Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using AdhikMaas.com (“the Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.

2. Educational and Devotional Purpose

AdhikMaas.com is a free educational and devotional resource. All content on this Website — including stories, reflections, mantras, calendar information, and audio narrations — is provided solely for educational, informational, and devotional purposes.

The content is not intended as a substitute for personal spiritual guidance from a qualified teacher, guru, or religious authority. Readers are encouraged to consult knowledgeable scholars and study multiple sources for their personal spiritual practices.

3. No Claim of Religious Authority

AdhikMaas.com is not a religious institution, spiritual authority, temple, or official representative of any sampradaya (religious tradition), organization, or sect.

The content on this Website reflects the Hindu tradition as understood and interpreted by the authors, Hitendra Gandhi and Jyotsna Shah. Other traditions, sampradayas, and schools of Hindu philosophy may interpret the same scriptures, practices, and concepts differently. We respect all such interpretations and do not claim that the perspective presented here is the sole or definitive understanding.

Users are encouraged to study multiple perspectives and consult with qualified teachers within their own tradition.

4. Content and Interpretation

The stories and reflections on this Website are based on Adhik Mas Nu Nitya Chintan by Hitendra Gandhi and Jyotsna Shah (ISBN: 978-81-941825-5-9, published by The PrintWorks, Mumbai, 2023). The content represents the authors’ interpretations of traditional teachings from the Padma Purana and Hindu tradition.

These interpretations are presented in good faith for educational enrichment. They are not intended to be taken as canonical scripture, religious doctrine, or authoritative pronouncements. Sacred texts and traditions can be — and historically have been — interpreted in various ways by different scholars, communities, and traditions.

The Website’s editorial presentation — including translations, adaptations, contemporary reflections, and digital formatting — may differ from the original published text. Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the Website’s presentation are the responsibility of AdhikMaas.com, not the original authors or publisher.

5. Respect for All Traditions

This Website is created with deep reverence for Hindu Dharma and all sincere spiritual seekers.

We do not intend to hurt the religious sentiments of any individual, community, sect, or tradition. The content is presented in a spirit of devotion, education, and cultural preservation — not to promote, diminish, or misrepresent any religious belief.

If you find any content on this Website to be inaccurate, objectionable, or disrespectful to any tradition, please contact us at support@adhikmaas.com. We will review your concern and address it promptly.

6. No Warranty

This Website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

AdhikMaas.com makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, currentness, or suitability of the information provided. The content may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. Dates, rituals, mantras, and observance guidelines are presented for general educational purposes and should be verified with authoritative sources for personal practice.

We make no supernatural claims, guarantees of spiritual benefits, or promises of specific outcomes. Such outcomes depend on individual faith, practice, and divine grace.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, AdhikMaas.com, its creators, contributors, the original authors, and any affiliated parties shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising from or related to:

• Your use of or reliance on the content of this Website
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content
• Any decisions made or actions taken based on the content
• Any interruption, suspension, or termination of the Website or its services
• Any unauthorized access to your data

Your use of this Website is entirely at your own risk. This is a free service provided as an act of Seva (service), and no consideration has been exchanged.

8. Copyright and Attribution

The original content of Adhik Mas Nu Nitya Chintan is copyright © Hitendra Gandhi, 2023. The content is used on this Website with the express permission of the author for free educational and devotional use.

The Website’s design, code, editorial adaptations, contemporary reflections, and digital presentation are the work of AdhikMaas.com.

You may share links to this Website and its stories freely. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or create derivative works from the content without written permission from the original author.

9. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract content from the Website for commercial purposes
• Misrepresent the content as your own or remove attribution to the original authors
• Use the Website or its content in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website’s systems or infrastructure

10. Email Communications

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Every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link. You may unsubscribe at any time, and your request will be honored promptly. We will never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the terms were last revised. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, concerns about the content, or requests for corrections, please contact us:

Email: support@adhikmaas.com
Mailing address: East Brunswick, NJ 08816, United States