Last updated: 21/02/2024
Shakir Gyan is the developer and owner of the Islamic Gyan app, a mobile application that provides Islamic books in PDF format. These Terms and Conditions (“terms”) govern your access and use of the app and its content. By using the app, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.
To use the app, you must create an account and provide accurate information, such as your name, email ID, device ID, date of birth, and address. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your account and password. You are also responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any breach of security. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.
As a user of the app, you can upload books in PDF format that you have created or have permission to use. You must not upload any books that violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights, such as intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or contractual rights. You are solely responsible for the books you upload and any legal disputes that may arise from them. We are not responsible for verifying the authenticity, quality, or legality of the books you upload. We reserve the right to remove any books that we deem inappropriate, unlawful, or infringing, without notice or liability.
As a user of the app, you can earn revenue from the books you upload, based on a revenue-sharing model. You will receive 55% of the revenue generated from the books you upload, and we will retain 45% of the revenue. The revenue will be calculated and paid on a monthly basis, subject to a minimum threshold of 100 INR. You are responsible for paying any taxes or fees associated with your earnings. We reserve the right to modify the revenue-sharing model at any time, with or without notice.
You agree to use the app in a lawful, respectful, and appropriate manner. You must not engage in any illegal or unauthorized activities on the app, such as:
You also agree to comply with our content guidelines and not upload any prohibited content on the app, such as:
We reserve the right to monitor, review, and remove any content or activity that we deem inappropriate, unlawful, or infringing, without notice or liability.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. We collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these terms. By using the app, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to provide accurate and complete information.
The app and its content, including but not limited to the books, images, logos, trademarks, and software, are the property of Shakir Gyan or its licensors, and are protected by intellectual property laws. You acknowledge and agree that you do not acquire any ownership or license rights to the app or its content, except as expressly granted by these terms or by the respective owners or licensors.
You retain your rights to the books you upload on the app, and you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, and sublicensable license to use, display, distribute, modify, and create derivative works from the books you upload, for the purpose of providing and improving the app and its services. You also grant us the right to use your name, likeness, and biography in connection with the books you upload, unless you notify us otherwise in writing.
You represent and warrant that you have the necessary rights and permissions to upload the books you upload, and that the books you upload do not violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights, such as intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or contractual rights. You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or losses arising from your breach of this section.
The app and its content are provided “as is” and “as available”, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the app or its content will be accurate, complete, reliable, secure, error-free, or available at any time or location. We do not warrant that any defects or errors will be corrected, or that the app or its content will be free of viruses or other harmful components. Your use of the app and its content is at your own risk and discretion.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages or losses arising from or relating to the app or its content, including but not limited to damages or losses resulting from loss of data, revenue, profit, goodwill, or reputation, or from any errors, omissions, or infringements in the app or its content, or from any unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of your personal information. Our total liability for any claim arising from or relating to the app or its content will not exceed the amount of revenue you have earned from the app in the 12 months preceding the claim. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend the app or any user account at any time, for any reason, without notice or liability. You may terminate your account at any time, by deleting your account through the app’s settings or by contacting us at support@shakirgyan.com. Upon termination, all rights and obligations under these terms will cease, except for those that survive termination, such as intellectual property rights, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution. Any books or content that you have uploaded or downloaded through the app will also be deleted upon termination, unless otherwise agreed by us in writing.
Any disputes arising from or relating to the app or these terms will be resolved by arbitration, mediation, or other alternative dispute resolution methods, as mutually agreed by you and us. The arbitration or mediation will be conducted by a neutral arbitrator or mediator, in accordance with the rules and procedures of the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The arbitration or mediation will be held in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, or any other location as mutually agreed by you and us. The arbitration or mediation will be confidential and binding, and the award or decision will be final and enforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction.
For any questions or concerns, please contact us at support@shakirgyan.com.