Last Updated: 24 October 2023
These terms and conditions (“Terms”) govern the use of the Know About Hinduism website, its blog, and its online store, collectively referred to as “the Website,” located at knowabouthinduism.com. By accessing and using this Website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please refrain from using knowabouthinduism.com.
1. Definitions
- “Client,” “You,” and “Your” refer to the users and visitors of the Website.
- “The Company,” “Ourselves,” “We,” “Our,” and “Us” refer to Know About Hinduism.
- “Party,” “Parties,” or “Us” refer to both the Client and Know About Hinduism.
2. Cookies
By accessing knowabouthinduism.com, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with Know About Hinduism’s Privacy Policy. Cookies help enhance user experience and functionality on the Website. Some affiliate/advertising partners may also use cookies.
3. License
- Know About Hinduism and its licensors own all intellectual property rights for the material on knowabouthinduism.com, and all rights are reserved.
- You may access and use the Website for personal purposes, subject to the restrictions outlined in these Terms.
You must not:
- Republish, sell, rent, or sub-license material from knowabouthinduism.com.
- Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from knowabouthinduism.com.
- Redistribute content from knowabouthinduism.com.
4. User-Generated Content (Comments)
Parts of the Website may allow users to post and exchange opinions and information. Know About Hinduism does not filter, edit, publish, or review Comments before their presence on the Website. Comments reflect the views and opinions of the users and not necessarily those of Know About Hinduism. Know About Hinduism is not liable for Comments or any consequences resulting from their use.
You warrant and represent that:
- You have the right to post Comments on our Website and possess all necessary licenses and consents.
- The Comments do not violate any intellectual property rights of third parties, including copyrights, patents, or trademarks.
- The Comments do not contain defamatory, libelous, offensive, indecent, or unlawful material that invades privacy.
- The Comments will not be used for solicitation, promotion of business or commercial activities, or unlawful purposes.
By posting Comments, you grant Know About Hinduism a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, edit, and authorize others to use and reproduce your Comments in various forms and media.
5. Hyperlinking to our Content
The following organizations may link to our Website without prior written approval:
- Government agencies.
- Search engines.
- News organizations.
- Online directory distributors in a manner similar to other listed businesses.
- System-wide Accredited Businesses (except for certain non-profit organizations).
They may link to our home page, publications, or other Website information, provided that the link is not deceptive, does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of Know About Hinduism, and is contextually relevant to the linking party’s site.
Additional types of organizations may request link approval from us, subject to the same conditions mentioned above. To request a link, please email us with your organization’s details and intended linking URLs. Allow 2-3 weeks for a response.
Approved organizations may hyperlink to our Website by using our corporate name, uniform resource locator (URL), or other descriptions that align with the context of their site. Using Know About Hinduism’s logo or artwork for linking requires a trademark license agreement.
6. iFrames
Creating frames around our Webpages that alter the visual presentation of our Website is not allowed without prior written permission.
7. Content Liability
We are not responsible for the content on external websites linked to our Website. You agree to protect and defend us against any claims arising from your Website. No links should appear on your Website that may be considered libelous, obscene, criminal, or infringing on third-party rights.
8. Privacy
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, use, and protect your data.
9. Reservation of Rights
We reserve the right to request the removal of any links to our Website and can amend these Terms and the linking policy at any time. By linking to our Website, you agree to abide by these terms and conditions.
10. Removal of Links
If you find any offensive links on our Website, please get in touch with us. While we may consider requests to remove links, we are not obligated to do so or to respond directly.
11. Disclaimer
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:
- We exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions related to our Website and its use.
- This disclaimer does not limit or exclude liability for death or personal injury, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation.
- The limitations and prohibitions of liability set in this disclaimer apply to all liabilities under these Terms.
As the Website and its information and services are provided free of charge, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the Website.