TERMS OF USE
Welcome to the Website operated by Hindu World Astrology (Owned by Sankara Bhagavadpada), on behalf of itself, its affiliates and successors in interest for astrological predictions, consultations, interpretations, courses, and teachings.
By viewing, accessing or using the Website, including any content, functionality, and services offered through it, you (“User/you”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy (“Policy”) displayed on our Website. If you do not agree to these Terms or the Policy, please do not use the Website.
These Terms constitute an electronic record in accordance with applicable laws including but not limited Information Technology Act, 2000, and the rules made thereunder.
For clarity and transparency, all offerings on this website are classified into the following three distinct categories:
- Services – Intangible, belief-based and interpretative offerings, including:
- Astrological consultations
- Courses, workshops, webinars, and learning programs
- E-books and educational astrological content (even if delivered digitally)
- Digital Products – Digitally delivered items that are expressly sold as products and are not part of Services.
- Physical Products – Tangible goods such as books, spiritual items, or merchandise delivered to a physical address.
This classification applies uniformly across these Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy, the Payment & Refund Policy, and the Shipping Policy. The Hindu World Astrology retains the sole discretion to classify an offering.
Nature of the Website and Services
The website offers astrology-based services and products rooted in traditional and ancient astrological knowledge systems. Astrology is a belief-based and interpretative discipline intended to provide spiritual insight, guidance, self-reflection, and learning.
Our offerings include:
- Astrological consultations
- Courses, workshops, and webinars
- E-books and educational content
- Digital content
- Physical spiritual or educational items
Astrology does not guarantee outcomes or predictions and should not be treated as medical, legal, financial, psychological, or other professional advice.
Eligibility
You must be 18 years of age or older to use this website and make purchases. By using the website, you confirm that you are legally competent to enter into a binding agreement.
Permitted Use
- The website and its content are for personal and non-commercial use only.
- You agree not to misuse the website or engage in unlawful, harmful, or disruptive activities.
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Website, including text, images, software, trademarks, and course materials, remains our property or that of our licensors, as the case may be. You shall use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use is prohibited and any act or omission in these cases will amount to violation as per the applicable laws of India where appropriate action will be taken by us without prejudice to our rights available at law or equity.
Requests for use beyond this scope should be directed to bhagavadpada@gmail.com or muruganrqa@gmail.com
Use of AI in Services
Some personalized astrological readings may be generated using AI technology based on Vedic principles. Such readings may also involve human interpretation. We ensure transparency by informing users when a reading is AI-generated versus human-interpreted. Personal details used in readings are securely handled in compliance with applicable data privacy laws in India including Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules made thereunder and DPDP Act, 2023.
Prohibited Usage
You agree not to use the Website for any unlawful or inappropriate purposes, including but not limited to:
- Posting content that is offensive, discriminatory, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or promotes illegal activities.
- Harvesting or soliciting personal information from minors.
- Distributing malware or malicious code.
- Unauthorized advertising or solicitation.
- Impersonation of others or falsifying information.
- Any act that disrupts the Website’s operation or security.
Violation may result in removal of content, suspension, or termination of access, and possible legal action under applicable laws.
User Contributions
You may submit content, comments, or other materials (“User Contributions”) to the Website, provided that such submissions comply with these Terms and all applicable laws. You are solely responsible for your User Contributions, including their legality, reliability, accuracy, and appropriateness.
By submitting User Contributions, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to submit such content and to grant the rights described below.
- Your User Contributions do not infringe, misappropriate, or violate any intellectual property, proprietary, privacy, or publicity rights of any third party.
- Your User Contributions do not contain unlawful, defamatory, obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable material.
By submitting User Contributions, you grant us a royalty-free, non-exclusive, irrevocable, license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, perform, and display such content in connection with the operation of the Website and provision of services in line with the applicable laws. In the event the User does not want to provide the above license, the same shall be informed promptly at the contact details mentioned herein.
We reserve the right (but not the obligation) to review, monitor, edit, remove, or refuse any User Contributions at our sole discretion, without notice, if they violate these Terms or applicable law.
Limitation of Liability
Our total liability to you, whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, shall be limited to the amount actually paid by you for the Services or Products availed through the Website.
We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of data, business interruption, or loss of goodwill, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
We shall have no liability for any loss, damage, or claim arising out of or in connection with: (i) your own negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud; (ii) your failure to comply with these Terms; or (iii) circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Hindu World Astrology, affiliates, directors, officers, employees from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: (i) your violation of these Terms; (ii) your misuse of the Website, Services, or Products; (iii) violation of applicable laws, your infringement, misappropriation, or violation of any intellectual property, proprietary, privacy, or other rights of a third party; or (iv) your negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud.
Force Majeure
We shall not be liable or responsible for any failure or delay in performance of our obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, fire, flood, earthquake, explosion, epidemic, pandemic, public health emergency, war, terrorism, armed conflict, labor disputes or strikes, acts or orders of government or regulatory authorities or any other event beyond our reasonable control.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Disputes shall first be attempted to be resolved amicably, failing which the parties in dispute shall refer the matter to competent courts in Chennai for legal proceedings.
Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:bhagavadpada@gmail.com / muruganrqa@gmail.com
Last updated on 02-02-2026