1. Introduction

Welcome to ConnectUAE. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms", "Terms and Conditions") govern your use of our website connectuae.com (the "Website") and all related services (collectively, the "Services") operated by ConnectUAE ("we", "us", or "our").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not access our Services.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our Services, including mobile connectivity solutions, SIM card services, and other telecommunications offerings in the United Arab Emirates.

2. Communications

By creating an account with us or purchasing our Services, you agree to receive communications from us. These communications may include, but are not limited to:

  • Service notifications and updates
  • Promotional offers and newsletters
  • Account-related information
  • Customer service communications
  • Billing notices

You can opt out of promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in these communications or by contacting us. However, you cannot opt out of service-related communications that are essential to providing our Services to you.

3. Purchases

3.1 General

If you wish to purchase any product or service made available through our Services ("Purchase"), you may be asked to supply certain information relevant to your Purchase including, without limitation, your name, address, telephone number, passport details, credit card information, and Emirates ID (for UAE residents).

3.2 Compliance with UAE Regulations

Due to UAE telecommunications regulations, all mobile services require proper identification and registration. You agree to provide accurate and complete information as required by UAE law for the activation and use of mobile services. Failure to comply with identification requirements may result in service suspension or termination without refund.

3.3 Fees and Charges

All fees are quoted in United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) unless otherwise specified. We reserve the right to change our prices at any time. Any price changes will be communicated to you in advance.

Additional charges that may apply include, but are not limited to:

  • Value Added Tax (VAT) at the applicable rate
  • Regulatory fees mandated by UAE telecommunications authorities
  • Service activation fees
  • Early termination fees for contract services
  • SIM replacement fees
  • Fees for additional services or usage beyond plan limits

3.4 Payment Methods

We accept payment through various methods, including credit cards, debit cards, bank transfers, and other payment methods as specified on our Website. By providing a payment method, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the designated payment method and that you authorize us to charge your payment method for the total amount of your purchase (including any applicable taxes and other charges).

3.5 Recurring Billing

For subscription-based services, you agree that we may charge your payment method on a recurring basis without obtaining your prior consent for each recurring charge, until the subscription is canceled by you or by us.

4. Service Limitations and Modifications

4.1 Service Availability

We strive to ensure that our Services are available continuously. However, we do not guarantee that our Services will be available at all times. Services may be subject to limitations, delays, and other problems inherent in the use of the internet and electronic communications, including those provided by third-party telecommunications providers in the UAE.

4.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Services (or any part thereof) with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.

4.3 Network Coverage

Mobile network coverage, data speeds, and service quality are provided by UAE mobile operators (Etisalat by e&, Du, and Virgin Mobile UAE). We do not guarantee specific coverage, speeds, or network performance as these are subject to the underlying carrier's network capabilities and conditions.

5. Service Activation and Validity

5.1 Activation Timeframes

We will make reasonable efforts to activate mobile services promptly after receiving your complete application and required documentation. However, activation times may vary based on service type, verification requirements, and processing by the underlying mobile operators.

5.2 Service Validity

The validity period for prepaid services begins from the date of activation, not the date of purchase. Unused credit or data allowances will expire at the end of the validity period unless explicitly stated otherwise in the service description.

5.3 Service Renewal

For prepaid services, it is your responsibility to renew your service before it expires. We may send renewal reminders as a courtesy, but you should not rely solely on these reminders.

6. User Accounts

6.1 Account Creation

When you create an account with us, you must provide accurate, complete, and current information at all times. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of the Terms, which may result in immediate termination of your account.

6.2 Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding the password that you use to access our Services and for any activities or actions under your password. We encourage you to use "strong" passwords (passwords that use a combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols) with your account.

You agree to notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.

6.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of ConnectUAE and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United Arab Emirates and foreign countries.

Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of ConnectUAE.

7.2 Your Use of Our Content

You may use our content solely for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works or adaptations of, publicly display or in any way exploit any of our content in whole or in part except as expressly authorized by us.

8. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our Services:

  • In any way that violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation, including UAE telecommunications laws and regulations
  • For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way
  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any "junk mail," "chain letter," "spam," or any other similar solicitation
  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate ConnectUAE, a ConnectUAE employee, another user, or any other person or entity
  • To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Services, or which, as determined by us, may harm ConnectUAE or users of the Services or expose them to liability
  • For illegal activities or to access, transmit, or store material that violates UAE laws
  • To resell, redistribute, or create a mobile network using our services without explicit written permission

Additionally, you agree not to:

  • Use the Services in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Services or interfere with any other party's use of the Services
  • Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Services for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material on our Website
  • Use any manual process to monitor or copy any of the material on our Website or for any other unauthorized purpose without our prior written consent
  • Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Services
  • Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Services, the server on which the Services are stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Services
  • Attack the Services via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack
  • Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Services

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall ConnectUAE, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Services
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Services
  • Any content obtained from the Services
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
  • Network coverage or service quality issues provided by underlying mobile operators
  • Service disruptions or limitations imposed by UAE telecommunications regulations

Whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), product liability, or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage, and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose.

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Services shall not exceed the amount paid by you to ConnectUAE for the specific service giving rise to the claim in the six (6) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to such claim.

10. Disclaimer

Your use of the Services is at your sole risk. The Services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. The Services are provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance.

ConnectUAE, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and its licensors do not warrant that:

  • The Services will function uninterrupted, secure, or available at any particular time or location
  • Any errors or defects will be corrected
  • The Services are free of viruses or other harmful components
  • The results of using the Services will meet your requirements

This disclaimer of warranty does not affect any mandatory statutory rights that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be finally settled by arbitration in Dubai, UAE, in accordance with the rules of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC). The arbitration shall be conducted in the English language by one arbitrator appointed in accordance with said rules.

Prior to commencing arbitration, you and ConnectUAE agree to make good faith efforts to resolve any dispute through negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within 30 days from when either party requests in writing to negotiate, then either party may proceed with arbitration.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Services.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

ConnectUAE

8 Isla Heights

Leanneshire, CV8 1LS

United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44 571 736 1036