Terms of Use
We welcome readers and visitors to our “Terms of Use’ of Alorpath and its
associated websites, its contents, services and applications. Individuals may
access the content in several ways using multiple channels including but not
limited to www, digital, social platforms, SMS and RSS feeds using multiple
devices including but not limited to computers, mobile phones and PDAs. By
using our content and services, that is , by reading or using any content,
picture or information whatsoever, the reader/visitor accepts our “Terms of
Use” including Alorpath’s Privacy Policy. If anyone has any objection or
reservation to any clause in this “Terms of Use” or the Privacy Policy, she or he
may raise the issue with Alorpath by sending an email at info@alor-path.com.
However, Alorpath reserves all right to reject or accept any such objection or
reservation. All users of Alorpath are required to abide by this “Terms of Use”.
Failure to comply with the terms may lead to, among others, suspension of
account or prohibition from access to the website. By entering the website of
Alorpath or using applications of Alorpath, readers/visitors are deemed to
have received services from Alorpath. These services include text, audio,
video, images, software etc.
Intellectual Property Rights
Alorpath’s content, logos, copyright, trademarks, patents, images, text,
graphics, logos, domain names, audio, video and other related intellectual
property rights or other features of Alorpath brand and name belong to
Alorpath or to its licensors. Users cannot claim any rights in and/or our
licensor’s intellectual property whether for commercial or non-commercial use.
Users are also prevented from making any derivative work from the content of
Alorpath. Infringement of copyright or any other intellectual property of
Alorpath may be sent at info@alor-path.com.
Your use of our services
Site readers/visitors are required to use Alorpath services only for lawful
means and for read-only purposes. The audio and visual elements of the
website or application can only be listened to and viewed and nothing beyond.
Alorpath encourages its readers to share its content(s) in their social media
profile, groups and related communities. However, the contents of our
services must not be shared with anyone or with any other digital platforms
with any modification or alteration. Readers/Visitors are prohibited from
hacking the website, or trying to get around our content security setup.
The users must use the services only for non-commercial purposes,
regardless of whether the person or entity is a commercial entity or not. We
grant our users only a license to access and use our services and intellectual
property rights subject to the following usage restrictions: users may use
available services for personal, private and non-commercial purposes only,
the users must not exploit, sell or use any content appearing on our services
for any kind of commercial purposes (this does not apply to any user content
posted by an individual and in which a visitor/user retains ownership rights),
the users must not use provocative or offensive language, pictures or
comments targeting the contents of Alorpath.
Taking down contents
Alorpath can take down contents at any time at its sole discretion from its
website or application. Readers/Visitors cannot refuse to remove content,
games or apps from their respective devices if asked by Alorpath. This might
happen when Alorpath or its services are taken down.
Unauthorized and prohibited activities
The user is specifically required not to associate Alorpath with any political
party, racism, sexism or otherwise damage its reputation. The user is also
prohibited from defaming Alorpath or defaming any other person or entity, or
commenting on any court proceedings that may amount to a contempt of
court. Harassing, bullying or upsetting the people or any other user is strongly
prohibited. The user must not post or upload any image or comment which is
offensive or obscure or immoral. Personal attack by way of comment or image
is likewise prohibited..
Protection of Users Device
Readers/Visitors are required to take their own precautions and protections in
this respect as Alorpath does not accept any responsibility for any attacks by
virus or malware or any other contamination or by anything which has
destructive properties. Alorpath strictly does not hold any responsibility for
infection of virus or contamination of your machine or device through your
access to any third-party contents. Third party contents may include, but is not
limited to Google ads. Any content which is not generated by Alorpath itself is
a third-party content, regardless of whether the content appears on the
website of Alorpath or not.
Prohibition on sharing mark, contents, images, etc.
Alorpath prohibits the users from sharing marks, contents or images for
whatever purpose, be it commercial or not. When sharing of contents, images
or marks are permitted or authorized, then such sharing must be done by
attributing the credit and name to Alorpath in such manner that the attribution
is clearly visible when the image or content is generated by Alorpath.All users
are prohibited from taking credit from the contents or images shared,
published or generated by Alorpath.
Redirecting to other Websites
Alorpath will not accept any kind of liability if the user is redirected to any other
website including unwanted websites from the Alorpath.
Third Party Contents
Alorpath does not bear any responsibility or liability whatsoever for any third-
party contents. Third party contents include such contents which are not
generated or produced by Alorpath. It includes contents, images and texts
which are uploaded or displayed by Alorpath but which are created or
generated or produced by someone or entity other than Alorpath.
Privacy Policy
The entire Privacy Policy of Alorpath is an integral part of the “Terms of Use”.
All clauses in the Privacy Policy are hereby incorporated by reference, except
for the clauses which are similar or have the same meaning.
Advertisement
The advertisements included in the Alorpath website and mobile apps, are by
third-party companies, which may collect information about users for which
Alorpath shall bear no responsibility that may arise as a result of collecting
and/or sharing the information with any other party. Alorpath shall not accept
any liability that may arise as a result of any content of any advertisement that
may appear on the Alorpath website.
Modification of Terms of Use
Alorpath reserves the right to amend, modify, alter, or omit any terms in the
“Terms of Use” at any time but the changed policy shall be immediately
uploaded or updated in the website. By continuing to use our services after
any changes are made, you accept those changes and will be bound by them.
We encourage readers/visitors to periodically check back and review this
policy to always know what information we collect, how we use it, and with
whom we share it.
Use of Cookies
Alorpath does not collect any user data based on cookies, nor does it store
any sort of user information that may be personal to the user. If a third party
associated with the Alorpath website collects user cookies upon your visit to
the Alorpath website, Alorpath does not control the use of these cookies.
Therefore, visitors/users should check the relevant third-party websites.
When users register with Alorpath, personal identity information is collected
for authentication. The information Alorpath collects is not shared with any
third party. However, Alorpath may use the information to send messages,
information from Alorpath or any of its associated companies.
Communication by Alorpath
From time to time, Alorpath may contact its users via e-mail, phone or SMS
for invitation for participation in events, campaigns/competitions, feedback and
surveys etc. organized by Alorpath.
User Generated Content
Users of Alorpath may submit post and/or upload content (including
comments, pictures, videos). In posting content, users confirm that they are
the owner or have consent from the owner to post the content and that the
content is not obscene, harassing, deceptive, threatening, libelous, invasive of
another's privacy, offensive, fraudulent, defamatory of any person or illegal.
Alorpath does not endorse any user generated content nor does it guarantee
the accuracy or authority of any user generated content.
Furthermore, while using the Alorpath website readers/visitors agree not to (i)
post content which is deliberately intended to upset or harm other users; (ii)
use the Alorpath website to post or otherwise transmit content that victimizes,
harasses, degrades, or intimidates an individual or group of individuals on the
basis of any impermissible classification, including, without limitation, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin,
citizenship, age, marital status, military status or disability; (iii) post or
otherwise transmit any content that contains software viruses or any other
computer code, files, or programs designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the
functionality of the Alorpath website or any computer software or hardware or
telecommunications equipment; (iv) upload or otherwise transmit any content,
or take any other actions with respect to use of the Alorpath website, that
would constitute, or would otherwise encourage, criminal conduct or give rise
to civil liability.
Alorpath reserves the right to remove any user’s content, suspend or
discontinue one’s opportunity to submit post and/or upload content, at any
time and for any reason at its sole discretion without any notice and without
further recourse to users.
Alorpath usually filters the content of the website and in the event that any
offensive, unpleasant or distasteful comment and/or picture is published
regardless of the filtration process Alorpath shall not accept any liability arising
out of it.
In the event that users post any comment that may be regarded offensive,
degrading, inappropriate or objectionable by any reasonable person or
Alorpath, Prothom Alo may use personal information of the concerned to
prevent such behavior.
Accessing the website from outside Bangladesh
All personal information submitted by users outside Bangladesh will be
processed in accordance with these “Terms of Use” and Privacy Policy.
Disclaimer
Alorpath aims to provide its users with the best service. However, it does not
and cannot promise that all the information provided within its service
including multimedia content like images & videos will always be accurate.
The contents provided by Alorpath are for information purposes only and do
not constitute advice. All Alorpath’s services are provided without any
warranties or guarantees.
Posting and Viewing Contents
Readers/visitors acknowledge and agree that when they post content on
Alorpath website or view content provided by others, they are doing so at their
own discretion and risk, including any reliance they place on the accuracy,
completeness, of that content.
Some of the information provided by Alorpath is supplied by Third Parties.
Alorpath has no control over third party content and Alorpath is unable to
guarantee the accuracy of such third-party content. Before relying on any
information, whether it is from us or from any third party partner, Alorpath
advises you to verify the accuracy of such information.
Interruption, cross-connection or unavailability of website or application
Whilst Alorpath will do its best to ensure that its service is fully operational at
all times, it is not responsible for and shall not be liable to users for any
problems or temporary interruptions in using our services arising from factors
outside of its control (e.g. technical problems from traffic congestion on the
internet) or for any problems arising from participating in or from downloading
third party content. To the extent permissible by law, Alorpath is not
responsible for any loss or damage resulting from use of its services or from
any content posted in its website.
Governing Law
The laws that govern “Terms of Use” of Alorpath and its relationship with the
user is the laws of Bangladesh and any dispute regarding the use, retention,
disclosure, leakage or dissemination of the information or date can only be
raised in arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Act, 2001. The place of
arbitration shall be Dhaka, Bangladesh and the arbitral tribunal shall consist of
three members. The courts of Bangladesh shall have exclusive jurisdiction on
this matter. The entire “Terms of Use” shall apply to all who enter the website,
receive service or use an application from Alorpath regardless of their
nationality, location, residence or place of business.
Opt-out
If, at any time, the users prefer not to receive email containing marketing
information from us, then the user can simply follow the unsubscribe options
at the bottom of each email.
If the users no longer wish to have a registered account, the user may
terminate the account by sending an email to info@alor-path.com.