Terms of Use

These terms govern your use of Khamsa.org ("the site"). By accessing or using the site, you agree to be bound by them. If you do not accept these terms, please do not use the site.

About the site

Khamsa.org is an independent educational resource that documents the cultural history of the Khamsa (also spelled Hamsa) symbol. The site is offered free of charge and is supported by display advertising. Editorial content reflects the views of the operator at the time of writing and is not advice of any professional kind.

Acceptable use

You agree to use the site lawfully and respectfully. In particular, you will not:

• Attempt to disrupt the operation of the site, or to circumvent any security feature
• Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of any system or network associated with the site
• Scrape or collect content for the purpose of training machine-learning systems without permission
• Republish substantial portions of the content as your own
• Submit material that is unlawful, harassing, infringing, or that contains malware
• Impersonate the site or its operator

We reserve the right to block access to any visitor or service that violates these rules.

Intellectual property

The original text, layout, code, and curated images of Khamsa.org are protected by copyright and other intellectual-property laws. You may:

• Read and share links to individual pages
• Quote short excerpts in research, articles, or coursework, with clear attribution and a link back to the source page
• Print pages for personal, non-commercial reference

You may not reproduce substantial portions of the site, repurpose its layout, or use its content commercially without our prior written permission. Trademarks, logos, and names appearing on the site are the property of their respective owners; their mention does not imply endorsement.

Many of the cultural and religious symbols described on the site (the Khamsa, the evil eye, the Star of David, Islamic calligraphy, and so on) are part of the shared heritage of communities and are not owned by us.

User submissions

If you send us a message, suggestion, correction, or other content (a "submission"), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and adapt that submission for the purpose of operating and improving the site. You confirm that the submission is your own or that you have the rights to send it.

External links

The site contains links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any external site.

Advertising

Advertisements on the site are served by Google AdSense and other ad networks. We do not control the specific ads shown to any individual visitor. The presence of an ad on the site is not an endorsement of the advertiser, its products, or its services. Disputes relating to a transaction with an advertiser are between you and that advertiser.

No professional advice

Content on Khamsa.org is offered for general educational purposes. Nothing on the site constitutes legal, religious, medical, financial, or other professional advice. For questions of religious practice, please consult a qualified authority within your tradition. For questions about specific historical artefacts, items of jewellery, or property, consult a qualified expert.

Disclaimer of warranties

The site is offered "as is" and "as available". To the fullest extent permitted by law, we make no warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the site's content, accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or availability. Cultural and historical material is reviewed for accuracy where possible, but readers should verify critical claims against primary or scholarly sources.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the operator of Khamsa.org will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities, arising out of or in connection with your use of the site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Where liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the amount, if any, that you have paid to us, which is normally zero.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the operator of Khamsa.org against any claim, demand, or expense arising out of your breach of these terms or your misuse of the site.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of the site will be brought exclusively in the courts of [Jurisdiction], unless local law gives you the right to bring proceedings in your country of residence.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The "Last reviewed" date at the top of this page indicates when the terms were most recently revised. Continued use of the site after a change constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent to contact@khamsa.org.