1. Core Community Principles
PS5Restock.com's community exists to serve one primary purpose: helping genuine Indian gamers find and purchase PlayStation 5 consoles at official retail prices. Every guideline below is designed to protect the accuracy, integrity, and trustworthiness of our community-sourced stock intelligence. By participating, you agree to uphold these principles:
Accuracy Above All
Only report stock sightings, prices, and store availability that you have personally verified — either by checking the product listing yourself online or by physically visiting the store. Second-hand rumors, screenshots from unverified WhatsApp groups, or social media hearsay should not be submitted as stock reports.
Respect Fellow Gamers
Our community includes gamers of all ages and backgrounds across India. Treat every member with courtesy and respect. Constructive disagreements are welcome; personal attacks, harassment, profanity, and discriminatory language are grounds for immediate and permanent suspension.
Zero Tolerance for Scalping
PS5Restock.com exists to help gamers buy consoles at official MRP, not to facilitate resellers or scalpers. Any post promoting resale at inflated prices, advertising scalper inventory, or linking to unauthorized third-party sellers will be removed immediately.
2. Content Quality Standards for Stock Reports
High-quality stock reports are the lifeblood of our community. A well-written report helps fellow gamers act quickly and make informed purchasing decisions. To maintain a high signal-to-noise ratio, all stock report submissions must meet these minimum quality standards:
- Specify the exact product model: Don't just say "PS5 is in stock." Specify whether it's the PS5 Standard E-Chassis (CFI-5018), PS5 Slim Digital Edition, PS5 Pro, or a specific bundle (e.g., NBA 2K26 Bundle).
- Name the retailer and platform: Clearly state whether the stock is available on Amazon India, Flipkart, Croma (online or specific store), ShopAtSC, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales, or a Sony Center showroom.
- Include the city for physical store sightings: If you spotted stock at a physical retail store, include the city name and specific store location (e.g., "Sony Center Express Avenue Mall, Chennai").
- Mention the price if known: Including the listed price and any active bank card offers helps other buyers assess the deal quality instantly.
- Keep it factual and concise: Stock reports should be clear, factual, and free of opinions about whether someone "should" buy. The community feed is for availability intelligence, not purchasing advice.
3. Prohibited Content & Behaviour
The following types of content are strictly prohibited on PS5Restock.com and will result in immediate removal. Repeat violations may result in permanent account suspension:
🚫 Affiliate & Self-Promotion Spam
User-submitted affiliate links, referral codes, YouTube channel promotions, Telegram group invitations, or any form of self-promotional content are automatically detected and removed. Our platform uses its own authorized affiliate partnerships; user-level affiliate injection undermines community trust.
🚫 Counterfeit, Grey Market & Parallel Import Listings
Do not post links to or recommend purchasing PS5 consoles from unauthorized sellers, grey market importers, or marketplace listings for "imported" units (typically Japanese CFI-1000/2000 series or US-region consoles). These units do not carry valid Sony India warranty and cannot be serviced at official Sony Centers in India.
🚫 False or Misleading Stock Reports
Intentionally submitting false stock sightings, fabricating prices, or reporting stock at stores you haven't verified degrades the entire community's trust. Our vote-verification system catches most false reports quickly, but deliberate misinformation is treated as a serious violation.
🚫 Scalper Price Promotion & Resale Activity
Advertising PS5 consoles for sale above MRP, promoting resale channels, or facilitating scalper transactions in any form is permanently banned. We exist to eliminate scalper markups, not enable them.
4. Community Trust Levels & Reputation
Our community operates a trust-tier system that rewards accurate, consistent contributors with faster report verification and higher visibility. Your trust level is determined algorithmically based on your reporting history:
| Trust Level | Requirements | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| New Contributor | Default level for all new members | Reports enter UNVERIFIED queue; 24-hour cool-down between submissions |
| Verified Reporter | 5+ confirmed reports with 80%+ accuracy | Reports start at higher confidence; reduced voting threshold for confirmation |
| Trusted Contributor | 20+ confirmed reports with 90%+ accuracy | Reports auto-promoted to COMMUNITY_CONFIRMED; badge displayed on posts |
| Community Expert | 50+ confirmed reports, active 3+ months | Priority badge, featured on contributor leaderboard, moderation vote weight |
5. Moderation Process & Appeals
Our moderation combines automated filtering with community-driven quality control. Reports containing prohibited keywords, external URLs, or known spam patterns are automatically held for review. Community members can flag suspicious reports for moderator attention using the downvote and flag mechanisms.
If you believe your report was incorrectly removed or your account was unfairly restricted, you can submit an appeal by contacting us through the About page. Appeals are reviewed within 48 hours, and we will restore content or reinstate accounts if the removal was determined to be in error.
6. Voting & Verification Guidelines
Your votes directly influence the confidence score and visibility of stock reports. Please vote responsibly:
- Upvote a report if you have independently confirmed the information — either by checking the retailer's website yourself or by visiting the physical store mentioned in the report.
- Downvote a report only if you have evidence that the information is incorrect, outdated, or misleading. Do not downvote simply because you disagree with a purchase recommendation or personal opinion.
- Do not vote-manipulate by creating multiple accounts or coordinating votes with other users. Our system detects and penalizes vote manipulation patterns.
Last updated: August 2026. These guidelines may be updated periodically to address new challenges and community feedback.