Terms of Service

Welcome to Four Noble Truths Study. By accessing or using our website fournobletruthsstudy.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully before using our Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

2. Description of Services

Four Noble Truths Study provides educational content and courses based on the teachings of The Buddha. Our services include:

• Free educational content and lesson previews
• Premium courses available for purchase
• Interactive quizzes and learning tools
• Progress tracking features

3. User Accounts and Access

Course Access

When you purchase a course, your access is stored in your browser's local storage. This means:

• You must use the same browser and device to access purchased content
• Clearing your browser data may remove your access
• Private or incognito browsing will not retain your access
• We recommend bookmarking the course page after purchase

Account Responsibility

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device and browser. Course access is for personal, non-commercial use only and may not be shared, transferred, or resold.

4. Access, Availability & Lifetime Access

Access & Availability

We strive to make our courses and content available consistently. However, access to the Site and course materials may occasionally be interrupted due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access at all times.

Definition of "Lifetime Access"

When we offer "lifetime access" to a course, this means access for the lifetime of the course or platform—not perpetual or eternal access. Specifically:

• Lifetime access refers to access for as long as the course remains available on our platform
• It does not mean access will be available indefinitely or forever under all circumstances
• Access is subject to the continued operation of our website and business
• We will make reasonable efforts to maintain access, but cannot guarantee it in perpetuity

This definition aligns with standard industry practice for digital educational products.

Platform Changes & Discontinuation

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to:

• Modify, update, or improve course content over time
• Change the platform, hosting, or technology used to deliver courses
• Relocate content to a different website or platform
• Temporarily suspend access for maintenance or updates
• Discontinue any course, feature, or the platform itself

If we discontinue a course or the platform entirely, we will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice when possible, though this may not always be feasible in cases of sudden technical failure, legal requirements, or business circumstances beyond our control.

No Guarantee of Perpetual Service

While we intend to operate this platform for the foreseeable future, we cannot guarantee perpetual availability. Access may end due to:

• Business closure or change in operations
• Technical failures or infrastructure changes
• Legal, regulatory, or compliance requirements
• Acquisition, merger, or transfer of the business
• Economic or operational circumstances

By purchasing a course, you acknowledge and accept that access is provided on an "as available" basis and may not continue indefinitely.

Digital Product Nature

Our courses are digital products delivered online. Unlike physical goods, digital content and platforms are subject to technological changes, software updates, and evolving internet infrastructure. We encourage you to engage with course materials actively while access is available and to download or save any permitted resources for personal reference.

5. Purchases and Payments

Pricing

All prices are displayed in USD and are subject to change without notice. The price at the time of purchase will be honored.

Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. By making a purchase, you agree to Stripe's terms of service and acknowledge that we do not store your payment information.

Refund Policy

Due to the digital nature of our products and immediate access upon purchase, all sales are final. However, if you experience technical issues preventing access to your purchased content, please contact us within 7 days of purchase and we will work to resolve the issue or provide a refund at our discretion.

6. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software, is the property of Four Noble Truths Study or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the content for your personal, non-commercial educational purposes only. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content
• Modify or create derivative works from our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
• Share, resell, or transfer your course access to others

7. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation
• Use automated systems to access the Site without permission
• Circumvent any access controls or technological measures
• Share purchased course access with others

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS STUDY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR COURSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Four Noble Truths Study and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

14. Governing Law

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

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please use our contact form on the homepage.