1. Introduction
Welcome to Institute for Research in Indian Wisdom (Company, we, our, us)!
These Terms of Service (Terms, Terms of Service) govern your use of our website located at Institute for Research in Indian Wisdom (together or individually “Service”) operated by Institute for Research in Indian Wisdom.
Our Privacy Policy also governs your use of our Service and explains how we collect, safeguard, and disclose information that results from your use of our web pages. Your agreement with us includes these Terms and our Privacy Policy (Agreements). You acknowledge that you have read and understood these Agreements, and agree to be bound by them.
If you do not agree with (or cannot comply with) these Agreements, then you may not use the Service, but please let us know by email at Info@iriw.in so we can try to find a solution.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who wish to access or use the Service.
2. Communications
By using our Service, you agree to subscribe to newsletters, spiritual updates, astrology reports, marketing or promotional materials, and other information we may send. However, you may opt out of receiving any or all of these communications from us by following the unsubscribe link or by emailing us at Info@iriw.in.
3. Services
If you wish to avail of any astrological consultation, spiritual service, or wisdom-based guidance made available through the Service (“Service Request”), you may be asked to supply certain relevant information including but not limited to your full name, birth date, time of birth, place of birth, payment details, contact information, and email address.
You represent and warrant that:
(i) You are legally authorized to provide any data, including payment information, used in connection with any Service Request; and
(ii) The information you supply to us is accurate, true, and complete.
We may employ third-party platforms for processing payments and handling service requests. By submitting your information, you grant us the right to provide that information to these third parties in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
We reserve the right to refuse or cancel your service request at any time for reasons including but not limited to: unavailability of astrologers, errors in the service description or pricing, inaccurate information provided by you, or other reasons.
We also reserve the right to refuse or cancel your service request if fraud, unauthorized activity, or illegal conduct is suspected.
4. Contests, Sweepstakes, and Promotions
Any spiritual giveaways, contests, astrology-based sweepstakes, or other promotions (collectively, “Promotions”) made available through our Service may be governed by rules separate from these Terms of Service. If you choose to participate in any Promotions, please review the applicable rules along with our Privacy Policy. In case of conflict between the rules of a Promotion and these Terms of Service, the Promotion rules will prevail.
5. Refunds
All purchases made via our website — including but not limited to live or recorded astrology and palmistry courses, workshops, books (printed or digital), spiritual tools, and downloadable resources — are considered final, non-cancellable, non-refundable, and non-transferable under all circumstances.
6. Content
All content found on or through this Service is the property of Institute for Research in Indian Wisdom or used with permission. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, reuse, download, repost, copy, or use said content, either in full or in part, for commercial or personal gain without prior written consent from us.
7. Prohibited Uses
You may use the Service only for lawful and ethical purposes aligned with spiritual and research intentions. You agree not to use the Service:
0.1. In any way that violates applicable national or international laws.
0.2. To harm, exploit, or attempt to exploit minors or vulnerable individuals through astrological content.
0.3. To transmit unsolicited promotions, chain letters, or spam.
0.4. To impersonate the Company or any of its representatives.
0.5. In any way that infringes on the rights of others or is harmful, deceptive, or illegal.
0.6. To engage in behavior that may restrict others from using or benefiting from the Service or that could harm the Company or its users.
You further agree not to:
0.1. Interfere with the functionality of the Service through overloading or disabling systems.
0.2. Use bots or scraping tools to extract content.
0.3. Use any unauthorized manual process for collecting data or copying content.
0.4. Deploy malware, spyware, or other harmful code.
0.5. Attempt unauthorized access to Service data or servers.
0.6. Launch denial-of-service attacks or related threats.
0.7. Damage the reputation or rating of the Company.
0.8. Otherwise interfere with the Service’s normal operations.
8. Analytics
We may use third-party service providers such as analytics platforms to observe and analyze user behavior, improve service delivery, and better understand how our astrology services are used.
9. No Use by Minors
This Service is intended only for individuals aged 18 years or older. By accessing or using the Service, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and are legally capable of agreeing to these Terms. If you are not 18 or older, you may not use or access our astrology services.
10. Intellectual Property
Service and all original content (excluding user-submitted content), features, and functionality remain the exclusive property of Institute for Research in Indian Wisdom and its licensors. Our astrology-related intellectual property is protected under copyright and other intellectual property laws. No trademarks or materials may be used without our express prior written consent.
11. Copyright Policy
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and respond to any claim that content on our platform infringes on such rights. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, contact us at Info@iriw.in with the subject: “Copyright Infringement.”
12. DMCA Notice and Procedure for Copyright Infringement Claims
If you are a copyright owner, or authorized to act on behalf of one, and believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes infringement, please provide the following in writing:
0.1. Your signature (physical or electronic).
0.2. Description of the copyrighted work.
0.3. URL or specific location of the infringing content.
0.4. Your contact information.
0.5. A statement affirming your good faith belief that the disputed use is unauthorized.
0.6. A statement under penalty of perjury that your claim is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Email this information to: Info@iriw.in
13. Error Reporting and Feedback
You may provide feedback or report errors by emailing Info@iriw.in. You acknowledge that:
(i) You do not retain rights to submitted feedback;
(ii) We may already be working on similar ideas;
(iii) Your feedback does not include confidential or third-party information;
(iv) We are under no obligation of confidentiality.
If laws prevent full transfer of ownership, you grant us a royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, and sublicensable right to use the feedback in any form.
14. Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to third-party astrology tools, spiritual blogs, or services not owned or controlled by Institute for Research in Indian Wisdom. We are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices.
You acknowledge that the Company is not liable for damages caused by your interaction with third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their Terms of Service and Privacy Policies before engagement.
15. Disclaimer of Warranty
Our astrology services are provided “As Is” and “As Available.” We do not guarantee that forecasts, charts, or predictions will meet personal expectations or specific results. You use our services at your own discretion and risk.
We disclaim all warranties, including accuracy, reliability, and suitability for a specific purpose. We do not guarantee error-free operation, uninterrupted access, or that our Service is free from malware.
Applicable laws may limit these disclaimers.
16. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to hold us, our officers, directors, and employees harmless from any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages including legal fees, injuries, or losses resulting from use of the Service.
If any liability is found, our total responsibility shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the Service. Some jurisdictions may not allow these exclusions, so they may not apply to you.
17. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our Service without prior notice for any reason, including breach of these Terms.
If you wish to terminate your account or discontinue use, simply stop using the Service.
Provisions relating to intellectual property, disclaimers, indemnity, and limitation of liability shall survive termination.
18. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.
If any part of these Terms is found invalid by a court, the rest will remain in full effect. These Terms constitute the full agreement between you and us concerning our Service.
19. Changes to Service
We reserve the right to alter, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at our discretion without notice. This includes astrology tools, services, and spiritual resources.
20. Amendments to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time by updating this page. It is your responsibility to review this page regularly. Your continued use of the Service after such changes signifies acceptance of the updated Terms.
21. Waiver and Severability
No waiver of any term shall be deemed a waiver of any other term. If a court finds any provision invalid or unenforceable, the remainder will remain fully effective.
22. Acknowledgement
By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service and agree to be legally bound by them.
23. Contact Us
For feedback, questions, or technical support, please contact us at: Info@iriw.in
