Last Updated: January 2025

Welcome to EchoWhistle, your sanctuary for inner peace and mindfulness. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, and any content provided by EchoWhistle ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using EchoWhistle's website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and EchoWhistle.

2. Description of Services

EchoWhistle provides mindfulness and meditation resources, including but not limited to:

• Guided meditation sessions and mindfulness exercises
• Educational content about meditation and inner peace
• Community forums and support groups
• Personalized guidance and coaching services
• Wellness tracking and progress monitoring tools
• Access to certified meditation instructors and mindfulness experts

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of our services, you may need to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information as necessary
• Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction)

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use EchoWhistle's services in a manner that is respectful, lawful, and consistent with our mission of promoting inner peace. You agree NOT to:

• Use the services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Transmit harmful, threatening, abusive, or harassing content
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Interfere with or disrupt the services or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or accounts
• Use automated systems to access the services without permission
• Share content that promotes violence, discrimination, or hatred
• Violate the privacy or rights of other users
• Upload malicious software or engage in harmful activities

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on EchoWhistle, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, and other materials, is the property of EchoWhistle or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our content
• Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software
• Use our trademarks or logos without prior written consent

6. User-Generated Content

You may submit content to EchoWhistle, including comments, reviews, and forum posts. By submitting content, you grant EchoWhistle:

• A non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content
• The right to modify, adapt, or remove your content as necessary
• Permission to use your content for promotional and educational purposes

You retain ownership of your content and are responsible for ensuring it does not violate any third-party rights or these Terms.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Medical and Health Disclaimer

Important: EchoWhistle's services are for educational and wellness purposes only. Our content is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals before making decisions about your health. EchoWhistle is not responsible for any health-related outcomes resulting from the use of our services.

9. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to provide reliable services, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services
• Perform maintenance and updates that may temporarily affect availability
• Change our services, features, or content at any time
• Impose usage limits or restrictions as necessary

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, EchoWhistle shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising from your use of our services. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for our services in the 12 months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless EchoWhistle, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from your use of our services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, including for violation of these Terms. You may also terminate your account at any time. Upon termination:

• Your right to use our services will cease immediately
• We may delete your account and associated data
• Certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services will be resolved through binding arbitration, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court to prevent irreparable harm.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

These Terms of Service are designed to create a harmonious and respectful environment for all users of EchoWhistle. We believe that clear agreements foster trust and allow us to focus on what matters most: supporting your journey to inner peace and mindfulness.