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By accessing and using the website of Transparency Maldives (“TM”, “we”, “us”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from using our site.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
- Our Content: Unless otherwise stated, all research, reports, articles, graphics, and data (including the Corruption Perceptions Index local data) are the property of TM and are protected by Maldivian and international copyright laws.
- Permitted Use: We encourage the sharing of our work for educational and advocacy purposes. You may download and quote our reports, provided that full credit is given to Transparency Maldives.
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9. Changes to Terms
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