Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of these terms

Welcome to Noor Within. By accessing or using thenoorwithin.org (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. What we publish

The Site provides educational and reflective content about Islam written by our contributors. We strive for accuracy and a respectful tone, but the content is offered for general guidance only and does not constitute religious, legal, medical, or financial advice. Please consult qualified scholars for personal rulings.

3. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Use the Site to harass, defame, or harm others.
• Attempt to access non-public areas, scrape at abusive rates, or disrupt the service.
• Reproduce or redistribute substantial portions of the content without permission.
• Misrepresent your identity or impersonate another person.

4. Intellectual property

All original articles, design, code, and branding belong to Noor Within or its contributors. You may share individual articles via the provided links and quote short excerpts with attribution. Any other use requires our written permission.

5. User accounts

Reader accounts are not required to browse the Site. Accounts are issued by invitation to authors and supervisors and are governed by a separate dashboard policy.

6. Privacy

We collect only the information necessary to operate the Site (basic analytics, optional newsletter subscriptions, and contact form submissions). We do not sell personal data.

7. Third-party links

Articles may link to external resources. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or accuracy of third-party sites.

8. Disclaimer

The Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Noor Within is not liable for indirect or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site.

9. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

10. Contact

Questions or concerns? Reach us at contact@thenoorwithin.org.