These terms govern content publishing, Communities and the Rewards Program with Telegram Messenger Inc.
These terms apply to how you use Telegram to publish user-generated content, create Communities (public one-to-many channels and many-to-many groups where content is shared) and take part in the Content Creator Rewards Program. Telegram identifies the program provider as Telegram Messenger Inc., calls the terms a legally binding agreement between you and Telegram, and uses "you" for the user taking part as a content creator.
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These Terms govern your usage of the Telegram platform as it relates to the publishing of user-generated content (“UGC”), the creation of Communities where such content is shared and your participation in the Content Creator Rewards Program (“Content Creator Rewards”, “Rewards Program”) provided by Telegram Messenger Inc. (“Telegram”). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Telegram
create public one-to-many channels and many-to-many groups (“Communities”) to publish and facilitate the sharing of user-generated content between other users
Legal Rights & Agreement Rules · Company practice
Publishing on channels, accepting rewards or continuing to use Telegram as a creator counts as accepting these terms
By publishing content on Telegram channels or accepting rewards, you agree that you have read, understood and accept being legally bound by these terms, in addition to Telegram's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Telegram also says that continuing to use Telegram to host user-generated content, to create Communities where content is shared (by you or by others) or to take part in the Rewards Program is acceptance of these terms and of all other terms incorporated here, including any updates or modifications.
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By publishing content on Telegram channels or accepting rewards, you agree that you have read in full, understood and accepted to be legally bound by the terms contained herein, in addition to
your continued use of Telegram as a platform to host UGC, create Communities where UGC is shared (both by yourself and others) or participate in Rewards Program shall constitute your acceptance of these Terms and all other terms that are incorporated herein, including any updates or modifications to them from time to time
Qualifications & exceptions
Acceptance is by conduct (publishing, accepting rewards or continued use), not by a separate signature step described here.
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Telegram's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy are linked but not part of the text supplied for this analysis, so their content is not described here.
Legal Rights & Agreement Rules · Permission or license
Telegram can amend these and the linked terms at its discretion, effective as soon as they are posted
Telegram says these terms, Telegram's Terms of Service and its Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time at its discretion, and updated versions enter into force as soon as they are published on their web pages. Because continued use counts as acceptance, updated terms apply to you once posted.
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All of the aforementioned terms may be amended from time to time at our discretion, and updated versions enter into force as soon as they are published at their respective web-pages
including any updates or modifications to them from time to time
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This section does not say that Telegram will notify you of an amendment before it takes effect; Section 8 separately describes how changes are posted.
Legal Rights & Agreement Rules · Restriction or exception
Participating as a creator is not employment, partnership or an endorsement by Telegram
Participation as a content creator, including publishing user-generated content, creating communities and enrolling in the Rewards Program, is not to be viewed or represented as employment or partnership with Telegram. It is also not an endorsement by Telegram of you, your associates, agents, employers, channels, opinions or the content you publish.
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These terms govern your participation as a content creator on the Telegram platform, including the ability to publish UGC, create communities where UGC may be shared and enroll in Rewards Program
This is in no way to be viewed or represented as a form of employment or partnership with Telegram, nor as an endorsement by Telegram of you, your associates, agents, employers, channels, opinions, or the content you publish
Legal Rights & Agreement Rules · Restriction or exception
You must make sure your channel, branding and content comply with all local laws; Telegram takes no liability
Additional local laws and regulations may apply to you and the content you publish. You are responsible for making sure your channel, its branding and all content you publish fully comply with all applicable legislation, and Telegram says it will not be liable for any violations.
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Additional local laws and regulations may apply to you and the content you publish on Telegram. It is your responsibility to ensure that your channel, its branding and all content you publish is in full compliance with all applicable legislation, and Telegram will not be liable for any violations.
Legal Rights & Agreement Rules · Restriction or exception
Telegram accepts no liability for unrealized payments, lost crypto or other consequences of taking part
You acknowledge and agree that Telegram has no liability for unrealized payments, lost or misplaced cryptocurrency, or other unforeseen financial or other consequences you may incur, directly or indirectly, from your present or past participation in the Rewards Program.
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You acknowledge and agree that Telegram shall bear no liability for any unrealized payments, lost or misplaced cryptocurrency, or otherwise unforeseen consequences, financial or otherwise, that you may incur as a direct or indirect consequence of your present or past participation in Rewards Program.
Qualifications & exceptions
The disclaimer covers both present and past participation and direct or indirect consequences.
Legal Rights & Agreement Rules · Restriction or exception
Telegram has no control over external crypto wallets; disputes are yours to resolve with those services
Telegram says it has no liability, control or responsibility over the cryptocurrency wallets to which you withdraw your earnings. Your relationship with those wallets and their providers is governed by the terms between you and those third-party services, and any disputes or concerns about your external wallets and transfers are to be resolved solely by you and those third parties. This follows the statement that you alone are responsible for your continued access to your wallet and that Telegram cannot restore it.
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You further acknowledge and agree that Telegram has no liability, control, nor responsibility over the cryptocurrency wallets to which you withdraw your earnings. Your relationship with said wallets and their relevant service providers is governed by any applicable Terms of Service between you and the third-party services. Any disputes or concerns that may arise regarding your external cryptocurrency wallets and transfers are to be mediated and resolved solely by yourself and the third party services involved.
Neither Telegram nor any other party controls decentralized blockchains, and as such, there exists no mechanism, entity or authority capable of restoring access to your wallets or funds, should you lose access to them for any reason, including but not limited to negligence, malware, technical errors and malicious actors. You must take any necessary steps to safely store the login information, passwords, passphrases and other recovery information related to your wallet, and Telegram will not be liable if you fail to do so, or otherwise lose access to your wallet or funds by any means
Legal Rights & Agreement Rules · Restriction or exception
You indemnify Telegram and its related parties against claims and costs linked to the Rewards Program
You agree to give Telegram, its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, contractors and employees absolute indemnity and to hold them harmless from any and all claims, actions, proceedings, investigations, demands, suits, expenses, costs and damages, including legal fees and fines or penalties imposed by authorities, private entities or regulators, arising from or related to your use of, conduct in connection with, engagement with, receipt of and access to the Rewards Program. Telegram says this clause adds to the rights and protections it already has under its Terms of Service, if applicable.
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You accept and agree to grant Telegram and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, contractors and employees absolute indemnity and to hold them harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, proceedings, obligations, investigations, demands, suits, expenses, costs and damages (including but not limited to legal fees, fines or penalties imposed by any authorities, private entities or regulatory institutions) arising from, related to, or in any way incurred as a result of your use of, conduct in connection with, your engagement with, receipt of and access to Rewards Program. For clarity, this indemnity clause complements the rights, privileges and protections already provided to us under the Telegram Terms of Service (if applicable).
Qualifications & exceptions
The indemnity is described as "absolute" and covers claims "in any way incurred" from your use of the Rewards Program.
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Telegram's Terms of Service are referenced but not part of the source supplied here, so the other protections they give Telegram are not described.
Legal Rights & Agreement Rules · Restriction or exception
The Rewards Program is provided "as is" and "as available" with all warranties disclaimed
Telegram says it makes all possible efforts to provide a good experience, but the program is provided "as is" and "as available". It makes no guarantee that the program will be error-free or work without delays and disruptions, and it disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement.
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However, just like many other electronic services, the program is provided "as is” and “as available”, and we make no guarantees that it always will be error-free, or that it will function without delays and disruptions at all times. We disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement
Legal Rights & Agreement Rules · Permission or license
Telegram may update these terms and changes take effect once the revised terms are posted on this page
Telegram says it will review and may update these terms from time to time, and any changes become effective when it posts the revised Content Creator Terms of Service on this page. It asks you to check the website frequently for updates. Because continued use counts as acceptance of these terms and their updates, you are bound by posted changes if you keep using Telegram as a creator.
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We will review and may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes to these Terms will become effective when we post the revised Content Creator Terms of Service on this page
Please check our website frequently to see any updates or changes to our Terms
your continued use of Telegram as a platform to host UGC, create Communities where UGC is shared (both by yourself and others) or participate in Rewards Program shall constitute your acceptance of these Terms and all other terms that are incorporated herein, including any updates or modifications to them from time to time
Qualifications & exceptions
Changes are announced only by posting on the page; the text mentions an "optional summary" that Telegram "may" provide.
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The terms do not say Telegram will notify you directly of a change, and no summary of changes is included in the text supplied.