Terms and Conditions – GovernmentAward.com
Effective Date: 01-04-2025
Welcome to GovernmentAward.com. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing this platform, you agree to comply with these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the platform.
1. Introduction
GovernmentAward.com is a global civic engagement platform designed to promote transparency and recognise excellence in governance. Founded by Dr. Raju Ahmed Dipu, a global governance analyst and International Business Law Specialist, the platform operates independently to ensure impartiality, public voice, and data integrity.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using this site, you acknowledge that these Terms are legally binding and governed by both local and applicable international laws, including international human rights and digital expression protections.
3. Eligibility
Users of all nationalities, aged 18 or older, are eligible to use this platform. Citizens from any country may submit reviews of their government authorities and public officials.
4. User Content and Responsibilities
You are solely responsible for the content you post, including reviews, feedback, or commentary. All content must be truthful, respectful, and comply with local and international legal standards. GovernmentAward.com reserves the right to remove unlawful or defamatory content.
5. Protection Under International Law
This platform is protected under international legal norms that uphold freedom of expression, civic engagement, and digital participation. No content on this site constitutes defamation if it is an honest, experience-based review made in the public interest. The platform and its founder are protected by:
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Articles 19 & 21)
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection
Global principles of digital rights and freedom of opinion
6. Review Moderation and Transparency
GovernmentAward.com applies a strict moderation policy to ensure content integrity while safeguarding freedom of speech. Malicious, politically motivated, or fraudulent reviews are subject to removal upon investigation.
7. Intellectual Property
All content, design, and branding elements of this website are the intellectual property of GovernmentAward.com or its licensors. Any unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution is prohibited.
8. Disclaimer of Liability
GovernmentAward.com provides this platform “as is.” We are not liable for any claims, damages, or legal issues arising from user content or review outcomes. Users post at their own discretion.
9. Founder Protection Clause
As the creator and overseer of this civic platform, Dr. Raju Ahmed Dipu is legally and ethically protected under national and international freedom-of-speech and human rights laws. Any targeted legal threats, suppression attempts, or defamation against the founder without legal merit will be treated as an attack on free civic participation and reported to appropriate international legal bodies.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend accounts that violate these Terms or local/international law.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. However, the platform also complies with applicable international law, and users from other jurisdictions agree to engage under these standards. Any disputes shall be resolved in the competent courts of Bangladesh.
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Service at any time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the effective date. We encourage you to review these Terms regularly for updates.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at info@governmentaward.com.