Terms of use
Our Vision
Imagine a world where Sanātana Dharma is truly understood and lived, where every being, human and otherwise, moves in harmony, peace, and awakened consciousness. Guided by the Bhagavad Gītā’s call to samatva, loka-saṅgraha, and sarva-bhūta-hita, Vedic People exists to preserve and share Dharma, Vidya, Jñāna freely, faithfully, and without prejudice, so seekers everywhere can learn, reflect, and live with clarity and compassion.
Welcome to Vedic People. Vedic People (“we,” “us,”, “Védic People,” or “Vedic People”) is a non-profit charitable organization based in the United States. Our mission is to empower and engage people around the world to collect, preserve, and develop educational and informational content related to Hindu sacred texts, traditions, and culture, under free licenses or in the public domain, and to disseminate it effectively and globally, free of charge.
To support a vibrant community, we provide the essential infrastructure and organizational framework for developing Vedic People websites, knowledge pages, libraries, and related initiatives. By accessing or using these and any related services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to these Terms of Use (“Terms”).
Overview
These Terms describe the Services we provide, our relationship to you as a user, and the rights and responsibilities that guide both of us.
The Services host a large quantity of content that is compiled, translated, summarized, or otherwise presented for educational purposes. Unlike fully open, community-edited platforms, Vedic People’s content is editorially curated by administrators appointed by Vedic People (“Administrators”). Administrators may create, edit, approve, curate, and remove content based on their understanding of Dharma and their editorial judgment.
Administrators apply their understanding of Dharma as an editorial standard for suitability and presentation, but such judgments remain personal editorial opinions and not binding religious rulings, professional advice, or institutional positions of Vedic People.
Editorial curation is not legal advice, religious instruction, or an official position. Administrator decisions reflect individual editorial judgment and may reflect an individual Administrator’s understanding and interpretation. Such curation should not be treated as Vedic People’s legal opinion, professional advice, or an endorsement that any content is universally authoritative, complete, or applicable to every person.
1. Our Services
Vedic People provides access to:
- Sacred text excerpts and compilations.
- Transliterations and translations.
- Biographies of ācāryas and other revered persons.
- Upākhyānas, sacred narratives, and traditional accounts.
- Reference pages, glossaries, and informational articles.
- Tools and interfaces that allow users to read, search, and navigate this content.
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time.
2. Privacy
Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use information.
3. Religious Content, Interpretation, and Accuracy
Religious and traditional content disclaimer. This is a religious and cultural educational resource. The Services may describe, quote, summarize, translate, interpret, or compile viewpoints, rituals, practices, customs, and teachings from various sources and traditions within Hinduism and related Vedic and Āgamic lineages.
Views are from sources and/or individual editors. Any views mentioned or expressed in the Services are those of the underlying sources and/or the individual Administrator(s) or contributor(s) responsible for that content, and not necessarily the views of Vedic People as an organization.
No endorsement; use your discretion. Vedic People does not promote, recommend, or urge users to practice any ritual, observance, remedy, practice, or religious instruction described in the Services. Your use of any information is voluntary and at your sole discretion.
No responsibility for agreement or practice. Vedic People does not assume legal responsibility or liability for agreeing with, disagreeing with, adopting, applying, or practicing any view, interpretation, ritual, practice, or instruction described in the Services.
Accuracy and translations. We attempt to provide reasonably accurate information within practical constraints, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any text, transliteration, translation, commentary, interpretation, citation, or attribution. Users should independently verify information, including by cross-checking primary sources and reputable editions, before relying on it.
As-is; informational purposes only. All content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis for informational and educational purposes only.
4. User Conduct
You agree not to misuse the Services. Prohibited conduct includes:
- Harassment, threats, hateful conduct, or bullying.
- Spamming, flooding, scraping in a manner that degrades the Services, or abusive automation.
- Uploading or distributing malware or malicious code.
- Attempting to access non-public systems or data without authorization.
- Impersonation, fraud, or deceptive misrepresentation.
- Posting unlawful content, including child sexual abuse material or content that violates applicable law.
- Violating intellectual property rights, including copyright or trademark rights.
We may restrict access, remove content, or take other actions as we deem appropriate to enforce these Terms and protect users and the Services.
5. Account and Security
If you create an account, you are responsible for safeguarding your password and credentials. You are responsible for activity under your account.
6. Trademarks
Vedic People names, logos, and related branding are protected. You may not use our trademarks in a way that suggests endorsement, affiliation, or sponsorship without written permission.
7. Licensing and Reuse of Content
Unless otherwise stated on a specific page or section, Vedic People intends to make educational content available under open terms for broad reuse. However, licensing may vary depending on the source and the nature of the content.
You are responsible for checking the licensing information presented on the site for each work, including any notices about public domain status, permissions, or third-party rights.
If you submit content to Vedic People (where submission features exist), you represent that you have the right to submit it and grant Vedic People the right to host and display it. Additional submission terms may apply where posted.
8. Copyright Complaints
If you believe content on the Services infringes your copyright, you may contact us through the site’s designated contact method with sufficient information to review the claim. We may remove or restrict access to content as required by law or as we deem appropriate.
9. Third-Party Links
The Services may link to third-party websites. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, products, or services.
10. Termination and Changes
You may stop using the Services at any time. We may suspend or terminate access to the Services, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.
We may update these Terms from time to time by posting an updated version. Continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. Disclaimers
Your use of the Services is at your sole risk. The Services are provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vedic People will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vedic People’s total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Services will not exceed one thousand U.S. dollars (US$1,000) in aggregate.
13. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California and applicable U.S. federal law, without regard to conflict of laws rules. You agree to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in state or federal courts located in California, United States, unless your local law requires otherwise.
14. Miscellaneous
These Terms do not create an employment, agency, partnership, or joint venture relationship.
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remainder will remain in effect.
These Terms are written in English (U.S.). If translations are provided and there is a conflict, the English version controls.