TERMS OF SERVICE

Last updated: 24th December 2024

1. AGREEMENT TO TERMS

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you (whether personally or on behalf of an entity) and Mohammed S Ali ("we," "us," or "our"), concerning your access to and use of the http://www.askthequran.com website and any related media forms, mobile websites, or mobile applications (collectively, the "Site").

By accessing the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE TERMS, YOU ARE PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SITE AND MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.

We reserve the right to make changes to these Terms of Service at any time. We will alert you to any changes by updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Age Restriction: The Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. Persons under 18 are not permitted to use or register for the Site.

2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Unless otherwise indicated, all content on the Site, including source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, graphics (collectively, the "Content"), and trademarks, service marks, and logos (the "Marks"), are owned or controlled by us and are protected by copyright and trademark laws of the United Kingdom and international conventions.

The Content and Marks are provided "AS IS" for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, publicly display, encode, translate, transmit, distribute, sell, licence, or otherwise exploit any Content or Marks without our express prior written permission.

You are granted a limited licence to access and use the Site and to download or print any portion of the Content for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided you are eligible to use the Site.

3. USER REPRESENTATIONS

By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:

1. You have the legal capacity to comply with these Terms of Service
2. You are not under 18 years of age
3. You will not access the Site through automated or non-human means (bots, scripts, etc.)
4. You will not use the Site for any illegal or unauthorised purpose
5. Your use of the Site will not violate any applicable UK law or regulation

If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse current or future use of the Site.

4. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

You may not access or use the Site for any purpose other than that for which we make it available. As a user, you agree NOT to:

• Systematically retrieve data from the Site to create any collection, compilation, or database without our written permission
• Trick, defraud, or mislead us or other users, especially regarding sensitive account information
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security-related features of the Site
• Disparage, tarnish, or otherwise harm us or the Site
• Use information from the Site to harass, abuse, or harm another person
• Make improper use of our support services or submit false reports
• Use the Site inconsistently with any applicable laws or regulations
• Engage in unauthorised framing of or linking to the Site
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful material
• Engage in any automated use of the system, including data mining, robots, or similar tools
• Delete copyright or proprietary rights notices from any Content
• Attempt to impersonate another user or person
• Upload or transmit any passive or active information collection mechanisms (spyware, web bugs, cookies, etc.)
• Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Site or its networks
• Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten our employees or agents
• Attempt to bypass any access restriction measures
• Copy or adapt the Site's software, including HTML, JavaScript, or other code
• Decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any software comprising the Site
• Use any automated system, spider, robot, scraper, or offline reader to access the Site
• Make any unauthorised use of the Site, including collecting user information for unsolicited email
• Use the Site to compete with us or for any revenue-generating endeavour without permission
• Use the Site to advertise or sell goods and services without authorisation

5. USER GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS

If we provide you with the opportunity to create, submit, post, or transmit content to us or on the Site (including text, video, audio, photographs, graphics, comments, or other material, collectively "Contributions"), you represent and warrant that:

• Your Contributions do not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights
• You are the creator and owner or have necessary licences and permissions
• You have consent from any identifiable individuals in your Contributions
• Your Contributions are not false, inaccurate, or misleading
• Your Contributions are not spam, advertising, or promotional materials
• Your Contributions are not obscene, lewd, violent, harassing, libellous, or otherwise objectionable
• Your Contributions do not ridicule, mock, disparage, intimidate, or abuse anyone
• Your Contributions are not used to harass, threaten, or promote violence
• Your Contributions do not violate any applicable law or regulation
• Your Contributions do not violate privacy or publicity rights
• Your Contributions do not relate to child exploitation or harm to minors
• Your Contributions do not include offensive comments connected to race, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or disability
• Your Contributions do not otherwise violate these Terms of Service or applicable law

Violation of the foregoing may result in termination or suspension of your rights to use the Site.

6. CONTRIBUTION LICENCE

By submitting suggestions or feedback regarding the Site, you agree that we may use and share such feedback for any purpose without compensation to you.

We do not assert ownership over your Contributions. You retain full ownership and intellectual property rights in your Contributions. However, you grant us a licence to use your Contributions as necessary for the operation of the Site. You are solely responsible for your Contributions and agree to hold us harmless from any claims arising from them.

7. SUBMISSIONS

Any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback, or other information ("Submissions") you provide to us are non-confidential and shall become our property. We shall own exclusive rights, including all intellectual property rights, and may use and disseminate these Submissions for any lawful purpose without acknowledgement or compensation to you.

8. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND CONTENT

The Site may contain links to third-party websites ("Third-Party Websites") or third-party content ("Third-Party Content"). We do not investigate, monitor, or check third-party content for accuracy, appropriateness, or completeness, and we are not responsible for any Third-Party Websites or Content.

If you access Third-Party Websites or use Third-Party Content, you do so at your own risk. These Terms of Service no longer govern once you leave our Site. Any purchases through Third-Party Websites are exclusively between you and that third party. We accept no responsibility for such transactions.

9. SITE MANAGEMENT

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to:

1. Monitor the Site for violations of these Terms of Service
2. Take appropriate legal action against anyone who violates these Terms or applicable law
3. Refuse, restrict, limit, or disable access to any Contributions or portions thereof
4. Remove files and content that are excessive in size or burdensome to our systems
5. Otherwise manage the Site to protect our rights and property

10. PRIVACY POLICY

We care about data privacy and security. Please review our Privacy Policy at https://www.askthequran.com/atq/pp.html. By using the Site, you agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service.

The Site is hosted in the United Kingdom. If you access the Site from outside the UK, you consent to your data being transferred to and processed in the United Kingdom in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

11. TERM AND TERMINATION

These Terms shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Site. We reserve the right to deny access to and use of the Site to any person for any reason or no reason, including for breach of these Terms or applicable law, at our sole discretion and without notice or liability.

We may terminate your use or delete any content you posted at any time without warning. If we terminate or suspend your account, you are prohibited from creating a new account under your name, a false name, or any third party's name.

12. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS

We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the Site at any time without notice. We have no obligation to update information on the Site. We may also modify or discontinue all or part of the Site without notice.

We cannot guarantee the Site will always be available. We may experience technical problems or need to perform maintenance. We reserve the right to change, revise, update, suspend, or discontinue the Site at any time without notice. You agree we have no liability for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by your inability to access or use the Site.

13. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these Terms, although we retain the right to bring proceedings against you for breach of these Terms in your country of residence or any other relevant country.

14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Informal Negotiations

Before pursuing formal dispute resolution, we encourage you to contact us to seek an informal resolution. We will attempt to resolve any dispute, claim, or controversy through informal negotiation in good faith.

Formal Proceedings

If informal negotiations do not resolve the dispute, either party may commence formal proceedings in the courts of England and Wales in accordance with the jurisdiction clause above.

Exceptions

The following disputes are not subject to informal negotiations:

• Disputes seeking to enforce or protect intellectual property rights
• Disputes related to theft, piracy, invasion of privacy, or unauthorised use
• Claims for injunctive relief

15. CORRECTIONS

The Site may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update information at any time without prior notice.

16. DISCLAIMER

THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY UK LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We make no warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the Site's content or linked websites. We assume no liability for:

1. Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content
2. Personal injury or property damage resulting from your access to the Site
3. Unauthorised access to our servers or personal/financial information stored therein
4. Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Site
5. Any bugs, viruses, or malware transmitted to or through the Site
6. Any errors or omissions in content or any loss or damage incurred from use of content

We do not warrant, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party products or services advertised through the Site.

17. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY UK LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, our total liability to you for any cause whatsoever shall be limited to the amount paid, if any, by you to us during the six (6) months prior to the cause of action arising.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for:

• Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
• Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
• Any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under UK law

18. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless from any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable legal fees, arising from:

1. Your use of the Site
2. Breach of these Terms of Service
3. Breach of your representations and warranties
4. Your violation of third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
5. Any harmful act toward another Site user

We reserve the right to assume exclusive defence of any matter for which you must indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defence.

19. USER DATA

We will maintain certain data you transmit to the Site for managing site performance. Although we perform regular backups, you are solely responsible for all data you transmit. We have no liability for any loss or corruption of data, and you waive any right of action against us arising from such loss or corruption.

20. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

Visiting the Site, sending us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications from us. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

YOU AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AND TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND RECORDS OF TRANSACTIONS.

21. MISCELLANEOUS

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site. Our failure to exercise any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver. If any provision is deemed unlawful or unenforceable, that provision is severable and does not affect the remaining provisions.

We may assign our rights and obligations at any time. We are not liable for any failure to act caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and us. These Terms will not be construed against us by virtue of having drafted them.