1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By using Aatmanova.com, you agree to:
- These Terms
- Our Privacy Policy
- All applicable laws
If disagree, discontinue use immediately.
2. AGE RESTRICTIONS
Minimum Age:
- 18+ for consultations and product purchases
- 13-17 may access free content with parental supervision
Verification:
- May require ID proof for astrology services
- Parents assume liability for minor’s purchases
3. SERVICES DESCRIPTION
- Spiritual Products: Crystal artifacts, rudraksha, gemstones
- Consultations: Vedic astrology, numerology, healing services
- Digital Content: Mantras, guides, personalized reports
Note: Services are for spiritual guidance only – not medical/legal
4. USER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide accurate birth details for consultations
- Not misuse content (no resale/plagiarism)
- No harassment of experts/clients
- Report suspicious activity immediately
5. FORCE MAJEURE
Covered Events:
- Natural disasters affecting Varanasi operations
- Government restrictions on spiritual practices
- Pandemics disrupting supply chains
Our Obligations:
- Notification within 7 days of occurrence
- Service credits for prepaid consultations
- Alternative fulfillment options where possible
6. PAYMENTS & REFUNDS
- Products: 7-day return policy (unused/unopened)
- Services: Non-refundable after consultation completion
- Digital Content: No refunds after download
Chargebacks will result in permanent account suspension
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
© All content (text/audio/video) is Aatmanova’s property
License grants:
- Personal use of purchased items
- Non-commercial sharing with attribution
Prohibited:
- Reverse engineering reports/software
- Bulk scraping of mantra databases
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Not liable for:
- Spiritual/emotional outcomes
- Third-party service issues (payment gateways/shipping)
- Force majeure events
Maximum liability = last paid transaction amount
9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
- First attempt: Mediation in Varanasi, India
- Unresolved disputes: Jurisdiction in Varanasi courts
- Claims must be filed within 90 days of incident
10. MODIFICATIONS
- 30-day notice for major changes via email/website banner
- Continued use = acceptance of revised terms
- Archived versions available upon request
11. USER-GENERATED CONTENT
Missing Clauses:
- Ownership of forum posts/testimonials
- Moderation rights
Recommended Addition:
“By submitting content, you grant Aatmanova a perpetual license to use, modify, and display it for spiritual purposes worldwide.”
12. AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING (GDPR REQUIREMENT)
Gap: No disclosure for AI/algorithmic predictions
Required Clause:
“Vedic reports combine human expertise with automated calculations. Request manual review by emailing [email protected].”
13. ACCESS TERMINATION
Current Omission: No clear ban policy for abusive users
New Section Suggested:
“We may terminate access for:
- Harassment of practitioners
- Commercial misuse of free content
- Chargeback abuse
Appeals: [email protected]”
14. LANGUAGE ACCESSIBILITY
Current Limitation: No Hindi/regional language versions
Solution:
Add: “Hindi translation available upon request. English version controls legally.”
15. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION
Missing: Screen reader compatibility notice
Required Addition:
URGENCY RATING
High Priority
- User Content
- Access Termination
- Automated Decisions
IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP
- Immediate (24hr): Add user content/termination clauses
- 7 Days: Implement automated decision disclosure
- 30 Days: Publish Hindi version
- 90 Days: WCAG compliance audit