Please read these Terms of Use ("Terms," "Terms of Use," or "Agreement") carefully before accessing or using the Vishnu Sahasranamam website (the "Site," "Service," or "Platform"), located at https://thousandvishnushloka.com and operated by the site owner ("we," "us," "our," or the "Operator"). By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Site, you ("User," "you," or "your") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
1.1. These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the Operator, governing your access to and use of the Site, including all content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Site.
1.2. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater, and that you have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement. If you are accessing the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
1.3. We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time, in our sole discretion, without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting of the revised Terms on the Site. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent revisions were made. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to such changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.
2. Description of Service
2.1. The Site provides devotional text, translations, transliterations, audio recordings, and educational content related to the Vishnu Sahasranamam (the "Thousand Names of Lord Vishnu") for informational, educational, and devotional purposes (collectively, the "Content").
2.2. The Content is presented in multiple languages including, but not limited to, Sanskrit, English, Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Bengali, and is intended solely as a reference for personal spiritual practice and study.
2.3. The Site may include features such as audio playback, search functionality, language selection, theme customization, and contact forms. These features are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time without notice.
3. Permitted Use
3.1. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial purposes only.
3.2. You may view, download, and print pages from the Site for your own personal use, subject to the restrictions set out in these Terms and elsewhere in the Site.
3.3. You may not: (a) republish, redistribute, or re-transmit material from the Site for commercial purposes; (b) sell, rent, lease, sublicense, or otherwise commercialize any content or materials obtained from the Site; (c) systematically copy or download content from the Site to populate a database, collection, or directory; (d) use the Site or its content for any purpose that is competitive with or detrimental to the Site; or (e) remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices incorporated in or accompanying the Content.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
4.1. The Site's design, layout, user interface, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, software code (including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript), and the selection and arrangement thereof (collectively, "Site Materials") are the exclusive property of the Operator and/or its licensors and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, trade dress, patent, and other intellectual property and proprietary rights laws.
4.2. The devotional and scriptural content presented on the Site, including the Sanskrit shlokas of the Vishnu Sahasranamam from the Mahabharata, is derived from ancient texts in the public domain. However, the specific translations, transliterations, commentary, arrangement, and presentation created by the Operator are proprietary and subject to copyright protection.
4.3. All trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos displayed on the Site are the property of their respective owners. Nothing on the Site shall be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark without the prior written permission of the trademark owner.
4.4. If you believe that any content on the Site infringes upon your intellectual property rights, please contact us promptly with detailed information regarding the alleged infringement, and we will investigate and take appropriate action in accordance with applicable law.
5. User Conduct and Acceptable Use
5.1. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the Site by, any third party.
5.2. Without limitation, you agree not to: (a) use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation; (b) attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Site, the server on which the Site is hosted, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Site; (c) introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful; (d) attack the Site via a denial-of-service attack, distributed denial-of-service attack, or any similar method; (e) use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Site for any purpose without our express prior written permission; (f) impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Operator, an Operator employee, another user, or any other person or entity; or (g) engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site, or which may harm the Operator or users of the Site.
6. Content Accuracy and Disclaimer
6.1. While we endeavor to ensure that the information and content on the Site is accurate, complete, and up-to-date, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the Content is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or free from errors, omissions, or defects.
6.2. The translations, transliterations, and meanings provided on the Site are offered for educational and devotional reference purposes only and should not be regarded as authoritative scholarly, theological, or liturgical interpretations. Users are encouraged to consult qualified scholars, pandits, or religious authorities for definitive interpretations.
6.3. The Site does not provide religious, spiritual, medical, legal, or professional advice. Any reliance you place on the Content is strictly at your own risk.
7. Audio Content
7.1. The Site may include audio recordings of shloka recitations ("Audio Content"). Such Audio Content is provided for personal devotional use only and may not be reproduced, distributed, broadcast, or commercially exploited without the express written consent of the Operator.
7.2. The availability of Audio Content is not guaranteed. We reserve the right to modify, remove, or discontinue any Audio Content at any time without prior notice or liability.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
8.1. The Site may contain hyperlinks, references, or integrations to third-party websites, services, or resources ("Third-Party Services"), including but not limited to Google Analytics, Cloudflare Turnstile, and external font providers. These Third-Party Services are not under our control, and we are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, terms of service, or practices of any Third-Party Service.
8.2. The inclusion of any link or integration does not imply our endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation of the linked site or service. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any Third-Party Service.
8.3. We strongly encourage you to review the terms of use and privacy policies of any Third-Party Service that you access through or in connection with the Site.
9. Privacy
9.1. Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
10.1. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND FUNCTIONALITY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
10.2. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE OPERATOR EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (a) IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT; (b) WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE; (c) WARRANTIES THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS; AND (d) WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF ANY CONTENT, INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, TEXT, GRAPHICS, OR LINKS PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE SITE.
10.3. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED FROM THE OPERATOR OR THROUGH THE SITE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN.
11. Limitation of Liability
11.1. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OPERATOR, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS, OR ASSIGNS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF THE OPERATOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH: (a) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SITE; (b) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SITE; (c) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SITE; OR (d) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT.
11.2. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE OPERATOR FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (USD $100.00) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO THE OPERATOR, IF ANY, IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, WHICHEVER IS LESS.
11.3. THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY SET FORTH ABOVE ARE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN THE OPERATOR AND YOU. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, THE OPERATOR'S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
12. Indemnification
12.1. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Operator, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees and legal costs) arising from or related to: (a) your access to or use of the Site; (b) your violation of any provision of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any intellectual property right, publicity, confidentiality, property, or privacy right; or (d) any claim that your use of the Site caused damage to a third party.
12.2. This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination or expiration of these Terms and your use of the Site.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
13.1. These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13.2. You irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in New York County, New York, for the adjudication of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site, and you hereby waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise.
14. Dispute Resolution
14.1. In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof (a "Dispute"), the parties shall first attempt to resolve the Dispute informally by contacting the Operator. If the Dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) calendar days of submission, either party may pursue formal resolution as set forth herein.
14.2. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AND THE OPERATOR EACH WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.
15. Termination and Account Deletion
15.1. Operator-Initiated Termination. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to all or any part of the Site, at any time, for any or no reason, with or without notice, and without liability to you.
15.2. User-Initiated Account Deletion. You may delete your account and all associated personal data at any time directly from your Profile Settings page. To delete your account:
- Sign in to your account and navigate to Profile Settings
- Scroll to the "Data & Privacy" section
- Click "Delete Account" and carefully read the confirmation dialog
- Type "DELETE" in capital letters to confirm permanent deletion
- If you use email/password authentication, enter your current password to verify your identity
- Confirm deletion to permanently remove all your data from our systems
15.3. Effect of Account Deletion. When you delete your account, the following data is immediately and permanently removed: (a) your authentication account; (b) profile information (name, email, photo); (c) all bookmarks and reading progress; (d) achievements and gamification data; (e) preferences and settings; and (f) any other personal data associated with your account. This action cannot be undone. You will be immediately logged out and will not be able to recover your account or data.
15.4. Survival of Terms. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including without limitation ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification obligations, and limitations of liability.
16. Severability
16.1. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of these Terms, and these Terms shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
17. Waiver
17.1. No waiver by the Operator of any term or condition set out in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of the Operator to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
18. Entire Agreement
18.1. These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Operator regarding the use of the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Site.
19. Assignment
19.1. You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without the Operator's prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer these Terms without such consent will be null and void. The Operator may freely assign or transfer these Terms without restriction. Subject to the foregoing, these Terms will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors, and permitted assigns.
20. Force Majeure
20.1. The Operator shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from any cause beyond the Operator's reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, war, terrorism, civil unrest, governmental actions, power failures, internet or telecommunications failures, or any other force majeure event.
21. Contact Information
21.1. If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us using the contact form provided on this Site or through the contact information available at our Privacy Policy page.
By continuing to access or use the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use in their entirety.