Terms and Conditions for Ooredoo AI Folktales

Ref No.: TNC20250109-037-EN

Date: 9th January 2025

Introduction

1. This Webpage is owned and operated by Ooredoo. By accessing or using this Webpage, you agree to be legally bound by and abide by these Terms. You are advised that your access or usage of this Webpage constitutes your acceptance to be legally bound by these Terms, forming a valid contract between you and Ooredoo.

Definitions and Interpretation

2. In these Terms, unless inconsistent with the context or otherwise specified, the following terms, when capitalized, shall have the following meanings:
  • “We” or “Ooredoo” means Ooredoo Maldives PLC, a public limited company incorporated under and in accordance with the Laws of the Republic of Maldives, having its registered address at Ooredoo Maldives Headquarters, Bageechaa Hingun, 23000, Hulhumalé, Republic of Maldives, and which is registered with the Government of the Republic of Maldives with company registration number C-0633/2004.
  • “Webpage” means this interactive webpage (https://aifolktales.ooredoo.mv) titled as “AI Folktales”.
  • “Terms” means these terms and conditions applicable to the access and use of the Webpage.
  • “You” or “User” means the person accessing or using this Webpage.
  • “Party” means either Ooredoo or you as the context requires.
  • “Parties” means both Ooredoo and you collectively.
3. In this Agreement, including the recitals, unless contrary to or inconsistent with the context:

(a) references to the singular include the plural and vice versa and a gender includes every other gender;

(b) the word "person" includes all entities including but not limited to natural persons, corporations, and government entities;

(c) a reference to these Terms or other document includes any variation, novation, replacement, or supplement thereto from time to time;

(d) Headings are inserted for guidance only and do not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.

General

4. These Terms are effective from the date of publication and shall apply to all aspects of your access and use of the Webpage.

5. Ooredoo reserves the right to discontinue the Webpage or make changes or otherwise modify the Webpage or any part thereof at any time including but not limited to the information, design, and features without any notice or liability to any person.

6. Ooredoo reserves the right to add to amend or vary these Terms at its sole discretion. Any such change shall be effective upon publishing and any further access or use of the Webpage indicates your acceptance of such amendments We advise and encourage users to review these terms regularly.

7. Ooredoo reserves the right to record and use information relating to your access and usage of the Webpage, which you consent to by accessing or using the Webpage. Any information that is collected as such may be recorded and analyzed for the purposes of improving the Webpage.

8. Your access and usage of the Webpage shall also be subject to Ooredoo’s Privacy Policy available at www.ooredoo.mv.

9. Ooredoo may conduct surveys via the Webpage such as but not limited to User satisfaction surveys; and You may elect to take part in such surveys at Your discretion. The results of such surveys will be used only for internal purposes and will not be disclosed to third parties in a manner that identifies you.

10. Ooredoo reserves the right to require that you remove any link to the Webpage.

11. Ooredoo may at its discretion block content or users that violate these Terms.

Cookies

12. We employ the use of cookies on the Webpage. By accessing or using the Webpage, you agree to such use of cookies.

13. Most interactive websites use cookies to allow the website owner to retrieve the users’ details for each visit. Cookies are used by this Webpage to facilitate the functionality of certain areas in an effort to make it easier for users.

14. Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. However, we do not store sensitive personal information, such as mailing addresses, account passwords, etc., in the cookies we use.

AI-Generated Content and Character Representation

15. This Webpage allows users to interact with fictional characters where the characters’ responses are generated using artificial intelligence (AI). The responses of the characters are limited by AI capabilities and predefined parameters.

16. The characters are based on Maldivian folklore, mythology, literature, historical accounts, and cultural narratives. The responses from characters shall not be considered as definitive sources of historical, cultural, or factual information.

17. The characters are adapted for interactive conversations and any resemblance to real persons or events is strictly coincidental.

18. The character personalities, dialogues, and interactions are interpretative fictional representations inspired by culture and traditions, solely for entertainment purposes.

19. Where the Webpage allows you to post or submit content, you shall ensure that any content posted by you as such: (a) is in compliance with the acceptable moral and ethical standards and applicable laws; (b) is not threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, bullying, violent, offensive, racist, or misleading; (c) is not obscene or pornographic; (d) does not glorify self-harm or promote terrorism, extremism, or criminal activity; (e) is not defamatory, libelous, or false with or without the purpose of harming others; (f) will not infringe any intellectual property or other proprietary rights of any person; (g) will not pose a privacy or security risk to any person; (h) will not contain viruses or other harmful code or otherwise cause disruption or damage to the Webpage or any related or connected service or system; (i) and shall not conflict with the values of Ooredoo. You shall remain solely responsible and liable for and in relation to such content.

Content Disclaimer

20. Some of the interactive features or content on the Webpage may include material that could be distressing or triggering for some individuals and age groups. Before accessing or using the webpage we strongly advise you to assess whether this content may affect you in any way, including your emotional or mental well-being. If at any time you feel uncomfortable, we advise you to exit the Webpage or refrain from engaging with specific elements thereof.

21. The information provided on this Webpage is for entertainment purposes only. We make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness or accuracy of the information. Users are advised not to rely on the content of this Webpage for making decisions, especially regarding medical, legal, financial, or other professional matters.

22. Any reliance you place on the information on this Webpage is strictly at your own risk and we do not assume any liability for any loss or damage arising from your use or reliance on the information on this Webpage.

23. Users are responsible for their access and usage of the Webpage and should not share any personal or sensitive information. We will not be responsible for maintaining or assuring confidentiality of any such information shared by a user via the Webpage.

Intellectual Property

24. Ooredoo reserves the copyrights and other intellectual property rights pertaining to the information, materials, and content displayed on the Webpage, including without limitation text, graphics, logos, and images.

25. You may, however, access the information, materials, and content available on the Webpage for your own personal use subject to restrictions set out in these Terms and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

26. You must not:

(a) republish material available on the Webpage unless with consent from Ooredoo;

(b) sell, rent, or sub-license material available on the Webpage;

(c) reproduce, duplicate, or copy material available on the Webpage;

(d) and you will not encourage, assist or authorize any other person to copy, modify, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble, or otherwise tamper with the Webpage, whether in whole or in part, or create any derivative works thereof; and/or

(e) redistribute content available on the Webpage.

Purpose

27. This Webpage is designed for entertainment purposes only. Any information available via the Webpage should always be verified through official sources.

Hyperlinking

28. The following persons may link to the Webpage without prior written approval:

(a) Government agencies.

(b) Search engines.

(c) News organizations.

(d) Social media platforms.

(e) Online directory distributors. Such persons may link to the Webpage in the same manner as they hyperlink to the websites of other persons.

29. Unless otherwise stated therein, the persons listed in clause 28 above may link to the Webpage, provided that the link:

(a) is not in any way deceptive;

(b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of the linking person and their products and/or services;

(c) fits within the context of the linking person’s website.

30. No use of Ooredoo’s logo or other artwork is allowed without the requisite license or permissions.
31. You shall not create frames around any of the pages on the Webpage that alter the visual presentation or appearance of the Webpage in any way without our prior written approval.

Warranties and Representation

32. Ooredoo excludes all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to the Webpage and its use to the maximum extent permitted by law. This disclaimer does not limit or exclude any liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law.

33. Ooredoo does not warrant that any materials, content, or information on the Webpage is correct, complete, or accurate and Ooredoo does not guarantee that the Webpage will remain available at all times.

Limitation of Liability

34. Subject to the above, Ooredoo shall not be liable to you or any person for any loss or damage of any nature whether arising in contract, tort, or otherwise, incurred through your access or use of the Webpage.

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