Terms and Conditions
These terms and conditions of use (“Terms of Use”) along with other policies available on our platform form a legally binding agreement between You and Bluboy Entertainments Private Limited (“Bluboy” “Our”, “We”, “Us”).
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE PLAYING ANY MOBILE GAMES OR/AND USING THE BLUBOY PLATFORM.
If You do not agree with any part of these Terms of Use and/or Privacy Policy, kindly refrain from playing any mobile games or otherwise using our services on the platform.
To keep the ‘Terms of Use’ as concise and straightforward as possible, we have summarized some of the most important provisions and provided links to the relevant sections. Please keep in mind that the summary only highlights the key aspects of each section and does not include the entire section. For a complete understanding, please refer to the relevant section.
1.INTRODUCTION:
Welcome to Bluboy Games, a mobile gaming app developed by Bluboy Entertainments Pvt Limited. These terms and conditions (the “Terms”) govern your use of the Bluboy Games app, and any content, products, or services provided by Bluboy Entertainments Pvt Ltd through the app (collectively, “the Services”).
Welcome to Bluboy Games, a mobile gaming app developed by Bluboy Entertainments Pvt Limited. These terms and conditions (the “Terms”) govern your use of the Bluboy Games app, and any content, products, or services provided by Bluboy Entertainments Pvt Ltd through the app (collectively, “the Services”).
2. DEFINITIONS:
2.1. “App” means the Bluboy mobile gaming app.
2.2. “Content” means any text, images, videos, audio, or other data that are made available through the Services or the application.
2.3. “Developer” means Bluboy Entertainments Pvt Ltd, the developer of the App.
2.4. “Player” means any individual or entity that uses the Services of Bluboy.
2.5. “The term “Agreement” refers to these Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy, and any other rules or guidelines posted on the platform, as well as any additional or updated terms and guidelines about the platform or any existing or potential Bluboy services. According to the guidelines of Rule 3(1) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules, 2011, this Agreement has been issued. This Agreement does not require any physical or digital signatures because it is an electronic document created by a computer system.
2.6. “Applicable Law” means all laws, statutes, common law, regulations, ordinances, codes, rules, guidelines, orders, permits, tariffs, and approvals, including those relating to health and safety, of any governmental authority or self-regulatory guideline that may apply to the Players or is related to the subject matter of this Agreement as applicable in the territory of India.
2.7. Restricted States mean Assam, Gujarat, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Meghalaya, Nagaland Sikkim or any other Indian state which by law restricts gambling or games connected to gambling.
2.8. “Contest” is a skill-based competition that Bluboy offers on the platform, where Players compete by playing the mobile games on the platform in either a Content or a 1v1 combat. Contests may be “paid” or “free to enter.” Paid Contests demand a Designated Amount from the Players to participate, whereas free-to-play Contests are accessible to all Players without the need for any payment at all.
2.9. “Balance” refers to the credit (either in the form of cash or Bluboy Tokens) that is currently present in a Player’s account and includes both the money they have added through deposits and the money they have won from taking part in Contests on the platform.”
2.10. “Subscription” is the amount tendered by the user to obtain access, encompassing participation in Contests, whether on a monthly, daily, or game-specific basis, and is duly credited to the user’s Account through the user-selected payment method, such as e-wallet, debit/credit cards, UPI/BHIM, or net banking. All Subscriptions shall exclusively be transacted in the currency of Indian rupees (INR).
2.11. “Designated Amount” refers to the amount which Players pay either in the form of cash/ Balance available in their Account to participate in a Contest on the platform as their respective contribution to the Prize Money Pool.
2.12. “Mobile games” refers to the digital games of skill available on the platform developed by Bluboy or Third-Party Game Developers.
2.13. “Person” shall mean any natural person, limited or unlimited liability company, corporation, partnership (whether limited or unlimited), proprietorship, Hindu undivided family, trust, union, association, government, or any agency or political subdivision thereof or any other entity that may be treated as a person under the Applicable Law.
2.14. “Prize Money Pool” is the actual or projected amount that is to be distributed amongst the winner(s) of the Contest and is declared at the start of the Contest.
2.15. “Sponsored Content Partner” refers to a Player who has contracted with Us for the platform’s presentation of Sponsored Content.
2.16. “Third Party Game Developer” refers to any Person (natural or juristic) whose Mobile Game is available on the platform.
2.17. “Winnings” are prizes (in the form of cash, Bluboy Tokens, or promotional products) awarded to one or more Players as part of the Prize Money Pool for winning and/or ranking as a top performer in a certain Contest on the platform.
2.18. “Interpretation” is Any reference to the singular includes a reference to the plural and vice versa, and any reference to one gender includes a reference to another gender(s) unless explicitly provided for.
2.19. Headings and captions are used for convenience only and not for interpretation of the Agreement.
2.20. Any reference to a natural Person shall include his/her heirs, executors, and permitted assignees and any reference to a juristic Person shall include its affiliates, successors and permitted assignees, unless repugnant to the context.
3. LICENSE TO USE:
The Developer grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App and the Services for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may not modify, copy, distribute, sell, or lease the App or the Services, or any part thereof, without the prior written consent of the Developer.
4. ACCEPTABLE USES:
4.1. You agree to use the App and the Services by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. You may not use the App or the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
4.2. By registering on, browsing, downloading, using, or accessing any part of the platform or utilizing the Services, the Players agree to be bound by this Agreement.
4.3. If at any time the Player does not accept or agree to any terms of this Agreement, continuingly about any of the Services offered on the platform, they should not access the platform.
4.4. Bluboy reserves the right to periodically review, update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Use or other terms of the Agreement as it may consider appropriate at its sole and absolute discretion.
4.5. Any changes to these Terms of Use will be posted on this page wherever appropriate. The Players must visit this page periodically for updates on the Terms of Use applicable to their use of the platform.
4.6. Any Players” continued usage of the platform after any such update, change, replacement, or modification in the Agreement constitutes their valid consent to such changes.
5. APPLICATION:
This Agreement shall apply to all Persons who visit the platform or create a Player Account including any contributors of Content over the platform, and/or any third party interacting with Bluboy, directly or indirectly in an official capacity or having/intending to have business or commercial relationships with Bluboy, whatsoever (the “Players”, “You” or “Your”) as applicable.
6. ELIGIBILITY:
6.1. Any Person engaging in browsing, registering, downloading, using, or accessing any part of the platform, or utilizing any services provided by Bluboy, shall be deemed to have entered a legally binding contract with Bluboy.
6.2. A Player is permitted to use the platform if they meet either of the following criteria: (a) they are a natural person, by Applicable Law, regulations, or generally accepted practices and guidelines in their country of citizenship, residence, or usage of the platform; or (b) they are a juristic Person, by Applicable Law, regulations, or generally accepted industry practices and guidelines in the country of their registration, principal office, or usage of the platform.
6.3. Players who fall under the category of “incompetent to contract” as defined by the Indian Contract Act, 1872, including minors, un-discharged insolvents, and similar circumstances, are not eligible to enter into this Agreement with Bluboy.
6.4. The platform must not be accessed, installed, or engaged with by individuals under the age of 18 years.
6.5. No Person involved in the development of mobile games or algorithms on the platform, whether employed by Bluboy or not, shall participate in any mobile games on the platform if their participation may alter, modify, or unduly influence their performance in the Mobile Game, unless Bluboy specifically grants written consent, and is subject to any restrictions Bluboy may impose.
6.6. The mobile games and the services available on the platform are open only to Persons currently residing in India. Persons residing in the states of Assam, Odisha, Nagaland, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (“Restricted States”) are prohibited from participating in any mobile games on the platform. Further, there may be certain games that may be restricted in some additional states. Please check the Special Rules/Terms of each game to know more.
6.7. Only those Players who have successfully registered on the platform and who utilize the services of the platform by the Agreement including these Terms of Use, shall be eligible to use the platform.
6.8. Certain services provided on the platform may be subject to additional conditions or rules specific to a particular Mobile Game or Contest (“Game Terms”). These Game Terms are considered to be part of these Terms of Use by reference. Players are required to accept the Game Terms before participating in any such Mobile Game or Contest on the platform. In the event of any inconsistency between these Terms of Use and the Game Terms, the Game Terms shall take precedence.
6.9. Bluboy reserves the right to terminate a Player’s Account and/or deny access to the platform if it comes to the attention of Bluboy that the Player has violated the Agreement, including any of these Terms of Use.
7. PROHIBITED BEHAVIOURS:
7.1. The following are prohibited behaviours:
* Cheating
* Spamming
* Harassing other users
* Uploading illegal Content
* Engaging in discriminatory behaviour.
8. NATURE AND USE OF THE PLATFORM:
Bluboy offers a platform for You to play mobile games provided by either Bluboy or independent Third-Party Game Developers. The platform is designed to facilitate an in-app browsing experience through an embedded browser. The application must be exclusively downloaded from the official website of Bluboy, namely www.bluboyentertainments.com, and no other website. These mobile games operate online within the platform and do not require individual downloading or installation.
9. REGISTRATION:
9.1. To register on the platform, you must consent to and accept this Agreement and provide your registered mobile phone number. Bluboy will verify Your identity using a one-time password (“OTP”) system. Upon successful verification of the OTP, an account will be created for You.
9.2. Representations and Obligations:
By registering for an account, you affirm, guarantee, and agree that:
9.2.1. You meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the “Eligibility” section mentioned above.
9.2.2. You are using your actual identity and the mobile phone number provided is registered under your name.
9.2.3. You will only provide truthful, accurate, up-to-date, and complete information about Yourself, including optional details such as profile photographs, cover photographs, user IDs, biographies, audio statuses, etc., on the platform (“Player Details”).
9.2.4. You will maintain and promptly update the Player Details and other information You have provided on the platform to ensure its accuracy, currency, and completeness.
10. ACCESSIBILITY OF PLAYER DETAILS:
Players acknowledge that their details will be accessible to other Players on the platform and may be utilized by Bluboy to create promotional and interactive Content on the platform.
11. PARTICIPATION IN CONTEST
11.1. Players are allowed to engage in a diverse range of Contests accessible through the platform.
11.2. To enter a Contest, Players may be required to remit a specified Designated Amount to the platform, which is deducted from their account Balance. This payment encompasses both the platform fee for Bluboy services access and the Player’s contribution to the prize money pool.
11.3. Each Contest imposes limitations on the number of participants and stipulates a predetermined entry deadline. A Contest is deemed valid on the platform only if the requisite number of Players register before the designated entry time.
11.4. Designated Amounts received by Bluboy for Contest participation are non-refundable, except in cases where a Contest is cancelled. Any refund shall be limited to the paid amount, and no additional damages or compensation may be sought from Bluboy.
11.5. Bluboy reserves the right to announce Contests at its discretion, extend participation and registration deadlines, cancel Contests, and modify terms, all with due notice to platform Players.
12. WINNINGS:
12.1. Contest-specific rules declare the predetermined awards upon registration, which may comprise Bluboy Tokens, cash, or promotional gifts.
12.2. Players may withdraw trade or cash Winnings from their account to their respective bank or wallet accounts upon validation and KYC (Know Your Customer) verification.
12.3. An active bank account or UPI ID is required for successful withdrawal.
12.4. Withdrawal through a bank account or UPI must match the name on the KYC document; any mismatch renders the withdrawal invalid.
12.5. KYC verification, including submission of a valid government ID photograph and other Player details, is mandatory for withdrawals from the account to a bank or wallet account.
12.6. Bluboy does not issue receipts for Contest entries. The entries are recorded within the account on the platform, and it is the Player’s responsibility to ensure accuracy and proper crediting of winnings.
12.7. Winners of material prizes are responsible for any applicable taxes, levies, or duties. In compliance with TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) rules in India, 31.2% TDS should be deducted for single-game winnings exceeding Rs.10,000.
13. BONUS PROGRAM – TERMS & CONDITIONS:
13.1. As part of our Business Promotion strategy, Bluboy may run a bonus coin promotion, a discount program where Players can accumulate discount eligibility points, referred to as ‘Bonus Coins,’ in a separate wallet called the ‘Bonus Wallet.’
13.2. The granting of Bonus Coins is based on various business promotion strategies determined by Bluboy from time to time.
13.3. Bluboy maintains control over Bonus Coins and may impose restrictions on their availability, utilization, inherent discount benefits, time validity, etc., as determined by the Company from time to time.
13.4. Bluboy may offer upfront Cash Discounts from the platform Fee based on the accumulated Bonus Coins, subject to the conversion ratio set by the Company for each Contest.
13.5. All Bonus Coins credited to a Player’s account remain valid for 60 days from the date of credit. Unutilized Bonus Coins will automatically expire if not used within 60 days or if the Player remains inactive on Bluboy for 60 days.
13.6. Upon termination or blocking of a Player’s account, any granted Bonus Coins will immediately expire, and the Player will not have any rights or claims regarding the Bonus Coins.
14. MOBILE GAMES
14.1. The platform is operated and designed to provide You with an in-app browsing experience through an embedded browser. The platform is per se a medium which offers Services and hosts mobile games by Third Party Game Developers. The platform does not host, display or transmit any Content owned by third parties on its servers, unless We either have a license or are not prohibited under the Applicable Laws, to do the same.
14.2. The mobile games will have their own rules and code of conduct (“Game Rules”) which shall be adhered to by all Players at all times.
14.3. When you play a Mobile Game, You agree and acknowledge that the platform does not create and/or broadcast any Content on its own accord and Bluboy is not responsible or liable for the Content or accuracy of the Mobile Game, including copyrights, that may be accessed by you through the platform.
15. GAMES OF SKILL
15.1. The mobile games hosted by Bluboy on the platform are all Games of Skill. Different mobile games will reward different skills, but each game will reward certain skills, such as knowledge of the game, familiarity with rules, experience, reflexes, practice, hand-eye coordination, etc. Certain games may have pre-determined outcomes (Sudoku, Crosswords, Brick Breaker), which are achievable by the Players using their skills to play the games.
15.2. Players must note that all mobile games available on the platform are games where the success and/or performance of the Players depends predominantly upon their superior knowledge, training, attention, experience and adroitness (“Games of Skill”) in playing the game. “Games of Skill”, under Indian law, are excluded from the ambit of gambling legislations including, the Public Gambling Act of 1867 and other state enactments except in the Restricted States.
15.3. Hence, the individuals residing in the Restricted States should not participate in any Contest or mobile games offered on the platform. Any participation by such individuals shall be at their sole risk and discretion and Bluboy shall not be liable to refund or reimburse any injury or damages suffered by such individuals. If an individual from a restricted state participates and wins a Contest Bluboy will not remit the winning prize to such individual/individuals.
15.4. Bluboy reserves the right to monitor all activities from the Player” ‘s Account on the platform. If any Player participates in any Contest or mobile games in violation of any central and/or state law(s) in India, Bluboy reserves the right to cooperate with law enforcement agencies of the relevant state and report such participation or/and suspicious activity along with all relevant details of the concerned Player. The users based out of Restricted States are not “permitted under applicable Laws to participate in specific or all games hosted on the platform and shall not be permitted to company, including without limitation through a virtual private network.
15.5. Bluboy does not support, endorse or offer to any Player “games of chance” for money. Each Mobile Game and Contest available on the platform has clearly defined rules and code of conduct. All Players are encouraged to read, understand and follow these rules to be successful in these games. Bluboy shall not be liable if Players do not adhere to the Game Rules or otherwise engage in gambling or betting activities on the platform.
16. SAFETY PRECAUTION AND RESPONSIBLE GAMING
16.1. Bluboy suggests that Players adopt a Balanced approach while engaging with any of the mobile games on the platform and safeguard themselves against any adverse effects. If played responsibly, mobile games (like other forms of sports) aim to encourage players to develop their mental prowess, hand-eye coordination, and competitiveness and encourage teamwork.
16.2. You should take certain standard health and safety precautions while playing any Mobile Game, including taking adequate breaks, sitting at a reasonable distance from the screen, playing in a well-lit environment, and avoiding playing when tired, drowsy, intoxicated or under the influence of drugs ( Bluboy does not encourage or promote usage of any toxic substance, drugs or psychotropic substances and further clarifies that they are illegal to use). Avoid playing without breaks over long periods as this could affect Your performance and could negatively impact hand-eye coordination, Balance, and multi-tasking ability.
16.3. The platform or the mobile games available on the platform might have simulations, realistic images, patterns, and flashing lights that could have negative side effects. Stop playing immediately and take a break if your hands, wrists, arms, eyes, or any other part of your body becomes sore or tired while you’re doing it, or if you experience symptoms like tingling, numbness, burning, or stiffness. If You continue to have any of these above symptoms, please stop playing IMMEDIATELY and consult a doctor. We Bluboy does not take any liability for such symptoms, and we discourage Players from participating in long hours of gaming. The user hereby undertakes responsibility for any ill health or disability etc., that might have been caused while gaming.
16.4. If You play any mobile games on the platform, give Yourself plenty of room to play and always be aware of Your surroundings. While playing any Mobile Game You may be moving around the play area and using Your hands to control gameplay. You must ensure that You are not near other people, objects, stairs, balconies, windows, walls, furniture, or other objects that may pose a danger to You or could be damaged during the play. Never handle sharp or dangerous objects while playing any Mobile Game on the platform.
16.5. It is Your responsibility to always check your surroundings and movements when playing the game to ensure that You do “t injure Yourself, or any other persons, damage any property, etc. Any playing of the mobile games is at Your own risk and Bluboy shall not be liable for any death, injury or health complications resulting from Your use of the platform.
16.6. “You acknowledge that using the platform and engaging in mobile gameplay are done at your own risk and that it is your responsibility to keep up any health, liability, risk, personal injury, medical, life, and other insurance policies that you deem reasonably necessary for any injuries you might sustain while using the platform.
16.7. You hereby agree that if the terms of this Agreement are not adhered to by You, Bluboy will be irreparably damaged, and therefore You agree that the platform shall be entitled, without bond, other security, proof of damages, to appropriate equitable remedies concerning any breach of this Agreement, in addition to any other remedies available under Applicable Law.
17. COMMUNITY RULES AND CODE OF CONDUCT
17.1. Bluboy may provide Players with different communication channels such as forums, live audio sessions, live audio chat with other Players participating in any Contest, community groups, chatrooms or chat areas (“Communication Facilities”) designed to enable You to communicate with other Players on the platform.
17.2. Bluboy only provides Players with the technical environment for an exchange of information. Bluboy does not initiate, select the receiver and/or modify any information exchanges 3intense amongst the Players through the Communication Facilities. Further, Bluboy has no obligation to and does not monitor these Communication Facilities except when required to do so under the provisions of Applicable Law
17.3. The Player may use the Communication Facilities as made available to them by the platform. Bluboy may provide certain additional features or Communication Facilities to a select group of Players at its sole discretion. The Players do not have the right to claim any Communication Facilities on the platform.
17.4. Bluboy may enable audio sessions and live chatrooms on the platform for the Players from time to time. These sessions and/or chat rooms will be conducted by other users to (i) organize training; (ii) provide tips to play mobile games; (iii) provide educational Content; or (iv) conduct other interactive sessions on the platform. The sessions and/or chat rooms may have an open entry or may be restricted to a limited number of Players at Buboy” ‘s sole discretion. Players might be required to pay an “Access fee” to participate in any of these live sessions and/or chat rooms hosted by Bluboy on the platform. The “Access Fee” shall be subject to the levy of applicable Goods & Services Tax and the Fee collected shall be inclusive thereof.
17.5. You understand that, by using these Communication Facilities, you may be exposed to communications (including in written, verbal, electronic, digital, machine-readable or other form) that You might find objectionable. You understand that any Content sent or appearing through the Communication Facilities is the sole responsibility of the Player(s) transmitting such Content and Bluboy is not liable for any Content posted on the Communication Channels.
17.6. All Players of the Bluboy platform must comply with Applicable Law at all times while using the Services of platform, including our Community Guidelines (refer to Annexure III for more details) and Communication Facilities and must not publish or distribute any Content which: (a) violates an Applicable Law, goes against common decency, or breaches the general terms and conditions of the Agreement; or (b) violates any trademarks, patents, utility or design patterns, copyrights, trade secrets, or other proprietary rights of third parties; or (c) impersonate any real person, including without limitation Bluboy or any other Bluboy agent or employee; or (d) is obscene, racist, violent, pornographic, of adult Content, or otherwise threatening to the development of children and adolescents, or of a detrimental nature; or (e) is of an abusive, harassing, threatening or defamatory nature; or (f) seeks to unlawfully obtain login information or access to Accounts belonging to other Players; (g) contains personal data of third parties without their explicit consent; or (h) seek to collect, misuse, or disseminate any other Player”s Content or non-public personal information; or (i) is commercial, in particular promotional, in nature; (j) encourages or promotes gambling or money-laundering.
17.7. All Players of the platform of Bluboy shall read and fully understand our Community Guidelines before posting any Content on our platform. By accepting the Terms and Use, the Players agree and acknowledge that they have read and fully understood the terms of the Community Guidelines. Bluboy has a right to take appropriate and strict actions against any Player violating such Community Guidelines.
17.8. Under no circumstances will Bluboy or its third-party providers be liable for any errors, objections or omissions in any Content or for any loss or damages of any kind incurred as a result of the Content posted on its platform.
18. RESTRICTIONS ON YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM
18.1. You will not use the platform, or any Content provided thereof for any purpose that is illegal, unlawful, or prohibited by this Agreement or under Applicable Law.
18.2. You will not use the platform, or any Content provided thereof:
18.3. to host, display, upload, modify, publish, transmit, update or share any information that belongs to another person and to which the Player does not have any right;
18.4. is grossly harmful, harassing, blasphemous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, paedophilic, libellous, invasive of another”s privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically objectionable, disparaging,
18.5. that is relating to or encourages money laundering or gambling, or is otherwise unlawful in any manner whatsoever;
18.6. that harms minors in any way;
18.7. that infringes any patent, trademark, copyright or other proprietary rights; violates any Applicable Law for the time being in force;
18.8. that deceives or misleads the addressee about the origin of such messages or communicates any information which is grossly offensive or menacing;
18.9. which impersonates another Person; contains software viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of the platform or any other computer resource;
18.10. that threatens the unity, integrity, defence, security or sovereignty of India, friendly relations with foreign states, or public order, or causes incitement to the commission of any cognisable offence or prevents investigation of any offence or is insulting any other nation; threatens public health or safety; promotion of cigarettes or any other tobacco products or consumption of intoxicant including alcohol and Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) and like products that enable nicotine delivery except for the purpose & in the manner and to the extent, as may be approved under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules made thereunder; threatens critical information infrastructure.
18.11. You will not redistribute, sublicense, rent, publish, sell, assign, lease, market, transfer, or otherwise make the platform or any component or Content thereof, available to third parties without the permission of Bluboy.
18.12. You will not circumvent or disable any digital rights management, usage rules, or other security features of the platform; remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices (including copyright notices) on any portion of the platform; and not use the platform in a manner that threatens the integrity, performance, or availability of the platform.
18.13. You will not attempt to or engage in any activity that may:
18.14. reverse engineer, decompile or otherwise extract the source code related to the platform or any part thereof unless it is expressly permitted by Bluboy to You in writing or is required by the Applicable Law;
18.15. use any robot, spider, retrieval application, or other device to retrieve or index any portion of the platform or Content thereof;
18.16. collect information about Players for any illegal or unlawful purpose;
18.17. create any Account by automated means or under false or fraudulent pretences for using the platform;
18.18. transmit any viruses, worms, defects, trojan horses, or any items of a destructive nature through the platform;
18.19. use the platform in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, impair, or undertake any action which is harmful or potentially harmful to, any of the servers, networks, computer systems or resources connected to any of the servers connected, directly or indirectly to the platform, or interfere with any other Players” use and enjoyment of the platform;
18.20. carry out any denial of service (DoS, DDoS) or any other harmful attacks on the platform or; disrupt or place unreasonable burdens or excessive loads on, or interfere with or attempt to make, or attempt any unauthorized access to the platform or any part of the platform or any Player of the platform;
18.21. forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers to disguise the origin of any Content transmitted through the platform; and/or
18.22. obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available, in the opinion of Bluboy, through the platform.
18.23. You will not impersonate another person or impersonate, guide or host on behalf of, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent Your affiliation with any Person or entity, including, but not limited to Our officials, employees, agents, partners, affiliates, dealers and franchisees.
18.24. If We detect any activity from Your Player Account that is fraudulent, or suspected to be defrauding the platform, or if You are found colluding or participating in any kind of fraudulent activity on the platform in any manner, then You shall be debarred from participating in any Contest available on the platform.
18.25. We reserve the right to deactivate or delete Your Account and all related information on it and forfeit related Balances and/or take any other appropriate action, at our sole and absolute discretion, in the event of any fraudulent, illegal or suspicious activities from Your Account on the platform.
18.26. Any deductions or forfeiture of Balances made from Your Account shall be made at Our sole and absolute discretion and shall not result in any liability on Bluboy whatsoever. We may choose to provide a right of appeal to the Player after deleting, closing or forfeiting the Balances in his/her Account. However, such right shall be provided at the sole and absolute discretion of Bluboy and the Player shall not claim such right or any other recourse from Bluboy.
19. INDEMNIFICATION:
19.1. You shall defend, indemnify and hold Bluboy, and its officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents harmless from and against any claims, actions, demands, liabilities, judgments, and settlements, including without limitation, reasonable legal fees that may result from or alleged to result from (a) Your use of the platform or any Content thereof, including Mobile Game; or (b) Your breach of any rules, regulations and/or orders under any applicable law.
19.2. You are also responsible for any breach of Your obligations under the Agreement and/or for the consequences of any such breach
20. TERMINATION:
20.1. Your access to the platform may be terminated if:
20.1.1. You voluntarily uninstall the platform from Your device;
20.1.2. You knowingly or unknowingly cause a direct or indirect breach, as ascertained by Bluboy, of these Terms of Use or Privacy Policy as a whole or in part; or
20.1.3. You do not pay the requisite fee, if any, should Bluboy charge for the use of the App.
20.2. We may have to terminate Your access to the platform if:
20.2.1. We are required to do so by law (for example, where the access to and/or provision of the platform to you becomes, unlawful);
20.2.2. The third-party Person, if any, with whom We offered the platform to You has terminated its relationship with Us or ceased to offer the related services to us or you;
20.2.3. The provision of a platform to You, is no longer commercially viable or feasible for Us; or
20.2.4. You are a repeat infringer of this Agreement.
20.3. We may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without notice and may disable Your access to the platform and/or bar You from any future use of the platform.
20.4. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by terminating Your access to the platform. However, certain obligations of Yours under this Agreement shall continue to prevail even on such termination.
20.5. When this Agreement comes to an end, all the legal rights, obligations, and liabilities that You and Bluboy have benefited from, been subject to (or which have accrued over time whilst the Agreement has been in force) or which are expressed to continue indefinitely, shall be unaffected by this cessation and shall continue to apply to such rights, obligations and liabilities indefinitely.
21. DISCLAIMERS:
21.1. No warranties:
The Content provided through the platform may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Bluboy may make changes or improvements to the platform at any time. The Content or any information available on the platform is provided “as is” and “as available” and without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, to the fullest extent permissible under Applicable Laws, including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
21.2. That the Contents of the platform will be uninterrupted or error-free.
21.3. That defects if any on the platform will be corrected.
21.4. The platform is constantly available or not available at all.
21.5. Installation or uninstallation choices about the platform being successfully executed in all cases.
21.6. Your ability to use the platform.
21.7. Your satisfaction with the use of the platform.
21.8. The accuracy of the data provided by the platform.
21.9. The security and privacy of your data.
21.10. That all bugs or errors about the platform will be corrected.
21.11. The platform will be compatible with all devices and all networks.
21.12. That the platform is fit for a particular purpose or use.
21.13. That the platform and the Contents thereon are accessible in every location.
21.14. That the platform and its Contents would be perpetually secure and not prone to breaches of security anywhere in the world.
21.15. Bluboy, its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, agents, and any other service provider(s) responsible for providing access to the platform in connection with this Agreement will not be liable for any acts or omissions, including those of a third party person, including those vendors participating in Bluboy’s offerings made to you, or for any unauthorized interception of data or breaches of this Agreement attributable in part to the acts or omissions of third party persons, or for damages that result from the operation systems, equipment, facilities, or services provided by third-party persons that are interconnected with Bluboy.
21.16. The platform may include links to other mobile applications and/or websites (some of which may be automated search results), which may contain materials that are objectionable, unlawful, or inaccurate. We do not endorse or support these links or the products and services they provide; these links are provided for your convenience only. We are not responsible or liable for the content or accuracy of such links.
21.17. We may stop providing the platform (or any part thereof), permanently or temporarily, to you or Players generally, or may modify or change the nature of the platform and/or these terms of use at our sole discretion, without any prior notice to you. Your use of the platform following any such modification constitutes your deemed acceptance to be bound by the Agreement (or as it may be modified).
21.18. You agree that you are responsible for all data charges you incur through the use of the platform.
22. SPONSORED CONTENT:
22.1. You agree and acknowledge that Bluboy may, under its engagement with certain sponsored content partners, place certain sponsored content on, about, or in conjunction with other content within the platform. The manner, mode, and extent of display of such sponsored content are subject to change without specific notice to you. We don’t promise to, but we will try our best to give you prior notice in this regard.
22.2. The content displayed on the platform is for your non-commercial and personal use. However, sponsored content partners may use the platform to display their respective sponsored content for commercial purposes. You are not allowed to copy, reproduce, alter, modify, create derivative works of, or publicly display any content displayed on the platform.
23. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
23.1. Your use of the platform or any content, including mobile games, available thereon is entirely at your option and risk, and we shall be held harmless and not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, monetary, or any other damages, fees, fines, penalties, or liabilities whatsoever arising out of or relating to your use of the platform or any content thereof, including mobile games. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, our total liability to you for any damages (regardless of the foundation for the action) shall not exceed in aggregate the Balance in your account.
23.2. You may terminate your access to the platform if you are not satisfied with the platform or any mobile games.
24. FORCE MAJEURE:
Bluboy shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of a force majeure event or other similar circumstances, directly or indirectly, to the Players as a result of playing mobile games or using the services offered by Bluboy on the platform. A force majeure event is a real or potential labour dispute, governmental action, war or threat of war, sabotage, civil unrest, demonstrations, fire, storm, flooding, explosion, earthquake, provisions or limitations of materials or resources, inability to obtain the relevant authorization, accident, or defect in electricity or telecommunication network that affects the company”s ability to offer the services or/and the mobile games on the platform. Force majeure or other events beyond Bluboy”s control hindering, delaying, or complicating the maintenance of the platform entitle Bluboy to suspend or limit the platform until further notice.
25. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
25.1. The platform may be controlled and operated throughout India and will be subject to the laws of India. If you use the platform from any location, then you are responsible for compliance with the local laws applicable to you.
25.2. All or any disputes arising out of or touching upon or about this Agreement including the interpretation and validity of the terms thereof and the respective rights and obligations of the parties shall be settled through arbitration. The arbitration shall be governed by the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 (India) or any statutory amendments/modifications thereto for the time being in force.
25.3. The arbitration proceedings shall be held at Hyderabad, Telangana by a sole arbitrator who shall be appointed by Bluboy and whose decision shall be final and binding upon all the parties. The venue and seat of arbitration will be at Hyderabad of Telangana State. The language of the arbitration proceedings shall be in English.
25.4. You and Bluboy agree that any cause of action arising out of your use of the platform must be commenced within 3 (three) months after the cause of action accrues or you become aware of the facts giving rise to the cause of action, whichever is later. Otherwise, such cause of action shall be permanently barred.
26. GRIEVANCE OFFICER
By the Information Technology Act 2000 and rules made thereunder, we have a Grievance Officer to address Your concerns regarding data safety, privacy, and platform usage concerns including complaints You have against other users on the platform. We will resolve these issues raised by you within 30 days of receiving them. You may contact the Grievance Officer at the following coordinates:
Name: Snehitha
Address: JLN House, Plot No.180, Survey No.218/1, Shilpa Valley, Masjid Banda, Kondapur Hyderabad, Telangana 500084, IN
Office Hours: 9 am – 6 pm
Email: legal@bluboyentertainments.com
27.COMPLIANCE OFFICER
We have a Compliance Officer to ensure compliance of the games offered on our platform with applicable gaming laws. You may contact the Compliance Officer at the following coordinates:
Name : V.S.A. Sridhar
Address: JLN House, Plot No.180, Survey No.218/1, Shilpa Valley, Masjid Banda, Kondapur Hyderabad, Telangana 500084, IN
Office Hours: 9 am – 6 pm
Email: legal@bluboyentertainments.com
28. GAME OF SKILL:
28.1. In providing the Bluboy games on the platform, Bluboy takes great care to comply with all central and state legislations in India to ensure that the Players are fully protected. Bluboy is carefully designed to comply with all applicable statutes and regulations in India.
28.2. by its classification as a game of skill, these do not violate the Public Gambling Act, of 1867, and are excluded from the ambit of certain Indian gambling legislations. However, Players should note that owing to legislative restrictions in the restricted states, and hence residents of such restricted states are prohibited from participating in Bluboy games.
29. COMMUNITY GUIDELINES:
29.1. Bluboy as a platform, is dedicated to providing a secure and authentic environment for skill-based digital games and various forms of media content, including audio, video, text, and images. We prioritize ethics and strive to foster a safe and open community for all users. The following guidelines (referred to as “Community Guidelines”) outline what is permissible and prohibited on our platform, encompassing all hosted, commented, and communicated content. By using the Bluboy app, you agree to adhere to these Community Guidelines and our ‘Terms of Use.’ These guidelines reflect our principles and a shared code of conduct for our platform, applying to all users with a Bluboy app account or those hosted on the Bluboy app, as well as all content shared within the app.
29.2. Violation of these Community Guidelines, whether reported or identified by our internal team, will be treated seriously. Appropriate actions will be taken, such as content removal, disabling or deleting accounts, and imposing other suitable restrictions. In certain cases, such violations may be reported to legal authorities. However, we acknowledge that there may be exceptions where content that would typically be removed under these guidelines holds public value. We maintain a transparent and fair process to review content on the Bluboy app, ensuring compliance with the Community Guidelines. Bluboy retains sole discretion in taking actions or making decisions regarding violations of the Community Guidelines.
29.3. Please note that any content or communication that falls into the prohibited categories mentioned below may result in action taken by Bluboy. While we have endeavoured to provide comprehensive guidelines, this list is not exhaustive. All content reported will be evaluated based on the parameters outlined in these guidelines, which may include indirect violations. Players and hosts are responsible for ensuring that no content is posted that violates these guidelines, beyond the examples provided below. We periodically update our Community Guidelines to maintain a safe platform, and we encourage you to report any content that violates these guidelines.
30. NUDITY AND SEXUAL CONTENT POLICY:
Sexually explicit or gratifying content, including pornography and any related animated content, is strictly prohibited on the Bluboy app. Such content is illegal in certain jurisdictions, may involve the non-consensual sharing of images, or be offensive to cultural sensitivities.
Examples of prohibited content include:
* Genitals, breasts, female nipples, or buttocks.
* Pornographic material, including sexual acts, genitals, or fetishes, such as paedophilic content.
* Masturbation or fondling of genitals, breasts, or buttocks.
* Use or display of sex toys.
* Wardrobe accidents or nude photos.
* Violent, graphic, or humiliating sexual fetish content.
* Nudity or partial nudity.
* Explicit or implied depiction of sex acts or sexual arousal.
* Animated sex acts, pornography, or fetish content.
* Commission or incitement of non-consensual sex acts or unwanted sexualization.
* Bestiality or promotion of bestiality.
* Incest or promotion of incest.
* Any sexual content involving minors.
* Commission, promotion, or glorification of sexual solicitation or sexual objectification.
* Sexual activities, such as penetration, non-penetrative sex, or oral sex.
* Clips extracted from non-pornographic films, shows, or other content to isolate sexual content.
* Groping, public masturbation, voyeurism, predatory exhibitionism, or any content that depicts someone in a sexualized manner without their consent.
* Provocative dancing focused on the dancer’s genitals, buttocks, nipples, or breasts.
* Content that sexualizes rape or aggregates clips of dramatized rape scenes.
* Content that utilizes everyday objects or scenarios, such as injections or eating, for sexual gratification.
* Video game content developed or modified for sexual gratification or centred on themes of unwanted sexualization.
* Exceptions: Bluboy may relax restrictions on the display of sexual activity specifically for content posted for educational purposes.
31. MINOR SAFETY:
We as a platform encourage everyone to create and share original content that does not infringe any intellectual property rights of anyone else.
* Content that violates or infringes someone else” ‘s copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights;
* Plagiarism of other content;
32. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY:
We as a platform encourage everyone to create and share original content that does not infringe any intellectual property rights of anyone else.
* Content that violates or infringes someone else” ‘s copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights;
* Plagiarism of other content;
* Plagiarism of other user profiles by copying profile elements of another user.
33. HARMFUL OR DANGEROUS CONTENT POLICY:
We as a platform encourage everyone to create and share original content that does not infringe any intellectual property rights of anyone else.
* Content that violates or infringes someone else” ‘s copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights;
* Plagiarism of other content;
* Plagiarism of other user profiles by copying profile elements of another user.
34. VIOLENT AND GRAPHIC CONTENT:
We do not allow content that is excessively gruesome or shocking, especially that promotes or glorifies violence or suffering or content intended to shock or disgust viewers or incite others to commit violent acts. If you believe anyone is in imminent danger, you should reach out to your legal authorities to report the situation immediately.
* Inciting others to commit violent acts against individuals or a defined group of people;
* Fights involving minors;
* Footage, audio, or imagery involving road accidents, natural disasters, war aftermath, terrorist attack aftermath, street fights, physical attacks, sexual assaults, immolation, torture, corpses, protests or riots, robberies, medical procedures, or other such scenarios with the intent to shock or disgust viewers;
* Physical violence or accidental deaths of people;
* Dismembered, mutilated, charred, or burned human or animal remains;
* Gory content in which an open wound or injury is the core focus;
* Footage or imagery showing bodily fluids, such as blood or vomit, with the intent to shock or disgust viewers.
* Content where there is infliction of unnecessary suffering or harm deliberately causing an animal distress or animal cruelty;
* Content where animals are encouraged or coerced to fight by humans
* Dramatized or fictional footage of anything listed above where the viewer is not provided with enough context to determine that the footage is dramatized or fictional;
* Footage of corpses with massive injuries, such as severed limbs;
* Encouraging others to go to a particular place to commit violence, to perform violence at a particular time, or to target individuals or groups with violence;
* Footage of violent crimes such as robberies or rape being committed that provide no education or explanation to viewers.;
* Animal hunting.
Exceptions: We might allow content that depicts the above-mentioned acts if they are a part of staged or professional fighting, traditional martial arts, or fighting in a fictional setting, which shall be the sole discretion of Bluboy.
35.DANGEROUS INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS:
We do not promote any content intended to praise, promote, or aid violent organizations such as criminal organizations or terrorist organizations or individuals belonging to such organizations are not allowed to use the Bluboy app for any purpose. We define dangerous individuals and organizations as those that commit crimes or cause other types of severe harm. The types of groups and crimes include, but are not limited to: hate groups, violent extremist organizations, homicide, human trafficking, organ trafficking, arms trafficking, drug trafficking, kidnapping, extortion, blackmailing, money laundering, fraud, and cybercrime. We do not allow dangerous individuals or organizations to use our platform to promote terrorism, crime, or other types of behaviour that could cause harm.
* Content produced by violent criminal or terrorist organizations or dangerous individuals;
* Content praising or memorializing prominent terrorist or criminal figures to encourage others to carry out acts of violence;
* Content praising or justifying violent acts carried out by violent criminal or terrorist organizations or dangerous individuals;
* Content aimed at recruiting new members to violent criminal or terrorist organizations ;
* Content depicting hostages or posted with the intent to solicit, threaten, or intimidate on behalf of a violent criminal or terrorist organization or dangerous individuals;
* Content that depicts the insignia, logos, symbols, uniforms, gestures, portraits, or other objects meant to represent violent criminal or terrorist organizations;
* Content that praises, glorifies, or supports dangerous individuals and/or organizations;
* Raw and unmodified reuploads of content created by terrorist or criminal organizations;
* Celebrating terrorist leaders or their crimes in songs or memorials;
* Celebrating terrorist or criminal organizations or dangerous individuals in songs or memorials;
* Content directing users to sites that espouse terrorist ideology, are used to disseminate prohibited content, or are used for recruitment;
* Video game content which has been developed or modified to glorify a violent event, its perpetrators, or support violent criminal or terrorist organizations or dangerous individuals;
Exceptions: We might allow content that depicts the above-mentioned acts if such content is posted for an educational, documentary, or scientific purpose, please ensure to provide enough information in the video or audio itself so viewers understand the context, which shall be the sole discretion of Bluboy. Graphic or controversial footage with sufficient context may be subject to a warning screen.
36.SUICIDE, SELF-HARM, AND DANGEROUS ACTS:
We do not promote participation in activities that could lead to harm. We also do not permit users to encourage others to take part in dangerous activities. We do not allow content that promotes self-harm or suicide. However, users should not be afraid to speak openly about the topics of mental health or self-harm.
* Promoting or glorifying suicide, suicidal tendencies or content that might encourage participation in similar actions;
* Providing instructions on how to self-harm or die by suicide;
* Graphic images of self-harm, self-inflicted wounds;
* Attempts of suicide or content featuring a person committing or intending to commit acts that are likely to lead to self-inflicted death;
* Suicide challenges;
* Inappropriate use of dangerous tools;
Exceptions: Content that provides support, resources, or coping mechanisms for those going through suicidal ideation.
We as a community encourage users who are struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, or contemplating suicide, to immediately contact legal authorities or a suicide prevention hotline. Being a responsible company, Bluboy may also report risky behaviour to relevant authorities, helplines & third-party experts and block your access.
37.HATE SPEECH, SLURS AND HATEFUL IDEOLOGIES:
We do not tolerate content or any communication between users that attacks or incites violence against an individual or a group of individuals based on certain attributes. We do not allow content any communication between users that includes hate speech, content promoting violence or hatred against individuals or groups based on any of the following attributes: age, caste, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, nationality, race, immigration status, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, victims of a major violent event and their kin, veteran status, immigration status.
Hate speech is content that directly or indirectly attacks threatens, incites violence against, or dehumanizes an individual or a group of individuals based on the attributes mentioned above.
* Encourage violence against individuals or groups based on any of the attributes noted above;
* Incite hatred against individuals or groups based on any of the attributes noted above;
* Actions/words that invoke non-consensual slurs which constitute derogatory terms that are intended to disparage an ethnicity, race, or any other attributes listed above;
* Actions/words that dehumanize or incite violence or hatred against individuals or groups, based on the attributes listed above;
* Action/words that promote any hateful ideologies by talking positively about or displaying logos, symbols, flags, slogans, uniforms, salutes, gestures, portraits, illustrations, or names of individuals related to these ideologies;
* Music or lyrics that promote hateful ideologies;
* Content that threatens the unity, integrity, defence, security or sovereignty of India, friendly relations with foreign states, or public order or causes incitement to the commission of any cognisable offence or prevents investigation of any offence or is insulting any other nation.
38. HARASSMENT AND BULLYING:
We deeply understand the psychological distress that abusive content can have on individuals, and we do not tolerate abusive content or behaviour on our platform. Players should feel safe to express themselves responsibly without fear of being shamed, humiliated, bullied, or harassed. Content that threatens individuals is not allowed on the Bluboy app. We also do not allow content that targets an individual with prolonged or malicious insults based on intrinsic attributes, including their group status or physical traits.
* Content uploaded with the intent to shame, deceive or insult a minor;
* Violent threats, sexual harassment, disparaging statements regarding appearance, intellect, personality traits, and hygiene;
* Content that threatens an individual with violence;
* Content that wishes death, serious disease, physical, or other harm on an individual;
* Content that incites violence or coordinated harassment;
* Content that sexually harasses a user by disparaging their sexual activities or attempting to make unwanted sexual contact;
* Content that praises violent tragedies and disparages their victims;
* Content that uses the comment or react feature of the Bluboy app to create abusive content targeting other users;
* Repeatedly showing pictures of someone and then making disparaging or hurtful statements;
* Accounts dedicated entirely to focusing on maliciously insulting an identifiable individual;
* Threatening someone”s physical safety;
* Posting an individual” ‘s non-public personal identifying information like a phone number, home address, or email to direct abusive attention or traffic toward them;
* Directing malicious abuse to identifiable individuals through in-game voice chat or messages during a stream;
* Stalking or attempting to blackmail users;
* Zooming in on prolongedly focused emphasis on the breasts, buttocks or genital area of an identifiable individual for degrading, objectifying, or sexualizing;
* Video game content which has been developed or modified to promote violence or hatred against an individual with the attributes noted above.
Exceptions: We may allow content that includes harassment and steps to cope with harassment if the primary purpose is educational such as harassment education and awareness, documentary, scientific, or artistic. This is based on the sole discretion of Bluboy.
39.INTEGRITY AND AUTHENTICITY:
We do not allow content that is intended to deceive or mislead any of our users. activities such as spamming, impersonation, and disinformation campaigns:
39.1. Spam
We don’t allow content where the main purpose is to directly or indirectly allude users to leave the Bluboy app for another website.
* Video Spam: Content that is excessively posted, repetitive, or untargeted and does one or more of the following, promises viewers they”‘ll see something but instead directs them off-site, gets clicks, views, or traffic off Bluboy app by promising viewers that they will make money fast, sends audiences to sites that spread malware, try to gather personal information or other sites that have a negative impact and content with misleading show names which do not match the content;
* Any direct monetary transfer between the users outside the Bluboy app;
* Any direct or indirect transfers between users to gain any unfair or undue advantage on the Bluboy app via settlement with modes outside the Bluboy app;
* Any non-monetary fake transfer (including gifts) between users to gain any unfair or undue advantage on the Bluboy app;
* Using the title, thumbnails, description, or tags to trick users into believing the Content is something it is not;
* Manipulated Media: Content that has been technically manipulated or doctored in a way that misleads users (beyond clips taken out of context) and may pose a serious risk;
* Content that advances false claims related to the technical eligibility requirements for current political candidates and sitting elected government officials to serve in office;
* Hurtful and unsolicited comments;
* Comments with links to counterfeit stores;
* Operate multiple Bluboy accounts under false or fraudulent pretences, including coordinated attempts to manufacture inauthentic activity, distribute commercial spam, or otherwise coordinate a scaled violation of Bluboy policies.
39.2. Impersonation
We do not allow users to impersonate other individuals or organizations to deceive the public. When we confirm reports of impersonation, we remove the violating accounts.
* As another person or organization by using someone else” ‘s name, biographical details, or profile picture misleadingly;
* Using someone else”s real name, username, image, brand, logo, or other personal information;
* Setting up a user account using the name and image of a person, and then pretending that person is posting content or comments.
Exception ” We do allow exceptions for parody, commentary, or fan accounts if the account does not mislead others about its identity or purpose on Bluboy app. Any such exception shall be at the sole discretion of Bluboy.
39.3. Misleading information
We do not permit misinformation that could cause harm to our community or the larger public. While we encourage our users to have respectful conversations about the subjects that matter to them, we remove misinformation that could cause harm to an individual” ‘s health or wider public safety. We also remove content distributed by disinformation campaigns.
* Misinformation meant to incite fear, hate, or prejudice;
* Misinformation that may cause harm to an individual” ‘s health, such as misleading information about medical treatments;
* Hoaxes, phishing attempts, or manipulated content meant to cause harm;
* Content that misleads community members about elections or other civic processes.
40.ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES AND REGULATED GOODS:
We prohibit the trade, sale, promotion, and use of certain regulated goods, as well as the depiction or promotion of criminal activities. Some content may be removed if it relates to activities or goods that are illegal or regulated in most regions of the world, even if the activities or goods in question are legal in the jurisdiction of posting. Criminal activities include acts punishable by law, including theft, assault, human exploitation, and other harmful behaviour.
* Promotion of criminal activities;
* Content that promotes acts of physical harm, such as assault or kidnapping;
* Content that risks the safety of others;
* Content that promotes human exploitation or wildlife trafficking;
* Content that offers the purchase, sale, or trade of unlawfully acquired goods;
* Content that provides instructions on how to conduct criminal activities;
* Depiction, trade, or promotion of firearms, ammunition, firearm accessories, or explosive weapons or instructions on the process to manufacture those weapons;
* Content that offers, sells, trades, or solicits firearms, accessories, ammunition, explosive weapons, or instructions on how to manufacture them;
* Use or trade of drugs or other controlled substances;
* Content that displays drugs, drug consumption, or encourages others to make, use, or trade drugs or other controlled substances;
* Content that sells, offers, trades, or solicits, provides information on how to buy drugs or other controlled substances;
* Content that violates any law for the time being in force
Exception ” We may provide exceptions to content that displays firearms or other types of weapons in the following scenarios: in a fictional setting, as part of a museum” ‘s collection, carried by a police officer, in a military parade, or used in a safe and controlled environment such as a shooting range. We may allow exceptions for content that provides value to the public, such as educational, scientific, artistic, and newsworthy content. Any such exception shall be at the sole discretion of Bluboy.
41.FRAUDS AND SCAMS:
We do not permit anyone to exploit our platform to harm others, which includes schemes to defraud individuals or steal assets.
* Content that promotes phishing;
* Content that promotes any schemes;
* Content that promotes fixed betting, get-rich-quick schemes, or any other types of scams;
* Content relating to or encouraging money laundering or gambling;
* Not adhering to commitments or fulfilling Agreements made by or entered by the users, including non-payment of rewards to users as promised while using the Bluboy app while live streaming content.
42.INFRINGEMENT OF OTHERS” PRIVACY:
Revealing or threatening to reveal personally identifiable information can cause serious emotional distress and lead to real-world harm. If someone posts your personal information without your consent, please feel free to report a privacy breach complaint by providing your uniquely identifiable information such as image or voice, full real name, financial information, contact information, and other personally identifiable information.
* Content that reveals or threatens to reveal personally identifiable information, including but not limited to residential address, private email address, private phone number, bank statement, social security number, or passport number;
* Threats to reveal sexual imagery or non-consensual intimate imagery;
* Use personal information gathered on the app to have personal conversations with users on another app or any communication medium.
43. THREATS TO PLATFORM SECURITY:
In addition to the content and behaviour outlined above, our policies prohibit activities that undermine the Bluboy service:
* Do not hack the Bluboy app, or associated networks, or bypass its measures to restrict users” access;
* Do not distribute files that contain viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other materials that are malicious or harmful;
* Do not use automated scripts to collect information from Bluboy.
* Do not post any content or indulge in communications with users to provide tips and encouraging ways to hack the Bluboy app or engage in any other activities that threaten or compromise the platform security of the Bluboy app.
44. ENCOURAGING TERMS OF SERVICE VIOLATIONS:
If you post or stream any content that encourages other users to violate our Terms of Service, the content may be removed, your account may be penalized, and in some cases, your account may be terminated.
45.LINKS IN YOUR CONTENT:
Links that send users to websites featuring content that violates our Community Guidelines are not allowed on Bluboy. Don’t post links in your content on Bluboy if they fit any of the descriptions noted below.
* Links to pornography;
* Links to websites or apps that install malware;
* Links to websites or apps phishing for a user”s login credentials, financial information, etc.
* Links to websites that seek to raise funds or recruit for terrorist organizations;
* Links to sites containing Child Sexual Abuse Imagery (CSAI).
46. ACTIONS THAT WILL BE TAKEN IF YOU POST ANY CONTENT THAT VIOLATES THE COMMUNITY GUIDELINES:
If you see something that you think may violate our Community Guidelines, please help us by reporting the same on our reporting option available on the users” profile. We will review these reports internally and will work as quickly and as efficiently as possible to remove content that does not meet our Community Guidelines or take actions appropriate for such content after review. Please help us by providing as much information as possible, such as links, usernames, and descriptions of the content, so we can find and review it effectively.
47.INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY:
We take genuine intellectual property infringement complaints very seriously. If you come across any content that you feel may be infringing any intellectual property, please report to us at the earliest and we shall review such complaint as quickly as possible. While doing so, we request you to provide us with as much information as possible such as the reason why you feel the content infringes any intellectual property.
We may work with law enforcement whenever necessary, including when we believe that there” is a risk of physical harm or threat to public safety.
CONCLUSION
We have been striving to make the Bluboy App a great tool of entertainment for people of various age groups, genders, and interests. We would like to thank you for helping us as we strive to be one of the best and most compliant communities.