Terms of Service
Guidelines for using Temple Portal respectfully and responsibly
Last Updated: January 2025
Welcome to Temple Portal
These Terms of Service govern your use of Temple Portal, a platform dedicated to connecting devotees with sacred temples across India. By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with these terms and our community values of respect, spirituality, and cultural preservation.
Please read these terms carefully before using our platform. If you have any questions about these terms or our services, please contact us for clarification.
1. Acceptance of Terms
Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using Temple Portal, 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 or accessing this platform.
Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use Temple Portal. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these terms.
Modifications
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the platform after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
2. Use of Services
Permitted Use
Temple Portal is designed for spiritual and educational purposes. You may use our platform to discover temples, access spiritual content, participate in community discussions, and utilize related services in accordance with these terms.
Account Registration
To access certain features, you must create an account with accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.
Prohibited Activities
You agree not to use Temple Portal for any unlawful purposes, to harm or harass other users, to distribute spam or malicious content, to violate intellectual property rights, or to interfere with the platform's operation.
Content Guidelines
All content you submit must be respectful, appropriate, and in line with spiritual and cultural values. Content that is offensive, discriminatory, or violates community standards will be removed.
3. Intellectual Property
Platform Content
All content on Temple Portal, including text, images, logos, graphics, and software, is owned by Temple Portal or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
User Content
You retain ownership of content you submit to Temple Portal but grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with our services.
Trademark Usage
The Temple Portal name, logo, and related marks are trademarks of Temple Portal. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written consent.
Copyright Infringement
We respect intellectual property rights and will respond to valid copyright infringement claims in accordance with applicable law. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us with details.
4. Privacy and Data Protection
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the platform, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your personal information.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Usage
We may use aggregated, anonymized data for research, analytics, and service improvement purposes. This data will not identify individual users.
5. Temple Information and Services
Information Accuracy
We strive to provide accurate temple information, but cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all data. Temple timings, events, and services may change without notice.
Third-Party Services
Our platform may facilitate connections with third-party temple services such as puja bookings or donations. We are not responsible for the quality, availability, or fulfillment of these third-party services.
Booking and Payments
When making bookings or payments through our platform, additional terms may apply. You are responsible for reading and accepting those terms before completing any transactions.
Spiritual Guidance Disclaimer
Any spiritual content or guidance provided through our platform is for informational purposes only and should not replace personal spiritual consultation with qualified religious authorities.
6. Disclaimers and Limitations
Service Availability
We strive to maintain continuous service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue services at any time without notice.
Limitation of Liability
Temple Portal shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
No Warranties
Our services are provided 'as is' without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
External Links
Our platform may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of external sites and do not endorse their content.
7. Community Guidelines
Respectful Interaction
All users must interact respectfully with others, regardless of their religious beliefs, cultural background, or personal practices. Harassment, discrimination, or hate speech will not be tolerated.
Cultural Sensitivity
Given the spiritual nature of our platform, users must demonstrate appropriate cultural and religious sensitivity in all interactions and content submissions.
Accurate Information
When sharing temple information, experiences, or reviews, users must provide accurate and honest information to help maintain the quality and reliability of our platform.
Reporting Violations
Users are encouraged to report any violations of these community guidelines to help us maintain a positive and respectful environment for all devotees.
8. Termination
Termination by User
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your user settings. Upon termination, your access to the platform will cease.
Termination by Temple Portal
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms of Service or engage in prohibited activities.
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the platform will cease immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect after termination of these terms.
9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of Temple Portal shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with Indian arbitration laws. The arbitration shall be conducted in English and held in the jurisdiction of our registered office.
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Contact Us About These Terms
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, need clarification on any provisions, or wish to report a violation, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 98765 43210
Address: Temple Portal Legal Department, Sacred City, India
We are committed to addressing all inquiries and concerns promptly and fairly.
Acknowledgment
By using Temple Portal, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Temple Portal regarding the use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.