THE DUNE TALENT – TERMS OF USE

Effective Date: 8 May 2024

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of The Dune Talent website (the “Website”), operated by The Dune Talent FZ-LLC (“we”, “us”, or “our”), a company licensed in Sharjah Media City (SHAMS), United Arab Emirates. By visiting or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional policies referenced herein.

We may update or revise these Terms at any time in accordance with applicable UAE laws and regulations. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any such changes. It is your responsibility to review the most current version of the Terms periodically.

We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, uninterrupted, or error-free. We may suspend or withdraw access at any time without notice. You are responsible for ensuring that anyone accessing the Website through your connection complies with these Terms.

1. Personal Information

All personal data collected through the Website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the requirements of UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL). You must provide accurate, complete, and current information. If false or misleading information is provided, we may restrict or block your access to the Website.

2. Use of Website Content

All text, images, graphics, layouts, designs, trademarks, logos, and other materials on the Website (“Content”) are owned by The Dune Talent or our licensors and protected under UAE copyright, intellectual property, and trademark laws.

You may:

  • View the Website and its Content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Download a single copy for reference while retaining copyright notices

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify Content for commercial use
  • Create derivative works without written permission
  • Use the Website in any unlawful manner (including harassment, fraud, defamation, impersonation)
  • Attempt unauthorized access to the Website or its systems
  • Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools without permission

If you violate these Terms, your right to use the Website terminates immediately.

3. Talent Submissions & Ideas

Unless explicitly requested (e.g., “Get Scouted” or “Book a Talent” forms), we do not accept unsolicited submissions. Any voluntary submission becomes non-confidential and may be used for legitimate business purposes.

You confirm that:

  • All submitted materials (photos, videos, information) are your own
  • Your submission does not infringe third-party rights

All talent submissions are reviewed according to internal policies and UAE regulations.

4. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party sites or services. We do not control or endorse such content and are not responsible for their accuracy or security. Accessing them is at your own risk.

5. Reliance on Information

Website Content is provided for general information and may not always be accurate, complete, or current. You should not rely on it as professional advice.

We make reasonable efforts to keep the Website updated but provide no warranties regarding completeness or accuracy.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by UAE law:

  • The Dune Talent is not liable for any direct or indirect loss resulting from your use of the Website
  • We are not responsible for viruses, malware, hacking, or technical issues
  • We are not liable for business losses, data loss, or consequential damages

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for fraud, gross negligence, or personal injury where such exclusion is not permitted by UAE law.

7. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Dune Talent, its employees, and partners from any claims, damages, costs, or losses arising from:

  • Your misuse of the Website, or
  • Your breach of these Terms
8. Governing Law & UAE Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates.
Any disputes shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Sharjah Courts, UAE.

We do not use US arbitration systems, class-action structures, or foreign jurisdiction processes.

9. Security & Viruses

We cannot guarantee the Website is free from viruses or harmful malware. You must use your own antivirus tools.

You are prohibited from:

  • Introducing malicious code
  • Attempting to hack or disable the Website
  • Conducting denial-of-service (DoS) attacks

Breaches may constitute a criminal offence under UAE Cybercrime Law and will be reported to relevant authorities.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your Website access at any time if we reasonably believe you violated these Terms.

11. Copyright Concerns

If you believe your intellectual property has been infringed on the Website, notify us with the following:

  • Description of your copyrighted work
  • URL/location of the infringing content
  • Your contact details
  • A signed statement confirming ownership

We will respond in line with UAE copyright standards.

Contact for copyright matters:
The Dune Talent FZ-LLC
Sharjah Media City (SHAMS), UAE
Email: info@thedunetalent.com

12. Trademarks

The Dune Talent name, logo, brand visuals, and associated marks are trademarks owned by The Dune Talent FZ-LLC. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the full agreement between you and The Dune Talent regarding use of the Website.

14. Contact Us

For any inquiries, please contact us at:
📧 info@thedunetalent.com
The Dune Talent FZ-LLC
Sharjah Media City (SHAMS), United Arab Emirates