These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Light of Godhead website, content, courses, and services (collectively, the “Services”) operated by Light of Godhead (“Light of Godhead,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using our website, creating an account, making a donation, or otherwise accessing our Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are using the Services on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.
2. Use of the Services
Our mission is to share the divine teachings of Lord Krishna through blogs, videos, courses, and spiritual guidance. You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use of the Services by, anyone else. In particular, you agree not to:
- Use the Services in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations;
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems, accounts, or networks;
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious or disruptive code;
- Copy, scrape, or harvest content or data from the Services without our permission;
- Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity; or
- Use the Services to harass, abuse, or harm others, or to post unlawful or offensive content.
3. Accounts and Registration
Some features require you to create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information and to keep it up to date. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. Please notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorised use of your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
4. Donations
We gratefully accept donations to support our mission. Donations are made through external services — a PayPal.Me link or by scanning a QR code (UPI for donors in India, or Zelle for international donors) — and your payment is processed entirely by your chosen provider on their own platform. By making a donation, you confirm that you are authorised to use the chosen payment method and that the information you provide is accurate.
- Donations are voluntary contributions and, unless otherwise stated, are not made in exchange for goods or services.
- Donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error or as a result of an unauthorised transaction, please contact us promptly and we will review your request in good faith.
- Any tax-receipt or tax-deduction eligibility depends on applicable law and your jurisdiction. We do not provide tax advice; please consult a qualified professional.
5. Paid Courses and Content
Where we offer paid courses or content, the price and any access terms will be shown at the point of purchase. Unless stated otherwise, access is granted for your personal, non-commercial use only and may not be shared, resold, or redistributed. Any refund eligibility for paid courses will be described at the time of purchase or communicated to you directly.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on the Services — including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, course materials, and software — is owned by or licensed to Light of Godhead and is protected by intellectual-property laws. You may view and use the content for your personal, non-commercial spiritual study. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written permission, except where expressly permitted.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Services may contain links to, or embed content from, third-party websites and services (for example, embedded YouTube videos and payment gateways). We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those third parties. Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. The content is offered for spiritual, educational, and informational purposes and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or professional advice. While we strive for accuracy, we do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Light of Godhead and its team, volunteers, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Light of Godhead and its team, volunteers, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your misuse of the Services or your breach of these Terms.
11. Changes to the Services and Terms
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time. We may also update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, without notice, if you breach these Terms or if we reasonably believe your use poses a risk to us or other users. Upon termination, the provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive will continue to apply.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in the jurisdiction in which Light of Godhead operates, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of that jurisdiction.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- Through our contact page.
Please also review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your information.