Terms of Service & Public Domain Notice

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Sanatana Bhakti Library (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all terms, please refrain from using our digital services.

2. Public Domain Heritage & Intellectual Property

The root devotional texts published on this website, including but not limited to the Valmiki Ramayana, Goswami Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas, Hanuman Chalisa, Sankat Mochan Ashtak, and classical Puranic hymns, reside firmly in the worldwide public domain. They belong to the spiritual heritage of humanity.

However, the specific modern English translations, line-by-line analyses, philosophical commentaries, bespoke CSS and JavaScript code, graphic assets, and vector PDF page formatting created by Sanatana Bhakti Library are protected by applicable intellectual property and copyright laws.

Permitted Use: Visitors are granted a non-exclusive license to view, read, bookmark, copy individual verses for study, and download printable PDFs for personal, household, temple, and non-commercial educational use.

Prohibited Use: Bulk scraping, automated extraction of our proprietary database, re-hosting our PDFs behind commercial paywalls, or mass redistribution for commercial gain without explicit written permission is strictly prohibited.

3. Devotional & Spiritual Disclaimer

The devotional hymns, mantras, and traditional benefits (phala-shruti) documented on this website reflect ancient Hindu religious traditions, textual heritage, and devotional beliefs.

No Medical or Legal Claims: Content on this site is provided solely for educational, cultural, and spiritual contemplation. It is not intended to be, nor should it ever be treated as, a substitute for professional medical, psychiatric, financial, or legal advice. Devotees suffering from medical or psychological conditions are strongly advised to consult qualified healthcare practitioners.

4. Accuracy of Translations

While our digital collation and editorial verification workflow strives for the utmost scholarly and linguistic fidelity against canonical editions (Gita Press Gorakhpur, Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series, and Valmiki Ramayana critical recensions), translations of ancient languages (Sanskrit and Awadhi) inherently involve interpretive nuance. We make no warranty that our translations represent the exclusive or definitive interpretation of any given verse.

5. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Sanatana Bhakti Library, its contributors, or maintainers be held liable for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on this website.

6. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to revise or update these terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website following changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

7. Contact & Transparency

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service, wish to report potential intellectual property matters, or submit a manuscript clarification, please contact Founder Muzamil Ahad directly via our Contact Page or via email at rjmuzu1@gmail.com.