Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Nitya mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

Description of Service

Nitya provides access to verses from the Bhagavad Gita with translations, explanations, and related features including daily verse notifications, bookmarking, and reading streak tracking.

Use of Content

The Sanskrit verses of the Bhagavad Gita are ancient texts in the public domain. Our translations, explanations, and modern interpretations are provided for personal, educational, and spiritual use.

You may:

  • Share individual verses for personal, non-commercial purposes
  • Quote verses with appropriate attribution to Nitya
  • Use the content for personal study and reflection

You may not:

  • Reproduce our explanations for commercial purposes without permission
  • Create derivative works based on our unique content
  • Scrape or bulk download our content

User Conduct

When using our Service, you agree to:

  • Use the Service only for lawful purposes
  • Respect the spiritual and educational nature of the content
  • Not attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems

Intellectual Property

The Nitya name, logo, app design, and original explanatory content are the intellectual property of Nitya. The Sanskrit verses and their basic translations are in the public domain and free for all to use.

Disclaimer

The content provided through Nitya is for educational and spiritual purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice in areas such as mental health, medical treatment, or legal matters.

While we strive for accuracy in our translations and explanations, we encourage users to explore multiple sources and commentaries for a complete understanding of the Bhagavad Gita.

Limitation of Liability

Nitya and its creators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service. The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

Changes to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms from time to time, and continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at legal@nitya.app