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Welcome to KnanayaCommunity.org and the Knanaya Community Mobile Application (collectively referred to as the “Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"), as well as any additional guidelines or rules posted in connection with specific sections or services of the Site.
Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting, and your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of those modifications.
All content, design elements, graphics, logos, text, images, software, and other materials appearing on the Site (collectively, the “Content”) are the property of Alaha Technology LLC, its licensors, or contributors, and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may view and print Content from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, or use any Content for commercial or public purposes without prior written consent from KnanayaCommunity.org.
All trademarks, service marks, and trade names displayed on the Site are the property of their respective owners.
By using the Site, you agree not to:
We reserve the right to monitor use of the Site and to remove or restrict any user content or activity that we, in our sole discretion, deem inappropriate, unlawful, or inconsistent with these Terms.
Upon approval of registration, you may post or share content on the Site (“User Content”). By submitting User Content which is viewable by non-signed in user ("Public User"), you grant KnanayaCommunity.org a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display that content in connection with the operation and promotion of the Site.
You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to post such content and that it does not infringe on the rights of any third party. Please read our DMCA Policy regarding copyright materials DMCA Policy.
We do not pre-screen or monitor user submissions, but we reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or applicable laws.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless KnanayaCommunity.org, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives (collectively, “Affiliates”) from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your:
This obligation shall survive termination of these Terms and your use of the Site.
This Site may contain links to third-party websites or external materials (“Linked Sites”). These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any Linked Sites.
Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement by KnanayaCommunity.org. Your interactions with such third parties are solely between you and the third party, and we are not liable for any resulting loss or damage.
The Site and all information, materials, and services provided are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to warranties for merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, KnanayaCommunity.org and its Affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Site or the inability to use it, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.
Your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site is to stop using it.
While the Site’s content may be viewed by users of all ages, individuals under the age of 13 are not permitted to register for an account or submit content. By registering, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old.
We may communicate with users via email, WhatsApp, or text messages for account-related purposes such as registration, approval, verification, password resets, and security updates. These communications are essential for account maintenance and cannot be unsubscribed from. It is your responsibility to keep your contact information up to date.
We use cookies to improve website functionality, maintain secure sessions, and enhance the user experience. Cookies do not contain personal information. If you select “Keep me signed in,” a persistent cookie will be stored on your device. This cookie will be removed when you sign out or clear your browser cookies. Use this feature only on your personal devices.
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to all or part of the Site at any time, without notice, for any conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to other users or the integrity of the Site.
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review our Privacy Policy available at Privacy Policy.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Dallas County, Texas.
By using the Site, you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue or jurisdiction therein.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, such provisions shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and KnanayaCommunity.org concerning your use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements or communications.
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms, please contact us at: Contact Us
Alaha Technology LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of KnanayaCommunity.org and the Knanaya Community Mobile Application (collectively, the “Site”) to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (“DMCA”), 17 U.S.C. § 512, we have adopted the following policy regarding copyright infringement.
If you believe that any content on the Site infringes upon your copyright, please follow the procedure outlined below to submit a notice of claimed infringement.
We have designated a DMCA Agent to receive notices of claimed copyright infringement. All notices must be submitted in writing to our Designated Agent at:
DMCA Agent
Alaha Technology LLC
Attn: DMCA Copyright Agent
Online Contact Form: Contact Us
If you are a copyright owner, or authorized to act on behalf of one, and you believe that content on the Site infringes your copyright, you may submit a written DMCA takedown notice to our Designated Agent as a document file to the contact form. To be effective under the DMCA, your notice must include all of the following:
Upon receipt of a valid and complete takedown notice, we will expeditiously remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content and notify the user who posted the content.
If you believe that content you posted on the Site was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a written counter-notice to our Designated Agent as a document file to the contact form. Your counter-notice must include all of the following:
Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice, we will forward it to the original complainant who submitted the takedown notice. If the original complainant does not notify us within ten (10) business days that they have filed a court action to restrain the allegedly infringing activity, we may, at our sole discretion, restore the removed content.
In accordance with the DMCA and applicable law, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are deemed repeat copyright infringers. We may also, at our sole discretion, limit access to the Site or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.
KnanayaCommunity.org is a community platform that hosts user-generated content. We do not pre-screen content submitted by users. We qualify for the “safe harbor” protections under 17 U.S.C. § 512 because we act expeditiously to remove infringing content upon receipt of a valid takedown notice, do not receive a financial benefit directly attributable to the infringing activity, and do not have actual knowledge of the infringing content prior to notification.
Please be aware that under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing, or that material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees. We reserve the right to seek such damages from any party who submits a fraudulent or bad-faith notice.
We reserve the right to modify this DMCA Copyright Policy at any time. Changes will become effective upon posting of the revised policy on the Site, with the “Last Updated” date reflecting the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
For all DMCA-related notices and inquiries, please contact us at: Contact Us
This policy is incorporated by reference into our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Alaha Technology LLC ("we," "us," or "our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information obtained through our website KnanayaCommunity.org. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect, how that information is used, the circumstances under which it may be disclosed, and the measures taken to safeguard it.
By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
We may collect the following categories of personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) from individuals who voluntarily provide it through forms, registrations, subscriptions, or other interactions with our website or staff:
We do not collect or store sensitive identifiers such as Social Security numbers, PAN Card numbers, Adhar Card numbers, driver’s license numbers, credit or debit card numbers, or bank account information.
Automatically Collected Data: When you access or use our website, we may automatically collect certain non–personally identifiable information. Such information may include, without limitation, your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, device type, pages visited, the dates and times of access, the duration of visits, and the referring or exit Uniform Resource Locator (URL).
Personal Information collected through the website may be used for the following purposes:
Personal Information will not be used in a manner that is materially inconsistent with this Privacy Policy without providing prior notice or obtaining consent where required by law.
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. You are also responsible for protecting your password and securing your devices (such as computers and mobile phones) as well as your associated email accounts and phone numbers.
We do not sell, lease, or trade Personal Information to third parties. We may, however, disclose Personal Information under the following limited circumstances:
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Our website may utilize cookies or other tracking technologies to enhance functionality, analyze site traffic, and improve user experience. Users may adjust their browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some portions of the website may not function properly without them. Additionally, we use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use its own cookies to serve and personalize these ads.
Depending on applicable laws and your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Requests to exercise these rights should be directed to the contact information provided below.
This website may contain links to external sites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of such external sites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.
Our website is not intended for, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from, individuals under the age of 13. If such information is inadvertently obtained, it will be promptly deleted upon discovery.
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will become effective upon posting of the revised policy on this website, with the “Last Updated” date reflecting the most recent revision. Continued use of the website following such posting constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: Contact Us