Policies

RIGHTS OF THE EDITORIAL OFFICE

— The Editorial Office may begin its activities after state registration of the mass media outlet.
— To carry out independent creative activities.
— To collect, process, and submit materials for publication in accordance with legislation.
— Editorial staff may exercise other rights provided by legislation and constituent documents.
— The use of authors’ materials and works of science, literature, and art in the Journal is permitted in accordance with legislation.

Rights of the Editor-in-Chief

— Represent the Editorial Office in relations with the Founder.
— Represent the Journal in relations with enterprises and organizations and in court without power of attorney.
— Submit proposals to the Founder regarding orders and directives related to the Journal’s activities and lead its independent creative work.
— Ensure periodicity of publication, improve quality, and gradually increase circulation.
— Exercise other rights provided by legislation and constituent documents.

OBLIGATIONS OF THE EDITORIAL OFFICE

— Comply with the Laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Mass Media,” “On Protection of Journalistic Activity,” and other normative legal acts in obtaining information, preparing materials, and carrying out journalistic activities.
— Ensure publication of issues in the established periodicity, volume, and quality.
— Ensure compliance with labor, executive, and production discipline.

The Journal may not be used for:

— Calls for violent change of the constitutional order or territorial integrity of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
— Propaganda of war, violence, terrorism, religious extremism, separatism, or fanaticism.
— Disclosure of state secrets or other legally protected secrets.
— Dissemination of information inciting national, racial, ethnic, or religious hatred.
— Promotion of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and precursors unless otherwise provided by law.
— Promotion of pornography.
— Other actions entailing criminal or other liability under law.

— The Editorial Office may have other obligations stipulated by legislation and constituent documents.

OBLIGATIONS OF THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

— Ensure compliance with the Laws “On Mass Media,” “On Protection of Journalistic Activity,” and other normative legal acts in preparation of materials.
— Ensure accuracy and impartiality in preparation and publication of materials.
— Publish free of charge urgent messages on emergencies or information submitted by authorized state bodies for immediate public dissemination.
— Ensure publication periodicity, volume, and quality.
— Ensure compliance with labor and production discipline.
— Fulfill other obligations provided by legislation and constituent documents.

SOURCES OF FINANCING

— The Editorial Office is not a separate legal entity and does not conduct independent financial activities.

Sources include:

— Funds allocated by the Founder for production expenses.
— Grants, donations, charitable and sponsorship contributions.
— Income from retail sales and subscriptions.
— Other sources not prohibited by law.
— The Founder provides premises, communication facilities, computer equipment, and other resources.

PROCEDURE FOR FORMATION OF GOVERNING BODIES

— The Editor-in-Chief is appointed and dismissed by the Founder.
— The highest governing body is the meeting of the Founder.

The Founder’s meeting:

— Approves the Regulation and amendments.
— Appoints and dismisses the Editor-in-Chief and deputies.
— Decides on suspension, termination, reorganization, merger, division, separation, and transformation of the Editorial Office.
— Exercises other powers established by law.

— Meetings are convened twice a year.

— The Editorial Board is formed by the Founder and deals with creative matters. It is headed by a Chairperson.

PROCEDURE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF PROFIT AND COVERAGE OF LOSSES

— Net profit belongs to the Founder.
— Part of income is allocated to development of the Editorial Office, acquisition of equipment, promotion of the Journal, and expansion of author base.
— Remaining profit is disposed of by the Founder in accordance with law.
— Losses are fully borne by the Founder.
— Procedures are determined at the Founder’s meeting and recorded in minutes.

GROUNDS AND PROCEDURE FOR SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF PUBLICATION

— Suspension or termination is carried out on the basis of a claim by the registering authority in accordance with law.
— The Founder may suspend or terminate publication in cases stipulated by this Regulation or agreement.
— The registering authority must be notified within three days.
— Suspension by court occurs if violations are not eliminated within one month after repeated warning.
— Publication may resume by court decision after violations are eliminated.

Termination may occur if:

— Repeated violations of media law.
— Court decision on suspension not executed.
— No publication for more than six months.
— Other cases provided by law.

— Termination invalidates the registration certificate.

PROCEDURE FOR REORGANIZATION AND LIQUIDATION

— Activities may be suspended or terminated by Founder or court decision.
— Liquidation is conducted by a commission.
— Rights and obligations transfer to the new Editorial Office upon reorganization.
— Re-registered media may begin activity only after state registration.