Terms & Conditions

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

1. Introduction

Welcome to Open University Media (“the Platform”), accessible at oum.wtf. This website is an anonymous discussion forum created primarily for college students to openly share experiences, opinions, frustrations, secrets, and general thoughts in a safe, moderated, and respectful environment.

By accessing or using this Platform, you accept and agree to abide by all Terms & Conditions described here (“Terms”). These Terms apply to every visitor, reader, poster, contributor, and user who interacts with the Platform.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use immediately.

This Platform is operated in India, and all legal guidelines follow Indian jurisdiction.

2. Purpose of the Platform

Open University Media aims to provide:

  • A safe, anonymous space for students

  • A platform to vent emotions and frustrations

  • A moderated community for open discussion

  • A judgment-free zone to share personal stories

  • A forum to express feelings in a controlled environment

The Platform is not intended for bullying, harassment, illegal activities, personal attacks, or abusive behaviour toward real individuals.

3. Eligibility

By using this Platform, you confirm:

  • You are 16 years or older, or using the site under appropriate supervision.

  • You agree to use the Platform responsibly and lawfully.

  • You understand the Platform allows anonymity but does not provide immunity from legal consequences.

  • You agree that the Platform may remove or restrict your content at any time.

4. User Responsibilities

Users agree to:

  • Follow all applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000.

  • Post content only in English.

  • Avoid posting anything harmful, illegal, defamatory, obscene, or abusive.

  • Accept that all content is moderated through AI tools + human review.

  • Take full responsibility for anything they post or upload.

Users must NOT:

  • Harass individuals

  • Post sexually explicit content

  • Encourage illegal activities

  • Share others’ personal information

  • Attempt cybercrime or hacking

  • Promote discrimination or hate

  • Spread misinformation

  • Upload copyrighted material without rights

  • Impersonate individuals or authorities

5. Strict Zero-Tolerance for Illegal Content

Open University Media completely prohibits any content that is illegal or encourages illegal actions. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Drugs or illegal substances

  • Violence, threats, or weapon use

  • Child exploitation or sexual content involving minors

  • Financial fraud, scams, cybercrime

  • Hacking, cracking, or system bypassing

  • Terrorism, extremism, political violence

  • Revenge porn or sexual exploitation

  • Self-harm encouragement or suicide threats

  • Doxxing or leaking private data

If content includes even a hint of illegal activity, it may be removed immediately, and in serious cases, information may be shared with authorities.

6. English-Only Policy

To maintain clarity and safety:

  • All posts must be in English only.

  • No Indian languages, regional scripts, or transliterated languages (e.g., “Tum kya kar rahe ho?” typed in English).

  • Posts violating this rule may be automatically removed.

7. Anonymity and User Identity

Open University Media allows anonymous posting. However:

  • Anonymity is not absolute, especially when illegal content is involved.

  • We do not collect personal details (names, phone numbers, IDs).

  • We may store minimal technical data such as:

    • Temporary IP logs

    • Device/browser information

    • Usage analytics

This data is used only for maintaining security and preventing abuse.

We never sell or share user data for commercial purposes.
However, we may share information with Indian authorities if legally required.

8. AI Moderation Disclaimer

All Platform activity is monitored through a combination of:

  • AI-based automated moderation

  • Human moderation for sensitive cases

You acknowledge that:

  • AI tools may occasionally make mistakes

  • Some harmful content might slip through

  • Some harmless posts might be removed

  • Moderation decisions may vary depending on context

We prioritize the safety of users but cannot guarantee perfect accuracy.

9. Content License & Ownership

When you post content on Open University Media:

  • You retain ownership of your content

  • You grant the Platform a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, store, moderate, edit, archive, or remove your content

  • We may republish content internally for moderation training or platform improvement

  • We are not required to store or keep backups of deleted posts

10. Prohibited Content (Detailed List)

The Platform strictly prohibits the following categories of content. This section is intentionally detailed for clarity and safety.

a) Personal Attacks & Abusive Language

Open University Media recognizes that students may use swearing to express frustration. Limited swearing is allowed, but only under controlled conditions.

Allowed (Contextual Emotional Venting)

Swearwords used to express frustration or emotion are acceptable when not used to harass real individuals, such as:

  • “This assignment is fucking useless.”

  • “My day was a complete shitshow.”

  • “That method is so damn irritating.”

  • “My groupmate acted like a bastard today.”

These are considered natural emotional expression.

Not Allowed (Sexual or Dehumanizing Insults)

Certain insults cause direct harm, especially sexual or degrading terms. These are never allowed, including but not limited to:

  • “slut”

  • “whore”

  • “hoe”

  • “prostitute” (as an insult)

  • Misogynistic slurs

  • Racist, caste-based, ethnic, or religion-based insults

  • Homophobic or transphobic slurs

These are banned universally, regardless of context.

Not Allowed (Targeted Attacks on Real People)

Even mild swearing becomes prohibited when aimed directly at a real, identifiable person:

  • Professors

  • Classmates

  • College staff

  • Public students

  • Any real individual by name, role, or clear identification

Examples of not allowed content:

  • “Professor X is a fucking useless bastard.”

  • “Y is a slut.”

  • “This senior deserves to get beaten.”

  • “ABC from CS department is a fraud.”

Targeted harassment violates both platform rules and Indian defamation law.

Not Allowed (Coordinated Harm or Incitement)

Anything encouraging harm or threats is banned:

  • “Beat him up.”

  • “Hack their account.”

  • “Ruin her life.”

  • “Just kill yourself.”

Such content may be escalated to authorities.

b) Sexually Explicit Content

Strictly prohibited:

  • Pornographic material

  • Sexually explicit descriptions

  • Sexual stories involving real individuals or minors

  • Sharing or requesting sexual images

c) Violence or Self-Harm

Prohibited content includes:

  • Threats of violence

  • Promotion of self-harm

  • Encouragement of suicide

  • Graphic gore or violent descriptions

d) Illegal Activities

Content encouraging or explaining illegal acts is banned:

  • Drugs

  • Fraud

  • Hacking

  • Exam leaks

  • Bribery

  • Theft

  • Cybercrime

e) Privacy Violations

Prohibited:

  • Posting names, photos, or personal information

  • Sharing private messages

  • Exposing someone’s identity (“doxxing”)

11. Platform Rights

The Platform reserves the right to:

  • Remove or edit content

  • Suspend or ban accounts

  • Block IPs or devices

  • Limit posting features

  • Modify or update these Terms at any time

  • Report serious violations to law enforcement

All moderation decisions are final unless appealed through proper channels.

12. Limitation of Liability

Open University Media:

  • Is not liable for user-generated content

  • Does not guarantee accuracy or truthfulness of posts

  • Does not endorse any user opinions

  • Cannot ensure uninterrupted service

  • Cannot guarantee perfect moderation

All users are responsible for their own actions and content.

13. Contact

For concerns, reporting, or legal inquiries:

Email: support@oum.wtf

14. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Platform, you confirm that you have:

  • Read these Terms

  • Understood the rules and policies

  • Agreed to comply fully

If you do not agree, you must stop using the Platform immediately.