Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: September 21, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Lekhan Mala mobile application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our App.

2. Description of Service

Lekhan Mala is a mobile application that provides access to Nepali literature, poetry, folk tales, and cultural content. The App serves as a digital platform for preserving and promoting Nepali literary heritage. The App is free to use and supported by advertising revenue.

3. User Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this App. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 App Content

The App, including its design, text, graphics, images, and software, is owned by Lekhan Mala and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Literary Content

The literary works, poems, and cultural content featured in the App are the property of their respective authors and copyright holders. We respect intellectual property rights and have obtained necessary permissions where required.

4.3 User Content

If you submit any content to the App, you retain ownership of your content but grant us a license to use, display, and distribute it within the App.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the App only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the App for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the rights of others
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App or its systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality
  • Use the App to transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our App, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy, including for advertising purposes.

6.1 Advertising and Data Collection

Our App displays advertisements through Google AdMob to support free access to content. By using our App, you agree to:

  • View advertisements as part of using the free service
  • Allow collection of device and usage data for advertising purposes
  • Accept that ad content may be personalized based on your interests
  • Understand that you can control ad personalization through device settings

7. Advertising Terms

Our App contains advertisements that help us provide free access to content. By using our App, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Advertisements are an integral part of the free service
  • Ad content is provided by third-party advertisers through Google AdMob
  • We do not control the specific content of advertisements
  • Advertisements may be personalized based on your interests and usage
  • You can opt out of personalized ads through your device settings
  • Interstitial ads have a 3-minute cooldown between displays
  • Banner ads refresh every 60 seconds

8. Disclaimers

The App is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the App will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted. We are not responsible for any content provided by third parties, including advertisements.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Lekhan Mala shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the App, including any issues related to advertisements or third-party content.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lekhan Mala from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the App or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the App at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. You may stop using the App at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the App will cease immediately.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Nepal. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nepal.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the Effective Date above. Your continued use of the App after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.

15. Contact Information

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

  • Email: xpoudel5@gmail.com
  • Website: www.santoshpoudel1.com.np
  • Developer: Santosh Poudel
  • Response Time: Within 48 hours