Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 9, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Kawthar ("the Platform"), operated by Kawthar LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Platform. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Eligibility

To use Kawthar, you must:

Be at least 18 years of age. By creating an account, you confirm that you are 18 years or older.
Have a valid invitation code. Kawthar is an invitation-only platform. You must have received a valid invitation code from an existing member or administrator to create an account.
Provide accurate information. You agree to provide truthful, accurate, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information up to date.

3. Account Registration & Approval

When you create an account on Kawthar:

Your account will be placed in a pending status until reviewed and approved by our team.
We reserve the right to approve or reject any account at our sole discretion.
You may sign up using email/password or Google OAuth. Both methods require a valid invitation code.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
You must not share your account or invitation codes in ways that violate these Terms.

4. Platform Services

Kawthar provides the following services to its verified community:

Events: Discover Islamic community events, classes, lectures, and gatherings in your area. Events are curated from local mosques and community organizations.
Marketplace: Buy and sell halal products through verified local vendors. Marketplace transactions are facilitated through secure payment processing.
Groups: Create and join community groups for shared interests, meetups, and discussions.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service at any time without prior notice.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws.
Post, upload, or share content that is hateful, discriminatory, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users.
Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other user accounts, our systems, or data.
Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access the Platform without our written consent.
Interfere with or disrupt the Platform or servers connected to it.
Share your invitation code publicly or sell invitation codes.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these guidelines.

6. Marketplace Terms

If you use Kawthar's Marketplace as a buyer or seller:

Buyers: All purchases are subject to the seller's policies and applicable laws. We facilitate transactions but are not responsible for the quality, safety, or legality of items listed.
Sellers: You must accurately describe your products, fulfill orders promptly, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including food safety and halal certification requirements.
Payments: Transactions are processed through Stripe. By using the Marketplace, you agree to Stripe's terms of service.
Taxes: Applicable sales taxes are calculated and collected automatically based on the buyer's location.

7. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the Platform — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software — are the property of Kawthar LLC or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on the Platform without our prior written consent.

8. User Content

By posting content on Kawthar (including group discussions, product listings, and event information), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content within the Platform. You retain ownership of your content.

You represent that you have the right to share any content you post and that it does not infringe on the rights of any third party.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KAWTHAR LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PLATFORM, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Kawthar LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Platform, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Cook County, Illinois.

15. Contact Us

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

[email protected]

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