Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and myShahada ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") concerning your access to and use of our website, mobile application, and all related services (collectively, the "Services").

BY ACCESSING OR USING OUR SERVICES, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU MUST NOT USE OUR SERVICES.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that:

• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You are not located in a country subject to U.S. embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country
• You are not on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

You may need to create an account to access certain features. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or harmful behavior.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malware
• Engage in harassment, hate speech, or discrimination
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services
• Attempt unauthorized access to any portion of the Services
• Scrape, mine, or harvest data without permission
• Use the Services for commercial purposes without authorization
• Create multiple accounts to evade restrictions
• Post inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
• Spam or send unsolicited communications
• Manipulate or interfere with reviews or ratings
• Use the Services to promote terrorism or violence

5. Services Description

5.1 Islamic Knowledge Platform

We provide Islamic educational content, religious guidance, and community services. Our Services include but are not limited to:

• Islamic Q&A with scholars
• Quran and Hadith resources
• Prayer time notifications
• Shahada certificate documentation
• Islamic learning materials
• Community events and mosque finder
• Islamic will calculator

5.2 No Professional Advice

IMPORTANT: Our Services provide general Islamic information and religious guidance only. We do not provide:

• Legal advice or services
• Medical or health advice
• Financial or investment advice
• Psychological counseling

Always consult qualified professionals for specific legal, medical, financial, or psychological matters.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

All content on our Services, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use our trademarks without authorization
• Reverse engineer or decompile our software
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices

6.2 User Content

By posting content on our Services, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in connection with our Services.

You represent and warrant that you own or have necessary permissions for any content you post.

7. Payment Terms

7.1 Free Services

Many of our Services are provided free of charge. We reserve the right to introduce fees for certain features with advance notice.

7.2 Donations

If you make voluntary donations through our platform:

• Donations are generally non-refundable
• Tax-deductibility depends on your jurisdiction
• We are not responsible for tax advice or documentation
• Payment processing is handled by third-party providers

7.3 Future Paid Services

If we introduce paid services, additional terms will apply and you will be notified before any charges.

8. Disclaimers

We specifically disclaim all warranties including:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• Security of transmitted information
• Freedom from viruses or harmful components
• Results obtained from use of the Services

8.1 Religious Content Disclaimer

Religious guidance provided through our Services is for general informational purposes. Individual circumstances vary, and you should consult qualified Islamic scholars for specific religious rulings (fatwas) applicable to your situation.

8.2 Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for third-party content, websites, or services linked from our platform. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

• ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
• LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE
• PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
• COST OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES
• UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA
• STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY
• ANY OTHER LOSSES, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 USD OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, WHICHEVER IS LESS.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless myShahada, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against all claims, losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your violation of any applicable laws
• Your content or information provided to us
• Your use or misuse of the Services
• Any harm caused to other users or third parties

We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, and you agree to cooperate with our defense.

11. Privacy

Your use of our Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Services, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Informal Resolution

We prefer to resolve disputes informally. Before filing any formal proceedings, you agree to contact us at legal@myShahada.net to attempt resolution.

12.2 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, any dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in [Your State/Country], and judgment may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

12.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE TO BRING CLAIMS ONLY IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS PART OF ANY CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

12.4 Exceptions

You may bring claims in small claims court if eligible. Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property violations.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action arising out of these Terms shall be filed in the courts located in [Your Jurisdiction].

14. 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 our Services
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending notice to registered users (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

15. Termination

These Terms remain effective until terminated. We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Services ceases immediately
• We may delete your account and data
• Provisions that by nature should survive will remain in effect

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and myShahada regarding the Services.

16.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision is not a waiver of that right or provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights without restriction.

16.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemic, or government actions.

17. Electronic Communications

By using our Services, you consent to receive electronic communications from us. You agree that all agreements, notices, and other communications provided electronically satisfy any legal requirement for written communication.

18. DMCA Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA notice to:

19. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at: