Terms and Conditions of Use & Privacy Policy
About MyWorldRepublic.com
MyWorldRepublic.com is the democratic-governance arm of Studies Forum International. MyWorldRepublic.com is a next generation social network that allows users/visitors and members to be linked up through individually-attributed virtual interactions. It is an online service that allows users/visitors to air their concerns (called ‘eVoices’), and members to air their concerns (called ‘eVoices’) and to upload their pictures and videos relating to the concerns. Users/visitors and members can view a listing of all existing eVoices, add their own eVoices on a particular subject of concern in a given jurisdiction or start a new discussion.
Please read Studies Forum International’s Terms and Conditions of Use & Privacy Policy as applied to MyWorldRepublic.com. You can also print and retain them for your future reference.
Correspondence Address
Studies Forum International MyWorldRepublic.com cares deeply about online privacy. If you have any questions concerning MyWorldRepublic.com’s Privacy Policy, please send all correspondence to:
Studies Forum International (MyWorldRepublic)84 Chesterton Terrace, Plaistow, London E13 0BZ
Tel: +44 845 166 5508
Fax: +44 845 166 5509
eFAX:+44 871 2390 5027
Or, eMail us at: privacy@sfitheportal.com
Product Range
The product range currently featured on Studies Forum International’s MyWorldRepublic.com comprise the following:
- eSocialSpace, which Studies Forum International provides free of charge for use by users/visitors and members, to express their concerns on aspects of democratic governance in any jurisdiction; and
- corporate advert space, which Studies Forum International provides at a fee on an annual calendar year basis to corporate entities wishing to advertise on the homepage of one or more national jurisdictions worldwide.
It is envisaged to evolve or develop new products or derivatives of these products in due course.
Pricing Information
Pricing for Studies Forum International’s MyWorldRepublic’s current product range featured to date comprise the following:
- Free access to eSocialSpace for use by users/visitors and members, to express their concerns on aspects of democratic governance in any jurisdiction;
- A finite fee on an annual calendar year basis for corporate advert space, for use by corporate entities wishing to advertise on the homepage of one or more national jurisdictions worldwide. The costs are reflected in the designated standard sizes of corporate advert space on MyWorldRepublic.com.
Currency of Transactions
The currency of transaction accepted for the use of corporate advert space on MyWorldRepublic.com is the UK/British Pound Sterling (£). Unit pricing for all the products will be in UK/British Pound Sterling (£), but indicative US Dollar equivalents may be made available.
Use of MyWorldRepublic.com for the posting of your eVoices is FREE, with the compliments of Studies Forum International (SFI) and will therefore cost users/visitors or members nothing. Users/visitors or members will be able to freely express their concerns on any aspect of democratic governance, in any jurisdiction of their choice.
Privacy Policy
Studies Forum International respects the privacy concerns of users of, visitors to or members of its MyWorldRepublic.com website and is registered under the relevant Data Protection legislation. When a user/visitor ordinarily enters MyWorldRepublic.com to register a concern on an aspect of democratic governance (or as a petition) or join in a discussion on an existing concern (or sign an existing petition), Studies Forum International collects no personal data whatsoever – all that is registered is the user’s or visitor’s name (or alias) and location. When a user/visitor registers as a member in order to be able to upload his/her pictures and videos into MyPictures and MyVideos space on MyWorldRepublic.com, place an order via this website we will store your e-mail address along with MyWorldRepublic.com Studies Forum International will collect user-submitted information such as name and eMail address to authenticate user/visitor as member and to send notifications to those users (members) relating to the MyWorldRepublic.com service. Currently Studies Forum International does not collect any other profile data in relation to the use of MyWorldRepublic.com. The information may also be used to notify a member of products and services of other carefully selected organisations that may be of interest to you. If a member does not wish to receive such information when registering to upload his/her pictures and videos, he/she is advised to tick the opt out box on the online order form. If a member does not make this choice, and after making his/her registration, decide he/she does not wish to receive such information from Studies Forum International and third parties, a member is advised to simply advise Customer Services at Studies Forum International in writing at the address above. By a member disclosing his/her personal information to Studies Forum International, a member agrees to the collection, storage and processing of his/her personal information in the manner set out here. A member has the right to ask Studies Forum International for a copy of the personal information it holds about the member, and to correct any inaccuracies in that information. If a member has any queries regarding this privacy statement, he/she may contact Customer Services (details above).
When registration is carried out on behalf of a corporate entity to advertise on MyWorldRepublic.com, Studies Forum International may need to collect personal information. This information may include, but is not limited to, details such as the corporate representative’s name, address and his/her (or corporate) credit card details. Studies Forum International may use the information provided to process any transactions undertaken on behalf of a corporate entity and for internal administration and analysis, and also for marketing and promotions. A user acting on behalf of a corporate entity to advertise on MyWorldRepublic.com has the right to ask Studies Forum International for a copy of the personal information it holds about him/her, and to correct any inaccuracies in that information. If he/she has any queries regarding this privacy statement, he/she may contact Customer Services (details above).
MyWorldRepublic.com also logs non-personally-identifiable information including IP address, profile information, aggregate user data, and browser type, from users and visitors to the site. This non-personally-identifiable information is used to manage the website, track usage and improve the website services, and may be shared with third-parties to provide more relevant services and advertisements to members.
Cookies
MyWorldRepublic.com website does not use cookies to track traffic or usage patterns on the site. Information voluntarily entered by members or advertisers on registration form page(s) will be processed as outlined in these Terms and Conditions of Use & Privacy Policy.
Other Information
Studies Forum International will on occasion monitor overall traffic levels to MyWorldRepublic.com website with automated monitoring traffic software that does not employ cookies, to enable it to analyse traffic patterns and generate website usage statistics. Examples of the type of information Studies Forum International may automatically collect and analyse include the Internet protocol (IP) address used to connect user’s/visitor’s or member’s computer to the Internet, browser type and version, and their operating system and platform. This information is used by Studies Forum International purely to monitor levels of traffic to the site, and cannot be used to identify users/visitors or members personally.
Disclaimer
Studies Forum International does try to ensure that MyWorldRepublic.com’s website is up to date, but can give no guarantee of the accuracy and currency of the information provided on it. Studies Forum International will of course aim that this website is fully operational and available to users/visitors, members and other users at all times. However, in order to ensure that the site is up to date and offering the best service, users/visitors, members and other users may find on rare occasions access may be interrupted or restricted to allow for emergency or routine maintenance or the introduction of new facilities and services.
Links
MyWorldRepublic.com may from time contain links to other sites. Studies Forum International is not responsible for the privacy policies and/or practices on other sites. When linking to another site, a user is advised to read the privacy policy stated on that site. Studies Forum International’s privacy policy only governs information collected on MyWorldRepublic.com. Unauthorised entry or use, hardware or software failure, and other factors may compromise the security of member information at any time.
Security
MyWorldRepublic.com member and advertiser accounts are secured by personally-created passwords. While Studies Forum International cannot guarantee the security of member/advertiser account information under MyWorldRepublic.com, it will take all necessary precautions to insure that the integrity of member and advertiser account information is not compromised in any way and is kept private. This includes precautions and actions undertaken to minimise the risks that may be brought to bear in the unlikely event of unauthorised entry or use, hardware or software failure, and other factors which may compromise the security of member/advertiser information at any time. Studies Forum International uses reasonable measures to protect member and advertiser information that is stored within its MyWorldRepublic.com’s database. Access to member and advertiser information is restricted to those employees of Studies Forum International who need access for the purpose of performing their core job functions (e.g. such as Studies Forum International’s customer service personnel and technical staff). For any additional information about the security measures we use on Studies Forum International’s MyWorldRepublic.com, please contact us a privacy@sfitheportal.com
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
Except as otherwise described in this Terms and Conditions of Use & Privacy Policy, Studies Forum International will not disclose personal information on MyWorldRepublic.com to any third party unless such disclosure is believed to be necessary: (i) to conform to legal requirements or to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other legal relevant process received by Studies Forum International in respect of MyWorldRepublic.com; (ii) to enforce the Terms and Conditions of Use & Privacy Policy or to protect Studies Forum International’s rights; or (iii) to protect the safety of users/visitors, members of the public and users of the service. Studies Forum International reserves the right to transfer personal information to a successor entity in the event of a takeover or merger with another entity or as a result of the sale of MyWorldRepublic.com or substantially all of its assets to that successor in interest.
Changes in Our Privacy Policy
From time to time Studies Forum International may make changes to MyWorldRepublic.com’s Terms and Conditions of Use & Privacy Policy. Any changes to the Terms and Conditions of Use & Privacy Policy will be communicated on the MyWorldRepublic.com site to make users/visitors and advertisers aware the changes that have been made. A user/visitor or advertiser will be notified of any changes by posting a notice on MyWorldRepublic.com site for 28 days before the changes take effect.