Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is San Diego Pardesi?
San Diego Pardesi is your go-to digital guide and central network for everything happening in San Diego's local Indian community. We make it easy to discover local gatherings, events, and support Indian-origin businesses. While our coverage is deeply rooted in the Indian community, our doors and platforms are open to everyone.
2. Who is behind San Diego Pardesi?
The initiative was founded in September 2014 by Shravani Gupta as a humble Facebook group called Desi in Videsi. Over the past decade, it has organically grown into San Diego Pardesi, expanding to Instagram and now featuring a dedicated, standalone community platform.
3. Is San Diego Pardesi a free platform?
Yes, absolutely! True to our roots, we are proudly a free platform dedicated to helping our community learn, engage, and thrive together. As we continue to grow, we are exploring sponsorship opportunities to help cover operating expenses.
4. How can I get involved or list my business/event?
Whether you want to promote a local business, find an upcoming event, or connect with community members, we would love to hear from you. You can reach out directly via email at sandiegopardesi@gmail.com.
5. Does the platform permit real estate listings?
No. San Diego Pardesi is an informational community directory and is not structured as a commercial marketplace. The solicitation of real estate, housing rentals, or property sales is strictly prohibited.
6. What is the platform's policy regarding politics?
San Diego Pardesi maintains a strictly secular and neutral stance. The discussion, promotion, or publication of political discourse is strictly prohibited. The platform is purposed for informational exchange and cultural celebration.
7. What are the standards concerning discrimination, hate speech, and conduct?
The platform enforces a zero-tolerance policy toward hate speech, discrimination, harassment, and abuse of any kind. This includes, but is not limited to, prejudice or discrimination based on race, religion, caste, national origin, ethnicity, gender, or any other protected characteristic. Users are expected to maintain an environment of mutual respect; any content intended to demean, disparage, or criticize others is strictly prohibited.
8. What is the dispute resolution procedure for business or directory listings?
San Diego Pardesi serves solely as an informational directory and digital guide. The platform does not endorse, warrant, or assume liability for the independent operations, conduct, or services of listed entities. In the event of any dispute, concern, or grievance regarding a specific business listing, users are required to address the matter directly with the respective business entity or submit a formal inquiry to our administration at sandiegopardesi@gmail.com for review.