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Terms of Service

Last Updated: June 29, 2025

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to Aham, the cross-domain authentication system for the brah.ma ecosystem. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our authentication services, websites, and applications (collectively, the “Services”).

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.

2. Account Creation and Management

Our authentication system provides several methods for account creation and sign-in:

2.1 Account Registration

  • You may create an account using your email address and password
  • You may use third-party authentication services, including Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Apple, Pinterest, GitHub, WhatsApp, and mobile authentication
  • You may use Web3 wallet authentication through services like MetaMask
  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating your account
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials

2.2 Account Responsibilities

  • You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account
  • You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
  • You may not share your account credentials with others
  • You may not create accounts for the purpose of misrepresentation or impersonation

3. Authentication Methods

We offer various authentication methods for your convenience and security:

3.1 Email Authentication

  • Traditional email/password registration and login
  • Magic link authentication (passwordless email links)
  • Email verification processes for security

3.2 Third-Party Authentication

You may sign in using third-party services, including:

  • Google: Using your Google account credentials
  • Facebook: Using your Facebook account credentials
  • LinkedIn: Using your LinkedIn account credentials
  • Apple: Using Sign in with Apple
  • Pinterest: Using your Pinterest account
  • GitHub: Using your GitHub account

When using third-party authentication, you are also subject to the respective terms of service and privacy policies of those providers.

3.3 Mobile Authentication

  • SMS verification codes for authentication
  • WhatsApp authentication methods
  • Mobile device verification processes

3.4 Web3 and Wallet Authentication

  • Cryptocurrency wallet connection (e.g., MetaMask)
  • Cryptographic signature verification
  • Blockchain-based authentication

4. User Conduct

When using our Services, you agree not to:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our Services or other user accounts
  • Use our Services for any illegal purposes or in violation of any laws
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our Services
  • Attempt to circumvent any security measures or rate limits
  • Use automated means to access our Services without our express permission
  • Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or overburden our Services

5. Cross-Domain Services

As a cross-domain authentication system, Aham provides services across the brah.ma ecosystem:

  • Your account may be used to authenticate across multiple *.brah.ma domains
  • Your authentication status and basic profile may be shared across these domains
  • Each domain in our ecosystem may have additional terms of service
  • Karma points and other reputation metrics may be tracked across domains

6. Intellectual Property Rights

The Services, including all content, features, and functionality, are owned by us, our licensors, or other providers and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Services without our prior written consent.

7. Data Handling and Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information in connection with your use of our Services is governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using our Services, you consent to all actions we take with respect to your information consistent with our Privacy Policy.

8. Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to our Services:

  • For violations of these Terms or other policies
  • For engaging in fraudulent or illegal activities
  • If required by law or court order
  • For extended periods of account inactivity
  • At our sole discretion if we believe it necessary

You may request account deletion at any time, subject to our data retention policies as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

9. Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Services at any time, with or without notice. This includes:

  • Adding or removing authentication methods
  • Changing features and functionality
  • Updating security requirements
  • Modifying how the Services operate

We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Services.

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

We do not warrant that the Services will function uninterrupted, secure, or available at any particular time or location, or that any errors or defects will be corrected.

While we implement security measures to protect your account, we cannot guarantee absolute security and are not responsible for unauthorized access to your account if it results from your actions or failures to protect your credentials.

11. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL WE, OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, RESULTING FROM:

  • YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES
  • ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICES
  • ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICES
  • UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT

REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless our company, its officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from:

  • Your use of and access to the Services
  • Your violation of any term of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right
  • Any claim that your actions caused damage to a third party

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be exclusively brought in the courts located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Services after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Services.

15. Third-Party Authentication Services

Our Services allow authentication through various third-party services. When using these services:

  • You are also subject to the terms of service and privacy policies of those providers
  • We are not responsible for the availability or accuracy of these third-party services
  • We may modify or discontinue support for specific third-party authentication methods

Links to the terms of service for major authentication providers:

16. Web3 and Cryptocurrency Provisions

For Web3 and cryptocurrency wallet authentication:

  • You are responsible for the security of your private keys
  • Transactions on public blockchains are irreversible
  • We are not responsible for any loss of digital assets or private keys
  • Blockchain protocols and networks may change over time
  • You understand the risks associated with blockchain technology

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render these Terms unenforceable or invalid as a whole, and such provisions shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions herein.

18. Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

19. Contact Information

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

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