Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: September 17, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Maapapa Guru website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website, event registration services, and all related spiritual content and activities.

2. Description of Service

Maapapa Guru provides:

  • Information and resources about MPPD (Mata Pita Pujan Divas - Mother Father Worship Day)
  • Event registration and participation services
  • Spiritual content including bhajans, natikas, and educational materials
  • Community engagement and communication features
  • Push notification services for event updates

3. User Registration and Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

  • You must sign in using your Google account through our OAuth system
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account
  • You must provide accurate and complete information during registration
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend accounts that violate these terms or engage in inappropriate behavior.

4. Event Registration and Participation

4.1 Registration Process

  • Users can register for multiple events and create multiple registrations per event
  • Each registration receives a unique 6-digit sequential ID
  • Registrations can be saved as drafts before payment completion
  • QR codes are generated for verified participants

4.2 Payment Terms

  • Payments are processed through Razorpay and Pine Labs
  • All fees must be paid in full before event participation
  • Payment confirmation is required for final registration
  • Registrations cannot be modified after payment completion

4.3 Refund Policy

  • Refund requests must be submitted within the specified time window
  • Refunds are subject to administrative approval
  • Processing fees may be deducted from refund amounts
  • Refund availability is controlled by event organizers

5. User Conduct

Users agree not to:

  • Use the service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any laws
  • Post or transmit any content that is offensive, harmful, or inappropriate
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the service
  • Use the service to spam or send unsolicited communications
  • Violate the spiritual and respectful nature of our community

6. Content and Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is our property or the property of our content suppliers and is protected by copyright laws.

6.2 User Content

By submitting content to our service, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute such content in connection with our services.

6.3 Spiritual Content

Our bhajans, natikas, and spiritual materials are shared for educational and devotional purposes. Commercial use without permission is prohibited.

7. Push Notifications

By using our service, you consent to receive push notifications for:

  • Welcome messages and account confirmation
  • Event announcements and updates
  • Important spiritual community news
  • Registration confirmations and reminders

You can disable push notifications through your browser settings at any time.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the service, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your personal information.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain continuous service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Maintenance, updates, or technical issues may temporarily affect service availability.

9.2 Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Maapapa Guru be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of our services.

9.3 Event Changes

We reserve the right to modify, postpone, or cancel events due to circumstances beyond our control. Participants will be notified of any changes.

10. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party providers:

  • Google OAuth for authentication
  • Razorpay and Pine Labs for payment processing
  • MongoDB for data storage
  • Vercel for hosting and deployment

Use of these services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease. Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability will survive termination.

13. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these terms will be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through our website or email. We are committed to addressing your concerns and maintaining a positive spiritual community.