Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using the Service, you confirm that you:

• Are at least 13 years old
• Have read and understood these Terms
• Agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy
• Have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement

If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Everyday Gita provides:

• Access to Bhagavad Gita chapters and verses with translations
• Audio playback of verses and teachings
• AI-powered spiritual guidance chat (Gita Guide)
• Reading progress tracking and bookmarks
• Personalized learning journeys
• User profile and preferences management

We may add, modify, or remove features at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

• Sign in using Google Sign-In, Apple Sign-In, or email authentication
• Provide accurate and complete information
• Keep your account credentials secure

3.2 Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• All activity under your account
• Maintaining confidentiality of your authentication credentials
• Notifying us immediately of unauthorized access
• Keeping your profile information accurate and updated

3.3 Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts that:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in abusive or harmful behavior
• Remain inactive for extended periods
• Misuse Service features

4. User Data and Privacy

4.1 Data Collection

By using the Service, you consent to our collection and processing of:

• Account information (email, name, photo)
• User preferences (language, theme, notifications)
• Reading progress and bookmarks
• Chat conversations with AI assistant
• Technical data (device info, usage logs)

See our Privacy Policy for complete details.

4.2 Data Storage

Your data is stored in:

• MongoDB Atlas (cloud database)
• Firebase Authentication (account security)
• Cloudflare R2 (media content)

4.3 Data Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your stored data
• Update your information
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data upon request

5. Acceptable Use

5.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service for:

• Personal, non-commercial spiritual learning
• Accessing Bhagavad Gita content and teachings
• Engaging with AI chat for guidance
• Tracking your reading progress

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Misuse, disrupt, or overload the Service
• Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or copy the app
• Share your account credentials with others
• Upload harmful, illegal, or offensive content
• Attempt to bypass security measures
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without permission
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users or staff

6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you create (chat messages, profile information). By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:

• Store and process the content
• Display it within the Service
• Use it to improve our AI and features
• Retain it as per our data retention policies

6.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for content you submit and confirm that:

• You have the right to share it
• It does not violate any laws or third-party rights
• It does not contain harmful or inappropriate material

7. AI Chat Feature

7.1 Nature of AI Responses

The AI Gita Guide feature:

• Provides educational and spiritual guidance based on Bhagavad Gita
• Generates responses using artificial intelligence
• May produce inaccurate, incomplete, or unexpected responses
• Is NOT a substitute for professional advice

7.2 AI Limitations

AI responses should NOT be relied upon for:

• Medical or health decisions
• Legal advice or decisions
• Financial planning or investments
• Mental health treatment
• Emergency situations

7.3 AI Data Usage

• Chat messages are stored for conversation history
• Messages may be used to improve AI responses
• Do not share sensitive personal information in chat

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Content

The Service and its content (excluding Bhagavad Gita public domain texts) are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. This includes:

• App design and user interface
• Original translations and commentaries
• Audio recordings and media
• Code, algorithms, and technical implementations

8.2 Bhagavad Gita Content

The original Sanskrit text of Bhagavad Gita is in the public domain. Our translations, commentaries, and curated content are our intellectual property.

8.3 License to You

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes subject to these Terms.

9. Third-Party Services

9.1 Integrated Services

The Service uses third-party providers:

• Firebase (Google) for authentication
• MongoDB for data storage
• Cloudflare for content delivery
• AI providers for chat processing

9.2 Third-Party Terms

These services have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party service issues.

10. Disclaimers

10.1 Service Provided "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• MERCHANTABILITY
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT
• ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS

10.2 No Guarantees

We do not guarantee that the Service will be:

• Uninterrupted or error-free
• Secure from all threats
• Compatible with all devices
• Available in all regions

11. Limitation of Liability

11.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Lost profits, data, or opportunities
• Service interruptions or data loss
• Actions based on AI-generated content
• Third-party service failures

11.2 Maximum Liability

Our total liability for any claims is limited to the amount you paid for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $10 USD, whichever is greater.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Everyday Gita, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you submit to the Service

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be indicated by:

• Updated "Last Updated" date
• In-app notification for material changes

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of India.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Everyday Gita regarding the Service.

17. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms:

Email: bugfivenine@gmail.com

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours.

18. Consent at Sign-In

By signing in to Everyday Gita, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy.