Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using AyahGuide (ayahguide.com), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the site.

2. Nature of Content

AyahGuide provides Islamic educational content, including Quranic reflections (tadabbur), surah overviews, glossary entries, and related articles. This content is intended for educational and informational purposes only.

Important: The content on AyahGuide does not constitute religious rulings (fatwa). The reflections, analyses, and commentaries presented are educational explorations of Quranic themes and should not be taken as definitive religious guidance.

For specific religious rulings or personal matters requiring scholarly guidance, we strongly encourage you to consult qualified Islamic scholars (ulama) who can provide authoritative advice based on your individual circumstances.

3. Use of the Site

AyahGuide is free to use. You may:

• Browse and read all published content without creating an account.
• Subscribe to our newsletter to receive Quranic reflections via email.
• Share links to our content with proper attribution.

4. User Conduct

When using AyahGuide, you agree not to:

• Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site, its servers, or any connected systems.
• Interfere with or disrupt the site or its infrastructure.
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract content in bulk without permission.
• Misrepresent your identity when subscribing to the newsletter.
• Use the site to distribute spam, malware, or harmful content.

5. Intellectual Property

All original content on AyahGuide -- including written reflections, analyses, visual designs, and site structure -- is the intellectual property of AyahGuide and is protected by applicable copyright laws.

Quranic text and translations referenced on the site are in the public domain or used under applicable scholarly and educational use principles.

You may:

• Share links to our content freely.
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original page.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or republish substantial portions of our original content without written permission.
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization.
• Remove or alter any copyright notices or attributions.

6. Newsletter Terms

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We reserve the right to remove subscribers who provide false information, engage in abusive behavior, or whose email addresses consistently bounce.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

AyahGuide is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The site will be available at all times without interruption.
• The content will be free from errors or omissions.
• The site will be free from viruses or other harmful components.

While we strive for accuracy in our Quranic reflections and educational content, we acknowledge that scholarly interpretation is a nuanced discipline. We encourage readers to cross-reference our content with established tafsir works and to seek scholarly guidance when needed.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, AyahGuide and its contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the site, including but not limited to:

• Reliance on any content or information provided on the site.
• Any errors or omissions in the content.
• Any interruption or cessation of the site.
• Any decisions or actions taken based on the content of the site.

9. Third-Party Links

AyahGuide may contain links to external websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement. You access third-party sites at your own risk.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page, and the "Last updated" date will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify subscribers via email.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the site for any user who violates these terms or engages in behavior that is harmful to the site, its users, or its mission.

12. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the site will be resolved through good-faith dialogue wherever possible.

13. Contact Us

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

• Email: contact@ayahguide.com
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