Terms of Service

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Salah Mate. By creating an account, accessing our platform, or using any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms, as well as our Privacy Policy.

If you are using our services on behalf of a mosque or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these terms.

Salah Mate provides a comprehensive, free mosque management platform that includes:

• Prayer time management and notifications
• Donation kiosk system for in-mosque contributions
• TV companion for displaying prayer times and announcements
• Mobile application for worshippers
• Management dashboard for mosque administrators
• Islamic calendar and event management
• Mosque locator and directory
• Community engagement tools

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time, with or without notice.

3. User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

To access certain features of our services, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

Account Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. For mosque administrator accounts, you must have the authority to represent the mosque or organization.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Use

You may use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with Islamic principles. You agree to use our platform to:

• Manage mosque operations and community engagement
• Facilitate charitable donations and contributions
• Share prayer times and Islamic content
• Connect with your local Muslim community

Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated tools to access our services without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity of our services
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Collect or harvest user information without consent
• Use our services for fraudulent or deceptive purposes
• Upload malware, viruses, or malicious code

5. Donations and Financial Transactions

Donation Processing

Salah Mate facilitates charitable donations but does not control or guarantee the use of donated funds. All donations are made directly to the designated mosque or organization. We use secure, third-party payment processors to handle transactions.

Fees and Charges

Salah Mate's core services are provided free of charge. However, payment processing fees charged by third-party processors may apply to donation transactions. These fees are disclosed during the donation process.

Refunds and Disputes

Donation refund requests must be directed to the receiving mosque or organization. We will assist in facilitating communication but cannot guarantee refunds. In case of payment disputes, please contact us at info@salahmate.com.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, are the exclusive property of Salah Mate and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our services for their intended purpose. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or exploit any of our content without our prior written consent.

User-Generated Content

By submitting content to our platform, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for the purpose of operating and improving our services.

Service Availability

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure.

Prayer Time Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate prayer times, we recommend verifying with your local mosque or Islamic authority. We are not responsible for any consequences resulting from prayer time inaccuracies.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Salah Mate shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use our services
• Unauthorized access to your account or data
• Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in content
• Any conduct or content of third parties on our platform
• Donation transactions or disputes

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Salah Mate, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Content you submit or transmit through our services

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at info@salahmate.com or through your account settings.

Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to our services at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe:

• Violates these Terms of Service
• Is harmful to other users, us, or third parties
• Violates applicable laws or regulations
• Exposes us to legal liability

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease. We may delete or retain your account information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

10. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution Process

In the event of any dispute arising from these terms or our services, we encourage you to first contact us at info@salahmate.com to attempt to resolve the matter informally. We are committed to resolving disputes in a manner consistent with Islamic principles of justice and fairness.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. 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 are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.

We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

12. Third-Party Services

Our services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by Salah Mate. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible for any damage or loss caused by your use of third-party services.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Salah Mate regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

15. Islamic Principles

Salah Mate is committed to operating in accordance with Islamic principles and values. We strive to ensure that all aspects of our services support the Muslim community's spiritual and practical needs. If you believe any aspect of our services conflicts with Islamic principles, please contact us so we can address your concerns.