Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Voices Under One Sun (“VUOS”). By using our website and submitting any photographs, artworks, poems, writings, or other forms of expression (“Submissions”), you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Purpose of VUOS

VUOS provides a platform for teens and youth to express their creativity and share their work with a global audience. We strive to create a safe, neutral, and supportive space for all users.

2. Ownership and Responsibility of Submissions

• By submitting your work, you affirm that:
  ◦ You own the rights to the content or have obtained all necessary permissions.
  ◦ Your work is original and does not infringe on the intellectual property or rights of any third party.
  ◦ Your Submission does not include inappropriate, harmful, or politically motivated content.
• You retain ownership of your Submissions, but by submitting, you grant VUOS a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display your work on our website and related platforms.
• VUOS does not claim ownership of your Submissions but reserves the right to decline or remove any content that violates these Terms and Conditions.

3. No Liability for Submissions

• VUOS is not liable for any legal actions or disputes arising from the content of your Submissions.
• You are solely responsible for ensuring your Submission adheres to all applicable laws, including copyright and intellectual property laws.
• VUOS disclaims all liability for damages or disputes caused by user-generated content.

4. Prohibited Content

• Submissions must not include:
  ◦ Hate speech, discriminatory language, or harmful content.
  ◦ Politically charged or divisive material.
  ◦ Content that violates copyright, contains plagiarism, or infringes on any third-party rights.
• VUOS reserves the right to review and remove Submissions that violate these guidelines or the ethos of our platform.

5. Data Usage and Privacy

• VUOS does not sell or use your personal data for profit.
• By submitting content, you agree that we may store your data for purposes of displaying your work and managing our platform.
• You may request the deletion of your data at any time by emailing us at info@voicesunderonesun.org. We will honor such requests promptly.

6. Encouragement of Original Work

• VUOS encourages all users to submit original content and to respect intellectual property laws. Avoid plagiarism and ensure that your work does not copy or unlawfully replicate the work of others.
• Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in removal of your Submission and potential legal consequences.

7. Neutrality and Safe Space

• VUOS aims to maintain a neutral platform. Submissions should foster creativity and positivity.
• Content that disrupts this neutral environment or contradicts the safe space ethos may be rejected or removed at VUOS’s sole discretion.

8. Changes to Terms and Conditions

• VUOS reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice.
• Users are encouraged to review these Terms regularly to stay informed of any changes.

9. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, or to request data deletion, please contact us at:

Email: info@voicesunderonesun.org

Mailing Address: Voices Under One Sun

By using the VUOS platform, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. Thank you for being a part of our mission to empower youth and foster creativity worldwide.