectfully
- Acknowledge and address issues submitted by consumers
- Provide resolution or next steps where possible
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality of data
- Avoid any form of retaliation against consumers
3. Prohibited Brand Conduct
- Harass, threaten, or intimidate users
- Request users to delete complaints as a condition for resolution
- Submit fake or misleading resolution claims
- Manipulate response statistics or identity
- Spam users with sales or promotional messaging
Violation may result in removal of brand access.
4. Response Time Expectations
- Brands are encouraged to respond within 72 hours
- Response times contribute to Brand Responsiveness Score
- Faster resolution improves brand score and visibility in insights
5. Dispute Handling
If brands believe a complaint is:
- Wrongly attributed
- Duplicate
- Fraudulent or inaccurate
They may request a review by submitting supporting evidence. The platform retains final editorial and scoring discretion.
6. Visibility & Scoring
Brand interactions impact metrics such as:
- Response Rate
- Resolution Rate
- Average Resolution Time
- Consumer Sentiment Index
Complaint Box is independent. Scores are algorithmic and transparent.
7. Escalations & Authority Cases
If a complaint involves:
- Fraud
- Safety issues
- Legal violations
We may guide users to formal authorities or consumer courts.
8. Data & Anonymity
Brands receive no user contact details unless:
- User consents, OR
- It is necessary for resolution support
All platform activity is logged to ensure compliance.
9. Removal or Sanctions
Brands violating policy may face:
- Limited access
- Suspension
- Permanent removal
Serious cases may be reported to authorities.