Terms of Service & Copyright

Terms of Service & Copyright

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025


Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using TwakaSutra (https://twakasutra.blogspot.com), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement.

If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.


1. Copyright & Intellectual Property

© Copyright Notice

All content on TwakaSutra is protected by copyright law.

Copyright © 2025 TwakaSutra. All Rights Reserved.

What Is Protected

The following elements are protected by copyright:

  • ✍️ Written content (blog posts, articles, guides, eBooks)

  • 🎨 Graphics, images, and visual designs

  • 📊 Infographics and charts

  • 🎥 Videos and multimedia content

  • 💻 Website design, layout, and code

  • 📚 Digital products (eBooks, assessments, guides)

  • 🌐 TwakaSutra name, logo, and branding

Ownership

Unless otherwise stated:

  • All original content is created by and belongs to TwakaSutra

  • Third-party content is used with permission or under fair use

  • User-generated content (comments, testimonials) remains the property of the original authors but grants us a license to use


2. Permitted Use

What You CAN Do

You are permitted to:

Read and Learn: Access and read our content for personal, educational purposes
Share Links: Share links to our articles on social media
Brief Quotations: Quote brief excerpts (50-100 words) with proper attribution and link back
Print for Personal Use: Print articles for your personal, non-commercial use
Purchased Products: Use digital products you've purchased for your personal use

What You CANNOT Do

You are NOT permitted to:

Copy and Republish: Reproduce entire articles or substantial portions on your website or publication
Sell or Redistribute: Sell, license, or distribute our content or digital products
Modify and Claim: Alter our content and present it as your own
Remove Attribution: Remove copyright notices, attributions, or watermarks
Commercial Use: Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
Automated Scraping: Use bots or automated tools to copy our content
Create Derivative Works: Create modified versions of our eBooks or products for sale


3. Fair Use & Attribution

Proper Attribution Requirements

When quoting or referencing our content, you MUST:

  1. Limit Excerpt Length: Keep quotes to 50-100 words maximum

  2. Provide Clear Attribution: Include "Source: TwakaSutra" or "By TwakaSutra"

  3. Link Back: Provide a clickable link to the original article

  4. Use Quotation Marks: Clearly indicate quoted text

  5. Don't Mislead: Don't present our content as your own

Example of Proper Attribution:

"Your skin doesn't need more chemicals. It needs nourishment from within." - TwakaSutra

Read the full article: [Link to article]


4. Digital Products License

Personal Use License

When you purchase a digital product from TwakaSutra:

✅ You receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable license for personal use
✅ You may use it for your personal health and education
✅ You may print one copy for your own use

❌ You may NOT share, resell, or distribute the product
❌ You may NOT upload it to file-sharing sites
❌ You may NOT create derivative products to sell

Refund Policy

See our Gumroad product pages for specific refund policies on each product.


5. User-Generated Content

Comments & Testimonials

By submitting content to TwakaSutra (comments, testimonials, reviews):

  1. You grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content on our website and marketing materials

  2. You retain ownership of your content

  3. You affirm that your content is original or you have rights to share it

  4. You agree that we may edit for clarity, length, or appropriateness

  5. You understand that we may remove content at our discretion

Content Standards

User content must NOT:

  • Contain offensive, defamatory, or illegal material

  • Violate others' intellectual property rights

  • Include spam, advertising, or promotional content

  • Contain personal attacks or harassment

  • Share misleading health information


6. Disclaimer of Warranties

"As Is" Basis

Our website and products are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We make no warranties that:

  • The website will be error-free or uninterrupted

  • Defects will be corrected

  • Content is accurate, complete, or current

  • The website is free from viruses or harmful components


7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

TwakaSutra and its owners, employees, and affiliates shall NOT be liable for:

  • ❌ Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

  • ❌ Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities

  • ❌ Health outcomes from following our recommendations

  • ❌ Damages arising from use or inability to use our website

  • ❌ Reliance on information provided on our site

Your use of our website is at your own risk.


8. External Links

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites:

  • We are not responsible for the content of external sites

  • We do not endorse or guarantee third-party content

  • External sites have their own terms and privacy policies

  • Clicking external links is at your own risk

Affiliate Links

Some links may be affiliate links:

  • We may earn commissions on purchases made through these links

  • This does not affect the price you pay

  • We only recommend products we believe may benefit you

  • See our full Affiliate Disclaimer for details


9. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our use of your personal information is governed by our [Privacy Policy], which is incorporated into these Terms of Service.

By using our website, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.


10. Medical Disclaimer

TwakaSutra is NOT a medical service.

  • We provide educational information only

  • Our content is not medical advice

  • Always consult healthcare professionals for medical issues

  • We are not liable for health outcomes

See our full [Disclaimer] page for complete medical disclaimers.


11. Changes to Content

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, update, or remove any content without notice

  • Change product prices and availability

  • Discontinue features or services

  • Update digital products without refunding past purchases

Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.


12. Termination

We reserve the right to:

  • Terminate your access to our website for violating these terms

  • Remove content that violates our policies

  • Ban users who engage in harmful or illegal activities

  • Take legal action for serious violations


13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of [India], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [India].


14. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before filing a legal claim, we encourage you to:

  1. Contact us at [twakasutra@gmail.com] to discuss the issue

  2. Allow 30 days for good-faith negotiation

  3. Work together to find a mutually agreeable solution

Binding Arbitration (Optional)

For significant disputes, parties agree to:

  • Binding arbitration rather than court proceedings

  • Individual claims only (no class actions)

  • Arbitration in [India]


15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid:

  • That provision shall be modified to reflect the parties' intention

  • Other provisions shall remain in full effect


16. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and TwakaSutra regarding use of our website.


17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, copyright permissions, or licensing inquiries:

Email: [twakasutra@gmail.com]
Website: https://twakasutra.blogspot.com
Business Name: TwakaSutra


18. Copyright Infringement

DMCA Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your work has been used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us with:

  1. Your contact information (name, address, email)

  2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed

  3. Location of the infringing material on our website (URL)

  4. A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized

  5. A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act

  6. Your physical or electronic signature

Send DMCA notices to: [your email]

Counter-Notification

If your content was removed due to a DMCA claim and you believe it was wrongfully removed, you may file a counter-notification.


19. Permission Requests

Using Our Content

Want to use our content beyond fair use?

Email us with:

  • Specific content you wish to use

  • How you plan to use it

  • Where it will be published

  • Expected reach/audience

We consider:

  • ✅ Educational non-profit use

  • ✅ Academic research

  • ✅ Credible media publications

  • ❌ Commercial use without compensation

  • ❌ Competing products or services

Licensing Opportunities

Interested in licensing our content or products?
Contact us at [your email] to discuss terms.


20. Acknowledgment

BY USING TWAKASUTRA, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

✅ You have read and understood these Terms of Service
✅ You agree to be bound by these terms
✅ You understand the limitations and disclaimers
✅ You will respect our intellectual property rights
✅ You will use the website responsibly and lawfully


Updates to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time:

  • Changes are effective immediately upon posting

  • "Last Updated" date will be revised

  • Significant changes may be announced via email or website notice

  • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

We encourage you to review these terms periodically.


Final Notes

Thank You

Thank you for respecting our intellectual property and agreeing to these terms. Your cooperation helps us continue providing valuable free and paid content.

Questions?

If you have questions about these Terms, copyright, or permissions:

Contact us: [twakasutra@gmail.com]

We're happy to clarify or discuss reasonable use cases.


© 2025 TwakaSutra. All Rights Reserved.

Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this website's content is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.


Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Version: 1.0

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