Terms of Use

YIA is operated on behalf of the Youth Affairs Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan ("Agency", "we", "us"). These Terms govern your use of the YIA mobile application (the "App"), available for iOS and Android. By creating an account or using the App, you agree to these Terms.

1. Eligibility and account

The App is intended for young people participating in Agency programs, events, and initiatives, and for organizations and staff who administer them. You must provide accurate registration information and keep your login credentials confidential. You are responsible for activity that occurs under your account.

2. Description of services

The App provides access to, among other things:

• News, articles, and stories published by the Agency and partner organizations;
• Opportunities, events, and youth programs, including registration and participation tracking;
• Libraries and learning resources;
• Surveys and feedback forms;
• Attendance check-in/check-out for events and programs;
• Social contracts between participants and organizations;
• An in-app AI assistant for answering questions about programs and services;
• Notifications about programs, deadlines, and updates.

Features may be added, changed, or removed at any time, and availability may depend on your region, program eligibility, or organizational affiliation.

3. Attendance and face verification

Some events and programs require attendance check-in and check-out using your device camera for face verification. By using this feature, you consent to the capture and processing of a reference photo and check-in images for the purpose of confirming your identity and attendance. See the Privacy Policy for details on how this data is stored and used.

4. AI assistant

The App includes an AI-powered assistant, accessible by text or voice (using your device microphone), that answers questions about Agency programs and services. Responses are generated automatically and may occasionally be inaccurate or incomplete. Do not rely on the assistant for legal, medical, financial, or other professional advice, and do not submit sensitive personal information (such as national ID numbers, passwords, or financial details) in your messages.

5. User content and conduct

Where the App allows you to submit content — such as comments on articles, survey responses, profile information, or uploaded media (photos, documents, certificates) — you agree that your content:

• is accurate and belongs to you or you have the right to share it;
• does not violate the rights of any third party;
• does not contain unlawful, defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, or obscene material;
• does not include spam, malware, or attempts to disrupt the App.

We may remove content or restrict accounts that violate these Terms, at our discretion, with or without notice.

6. Social contracts and opportunities

Social contracts, program registrations, and opportunity applications created through the App may carry commitments and obligations defined by the relevant Agency program or partner organization. The App is a tool for managing these processes; it does not itself alter the substantive terms of any contract, program rule, or government regulation that applies to you.

7. Intellectual property

The App, its design, logos, and the content published by the Agency (articles, stories, library materials) are owned by or licensed to the Agency and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may use them only as necessary to use the App for its intended purpose, and may not copy, redistribute, or create derivative works without permission.

8. Location and device permissions

The App may request permission to access your device's location, camera, microphone, photo library, and notifications to enable features such as finding nearby opportunities, face verification for attendance, voice interaction with the AI assistant, and uploading reference or supporting images. You can manage these permissions in your device settings at any time; disabling a permission may limit the related feature.

9. Suspension and termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App if you violate these Terms, misuse attendance or verification features, or if required by law or program rules. You may stop using the App and request account deletion at any time as described in the Privacy Policy.

10. Disclaimers

The App is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that AI-generated responses will always be accurate. Program eligibility, opportunity outcomes, and content accuracy are subject to change by the relevant Agency departments or partner organizations.

11. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Agency is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the App. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

12. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the effective date above, and where appropriate, communicated through the App. Continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Any disputes will be resolved in accordance with applicable Uzbek law and jurisdiction.

14. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be directed to the Youth Affairs Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan through the contact channels published on the official Agency website or within the App's support section.