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This website is provided "as is", for educational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the content, Dr Rosnel Sessinou makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information and materials presented.
The interactive experiences are designed to illustrate economic concepts in an accessible way and should not be construed as financial, investment, or professional advice.
Dr Rosnel Sessinou shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.
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Dr Rosnel Sessinou acts as the data controller for this website. As no personal data is collected or processed by the website owner, there is no requirement to establish a legal basis for processing under UK GDPR Article 6, nor to register with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) solely in respect of this website's operation.
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Should the data practices of this website change in the future — for example, through the introduction of contact forms or analytics — this notice will be updated and appropriate consent mechanisms will be introduced prior to any such change.
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Contact & complaints
For any privacy-related questions concerning this website, contact Dr Rosnel Sessinou via the contact page. For broader data protection matters relating to the University of Surrey, visit the University of Surrey Data Protection pages. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner's Office, at ico.org.uk.
Designed with Claude AI
This website and all its interactive games and experiences were designed and developed by Dr Rosnel Sessinou with the assistance of Claude AI, an AI assistant made by Anthropic.
Claude AI was used as a design and development tool throughout the creation process — for writing code, structuring content, and refining the user experience. All creative direction, educational content, economic concepts, and final decisions remain the exclusive intellectual work of Dr Rosnel Sessinou.
The use of AI assistance does not diminish or transfer any intellectual property rights. Authorship, ownership, and all rights remain with Dr Rosnel Sessinou as described in the sections above.
Permissions & Enquiries
For permissions beyond those granted by this licence — including academic collaboration, institutional partnerships, or any commercial enquiries — please contact Dr Rosnel Sessinou directly via the contact page.
For enquiries about the Discover Economics programme more broadly, please visit discovereconomics.co.uk.