Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: July 14, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to the UAYA Foundation website (“Site”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of uayafoundation.org and all related services, content, and materials provided by the UAYA Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.
2. About UAYA Foundation
The UAYA Foundation is dedicated to preserving and sharing the ancient wisdom of the I Ching. Our mission is to make this profound system of knowledge accessible to everyone in all languages, from beginners to advanced practitioners.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
3.1 Foundation Brand and Identity
The UAYA Foundation name, logo, trademarks, service marks, and all related brand elements are the exclusive property of the UAYA Foundation and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use these without our express written permission.
3.2 Educational Content
Unless otherwise specified, educational content on this Site is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This means you may:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material
Under the following terms:
- Attribution — You must give appropriate credit to the UAYA Foundation, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made
- NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes without our written permission
3.3 Website Design and Code
The design, layout, look, appearance, and graphics of the Site are protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights and may not be copied or imitated in whole or in part.
3.4 User Contributions
By submitting content to our Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content in connection with our mission.
4. Acceptable Use
When using our Site, you agree to:
- Use the Site only for lawful purposes
- Respect the intellectual property rights of others
- Provide accurate information when required
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Not interfere with the proper functioning of the Site
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any commercial purpose without authorization
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
- Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the Site
- Upload or transmit viruses or malicious code
- Harvest or collect information about other users
- Use automated systems or software to extract data from the Site
5. Educational Content and Disclaimers
5.1 Educational Purpose
The content on this Site is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to medical, psychological, financial, or legal advice.
5.2 I Ching Interpretations
The I Ching interpretations and guidance provided on this Site are based on traditional wisdom and our Foundation’s understanding. They should be considered as one perspective among many and used for personal reflection and growth.
5.3 No Guarantees
We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of any content on the Site. Your use of any information or materials on this Site is entirely at your own risk.
6. User Accounts
6.1 Account Creation
Some features of our Site may require you to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Maintain the security of your password
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
6.2 Account Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.
7. Third-Party Links and Content
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by the UAYA Foundation. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
8. Privacy and Data Collection
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Site, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
9. Modifications to the Site and Terms
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue any part of the Site at any time
- Update these Terms at any time
- Change our content licensing terms
When we make changes to these Terms, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE UAYA FOUNDATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the UAYA Foundation, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California, USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the courts of California, USA.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the UAYA Foundation regarding the use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
UAYA Foundation
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Email: legal@uaya.org
Website: uaya.org
16. Accessibility
We are committed to making our Site accessible to all users. If you have any difficulties accessing any part of our Site, please contact us so we can address the issue.
By using the UAYA Foundation website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.