Disclaimer

Last Updated: 18 November 2025
Website: oum.wtf
Platform Name: Open University Media

1. General Disclaimer

Open University Media is an online, anonymous discussion platform created for educational, social, and expressive purposes. All content posted on the Platform is generated solely by users and does not represent the views, opinions, or beliefs of the Platform, its owners, administrators, or moderators.

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that:

  • You are solely responsible for the content you post.

  • The Platform does not verify the accuracy of user submissions.

  • Any reliance you place on user content is at your own discretion.

  • The Platform cannot guarantee the truthfulness, reliability, or validity of user posts.

The Platform is not responsible for any harm, loss, or damage resulting from content shared by users.

2. No Professional Advice

User-generated posts may include discussions related to:

  • Education

  • Mental health

  • Relationships

  • Legal matters

  • Medical concerns

  • Financial topics

  • Personal problems

However, this Platform:

  • Does not provide professional advice

  • Does not employ certified experts

  • Should not be used as a source of medical, legal, psychological, or financial guidance

Users must not treat any post as advice from a qualified professional. For serious concerns, always consult licensed experts or authorities.

3. No Liability for User Content

The Platform cannot be held liable for:

  • Posts made by anonymous individuals

  • Opinions expressed by users

  • Harassment, misinformation, defamation, or offensive material posted by others

  • Consequences arising from following user suggestions or statements

  • Emotional distress caused by user content

  • Any action taken by users based on what they read on the Platform

Users acknowledge that anonymous environments may contain inaccurate, misleading, or exaggerated content.

The Platform performs moderation, but cannot guarantee that all harmful content will be prevented, removed, or immediately detected.

4. Use of Anonymity

The Platform provides anonymity to users to encourage open and honest expression. However:

  • Anonymity is not a shield against responsibility

  • Illegal content, threats, or harmful activities may still be traced

  • In cases of legal obligation, user information may be shared with authorities

  • Anonymity does not absolve users from consequences of their actions

Users are accountable for their own words and behaviour.

5. Moderation Limitations

The Platform uses a combination of AI-based tools and human moderators to filter and review content. Despite these systems:

  • Moderation decisions may not be perfect

  • Harmful or inappropriate content may appear before it is removed

  • AI may incorrectly flag or approve certain posts

  • Moderator judgment may vary depending on context

Users understand that moderation aims to maintain safety but cannot guarantee complete accuracy or prevention.

6. External Links and References

Users may occasionally share links to external websites or content. The Platform:

  • Does not control external websites

  • Is not responsible for their availability, accuracy, or safety

  • Does not endorse external content

  • Cannot guarantee the security or legitimacy of external links

Users should access external websites at their own risk.

7. No Warranty

The Platform is provided “as is” and “as available.” The Platform does not guarantee:

  • Availability

  • Reliability

  • Continuous access

  • Error-free operation

  • Perfect content moderation

  • Complete accuracy of posts

  • Protection against all cyber threats

The Platform disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability

  • Fitness for a particular purpose

  • Non-infringement

  • Accuracy

  • Reliability

Use of the Platform is entirely at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Indian law, Open University Media shall not be liable for:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

  • Loss of data

  • Unauthorised access or data breaches not caused by negligence

  • Emotional distress or psychological impact

  • Reputational harm arising from user posts

  • Losses caused by temporary downtime or interruptions

  • Damages caused by reliance on user statements or advice

  • Damages resulting from illegal behaviour by users

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction is to discontinue use of the Platform.

9. No Guarantee of Anonymity in Illegal Cases

While the Platform strives to maintain anonymity, absolute anonymity cannot be guaranteed. In situations involving:

  • Threats of violence

  • Criminal activity

  • Child protection issues

  • Cybercrime

  • Court-ordered investigations

the Platform may be required to disclose user information, including but not limited to email addresses, content logs, and relevant metadata.

10. Educational and Social Purpose Only

The Platform is intended for:

  • Community support

  • Casual conversation

  • Emotional expression

  • Non-harmful entertainment

  • Student discussions

It is not intended for:

  • Illegal activity

  • Harassment

  • Defamation

  • Explicit content

  • Targeted insults

  • Spreading misinformation

  • Coordinating harmful behaviour

Users must treat the Platform as a general discussion space and exercise judgment and responsibility.

11. Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update or revise this Disclaimer at any time. Updates become effective upon publication. Continued use of the Platform signifies acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Contact Information

For any concerns regarding this Disclaimer:

Email: support@oum.wtf
Subject Line: “Disclaimer Inquiry”