JAPA TIME

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of JAPA TIME's ("we," "our," or "us") Live ISKCON Temple Darshan, Japa & Śāstra services. In service to Śrīla Prabhupāda and ISKCON’s mission, these Terms reflect devotional principles, respectful use, and care for śāstra-based resources.

1. Spiritual Nature of Service

JAPA TIME is a free devotional website supporting live temple darshan, japa, śāstra study, līlā contemplation, and Vaiṣṇava practice. The site is guided by the principles of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī's Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu and the teachings of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our devotional resources, you acknowledge and agree to:

• Participate in Śrī Nāma Saṅkīrtana with proper spiritual mood
• Maintain respect for devotees, sacred sound, śāstra, and temple broadcasts
• Use the site’s darshan, japa, śāstra, and practice tools respectfully
• Not use the service for any commercial or inappropriate purposes

3. Scriptural Guidelines

Our service operates according to the following Vedic principles:

4. Code of Conduct

Participants are expected to observe the following spiritual etiquette:

• Respectful Participation: Join with proper spiritual intent and respect for all
• Respectful Use: Do not disrupt, misuse, scrape, or commercially republish site resources
• Sanātana Dharma: Not engage in political, sectarian, or controversial discussions
• Sāttvika Behavior: Maintain cleanliness and sobriety during participation
• Guru-sevā: Respect all spiritual authorities and traditions

5. Non-Commercial Status

JAPA TIME is a free devotional resource offered in service to Śrīla Prabhupāda and ISKCON’s mission:

• No fees, subscriptions, or donations are accepted
• No commercial advertisements or promotions are permitted
• No data is collected for commercial purposes
• All services are offered as spiritual charity (dāna)

6. Intellectual Property

All spiritual content, including chanting, mantras, and scriptural references, belong to the paramparā (disciplic succession) and are offered for spiritual purposes only. No commercial use or modification is permitted.

7. Limitation of Liability

According to Vedic wisdom, spiritual progress depends on individual sincerity and grace. We make no guarantees regarding spiritual outcomes. Participation is at your own discretion and responsibility.

8. Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue services based on spiritual guidance and practical considerations. Changes will be communicated in accordance with spiritual principles.

9. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes regarding service will be resolved according to Vedic principles of reconciliation (śānti) and scriptural guidance, prioritizing spiritual harmony over legal formalities.

10. Termination

We may restrict access to users who violate spiritual principles, misuse the site, or disrupt devotional resources. Such decisions will be made carefully and with spiritual consideration.

11. Governing Scripture

These Terms are governed by and interpreted according to:

• Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā
• Śrīmad Bhāgavatam
• Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta
• Teachings of Śrīla Prabhupāda and the paramparā

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