Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Mithila Universe ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of our website and services. By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Description of Service

Mithila Universe is a cultural and educational website dedicated to preserving, promoting, and sharing information about Mithila culture, traditions, art, language, festivals, and heritage. We provide:

• Educational content about Mithila culture and traditions
• Information about rituals, festivals, art, and language
• Resources for learning about Mithila heritage
• Community engagement opportunities
• Newsletter subscriptions

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Website. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

4. User Conduct

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
• Infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the rights of others
• Harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
• Submit false or misleading information
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Use the Website for any commercial purpose without authorization

4.2 Cultural Sensitivity

Given the cultural nature of our content, we expect all users to engage respectfully with Mithila culture and traditions. Disrespectful, offensive, or culturally insensitive behavior may result in termination of access.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Mithila Universe, our licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes. This license does not include:

• Resale or commercial use of the Website or its contents
• Collection and use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices
• Derivative use of the Website or its contents
• Downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another merchant
• Use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools

5.3 Trademarks

"Mithila Universe" and our logo are trademarks of Mithila Universe. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Submissions

If you submit content to us (through contact forms, comments, or other means), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content.

6.2 Responsibility for Content

You are solely responsible for any content you submit. You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to the content
• The content does not violate any third-party rights
• The content is accurate and not misleading
• The content complies with these Terms

6.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to monitor, edit, or remove any user-generated content at our sole discretion.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Mithila Universe. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content or services.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

We do not warrant that:

• The Website will function uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Website or servers are free of viruses or harmful components
• The results of using the Website will meet your requirements
• All information is accurate, complete, or current

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MITHILA UNIVERSE, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
• Any content obtained from the Website
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS LESS.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Mithila Universe and its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of any rights of another
• Any content you submit or transmit through the Website

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in Bihar, India, and you irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at legal@mithilauniverse.com. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally within 30 days.

12.2 Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 of India.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email to registered users (for significant changes)
• Displaying a prominent notice on the Website

Your continued use of the Website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Mithila Universe regarding your use of the Website.

18. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: