Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 26, 2024
Effective Date: December 26, 2024

Welcome to UAE Schools Competition. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website www.uaeschoolcup.com and all related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

IMPORTANT: Please read these Terms carefully before using our Service. If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

2.1 Age Requirements

  • Our Service is intended for students in UAE schools
  • Users under 13 years old require parental consent
  • Users under 18 should have parental permission to use the Service

2.2 Account Creation

To use our Service, you must:

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Not share your account with others
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

2.3 Parental Consent

For users under 13:

  • A parent or legal guardian must provide consent
  • We may require verification of parental consent
  • Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's information at any time

3. Use of Service

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service to:

  • Register for an account
  • Take quizzes in Math, Science, English, and Arabic
  • View your scores and progress
  • Participate in leaderboards
  • Access educational content

3.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

  • Cheat or use unauthorized assistance during quizzes
  • Share quiz questions or answers with others
  • Create multiple accounts
  • Impersonate another person
  • Use automated tools (bots) to access the Service
  • Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or breach security
  • Upload harmful code, viruses, or malware
  • Harass, bully, or threaten other users
  • Post inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service

4. Quiz Rules and Academic Integrity

4.1 Quiz Conduct

  • All quizzes must be completed individually without outside help
  • You have a limited time to complete each quiz (typically 15 minutes)
  • Once started, quizzes should be completed in one sitting
  • You may not use external resources, calculators, or assistance (unless explicitly permitted)

4.2 Academic Honesty

We take academic integrity seriously. Cheating includes but is not limited to:

  • Looking up answers during the quiz
  • Receiving help from another person
  • Sharing quiz content with others
  • Using multiple accounts to retake quizzes

4.3 Consequences of Cheating

If we detect cheating or violations, we may:

  • Invalidate quiz results
  • Remove you from leaderboards
  • Suspend or terminate your account
  • Notify your school

5. Leaderboards and Rankings

  • Leaderboards display public rankings based on quiz scores
  • Only first names and schools are displayed publicly
  • You may opt out of public leaderboard display
  • Rankings are updated regularly and are subject to verification
  • We reserve the right to remove entries suspected of cheating

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

All content on the Service, including:

  • Quiz questions and answers
  • Text, graphics, logos, images
  • Software and code
  • Design and layout

...is owned by UAE Schools Competition or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Your License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

  • Access and use the Service for personal, educational purposes
  • View and download content for your personal use only

6.3 Restrictions

You may NOT:

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content
  • Modify or create derivative works
  • Use content for commercial purposes
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices

7. User Content

If you submit, post, or share any content (such as profile information), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with the Service.

8. Service Availability

  • We strive to keep the Service available 24/7
  • We may perform maintenance that temporarily limits availability
  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
  • We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Accuracy or reliability of content
  • Security or freedom from viruses

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, UAE SCHOOLS COMPETITION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, profits, or opportunities
  • Damages arising from use or inability to use the Service
  • Errors or inaccuracies in quiz content

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless UAE Schools Competition from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

12. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand our data practices.

13. Changes to Service and Terms

13.1 Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

  • Add or remove features
  • Change quiz formats or subjects
  • Modify leaderboard systems
  • Update content

13.2 Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Account Termination

14.1 Termination by You

You may close your account at any time by contacting us at support@uaeschoolcup.com

14.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

  • You violate these Terms
  • We detect fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Your account is inactive for an extended period
  • We discontinue the Service

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service ends immediately
  • We may delete your account and data
  • Some provisions of these Terms will survive (e.g., liability limitations)

15. Governing Law and Disputes

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates.

15.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes will be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiations
  2. Mediation (if negotiations fail)
  3. Arbitration or UAE courts (as applicable)

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and UAE Schools Competition.

16.2 Severability

If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

16.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver.

16.4 Assignment

You may not transfer your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights without restriction.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

  • Email: legal@uaeschoolcup.com
  • Support: support@uaeschoolcup.com
  • Website: www.uaeschoolcup.com/contact
Thank you for being part of UAE Schools Competition! By following these Terms, you help create a fair, safe, and enriching learning environment for all students across the Emirates.