Unified Multilingual Legal Document

1.1 Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Ejiogbe Voices application ("App") available at ejiogbevoices.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using this App.

1.2 App Description (Global & Sovereign Vision)

Ejiogbe Voices is a sovereign intelligence platform dedicated to recording, preserving, and responsibly sharing knowledge across all cultures worldwide. The App serves as a living audio library capturing oral histories, songs, prayers, stories, teachings, and other cultural materials with transcripts and cultural context, while honoring community-defined permissions and traditional protocols.

1.3 Multilingual Support

The App provides content and interface support in the following languages:

• English
• Spanish (Español)
• French (Français)
• Portuguese (Português)
• Italian (Italiano)
• German (Deutsch)
• Dutch (Nederlands)
• Swedish (Svenska)
• Russian (Русский)
• Greek (Ελληνικά)
• Turkish (Türkçe)
• Yoruba (Èdè Yorùbá)
• Igbo (Asụsụ Igbo)
• Hausa (Harshen Hausa)
• Fulfulde (Pulaar)
• Akan/Twi (Akan)
• Ewe (Eʋegbe)
• Fon (Fɔngbe)
• Chinese Simplified (简体中文)
• Chinese Traditional (繁體中文)
• Japanese (日本語)
• Korean (한국어)
• Hindi (हिन्दी)
• Tamil (தமிழ்)
• Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ)
• Bengali (বাংলা)
• Urdu (اردو)
• Persian (فارسی)
• Kurdish (Kurdî)
• Thai (ภาษาไทย)
• Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
• Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia)
• Filipino (Tagalog)
• Haitian Creole (Kreyòl Ayisyen)
• Arabic (العربية)

1.4 User Responsibilities

Users must:

• Respect the protected and cultural nature of all content
• Use materials for educational, spiritual, or research purposes only
• Not commercialize, redistribute, or misrepresent any content without explicit permission
• Acknowledge the cultural sources and lineages represented in the materials
• Report any misuse or inappropriate content through proper channels

1.5 Prohibited Uses

Users may not:

• Use content for commercial purposes without written consent
• Misrepresent their relationship to any tradition or lineage
• Upload false, misleading, or culturally inappropriate content
• Violate intellectual property rights or protected protocols
• Use the App to promote religious intolerance or cultural appropriation

2.1 Information Collection

We collect information you provide directly, including:

• Account registration details
• Audio submissions and metadata
• Cultural context and lineage information
• Language preferences and accessibility settings
• Usage analytics and interaction data
• Learning Lab performance data (e.g., quiz results, pronunciation practice metrics, and progress indicators) to personalize your Learning Lab experience

2.2 Multilingual Data Processing

To provide our multilingual services, text and audio content you submit may be processed by automated translation and transcription systems. By submitting content, you consent to this processing for the purpose of making the material accessible in all supported languages.

2.3 Cultural Sensitivity in Data Handling

We implement special protections for:

• Protected or ceremonial content requiring restricted access
• Elder and practitioner personal information
• Traditional knowledge requiring cultural protocols
• Lineage and initiation status information

2.4 Information Sharing

We may share information with:

• Authenticated cultural practitioners and researchers
• Academic institutions for educational purposes
• Translation services for multilingual content development
• Legal authorities when required by law

2.5 Data Retention

Audio recordings and cultural materials are preserved indefinitely for cultural preservation purposes. Personal account information is retained as long as accounts remain active or as required by law.

2.6 International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this policy and applicable data protection laws.

3.1 Protected Material Acknowledgment

Content within this App represents living traditions with protected, ceremonial, and cultural significance. Users acknowledge that these materials:

• Originate from authentic practitioners and knowledge keepers
• Require respectful engagement and proper context
• May contain restrictions on use, reproduction, or interpretation
• Represent specific lineages and cultural authorities

3.2 Educational Purpose

All content provided on the App is for educational, research, and cultural preservation purposes only. It is not intended to replace traditional instruction, initiation, or guidance from qualified cultural practitioners.

3.3 Authenticity and Accuracy

While we strive for cultural accuracy:

• Content reflects the perspectives of individual contributors
• Variations may exist between different traditions and lineages
• Translation accuracy may vary between supported languages
• Users should seek direct guidance from qualified practitioners for personal spiritual matters

3.4 Cultural Respect

Users must approach all materials with appropriate respect for:

• Traditional knowledge and elder knowledge
• Protected protocols and ceremonial boundaries
• Living traditions and their contemporary practitioners
• Cultural intellectual property and traditional knowledge systems

4.1 Translation Services

The App provides:

• Human-verified translations for critical cultural content
• AI-assisted translations for broader accessibility
• Community-sourced linguistic expertise
• Continuous improvement of translation quality through user feedback

4.2 Translation Limitations

Users acknowledge that:

• Cultural and spiritual concepts may not translate perfectly across languages
• Nuances, metaphors, and context-specific meanings may be lost or altered
• Technical terminology varies between cultural traditions
• Original language recordings remain the authoritative source

4.3 Language-Specific Content

Certain content may only be available in specific languages due to:

• Protected language requirements
• Availability of qualified translators
• Cultural protocols regarding language use
• Technical limitations in language support

5.1 Traditional Knowledge Protection

We recognize and protect:

• Traditional cultural expressions
• Collective intellectual property
• Individual contributor rights
• Protected and ceremonial intellectual property

5.2 User-Generated Content

By submitting content, users:

• Confirm they have the authority to share the material
• Grant Ejiogbe Voices a non-exclusive license for preservation and education
• Retain ownership rights to their original contributions
• May request removal or restriction of their content at any time

5.3 Platform Content Rights

Ejiogbe Voices maintains rights to:

• Preserve and catalog cultural materials for posterity
• Provide educational access through various formats and languages
• Develop technical features and improvements
• Collaborate with cultural institutions and academic partners

6.1 Contributor Requirements

Contributors must demonstrate:

• Authentic connection to the tradition or lineage they represent
• Proper authorization to share cultural materials
• Respect for protected protocols and restricted knowledge
• Commitment to accuracy and cultural integrity

6.2 Community Guidelines

All community members must:

• Engage with respect and cultural sensitivity
• Avoid appropriation or misrepresentation of traditions
• Honor access restrictions on protected or restricted content
• Report concerns through appropriate channels

6.3 Content Moderation

The platform employs:

• Community review boards with cultural expertise
• Elder consultation for sensitive materials
• User reporting mechanisms
• Graduated response protocols for violations

7.1 Service Availability

We strive to keep the App available 24/7, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The App may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or causes beyond our control.

7.2 Account Security

Users are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of account credentials
• All activities conducted through their account
• Immediately notifying us of unauthorized access
• Using strong passwords and security practices

7.3 Updates and Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify these terms with reasonable notice to users
• Update platform features and functionality
• Adjust content access based on cultural protocols
• Discontinue services that are no longer viable
• Add, remove, or modify subscription tiers, pricing, and payment methods (including crypto payment processors)

7.4 Subscriptions, Tiered Access, and Contributor Recognition

Certain features are offered through tiered access plans:

• Free ($0): Repository browsing and playback.
• Basic ($7.99): Up to 100 recordings, synthetic dubbing, and access to the Learning Lab.
• Premium ($16.99): Unlimited recordings and analytics.
• Institution ($99): Team features.

Contributors who upload and verify recordings receive permanent access to premium features as recognition for their cultural stewardship. All subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. Refunds are generally not provided except where required by law or in cases of technical failure that prevents access to the service.

7.5 Payments, Billing, and Crypto (Coinbase Commerce)

We accept both traditional payment methods (credit/debit cards via Stripe) and cryptocurrency payments via Coinbase Commerce. When you choose to pay via cryptocurrency:

• You will be redirected to a secure Coinbase Commerce checkout page.
• You may pay using Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, USD Coin, or other supported cryptocurrencies.
• Crypto transactions are final and non-refundable once confirmed on the blockchain.
• Subscription renewals paid in crypto will require a new manual payment at each billing cycle; they do not auto-renew from your crypto wallet.
• Price conversions from USD to crypto are determined at the time of checkout by Coinbase Commerce and may fluctuate.

8.1 Contact Information

For any legal inquiries, privacy concerns, or questions regarding this document, please contact us at:

Email: legal@ejiogbevoices.com

Website: https://ejiogbevoices.com

Mailing Address: [To be provided]

8.2 Multilingual Support

We accept inquiries in all supported languages. We will make reasonable efforts to respond in the language of the inquiry.

8.3 Governing Law

This agreement incorporates principles from the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance (Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, Ethics) and shall be interpreted in accordance with both applicable civil law and traditional cultural protocols where relevant.

9.1 AI and Automated Processing

Transcription, translation, AI search, decoding, and synthetic dubbing on the Ejiogbe Voices app are performed using a mix of AI-powered tools, external APIs, and direct human input from our team or contributors, and are guided by our Agent Fenix & AI Ethics framework. While these technologies help make cultural knowledge and oral histories more accessible in multiple languages (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Haitian Kreyol), they are not flawless. We strive for reasonable accuracy, but errors, omissions, or changes in meaning may occur. AI-generated outputs (including search results, translations, decoding/interpretive assists, summaries, and dubbing) are provided for educational and accessibility purposes only. Where there is any conflict or uncertainty, the original source (including original audio, original-language text, and the relevant community or knowledge keeper authority) remains the authority. We always welcome feedback and corrections from the community and contributors, so our materials remain trustworthy and respectful.