Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Swara! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Swara mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service") operated by [Your Company Name] ("we," "us," or "our").

Please read these Terms carefully before using our Service. By accessing or using Swara, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using Swara, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are a parent or guardian allowing your child to use Swara, you agree to these Terms on behalf of your child and are responsible for their compliance with these Terms.

2. Eligibility

Swara is designed for children aged 3 to 13 years old. However, the Service may only be used:

• By children under the age of 13 with the supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian
• By parents or guardians on behalf of their children
• By individuals 13 years of age or older

If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or guardian's permission to use Swara and that they have agreed to these Terms on your behalf.

3. Account Registration and Authentication

3.1 Account Creation

• Users may create accounts using Google authentication
• Parents or guardians must supervise account creation for children under 13
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials

3.2 User Information

• During registration, we collect minimal information: a nickname and age range
• We do not collect real names, dates of birth, or other personally identifiable information from children
• You agree to provide accurate information and to update it as necessary

4. Parental Controls and Supervision

4.1 Parental Gateway

• Swara includes parental control features that protect access to settings and certain features
• Parents or guardians must set up and maintain parental controls
• We are not responsible for unauthorized access if parental controls are not properly configured

4.2 Parental Responsibility

• Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children's use of Swara
• Parents should review and understand the content and features available in Swara
• Parents may contact us at any time to review, modify, or delete their child's information

5. Use of Service

5.1 Permitted Use

You may use Swara for:

• Educational and learning purposes
• Personal, non-commercial use
• Age-appropriate content consumption

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Use Swara for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to bypass or disable parental controls or security features
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of Swara
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Use automated systems to access Swara without permission
• Share your account credentials with others
• Impersonate any person or entity

6. Content and Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

• All content, features, and functionality of Swara are owned by us or our licensors
• This includes but is not limited to: text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, and code
• Swara is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws

6.2 Limited License

• We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use Swara
• This license is for personal, non-commercial use only
• You may not redistribute, sell, or sublicense Swara

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. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect information, especially information from children.

8. Age-Appropriate Content

• Swara is designed to provide age-appropriate educational content
• Content recommendations are based on the age range you provide during registration
• We strive to ensure all content is suitable for children, but parents should review content with their children

9. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue Swara at any time
• Update features, content, or functionality
• Release new versions or updates
• We are not obligated to provide support for older versions

10. Disclaimers

10.1 Service Availability

• Swara is provided "as is" and "as available"
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation
• We are not responsible for any technical issues, downtime, or service interruptions

10.2 Educational Content

• While we strive to provide accurate educational content, we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness
• Swara is a supplementary educational tool and should not replace formal education
• We are not responsible for educational outcomes or academic performance

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to use Swara (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim
• Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, so some of the above may not apply to you

12. Termination

12.1 By You

• You may stop using Swara at any time
• You may delete your account through the app settings (subject to parental controls)

12.2 By Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to Swara immediately, without prior notice, if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in fraudulent, illegal, or harmful activity
• Fail to pay required fees (if applicable)
• We determine termination is necessary for legal or safety reasons

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will:

• Post the updated Terms on our website and in the app
• Update the "Last Updated" date
• For material changes, we may provide additional notice

Your continued use of Swara after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using Swara.

14. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Swara complies with COPPA and other applicable children's privacy laws. We:

• Collect minimal information from children (nickname and age range only)
• Do not collect personally identifiable information without parental consent
• Provide parents with access to review and delete their child's information
• Do not share children's information with third parties except as described in our Privacy Policy

15. Contact Information

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

Swara Support
Email: [Your Email Address]
Website: [Your Website URL]
Address: [Your Physical Address]

16. Acknowledgment

By using Swara, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood these Terms
• You agree to be bound by these Terms
• If you are a parent or guardian, you agree on behalf of your child
• You understand that Swara is an educational tool and not a substitute for formal education

Thank you for using Swara!