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COMPLAINT BOX

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.