Terms of Use | Austria Vienna Puja

Last Updated: 27.03.2026

1. Scope and Acceptance

1.1 These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the non-commercial spiritual website austriaviennapuja.com, operated from Pula, Republic of Croatia.
1.2 By accessing or using the website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use.
1.3 If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, you should not use the website.

2. Non-Commercial Spiritual Nature

2.1 The website provides spiritual, cultural, Vedic, and shastric information for educational and devotional purposes only.
2.2 The website does not sell any services or goods and does not conclude any commercial agreements or bookings through the site. The website does not contain any booking calendar, order form, or similar mechanism for reserving paid services.
2.3 Any use of the term’s “service” or “services” on the website is only a language translation of the Sanskrit word “seva” and does not indicate a commercial service for payment.

3. No Payments, Contracts, or Refunds

3.1 The website does not offer online payment options, does not integrate payment gateways, and does not request or accept payments through the site.
3.2 The website does not create contractual obligations to perform rituals, pujas, or consultations in exchange for money or other consideration. Any communication initiated through the website is purely informational and spiritual and does not create a binding service agreement.
3.3 If any users choose independently, outside the website, to make voluntary dakshina or offerings in a real-world context, such acts are devotional, not contractual or commercial, and are outside the scope of these website Terms of Use.

4. Dakshina and Seva – Clarification

4.1 In traditional Sanatana Dharma, “seva” refers to voluntary spiritual service or devotional acts, and “dakshina” refers to voluntary offerings to support dharma and Brahmins.
4.2 Any mention of “dakshina” on the site includes non-monetary forms such as  umbrellas, pots, furniture, and other items appropriate for spiritual and brahminical use, and is not described as a mandatory fee.
4.3 The site emphasizes that dakshina is a sacred, voluntary offering and not a price for services rendered; no user has any legal claim for specific rituals or results based on dakshina.

5. Content Use

5.1 All textual content, images, and explanations are intended as general spiritual information and may not always reflect all schools or interpretations within Hindu traditions.
5.2 You may read and share content for personal, non-commercial purposes, provided you do not misrepresent, distort, or use it to claim commercial association with the website.
5.3 Any unauthorized commercial use, automated scraping, or bulk copying of content is prohibited.

6. No Professional Relationship

6.1 Accessing or reading the content does not create a priest–client, doctor–patient, therapist–client, lawyer–client, or any other professional relationship.
6.2 All decisions you make based on the information provided are your own responsibility; you agree not to hold the operator liable for any consequences of your personal choices.

7. Technical Operation and Liability Limitations

7.1 The website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, with no guarantees of uninterrupted access, freedom from errors, or absence of security vulnerabilities.
7.2 To the maximum extent permitted by Croatian law, the operator disclaims liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the website.
7.3 This includes, without limitation, damages from data loss, malware, technical failures, or reliance on information on the site.

8. User Obligations

8.1 You agree not to misuse the website, including by attempting to hack, disrupt, or overload the server, or by posting abusive or illegal content through any contact channels.
8.2 You agree not to make false accusations, threats, or harassment against the operator based on the non-commercial, spiritual nature of the site.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

9.1 These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Republic of Croatia, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.
9.2 Any disputes arising from or related to the website or these Terms of Use shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Pula, Croatia.

10. Changes to the Terms of Use

10.1 We may update these Terms of Use to reflect changes in law, technology, or our spiritual activities.
10.2 The latest version will be posted on this page with the updated “Last Updated” date; continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms of Use.

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Last Updated: 27.03.2026