Terms of Service

Welcome to Shuunnya.org, a digital ecosystem for learning, reflection, and conscious living. By accessing or using our website, mobile app, or related services (collectively referred to as "the Platform"), you agree to these Terms of Service.

Please read them carefully before using Shuunnya.

1. Eligibility & Account Responsibilities

• You must be at least 13 years old, or the minimum age required by law in your country, to create an account and access our services.
• You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information during registration and to keep it current.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and all activity under your account.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that provide false information, misuse the platform, or violate our policies.

2. Use of Services

Shuunnya.org provides an integrated experience that includes:

• Educational courses (LifeEngineering, NEET, UPSC, and others)
• Community and communication features (Forums, Members, VibeMatch)
• Productivity and wellness tools (LifeJournal, LifeTracker, LifeProjects, Pomodoro, AI Assistant)
• Financial and lifestyle utilities (Budget Tracker, SIP/EMI/FD Calculators, etc.)
• Curated products and memberships (LifeStore / CuratedVault)

You agree to:

• Use these services only for lawful, ethical, and non-commercial purposes.
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access, interfere with, or disrupt the operation of the Platform or its data.
• Not upload, distribute, or post malicious, deceptive, or infringing material.

Violation of these terms may result in immediate suspension or legal action.

3. Community Guidelines

We believe in respect, responsibility, and awareness. To maintain a safe and supportive environment:

• Treat all members with respect and dignity.
• Do not post or transmit content that is harmful, abusive, threatening, defamatory, discriminatory, or illegal.
• Do not impersonate others or misrepresent your identity.
• Use the Report or Block tools for any unsafe or inappropriate activity.

Content that violates these guidelines may be removed, and users may face account restrictions or termination.

4. Communications & Content

Messages, posts, and uploads you share on Shuunnya are stored on secure servers to enable features such as syncing across devices, moderation, and reporting.

Administrators and authorized service providers may access this data only when necessary for:

• Technical support
• Moderation or abuse prevention
• Compliance with legal obligations

By using the Platform, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to host, store, and process your shared content solely for operating and improving Shuunnya's services.

Private communications remain confidential and are not accessed except in cases involving abuse reports or legal obligations.

5. Educational & Proprietary Content

• All materials available through Shuunnya — including text, images, videos, modules, trackers, and AI tools — are for personal educational use only.
• You may not copy, reproduce, redistribute, or sell any portion of our content or tools without prior written consent.
• All trademarks, designs, and intellectual property belong to Shuunnya or its licensors.

Unauthorized use of Shuunnya's materials or branding may lead to legal consequences.

6. AI, Tools, and Automated Features

ShuunnyaAI and related automation tools are designed to assist learning, reflection, and personal growth.

• Conversations with AI are processed securely.
• Shuunnya is not responsible for AI-generated advice or interpretations.

7. Data Privacy & Security

Your privacy is important to us. Our data collection and handling practices are detailed in the Privacy Policy.

In brief:

• We use encryption (HTTPS), access controls, and audit logging to protect your data.
• We do not sell user information.
• We access user data only for technical, moderation, or legal reasons — as logged and auditable events.

8. Child Safety

We uphold a strict zero-tolerance policy for child exploitation or abuse. Our Child Safety Standards detail:

• Minimum age requirements (13+)
• In-app reporting mechanisms
• Moderation and escalation procedures
• Cooperation with law enforcement in case of CSAE/CSAM violations

Users violating these standards will face immediate suspension and reporting.

9. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

Shuunnya.org provides its content and services "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind — express or implied.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free performance, or accuracy of content.

Shuunnya.org is not responsible for:

• Loss of data, profits, or goodwill arising from use of the platform
• Content or conduct of other members
• Third-party links, APIs, or integrations used within the site

You agree to use the Platform at your own discretion and risk.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account or restrict access if:

• You violate these Terms, the Privacy Policy, or applicable laws.
• You misuse the platform, engage in fraud, or threaten safety.
• You request deletion of your account.

Upon termination, your stored data will be deleted or anonymized as per our Privacy Policy.

11. Modifications

We may revise these Terms periodically to reflect service updates, policy changes, or legal requirements.

If changes are significant, we will notify you via email or a platform notice.

Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts in Delhi, India.