Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to LearnRagas.com ("Website," "Site," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and LearnRagas.com. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Service

LearnRagas.com is an educational resource website dedicated to Indian classical music, specifically ragas. We provide:

• Information about Hindustani and Carnatic ragas
• Musical notation (aroha, avaroha, pakad)
• Raga characteristics (thaat, vadi-samvadi, time of performance)
• Audio examples and educational content
• Articles and resources about Indian classical music theory

3. User Eligibility

Our Website is intended for users of all ages. However, if you are under 13 years old, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use our Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Content

All content on LearnRagas.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of LearnRagas.com or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

4.2 Traditional Knowledge

We acknowledge that ragas are part of India's rich cultural and musical heritage. The information about ragas, including their structures, characteristics, and traditional knowledge, has been passed down through generations. We present this information for educational purposes with respect to the tradition.

4.3 User License

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may:

• View and print pages for personal educational use
• Share links to our pages on social media
• Quote limited excerpts with proper attribution

4.4 Prohibited Uses

You may NOT:

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of our Website for commercial purposes
• Modify, adapt, or hack the Website or modify another website to falsely imply association with us
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Website without permission
• Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings from content
• Create derivative works from our content without written permission

5. User Conduct

When using our Website, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Respect the rights of others and the traditional knowledge presented
• Not engage in any activity that could harm, disable, or impair the Website
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website
• Not transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Not use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

6. Third-Party Content and Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, advertisements, or services that are not owned or controlled by LearnRagas.com. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for:

• The content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites
• Products or services offered by third parties
• Advertisements displayed on our Website

You acknowledge and agree that LearnRagas.com shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of third-party content, websites, or services.

7. Advertising

LearnRagas.com displays advertisements through Google AdSense and may participate in affiliate programs (such as Amazon Associates). By using our Website, you acknowledge that:

• Advertisements are provided by third-party ad networks
• We may earn commissions from affiliate links
• Advertisers may use cookies and tracking technologies (see our Privacy Policy)
• We are not responsible for the content of advertisements or advertised products

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

While we strive for accuracy in our musical content and notation, we do not warrant that all information is completely accurate or up-to-date. Music is an art form with regional variations and interpretations.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LEARNRAGAS.COM AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Damages arising from your use or inability to use the Website
• Damages arising from third-party content, links, or advertisements
• Damages arising from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LearnRagas.com and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or contribute (if applicable)

11. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found at learnragas.com/privacy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.

12. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on this Website, please notify us.

DMCA notices should be sent to: contact@learnragas.com

Your notice must include:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• At our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in California, and you hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

15. Dispute Resolution

If you have any dispute with us, you agree to first contact us at contact@learnragas.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. If we cannot resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may pursue formal dispute resolution.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render these Terms unenforceable or invalid as a whole. Such provisions shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and LearnRagas.com regarding the use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

19. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.